Crafts

16 fun and easy summer crafts

16 fun and easy summer crafts

Make this the best summer ever with these fun crafts.

Mandy Milks

DIY goody bag: Wooden stamps

DIY goody bag: Wooden stamps

This wooden craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

How to make a pinwheel

How to make a pinwheel

Kate Stewart

Craft: Striped yarn decoration

Craft: Striped yarn decoration

Whether you're throwing a birthday bash or just want to keep them busy on a rainy afternoon, try this easy craft with your kids.

Kate Stewart

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

Too warm for play dough? Try this cool, frozen DIY craft and have a pretend ice cream parlour.

Tina Barkley

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

These tasty necklaces take a few simple steps to make and are perfect to use as goody bag fillers!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

This snazzy craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

This bubble-making craft takes a few simple steps to create and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

This pretty pouch takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Grass head

DIY goody bag: Grass head

This funny little craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

This cute animal craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

This pretty hair accessory takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Keep the kids busy by making this DIY balloon bowl craft. With such a clever storage idea, they might be even excited to put their toys away.

Today's Parent

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

Birthday parties

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

If you can’t get out of the city, make the cottage come to you with this outdoorsy bash.

Emily Piccinin

11 cool ways to use an ice cube tray

11 cool ways to use an ice cube tray

Who says that ice cube trays are just for freezing water? These brilliant hacks take the household staple to a whole new level.

Leyah Mirza

DIY Craft: Make a party pinata

DIY Craft: Make a party pinata

Spend a messy afternoon making your own party pinata, a classic birthday party decoration and activity in one.

Tina Barkley

Create Your Own Tea Party!

Create Your Own Tea Party!

Pinkies up! Host an elegant garden-inspired tea party to celebrate the ladies in your life.

Sadiya Dendar and Kate Stewart

Craft: DIY plant pegs

Craft: DIY plant pegs

Caitlin Doherty

9 easy clay crafts for kids

9 easy clay crafts for kids

What kid can resist the urge to play with squishy clay? Give in to the temptation and create these awesome clay crafts.

Today's Parent

10 nifty mason jar ideas

10 nifty mason jar ideas

They're not just for jam anymore. Here are some brilliant new ways to use your old mason jars.

Emily Piccinin