Crafts for kids and kid's crafts
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!
This teeny tiny little crochet apple keychain is such a quick and fun crochet project! You can easily whip this little kawaii crochet apple keychain up in a couple of hours. Not only does it make a cute keychain, but it would make a perfect little backpack zipper charm or even an adorable gift to give to returning homeroom teachers, for example. Of course, this apple toy would also be extra adorable if made into a jumbo-sized version! Get this wonderful free crochet apple keychain pattern at Spin A Yarn Crochet:
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Do you have a crafty kid ? Nurture his creative spirit with this fun spring craft by Kids Craft Room. This paper hyacinth flower is super easy to make, plus you don't need special tools or skills to make one, which makes this fun craft perfect for kids of all ages ! With just a few inexpensive crafts supplies , you'll be giving your child the tools he needs to spark imagination and creative play. Get the step-by-step tutorial and the free printable hyacinth flower template at Kids Craft Room and craft on!
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Use a heart shaped cutter to make this easy breakfast for your loved one ! This delicious toast and heart shaped egg combo can be a perfect romantic breakfast choice in Valentine's day , your anniversary or make one just to show your endless love on a boring ordinary morning. Heat a little butter and oil in a pan and fry a slice of bread until golden. Cut out a heart shape then put the bread back in the pan , toasted side up. Crack an egg into the centre and fry until set. Serve with a ketchup arrow and a toasted heart spread with strawberry jam!
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We love simple papercrafts especially when it comes to flowers and greeting cards ! This beautiful pop-up flower card can be a great gift for any special occasion or you can use them as frugal wedding / spring party invitations ! Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial where Aniko will teach you how to make this beautiful 3D flower pop-up card in no time! All you need is to make one 3D flower pop-up card are: some colorful papers, scissors, and a little glue! This spring craft project is suitable for kids of all ages, because it's super easy ! ( especially if you help them in cutting out the flower petals )
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Let us present you Creative Mamy's super easy and fun winter craft for kids : the adorable, felt plastic bottle penguin ! There are lots of ways to recycle plastic soda bottles , and turning them into adorable penguins is one of them. These water bottle penguins are SO CUTE and are really easy to make! A perfect winter craft for kids that uses simple materials you probably have at home. This project is definitely a winner for your little ones on a cold and dreary day! Plus: this adorable little plastic bottle penguin doubles up as a lovely gift bag which makes it even more perfect!
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This adorable little owl by Craft Passion is just the perfect drawing project for the beginner in 3D pen drawing! All you need to do it to trace the outline of the owl by following Craft Passion's free template , assemble the parts into a 3D object. You do not need smooth strokes and accuracy in doodling the owl. No one will notice your mistake either, just cover the mistake with more strokes or cut away the mistake with a wire cutter and redo that part. Cool, right? Get the step-by-step 3D drawing tutorial and the free owl template at craftpassion.com:
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Make this lovely crochet koala lovey by Make And Do Crew for your favorite little one! This adorable koala lovely works up quickly using only one skein and some scrap yarn, which makes it a perfect baby shower gift. As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi koala baby blankey is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi koala baby lovely click here:
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This cute Valentine’s wreath by Crazy Little Projects is a big twist on the classics: it’s made of candy ! Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day ” more than chocolate and candy , and this wreath is a fun and creative Valentine’s Day gift ide a that is great for kids or your partner! So, get the step-by-step tutorial at crazylittleprojects.com and surprise your loved ones with a sweet homemade gift.
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Are you looking for the most AWESOME Halloween (or dress up party) kids' costume that ever created? Try this Optimus Prime costume! Probably you won't believe me but it's completely made from cardboard! It's truly amazing, isn't it? Of course you can create a simplier version, just use this nice step-by step tutorial on how to make an amazing Optimus prime (Transformers) costume from cardboard with a few clever trick! Cardboard is perfect for sharp geometrical shapes like Optimus's body and head (and also for other Transformers or car characters). I bet this gorgeous Optimus Prime costume is every (little and big) boy's dream costume!
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We love simple amigurumi projects and also we are aware that December is the busiest time for all crafters , so we brought to you this cute little crochet ( amigurumi ) elf doll by Dendennis that is small and simple - perfect as a last minute Christmas present or if you need to work up a whole bunch! These super cute amigurumi elves are not complicated to crochet , but do include some small details, which can be a bit fiddly to make. But if you have some patience and enjoy working on small details, it's right up your alley. Happy crocheting !
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You know what those coloured popsicle sticks are absolutely amazing for? Making tree shaped Christmas ornaments! These popsicle stick Christmas trees are so easy to make and they’re so beautiful! The kids will need your help with cutting the popsicle sticks, but other than that they should be able to do the rest themselves. I’m pretty sure they’ll love decorating their little trees with the rhinestones! This little popsicle stick and rhinestone Christmas tree can be a great ornament for your Christmas tree or you can give them as nice little gifts!
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Crayon drip glass ornaments ! We absolutely love how colorful is this beautiful ornament and they are SO easy and fun to make. All you need is a few clear Christmas ornaments , crayon leftovers and a simple hairdryer ! In this step-by-step video tutorial Alexa a.k.a. Swelldesigner shows you how to make easy melted crayon glass ornament with the kids in no time! What a fun way to use up your crayon stash! Decorate your Christmas three with these fun, quick and easy to make bauble ornaments.
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Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make a magic notebook ! This DIY back to school project is super fun and also very easy to make! ( You will be surprised how easy is to create one, with simply household items and a little acrylic paint ! ) Spice up your boring notebooks with this easy magical craft idea , and create gorgeous unique artworks in minutes! This magic notebook can be a great gift for your friends/family members for any special occasion! And of course it can be a great boredom buster at school !
