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Arts & Crafts
Give your child a chance to embrace his artistic side. Try these great arts and crafts ideas: Whether it's learning a new handcraft like crochet or getting messy with paints, your creative kid will love exploring the many ways to express himself.
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Kid Crafts 
Do you have a crafty kid? Nurture his creative spirit with these fun ideas for making. With just a few inexpensive crafts supplies, you'll be giving your child the tools he needs to spark imagination and creative play. Craft on!
see all 43 features » Scrapbooking 
Capture your favorite family memories by scrapbooking. Learn the basics from materials you'll need to photography tips to ideas for journaling and themes. Our advice and insights will have you saving your favorite kid memories for future generations.
see all 4 features » Painting 
A fabulous art project is just a few brushstrokes away. Grab the paints, paper, and some paper towels and your little Monet will be on his way. Plus: Here's how to protect your furniture to make way for fun.
see all 6 features » Crocheting 
With a little help, your child can easily learn the time-honored needle craft of crochet. Get easy-to-follow patterns and projects that they'll love to make and that will keep their hands busy.
see all 3 features » Sewing 
Sewing is both practical and artful. Help your kids learn the basics of clothing care and repair, then spark his inner stylist with simple clothes, accessories, crafts, and toys he can make himself.
see all 10 features » Knitting 
Knit, purl. Boy, girl. Kids of all ages will love to learn how to knit. Try our easy instructions to get them started, then choose projects that will kids will love to make.
see all 4 features » Photography 
Now that digital cameras are affordable for all, it's a great time to introduce your child to photography and explore how he sees things. Learn the basics of photography like framing up the shot and focus, then try special effects to create a unique and artistic image.
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