Easy Crafts

Do you find yourself emptying your pockets on the bathroom counter or on the table by the door, only to have the items fall all over the floor? Do you need a tray or bowl to contain them so they don't grow feet and wander away?

Rainy days are a great time to do crafts with the kids. When my son was just about 6 years old and was extra bored one day. We decided on designing him a new shirt, one that he would paint himself.

Does your child love trains? Do you find they are expensive to purchase and even more expensive to try and decorate their room with? I decided that instead of breaking my son's little heart my financial woes, I would get crafty.

The holiday season is a great time to remember all of our friends, even our four legged ones. Our pets are part of our family and should have special frames to hold our special moments of them.

Fall is a wonderful time of the year to see all the beautiful colors that come with this spectacular season. This simple craft will teach you how to make your very own festive fall hair clips in any beautiful color you choose.

Autumn's colors have arrived and it is time to honor them with our seasonal decorations. My kitchen table needed some color, and if yours does, too, then follow these simple instructions to make your own Festive Fall Centerpiece.

If you're the type that hates to throw things away, you've probably got a jar or box of buttons somewhere just waiting for a purpose. Grab the button box and try some of these easy craft ideas.

This quick and easy craft is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. There are no small pieces so it's perfect for young children or any age!

There are lots of easy crafts you can make with fall leaves. These are especially good fall craft projects to do with your kids.

Three easy crafts that are fun for you and your kids to make together. Don't leave Thanksgiving Day out of your holiday plans.

Turn your preschooler into a pirate with this easy craft activity! Using a cardboard box and a few basic supplies, you'll soon be hunting for treasure in your own backyard.

I love making gifts as much as giving them away, but I can't always find my gift tags when I need them. Do you have the same problem? Have you ever thought of pulling out your craft arsenal and just making a few?

Norwegian Rosemaling is a beautiful, folk painting style that is easy to learn, but hard to master. This great art form can transform any plain piece of wood into a treasure.

This project is not only a learning tool for young artists, but also a treasure. This is such a fun way to let your child learn and grow as an artist, or like me, a crafter.

Did you just get a new-to-you dresser from a local garage sale, but hate the color? Or, do you have a baby on the way and need to spruce up the nursery? Here is a quick and fun way to detail an old dresser into a work of art.

Recipes for playdough, paint, and glue that can be used for arts and crafts projects.

Need an idea for your child's feast day party? Try this simple and fun way to make a take-home turkey. Let your kids make a "Nutty Turkey" as part of your own family feast.

Making these curtains is so easy; you will find yourself making this style for just about any window in your house. These Thomas the Tank Engine curtains are very simple and great for any crafter, from beginner to advanced levels.

Try these simple ideas to make new craft supplies out of things that would end up in your recycle bins. (When you are done using your '˜new' supplies, they can still be recycled later.)

Christmas is coming & the kids are getting excited. Young ones always ask how Santa Claus can find their house, but the parents always know why. Santa is magical. To make this adorable picture frame/sign for Santa just follow these simple instructions.

Everyone needs a new blanket and especially a new baby. This project is great for the person who either has little to no time to make a homemade present or for someone who likes simple projects. (I am both!)

I have had long hair most of my life and a few years ago I decided I was tired of wasting my money on accessories that did not stay in my thick hair. I decided to make my own homemade hair ties. Here are some simple instructions to help you make your own.

This article describes how to make a fall tree from finger paints.

You can maximize your family quality time by making easy crafts together.

Red, white and blue: our country's patriotic colors. This Patriotic Chalkboard art is a great way to show off your love and loyalty for our country. This project has many steps, but is actually very simple to do.

Do you have a favorite shirt that your toddler outgrew too fast? While going through my children's clothes, I found a few favorite shirts that they outgrew too fast and decided to recycle them into pillows.

This is a great homemade plaque to hang on your front door. This project is super easy and great for kids of all ages and adults, too.

This is a fun way to turn an ordinary wood frame chalkboard into an art project to give as a gift or keep for yourself. It's perfect for kids of all ages!

A step-by-step guide for making a harvest-themed welcome sign.

Create additional holiday memories with your family by making some Christmas crafts together. This article contains easy tutorials for a wooden bird house, Santa box and a peppermint picture frame.