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This craft category is a huge collection of fun kids crafts and awesome DIY ideas for children! Simple & frugal crafts for kids, seasonal kids crafts ( winter crafts for kids, spring crafts for kids..), holiday crafts for kids ( Christmas crafts for kids, Easter crafts for kids..), DIY toys & board games, free sewing patterns ( Halloween costumes, kids clothes, plushies, baby toys ..), free crochet patterns (crochet clothing, amigurumis ... ), keepsakes, easy DIY gifts (mother's day gifts, father's day gifts, teacher appreciation gifts) ... and a lot more!
6 different DIY bookmarks & watercolor techniques for beginners
This video tutorial is all about DIY bookmarks & watercolor DIY techniques for beginners ! These gorgeous and super easy watercolor bookmarks can be perfect gifts for book lovers & for back to school ! She will show you how to make watercolor bookmarks using different watercolor painting techniques & watercolor hacks to keep this watercolor tutorial easy! In this DIY Bookmark video she will show you 6 DIY watercolor bookmark design ideas using different watercolor techniques and watercolor hacks such as rubbing alcohol, salt, plastic wrap, ( white ink ) pens, rice and masking fluid to create beautiful abstract DIY watercolor paintings as bookmarks !
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Paper plate Santa - easy Christmas craft for kids
Simplest craft ideas which involves recycling are alwas the best! These cute paper plate Santas are not just only a very easy and fun kids craft but it also can be a nice Christmas decor in your home/classroom/nursery! In this nice craft site you will find a step-by-step assembling tutorial in pictures and also in video format!  All you need is to create one of these fun smiling Santas is a few paper plates (with "ruffled" borders) and construction paper. The kids will love this easy winter craft project  and they can gift the Santas for the family members if they wish, because this is also a great present/card if you write in a nice message!
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DIY Whimsical Santa toy (free sewing pattern & tutorial)
Winter is almost here and this means you can start your Christmas crafts now officially! If you love sewing this craft idea - the Santa plush toy - can be  a great craft choice for you, even if you're beginner in sewing, because with this detailed masterclass tutorial  sewing one will be a piece of cake! The kids will love this adorable Santa plushie! And of course you can use this fun and lovely fabric Santa  toy to decorate your home at Christmas! Unique handmade decorations are always the best! ( This Christmas sewing project is perfect for scrapbusting ! )
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Banana ghost - healthy Halloween snack
These banana ghosts by Alice And Lois will be the hit at your Halloween party ! They’re cute and spooky all at the same time, and so simple to make. These banana ghosts are so easy to make and would be a fun dessert or snack to serve at your Halloween party this year! Plus these banana ghosts take hardly any time to make! And they much much healthier than pure candy party snacks! But beware: the banana ghosts will be gone in an instant because the kids love to gobble them up.
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Snowbird - free amigurumi bird pattern
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bird pattern by Elisa's Crochet ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. ( Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little snowbird. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bird today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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Little amigurumi panda (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this small crochet panda pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Crochet a little panda as a toy, a keychain or as a cute little display on the shelf. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow - free crochet pattern
Changing up your throw pillows is a great way to update your living room look. We are really into crocheted home decors and this DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow is one of our recent favorite! It's fun, because a project is done in a few hours, looks cool and feels oh so cozy ! For this DIY Sand dollar crochet pillow Sonja & Jane used wool yarn, but can use simple bulky acrylic yarn as well. This free crochet pattern makes a round throw pillow, approximately 16” in diameter when completed.
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Creative science - DIY CD hovercraft
Do you think science is boring? Try this fun and easy science craft project ! Using a CD , a balloon , and a few other household items you can create a working hovercraft ! Cool, isn't it? This upcycling hovercraft project is not just only a fun way to learn physics and recycle some junk , but it's also a very fun toy ! You can decorate the CD and balloon hovercraft as much as you want, and start a fun race game with them! The kids will love it!
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Origami witch hat - easy Halloween paper craft for kids
Today Paper Kawaii sharing a super fun & easy paper folding tutorial with us on how to fold a fun origami witch hat ! These directions surely will be clear enough for you to make your own fun origami witch hats s with the kids ! This Halloween kids craft projec t is absolutely suitable for kids of all ages ( with a little help ). This easy origami project can be a perfect addition to your Halloween party decor. Glue the mini paper witch hats to a string and create a fun frugal Halloween garland with them! It will be perfect for the classroom as well!