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As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi elephant baby blankey by Dendennis is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this little baby elephant blankey is so adorable? When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! To get the free written amigurumi elephant baby blanket & tutorial click here:
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bunny macaron pattern by Paint It Colorful is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bunny macaron is ready to be gifted for your loved ones. If you're stitching the bunny macaron as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bunny macaron design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little bunny macaron as a toy 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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We love cute ( kawaii ) miniture crafts that can be made in minutes and creates huge impact! And this adorable miniture notebook is one of them! You can make one miniature book literally in minutes from a little craft foam and a few sheets of plain white paper ! Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial on how to create your own cute miniture book keychain ! You can make these miniture notebooks as cute gifts for your friends and family as well, they will love them! You can write in cute messages about them or just leave it empty.
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Do you know how to crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Learn the Japanese art of crocheting lovely stuffed animals and creatures: amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi octopus cupcake by Paint It Colorful ! But be aware: amigurumi is very addictive ( once you start crocheting these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi octopus cupcake is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for a special occasion. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Paint It Colorful now, and start crocheting :
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How wonderful is this fabric gingerbread dog Christmas tree ornament? With this nice step-by-step soft toy making tutorial you can learn how to make this super cute fabric gingerbread dog Christmas ornament painted/stained with coffee! ( Yes, your read it right, with coffee!) To make these cute little fabric gingerbread dog Christmas ornament you will need: a white cotton fabric, polyester filling, coffee, acrylic paints (or white markers), brushes, and a pencil. In this nice craft tutorial you will find a free sewing pattern of this cute fabric gingerbread dog Christmas ornament as well.
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It's time for a new fun and easy Christmas project : let’s make a super cute paper Mickey or Minnie mouse ornament ! What’s wonderful about these lovely paper ball Mickey and Minnie ornaments by Red Ted Art is that you can turn them into the most adorable Christmas garland ever ! Construction paper is one of our favorite crafting material ( so many possibilities and quite frugal too! ) , and we do love all kinds of paper ball ornaments! With the festive time of the year approaching, it’s time to look into fun characters, making Mickey and Minnie is certainly a must. Ready to make your little paper ball ornaments ? Watch Red Ted Art's step-by-step tutorial:
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Sewing costumes, you can really let your imagination go crazy and create something over the top, sometimes the crazier the better! Make this quick and easy parrot costume that would be great for Halloween, but are also fun for any day dress up play. The best in it: it can be any type of bird! You can make an owl,a chicken, an eagle or anything that you want just alternate the colors and the beak.
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This DIY Pom pom Santa Christmas ornament is so cute and so easy to make: you could whip out a bunch of them as lovely gift toppers or as cute Christmas ornaments under an afternoon. Kids love to make pom poms , so this would be a fun one to do with them too. You can use a dinner fork or a homemade cardboard pom pom maker to create the pom poms ( if you haven't got a pom pom maker at hand. ) With this fun technique you can make little Christmas gnomes similar to Santa , just use colorful felt pieces instead of red.
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Infinity scarves are a great way to add a splash of color and style to your outfit. Whether you’re new to sewing or more experienced, sewing an infinity scarf is a simple and quick DIY project. This time Sustain My Craft Habit will show you how to sew an infinity scarf in no time. You will be surprised how easy is to sew one: you will be able to start and finish this infinity scarf in under 30 minutes! ( Which makes this comfy scarf an ideal gift for every special occasion ) . Get the tutorial at sustainmycrafthabit.com and let the sewing fun begin:
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Grab a pair of fluffy yellow socks , and let's get started making the most adorable Pikachu you've ever seen! If you and your children love plushie toys , Pokemons , and creative projects, you will love creating these super cute DIY sock plushies. Watch BudgetHobby's easy-to-follow video tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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In this step-by-step video tutorial Red Ted Art will teach you how to make a pom pom maker out of cardboard, and use it to create pom poms in various sizes and colors. Yarn pom poms are great fun for making your own decorations or unique accessories: turn the pom poms into keychains, zipper pulls, pencil toppers, pom pom bookmarks, pom pom mats, pom pom ornaments.. the possibilities are truly endless! watch this video and learn how to make your own cardboard pom pom maker:
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Do you love to crochet? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi raccoon doll! This cuddly crochet raccoon doll is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi raccoon can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free raccoon crochet pattern by @ek.kostenko at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. The difficulty of this pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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These hanging bat party favors are a great Halloween craft. Kids can make these hanging bats to decorate for Halloween or fill them full of treats for party favors. The supplies are inexpensive and they come together quickly. This toilet paper tube hanging bat is great party favor that also makes a great party decoration! And it almost cost's nothing to make! This toilet paper tube craft is very easy, even the smallest crafty hands can make some to decorate the classroom or the kindergarten at Halloween! This bat also can be a perfect halloween gift if you fill them up with small candies/treats!
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These fun chicken Easter cards by Paper Magic are super cute, very easy to make, and it's just perfect for keeping little ones entertained. This chicken Easter card is a great fun craft for kids that lets them practice their fine motor skills too. The finished chicken Easter cards make adorable wall decorations or you can share them with friends and family members! Plus, because this chicken Easter card is such a simple and easy craft, it’s great for kids of all ages ! Let's get crafting!
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In this nice detailed ( and funny ) papercraft video tutorial Øistein shows you how to make a cardboard tractor out of one big cardboard box. Use a box as big as your kid so he can fit inside! In the end of the video tutorial he gives you other advices to design other cardboard vehincle s ( firetruck, bulldoser and forklift ). Your kids will enjoy it! You can spice up the truck with some aluminium foil ( for the more metallic look ) , or with flashlights! If you cut out the front window of the tractor , your kid can sit inside ( just attach a steering wheel somehere inside for maximizing the fun ) !
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