Turn a grocery bag into a painted paper bag bear den or cozy miniature cave for hibernating wildlife and other small-world play setups with this easy DIY. Autumn is turning to winter here in our neck of the woods, and…
A brown lunch bag and a stick are all you need to make these sweet, sculptural paper bag mushrooms. This charming nature-inspired craft is a wonderfully simple project for kids (or adults!) that can be used for small-world play, classroom…
Double, double, toil, and trouble…bubble, sparkle, fizz, and blob! Set up your own paint potions mini art lab, then make your own 2D potion compositions with this project that packs a mad process art punch! Paint Potions Kids Process Art…
We’re deep into autumn and as our daylight hours fade it’s always handy to have a store of simple indoor kids projects at the ready. And when it comes to throwing together a super quick crafting project with common household…
Using a single household supply and a simple process, turn recycled paper roll tubes into sophisticated and striking cardboard tube assemblages! I’ve laid out a basic project step-by-step below, but keep in mind there are so many opportunities to make…
These stuffed paper bag acorn portraits are an adorable fall art project for kids and a lovely autumn craft you can fill with seasonal surprises… What a nut, right?! These silly acorns are STUFFED with personality (among other things) and…
Nothing sparks the imagination quite like fantasy play and mythical construction. There’s just something about fables, legends, and fairytales that lights up those little storytelling neurons and encourages creative discovery as nothing else can. Maybe it’s the freedom of being…
Use fun and simple art processes to turn painted shells into magic mermaid seashell necklaces that are hiding an oceanic surprise! Kids of all ages will love making these wearable deep sea treasures that are a fun summer DIY or…
Invite your kids to make their own reusable DIY adventure maps from scrap fabric – a classic art and play activity that encourages creative storytelling, spatial thinking, and visual literacy. Kids DIY Fantasy Map Project – Table of Contents Use…