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DIY Cotton bunny Easter card - fun Easter craft for kids
Are you ready for the cutest Easter project of this season? This adorable cotton ball bunny craft by Easy Peasy And Fun is the coolest DIY Easter card you can make. It’s fluffy, it’s adorable and with a picture of the child’s face ( or drawing ) a super personal card too. This Easter craft project is also great to make in the classroom. This little fluffy cotton ball bunny card is just perfect for sending warm Easter greetings to friends, family, and anyone. Head to easypeasyandfun.com, learn how to make them and share handmade holiday kindness this season by sending out DIY holiday cards that show you really do care:
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Amigurumi raccoon with glasses (free crochet pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood! Stitch this lovely crocheted raccoon by Craft Passion for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Craft Passion's great free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi raccoon in no time! If you want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi raccoon makes a sweet little gift. Just a quick reminder to use caution when gifting homemade cuddlies to babies and toddlers: please leave out the wire glasses, and ( unless you've thoroughly researched all of your materials for baby-safety ) we recommend keeping your amigurumi out of reach of curious mouths.
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Cozy crochet bunny hat with button eyes (free pattern)
This free crochet bunny hat pattern is easier than it looks and makes a darling Easter accessory for your favorite baby or toddler. Of course you can crochet this super adorable accessory as a cozy winter hat as well! If you’re looking for a sweet, handmade, non-candy Easter gift or you just know a baby that would look adorable as a little bunny rabbit, this free bunny hat pattern is perfect for you. It’s quite quick to whip up and the only stitches used on the main body of the hat and ears are a half double crochet, half double crochet decrease and a chain. The scalloped edging uses a slip stitch , single crochet, double crochet and a triple crochet.
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5 Fun halloween oreo ball truffles
Here are 5 super adorable and festive Halloween oreo balls by Chelsea's Messy Apron! Monsters, pumpkins, bats, and mummies: each made with 5 ingredients or less! These Halloween Oreo balls are meant to be a super fun and quick Halloween treat. We're are absolutely in love with these wickedly good, incredibly tempting, party-ready Halloween Oreo balls!  For this year's Halloween, just whip up these fun and sweet desserts! Kids and adults alike will love these adorable little treats.
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Adorable swimming amigurumi hippo (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love hippos ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi hippo ! Anna Bortsova designed this lovely amigurumi hippo. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi hippo now!
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DIY Felt dog keychain (free sewing pattern)
We are huge fans of stuffed animals , and felt ! We adore felt as a craft material because it does't fray so it's very easy to work with, and it's so versatile! This cute felt dog can be made under an afternoon with simple hand sewing ( blanket stitch ) . Cute, isn't it? At Craftideas.info you will find the felt dog's sewing pattern for free! With Craftideas' free pattern creating one super cute felt puppy ( as an adorable baby mobile piece, soft toy, keychain or cat toy ) will be a piece of cake! This felt dog may be your favorite felt craft you have made in a while!
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Ladybug rocks - painted rocks craft for kids
Are you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea which involves natural ingredients ? The kids collected a few nice rocks and you would like to turn them something fun? Try this quick and super easy kids craft idea , and turn the stones into adorable ladybugs ! These stone ladybugs are perfect garden or patio decors or you can use hem as fun parts of a game ( you can make a tic tac toe or a domino from them ). You can paint the rock ladybugs to any color that you wish, they will be perfect!
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DIY Rainbow amigurumi unicorn or horse (free amigurumi pattern)
Today we're sharing a super adorable free amigurumi pattern with you: a crochet unicorn toy ! Adorable, isn't it? We love handmade amigurumi unicorns and horses so much, because they have lots of personality and the kids will love them more than any expensive store bought toy! This adorable amigurumi unicorn toy should be easy peasy to crochet since it uses only basic crochet loops. Create a set of super cute rainbow unicorn amigurumis for your kids or grandkids they will love it! You can crochet the unicorns and horses in any size and color they will be lovely in any form!
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DIY Easy and inexpensive fidget spinner - recycling craft
In today's video craft tutorial Megan Weller will shows you how to made this DIY Fidget Spinner using a few simple household materials that we're sure most of you guys will have at home! For some people, fidget spinner toys can provide a sense of comfort and peace in stressful situations. ( the fidget spinner is a type of stress-relieving toy. ) This super inexpensive homemade spinner toy may help people who have trouble focusing or fidgeting by acting as a release mechanism for nervous energy or stress. Create a fun DIY fidget spinner from simple plastic bottle cups , but beware : this toy is very addictive for kids and adults as well!
