The whole family can have fun getting creative with these exciting DIY projects and craft ideas.
Let’s do cute Perler bead patterns! I was scrolling through social media and just found out that scientifically, the brain is hardwired to react to cute things. Cute stuff hijacks the brain and makes people happy. So, here’s a little dose of happiness — cute Perler bead projects. When you’re a parent to two girls, …
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Introduce Perler bead crafting to your little ones with these simple patterns and designs. They’ll love this easy yet fun activity, and they’ll get a really cute souvenir at the end of the day. Children can easily get sucked into their Cocomelon YouTube videos or online games, but ultimately, nothing beats a parent-child interaction. Sure …
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If your family loves Disney characters and princesses from different Disney movies, then you’re in for a treat today. We are doing Disney Perler bead projects! Disney is a big part of many children’s lives. A lot of children grow up watching Disney movies. We have many memories of fun movie nights with the family …
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If you’re both a Super Mario fan AND a crafter, then you’re probably looking for fun craft ideas to make with your favorite Super Mario characters. Making Perler beads is the perfect project for you. It’s cheap, you only need a couple of supplies, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to anything you …
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This simple halloween handprint craft makes the cutest DIY ghost bunting. So get tracing, and make a whole army of cute little handprint ghosts to add to your kid-made Halloween decor! We just made this sweet little ghostie bunting and it’s the perfect addition to our collection of Fall handprint crafts for kids (make sure …
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Use bright paper in Halloween colors to make these eye-catching Halloween scenes. You can download our printable silhouette templates to add to your creations. Halloween Torn Paper Art for Kids Torn paper activities are particularly good for developing prewriting skills in preschoolers since they use their pinch grip to tear the paper. But this art …
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Glow in the dark crafts are fun for all ages and we’ve collected some fun ideas that are easy enough to do with the kids at home. (This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn …
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This paper plate bird nest is a delightful spring kids craft that is fun to make with just a few supplies. Spring is so full of color and life it’s the perfect season for making fun crafts with the kids. There are so many great ideas for paper plate spring kids crafts, but I wanted …
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These easy Spring paper plate crafts are bright and colorful and perfect for kids. They’ll love making these cute crafts while learning all about the season of Spring. We love Spring and you are going to love these adorable spring crafts you can make with the kids. You can save these for a fun rainy …
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Use our free Perler bead patterns to create your own fairy garden scene! These are small designs that are fast and easy to make. Our summer is moving right along and I’m not ready for it to end! I love spending my days with the kids waking up late, cooling off at the pool, and …
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This easy snail Perler bead pattern comes together fast and is so cute you’ll want to make an entire colony of snails! Perler bead crafts are often our rainy day go-to craft when we’re looking for something fun and easy to do. I love that these snails are a quick Perler bead pattern to put …
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These fun crafts for tweens or teens are perfect for older kids who want to make stuff for fun or to sell. From cute homemade squishies, to practical duct tape crafts, there is something on this list for everyone. I’m going to just start by saying…this is a long post. But, it’s totally worth it …
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If you’ve ever wondered how to dye shoes, we’ve got a great project for you that involves drawing on shoes with sharpies. In this DIY Sharpie tie dye shoes tutorial, we experimented with lots of designs so you can get some inspiration for your own sharpie shoes. We had so much fun making these shoes. …
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Need some cute melty bead ideas? If you like cute animals, then you’ll love making this adorable chameleon melty bead pattern. Is there an animal that you just know you could stop and watch for hours and not know any time has passed? That’s how I feel about chameleons. Even if you don’t like lizards, …
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These adorable DIY cactus earrings made with Perler Beads (AKA melty beads/fuse beads) come together in less than 10 minutes and are great for tween and teen crafts. Download the printable pattern for easy reference and watch the video to learn how to make your own! We all need a little southwestern, cactus flair added …
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Use this simple origami flower pattern to create a sweet homemade Mother’s Day card she’ll cherish for years. The flower is a frame to hold a special photo or drawing for mom or grandma! (This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a …
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These adorable car and truck Popsicle stick Christmas ornaments couldn’t be easier to put together with a few inexpensive supplies. The ornaments also make great photo frames for your family holiday portraits! We’re just a couple weeks away from Thanksgiving now, and we finally have our plans for the holiday. Thanksgiving day will be pretty …
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Join the kids in making these fun and easy turkey crafts for Thanksgiving. 1. Paper Fan Turkey Here’s a printable turkey craft that’s super easy to make and doubles as a coloring activity. Just print, color, and fold and you’ll have paper turkey fans all over the place! Follow these steps to create your paper …
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Make this Thankful Turkey kids craft using your own colorful paper, or keep it simple by grabbing our free printable turkey and feathers. Here’s a fun and simple craft you can make with the kids this Thanksgiving to get them thinking about what they are thankful for. You may remember the Count Your Blessings printable …
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These adorable lollipop witches are fun and simple DIY Halloween party favors and are perfect if you’re looking for Halloween classroom party ideas. The kids will love them, and they aren’t too difficult to put together. Ready to play dress-up with your candy? Grab a bag of blow pops and sit down for a …
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Grab a straw and our zombie printable for a super-fun blow painting activity for kids. This is a fun and simple Halloween activity for any kid. Hello friends! We had a big storm (Hurricane Florence) come through last weekend that had us all stuck inside for days. Thankfully, we were only on the edge of …
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What better way to accessorize one of our favorite holidays than with these adorable Halloween Perler Bead earrings. They’re super-easy to make with mini Perler beads and some basic earring findings. Keep reading to learn how! We’ve been back at it with the Perler Beads! I know I already made a set of Halloween Perler …
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Use our free Halloween Perler bead patterns and have fun doing melty bead crafts with the kids this Halloween. We’ve been crafting with our melty beads again, and we’ve come up a few simple Halloween perler bead patterns to share with you today. (We call them melty beads at home, since they get melted together, …
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Need a flag craft to entertain kids at your Memorial day BBQ or 4th of July celebration? Make these fun, patriotic kites using paper bags and party streamers! Even if it’s not windy, the kids will love making these kites as much as playing with them when they’re done. They make great party favors for …
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Here’s a fun Make a Monster kids activity you can build at home with our free printable Monster cut outs. Make a few for easy, inexpensive gifts for the monster lovers in your life. Or just make one to keep as a handy travel game that will fit in your purse or back pocket. Make …
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