To make this use a white pillowcase and black iron on fabric.
Crafts for Kids
Accordion Name Book
This is a fun and easy activity using things around the house. You'll need: Paper for name & cardboard for the front and back coverGlue, scissors & markersMiscellaneous things for name & decorations (magazines, newspapers, candy wrapper, foil, wrapping...
Paper Plate Shaker
I get excited when I can use something I already have to make something new. Kids can make a shaker then create rhythms to sing and dance to. It would be fun to make then at a family reunion, neighborhood, church, or community party and have a parade. You’ll...
Reading, Writing, Recycling
This is a great rainy day activity or when it's too hot to play outside. Gather old magazines and newspapers, let your kids use them to create stories or books. You’ll need magazines, newspapers scissors, glue, blank paper and a pencil. They can cut out pictures and...
Paper Sack Journal
This is a unique and fun way for your grandchildren to keep up on their writing skills while camping or traveling. They can keep postcards, brochures or other items in the paper sack and write or draw about their adventures.You'll need: lunch size paper sacks, staples...
Easy Button Headbands
Here's a way to use those random buttons that you can't bare to part with because you know you'll need them someday. I bought some headbands at the dollar store and had my granddaughters create their own. Megan wanted hers to be simple but Kate wanted every button she...
Paper Beads
These beads are easy and fun to make. You use paper you would normally throw away or recycle. This activity reinforces measuring and patterning skills. You'll need: A variety of paper (magazines, comics, wrapping paper, etc.) Scissors Glue Pencil Yarn Directions: 1....
Firecracker Table Decorations
You and your children can make this easy decorations for your July 4th celebration. You'll Need: cardboard tubes (toilet paper, paper towel, foil) about 5 inches in heightpatterns (download)crayons or markersglittergluecolored paper, foil & ribbon ...
Paper House
This is a fun and easy project all year long but is also great for a Mother's Day or Father's Day card. You'll need: a rectangular piece of paper pencil printed directions Follow the directions. You can make the house as large or small as you like depending on the...
Picture Frame Kids Can Make
This is a great gift a child can make for Mother's Day or any other special day. It's a way to preserve a memory. Just recycle an old frame with paint and cute designs. You can also use tongue depressors to form a frame. Just paint, glue together and add a message or...