Parent-Child Crafts

The whole family can get involved in this quick kids' arts and crafts project. Melting crayon stubs into jumbo crayons makes use of what would normally be thrown away.

Dec 2, 2009 - Julie Martin

These simple felt cookies add a fun touch to a child's play kitchen and require only basic sewing skills.

Oct 16, 2009 - Shelley Frost

Store bought already assembled costumes are an easy purchase, but do not always offer the visibility, ease of movement and warmth that young children sometimes require.

Oct 13, 2009 - Caroline Post

Family activities and kids craft projects are great ways to spend time together. Using household items to create crafts keep expenses low and fun high.

Oct 9, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Families looking for fun activities, and easy crafts for kids can find a lot to do with simple objects. Many items can be found in the home or yard for hours of fun.

Oct 5, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Instead of throwing it away or letting it pile up, put kids' art projects on display with inexpensive items like empty boxes and scrapbook paper supplies.

Aug 17, 2009 - Beth Lumadue

Empty glass jars are inexpensive and easy to find. These can be used to make an assortment of unique crafts and gifts for any occasion.

Aug 10, 2009 - Barbara Thompson

S'mores in a jar is a quick and easy handmade gift that children can make with minimal assistance. Kids will love making and personalizing this delicious craft.

Aug 8, 2009 - Barbara Thompson

Shoe boxes, pipe cleaners, tongue depressors... all are trusted ingredients in craft ideas aimed at children. But plenty of other art materials exist around the home.

Aug 2, 2009 - Scott Fogdall

Have fun making inexpensive, all natural play dough together, using ingredients from the kitchen.

Jul 6, 2009 - Lynda Johnson

Young children love to paint. Even older children will be interested in this activity when they learn they can make their own paint.

Jun 24, 2009 - Theresa Bledsoe

A child's first works of are are precious, but especially once they start school, they tend to pile up. Here are some tips on how to preserve the best pieces.

Jun 5, 2009 - Elizabeth Booth

Fend off the summer doldrums by making this fun summer "passport" full of ideas for family day trips and special outings.

Jun 1, 2009 - Denise Bertacchi

Families can share in a variety of "Up" ideas that encourage imagination as rainy day activities for kids. They also make great things to do during summer vacation.

Jun 1, 2009 - Hayley Harrison

By making your own art supplies at home you can save money and rest assured that your ingredients are safe and non-toxic for artists of all ages.

May 18, 2009 - Leigh Vozzella

Making decorative picture frames is a great kids' craft project that creates unique homemade gifts from children.

May 4, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

Plant flowers, vegetables or herbs in a quick and easy raised garden bed. Kids will want to have their own garden when they make their own garden bed.

Apr 29, 2009 - Belinda Mooney

Children ages 2 to 5 years are just beginning to experience the joy of giving. Try these low-cost easy-to-make ideas for Mother's Day gifts that kids can help design.

Apr 24, 2009 - Mary King

Keep kids busy for hours with salt dough, a rainy day craft activity that includes mixing, creating, cooking and decorating all in one.

Apr 14, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

It can be hard to keep kids busy when the weather is bad but there are rainy day activities and crafts kids love that provide hours of fun.

Apr 14, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

Fingerpainting picture frames is a fun and easy craft, with materials cheap enough to fit the smallest budget and a finished product that makes a great gift for anyone!

Mar 26, 2009 - Heidi Griffin

Children love things that squish. What follows are four simple recipes for dough that young children will enjoy.

Mar 24, 2009 - Theresa Bledsoe

This Valentine craft makes a decorative gift and is easy for adults or kids to assemble.

Jan 6, 2009 - Kelly Pfeiffer

Clay is a great item to have on hand for fun, tactile arts and crafts. Not only are there different kinds, but they're easy to make and provide a good science experiment!

Nov 7, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Cooking and baking can be a wonderful way to showcase your child's artistic side. From cake decorating to dinner time - there are lots of artistic opportunities.

May 31, 2008 - Belinda Mooney