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Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

How to make natural tie-dye shirts

How to make natural tie-dye shirts

These natural tie-dye shirts are easy and fun to make.

Amy Baskin

11 awesome crafts you can make with a cardboard box

11 awesome crafts you can make with a cardboard box

Don’t recycle that box just yet! Instead, make one of these fun cardboard crafts with your kids.

Tina Barkley

Kids’ artwork: How to manage, store and organize it

Kids’ artwork: How to manage, store and organize it

Your kid keeps bringing home artwork and you can’t throw it out. Our DIY editor Mandy Milks has genius ways to show off your little Picasso’s masterpieces.

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10 awesome nature crafts for kids

10 awesome nature crafts for kids

Take the kids out on a scavenger hunt, then get crafting! We've rounded up the best nature crafts for kids.

Tina Barkley

How to make a ladybug sensory box

How to make a ladybug sensory box

A few basic supplies are all you need to make a cute and educational sensory box.

Mandy Milks

DIY: How to make edible playdough

DIY: How to make edible playdough

Whip up this edible, dye-free playdough with ingredients you likely have on hand.

Kate Stewart

How to make a kid-friendly terrarium

How to make a kid-friendly terrarium

This easy DIY terrarium is the perfect activity for kids. With the help of our friends at Crown Flora Studio, we've got the how-to here.

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How to make rainbow crayons

How to make rainbow crayons

Your stash of broken crayons have a new purpose. When melted down, they create these fun rainbow shapes, perfect for loot bags.

Amy Valm

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

These clever recycled crafts for kids use everyday items like bottle caps, used egg cartons and toilet paper rolls to make fun creations.

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5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

Forget the craft room, for your child's next crafty project head straight to the pantry for inspiration.

Jenny Charlesworth

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

That felt you've been stashing is going to come in handy. This playmat is such a cinch to make and will provide your little one with hours of fun.

Mandy Milks

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

To construct, affix and bedazzle at a moment’s notice, you’ll need a basic craft preparedness kit. Here's our list of must-have craft supplies to stow away.

Alyssa Ashton

8 cute Thanksgiving crafts for kids

8 cute Thanksgiving crafts for kids

Prep your home for the harvest with these simple and sweet Thanksgiving crafts.

Amy Valm

How to make a dino diorama pumpkin

How to make a dino diorama pumpkin

Turn your typical jack into a delightful dino diorama. Kids can totally decorate this prehistoric pumpkin with items found in their toy box.

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13 easy pumpkin carving and decorating ideas

13 easy pumpkin carving and decorating ideas

Here are 13 pumpkin carving ideas that look wicked. but are actually easy to pull-off. Only downside? Jealous neighbours.

Mandy Milks

5 ways to make your kid's hand-me-downs look cool again

5 ways to make your kid's hand-me-downs look cool again

Transform boring, worn-out hand-me-downs into clothes your kids will love. Bonus: These DIYs will save you tons of money.

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How to make a dip-dyed watermelon T-shirt

How to make a dip-dyed watermelon T-shirt

This sweet summer t-shirt is a fun and easy project. If you know how to dunk, you already know how to dip dye.

Mandy Milks

6 mess-free Easter egg decorating ideas

6 mess-free Easter egg decorating ideas

Decorating Easter eggs can be a messy business—unless you make these six eggs. They are pretty much mess-free, but still loads of fun to make.

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6 easy DIY Valentines for kids (no glue or glitter required)

6 easy DIY Valentines for kids (no glue or glitter required)

These Valentines are made with love—and no glitter, glue or candy! We show you some super-easy Valentines your kiddo can make.

Today's Parent

1 Christmas ball, 8 ways

1 Christmas ball, 8 ways

Check out these eight ways to transform a simple plastic Christmas ball into a treasured heirloom.

Alyssa Ashton

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