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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 spooky Halloween-themed bath bombs

How to make spooky Halloween-themed bath bombs

Go for a spooky dip in the tub with your very own handmade bath bomb. Use essential oils to make it scented and food colouring to create fun colours.

Mandy Milks

DIY calming jar

DIY calming jar

Is your kid battling a case of the worries? Create a calming jar. Simply turning it over and watching the glitter gently fall will help her relax.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

Create your own designer sneakers at home with this simple splatter paint craft.

Mandy Milks

How to make an Elsa-inspired pipe cleaner crown

How to make an Elsa-inspired pipe cleaner crown

If your kid just won't let it go, then we've got the craft for her. This pipe cleaner crown craft is inspired by Elsa's tiara.

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How to make simple craft stick dolls

How to make simple craft stick dolls

These adorable dolls use craft sticks, washi tape and scraps of fabric. They're so easy to make, even your youngest crafter can handle the project.

Mandy Milks

How to make a fruity felt wristlet

How to make a fruity felt wristlet

You're summer ready with this wristlet. Felt is a great material for little crafters to learn to sew, a plastic needle can puncture the fabric with ease.

Mandy Milks

How to make a pool noodle boat

How to make a pool noodle boat

There's so many cool uses for inexpensive pool noodles. These sweet sailboats are a quick craft that are fun to race in the bath or kiddie pool.

Mandy Milks

How to make a giant paper airplane

How to make a giant paper airplane

Crank the classic paper airplane up a notch with this giant heavy-duty version. Head out to the park or a field and watch it soar.

Mandy Milks

How to make an outdoor bowling set out of plastic bottles

How to make an outdoor bowling set out of plastic bottles

Recycled plastic bottles make great bowling pins. Find yourself a ball, and get ready for a wild game of backyard bowling.

Mandy Milks

How to a make Northern Lights mason jar lantern

How to a make Northern Lights mason jar lantern

The dancing Northern Lights are a sight to behold, create your own at home with this simple mason jar lantern.

Mandy Milks

How to make a giant yarn-wrapped letter

How to make a giant yarn-wrapped letter

Make this easy yarn-wrapped letter wall hanging in no time. It looks amazing in a kids' room or boho-inspired nursery.

Mandy Milks

How to make a sun print tote bag

How to make a sun print tote bag

Go back to nature with this easy DIY tote bag that uses the suns' rays to create a cool faded look.

Mandy Milks

How to make a marker tea towel (awesome teacher gift)

How to make a marker tea towel (awesome teacher gift)

A white tea towel is a wonderful thing to draw on. This DIY is so easy and fun, you may just want to jump right in and make one alongside your kid.

Mandy Milks

How to make an old-school whirligig fidget toy

How to make an old-school whirligig fidget toy

Fidget toys are all the rage. Try making your own version of the old-timey classic with this easy DIY whirligig.

Mandy Milks

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad craft for Father's Day

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad craft for Father's Day

Retire the standard paper tie and golf tee Father's Day crafts and gift your cool guy with this useful, easy —and rad—mouse pad.

Mandy Milks

Homemade gift: How to make patterned tea towels

Homemade gift: How to make patterned tea towels

The problem with this homemade gift is the result is so pretty you're going to want to keep it for yourself. Watch how to make patterned tea towels.

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Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

These useful and stylish painted wooden spoons are an easy gift kids can make–which makes them much more special than store-bought.

Mandy Milks

How to make a felt crown

How to make a felt crown

Mandy Milks

How to make a dancing dragon marionette

How to make a dancing dragon marionette

Break out the craft supplies and make this awesome fire-breathing dragon marionette with your kids. Then, it's time for a puppet show!

Rayna Schwartz

Homemade gift: Painted wood spoons

Homemade gift: Painted wood spoons

Warning: This DIY gift is so fun and easy to make that you'll want to give it to yourself (hey, you totally deserve it!).

Today's Parent

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