Kid Crafts

... your kids paint it brown, help them glue shredded brown paper onto the front to add texture. Create... beaks for a little personality. Have your kids slide the ends of the Popsicle sticks between the plates... your kids' musical fantasies with this simple banjo made from paper plates and a few well-tuned rubber...

... carton. Glue on pasta, then paint when it's dry. Kid-friendly tools: * Craft glue * Tempera paint... train. Make a few trees to complete the scene. Kids can make plaques, oversize cards, or team posters...

...Your kids will love tearing daily links from this adorable paper-chain caterpillar to count down... into strips. Staple or glue the edges together as you help your kids form the chain. Accent the caterpillar... outlines of a simple landscape or have your kids create their own. Let your kids tear colored paper to glue...

...A lazy summer day is a great time for your kids to write little notes to the people they care about... -- and a little messy, too -- when you and your kids sculpt this adorable ladybug from red and black yarn... part Elmer's glue and one part water. Your kids will love dipping red and black yarn into the mixture...

... pretty colored fall leaves to craft this masquerade mask for your kids to play dress-up with. What you... craft is a great activity for even the littlest kids. What you'll need: leaves, white paper, crayons... addition to your kid's room. What you'll need: green paint, maple leaf, cardboard, scissors, Con...

... buttons, and ribbon, then let the kids go to town to create more personal Valentine's wishes. Patterned.... These simple memo magnets are the perfect craft for your little cupid. To make, paint small wooden hearts, let... create a pretty perch for tea (real or pretend) or your favorite love potion. Simply cut out craft foam...

... mini craft stick. Glue mini craft sticks at short intervals along the strip and top with regular craft... it to show off your child's latest artistic endeavors. Make It: Paint one spring-style clothespin, two craft... sticks, and one mini craft stick in your child's favorite colors. Once dry, glue a craft stick on top...

These candleholders are so lovely, people will never believe that they're handmade -- and by a kid, no less!

... of two CDs. Add small drops of tacky glue and help your kids attach sequins to the rest of both CDs. Cut... by bedazzling flowerpots with a little paint and some brilliant rhinestones. Make It: Let your kids pick out... to the rhinestones and challenge your kids to create a pattern as they place them on the pot. Your windowsill...

... beginning a fun game of make-believe with your kids. This instrumental craft might not summon the rain... kids fold chenille stems into legs and feet and glue them onto the pinecone. Cut out a triangular beak... floats with just a few natural twigs from your own backyard. Make It: Have your kids search your backyard...

Who doesn't love a homemade ornament? These 17 festive ideas make great gifts and will keep your little elves busy for hours!

... crimper. Catch the wind in these colorful foam pinwheels -- the perfect craft project for a breezy summer... and wrap it around a dowel wrapped with ribbon. Your kids will enjoy stamping colorful images on cards... and a few sheets of crafts foam. Make It: Start with a large sheet of crafts foam for your windsock base...

... 1 skein of thick yarn, thin book (approximately 5 inches tall), scissors, assortment of craft... supplies (pipe cleaners or chenille stems, buttons or beads, miniature pom-poms, googly eyes, craft foam... as needed. Decorate the pom-pom with craft supplies. Use pipe cleaners or chenille stems for arms and legs...

There's no better gift from a kid than a homemade one. Here are some super-easy, crafty gift ideas that are perfect for teachers, family, and friends!

... stem in half and thread one half through each hole. Twist to secure. Help your kids wrap the chenille... container by helping your kids construct this vibrant jellyfish with a few colorful chenille stems. Make It...: Let your kids create the tentacles by wrapping chenille stems around their fingers and pulling them...

Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.

Kids and their feathered friends will love this adorable homemade bird feeder.

.... Next, cut an 8x8-inch piece of white crafts foam in half diagonally to make the sail. Attach the sail.... Decorate the sail with stickers and push the ends of painted crafts sticks into the front edge of the bow... the star with a generous amount of crafts glue and help your child sprinkle glitter onto the front and back...

Let your child decorate your garden, potted plants, or windowsill with easy-to-make rock mushrooms that won't wilt in the summer sun.

... to each end of dowel to hang. Snow cute! These soft puppets are made from craft scraps, spare buttons... it tight enough to create a neck, but loose enough for a kid's hand to fit inside the sock). Use buttons... an opening in the middle for a child's hand to fit through. Raid your craft drawer to decorate the tree...

Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.

... by outlining your bird with bright stitching and a peep wing and tails. This Christmas craft starts fun... to the bottom to complete your wreath. Get twisted with this spiral craft -- all you need are strips of orange... completely looped together flower. Take a bite out of this gingerbread man craft -- it's easy to make...

... bouquet. See the next slide for instructions. What You'll Need: Cardstock, small circle and heart craft... punches, straight pin, craft glue, cloth-covered floral wire, small buttons, wooden spool, grosgrain...! Float ice cubes made from pomegranate juice in a tangy fruit smoothie. Kids can wear their heart...

No need to waste those mealtime leftovers! Turn uneaten fruits and vegetables into stamps that kids can use to create food-inspired masterpieces.

Get creative this season and deck your house with decorations you can make with your kids.