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DIY Cardboard roll Christmas gnomes - fun winter craft for kids
We LOVE gnomes ! And only one thing is better than gnomes : gnome crafts ! Here's in one fun gnome craft from Crafts By Amanda: a toilet paper roll gnome ! Isn't it super adorable? This toilet paper roll gnome is a quick little Christmas craft you can do with your kids. Use the finished toilet paper roll gnomes for imaginative play or tie a string to the hat and make them into an adorable gnome ornament ( or garland ) ! ( These toilet paper roll gnomes are also perfect as fall or spring decors! ). So don't hesitate, grab those toilet paper rolls ( or paper towel rolls ) and let's get crafting:
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Amigurumi reindeer & Christmas tree (free crochet patterns)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi reindeer and miniature Christmas tree with Ekaterina Ustinova's lovely free crochet patterns in no time! This reindeer amigurumi toy can be a lovely gift for kids of all ages , and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi reindeer bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. This crocheted reindeer is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters! Get the free patterns at amigurum.com and let's get crocheting :
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Crochet Dumbledore softie (Harry Potter) - free crochet pattern
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute crochet Dumbledore ! Who can resist him? By following along Spin A Yarn Crochet's free crochet pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet Dumbledore in no time! So grab a few skein of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi Dumbledore today, and create a darling new stuffed toy for a Harry Potter fanatics in your life!
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Portable sandmine -  fun toys for boys
With this quick and easy git/toy tutorial you can easily suprise the dirt loving kids in your life! If your son or nephew obsessed with construction vehicles, tools and dirt this portable sandmine is a perfect gift for him! This great miniature sandbox set is not just a perfect gift for boys  but also a very easy craft project because you just need a (wooden) box , a little sand, pebbles, and a few toy construction vehincles (in a matching size) to whip up one. This portable sandmine set can be a perfect gift for the boys at Christmas or in his birthday!
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Hen and chick amigurumi ( free crochet pattern )
Mei Li from AmiguruMEI has made her return to Craft Passion with this free kawaii hen & chicks amigurumi pattern. The hen amigurumi, mama Tori, is made by using 2 strands of yarn and bigger hook so that she comes out in a bigger size. Whilst the chicks amigurumi is done by using a single strand of yarn with the same pattern. The comb is done by surface crochet of red/yellow yarn on the head after stuffing. All the details of the hen & chicks amigurumi features have turned them into such a cuteness overload chicken breed. Get the details on the pattern and tutorial at Craft Passion:
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Rollie the reindeer - free amigurumi pattern
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted reindeer for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Shkarlatyuk's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi reindeer as a lovely Christmas present for your "deer" friends! This amigurumi reindeer makes such a sweet little gift!
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Soft amigurumi raccoon (free pattern + video tutorial)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love raccoons ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi raccoon ! Zi handmade designed this lovely amigurumi raccoon. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi raccoon now!
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DIY Seashell heart door hanger - summer decor
Today we’re in a beachy mood! We love going to the beach, and collecting shells is our favorite part. They are like little works of nature's art with their swirly shapes and pearly colors. Show off your seashells' beauty by making a summery door hanger covered in shells! And what shape should it be? A heart, of course, because we love seashells! If you love them as much as we do, and want to make your own seashell heart door hanger, just follow these simple steps.
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Little button snowman ( button snowman lapel pin )
Building a snowman is always fun! This time The Joy Of Sharing will show you how to make this lovely little snowman lapel pin with the kids. This little button snowman is just a perfect Christmas gift or you can use them as a lovely holiday gift tag ( or gift card ) embellishments. This little button snowman is also a perfect craft project for using up those one-of-a-kind old buttons creatively. So grab a few white buttons and let's get crafting:
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DIY Flamingo handprint craft - fun summer craft for kids
You know that we LOVE handprint crafts ! Especially if it's a fun summer craft ! This pink flamingo handprint craft by The Best Ideas For Kids is just perfect for those long summer afternoons. We love how colorful this lovely flamingo craft is! This handprint flamingo craft is such a fun summer craft for kids and a great way to spark creativity. This paper flamingo handprint craft is super simple and fun to create. ( This craft would also make a great activity for a flamingo theme summer party - even you could use them as invitations ! )
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