Posts Tagged "crafts"

Valentine’s Day Heart Pillow Craft

Kids' craft

Valentine’s Day crafts are all about the heart. Literally! This easy no-sew fabric project is simple enough for children as young as 3-years to try. Use craft felt to make a pretty pillow for a doll’s bed, a decoration or a sweet treat holder. Create a basic version or dress up the heart pillow with glitter, sequins and more! Materials: Craft felt in Valentine’s Day colors (pink, red or purple) Scissors A marker A hole punch Optional: Clear school glue, glitter, sequins, fabric pens Instructions: Fold an 8x10-inch sheet of craft felt in half. Make the heart any size that...

Christmas Tree DIY Craft Card

Tree print

There’s still time to get your Christmas wishes in! If sending store-bought card seems somewhat impersonal, a hand-crafted one is an option for even the novice artist (kids included!). If you’re looking for a simple DIY answer to your Christmas card quandaries, this cotton swab paint print card is perfect for beginners. You can also trim down the card, making festive holiday gift tags too! Materials: 8x10-inch card stock paper (use white or a light-colored hue) Green tempera paint A few more colors of tempera (for the ornaments) Cotton swabs Scissors Instructions: Fold the card stock in half, from top...

Pine Cone Christmas Tree Ornaments

Pine cones

You picked up pine cone after pine cone when the fall weather started get chilly. Now that it’s almost Christmas, you can use these fall finds to make your own decorative ornaments. With a little bit of paint and a special snowy sparkle, both adults and kids alike can craft cute Christmas ornaments from plain pine cones. Materials: Pine cones Green and white tempera paints A paintbrush Glitter in silver or opal and any other colors that you choose (at least two or three different colors) Clear-drying school glue Fishing line or yarn Scissors Instructions: Paint the entire pine cone...

Candy Cane DIY Christmas Ornaments

Christmas tree

Handmade Christmas ornaments make a heart-felt gift or add that special sparkle to your tree. Before buying a bunch of glittering holiday décor, get crafty with the kids and make a few of your own! There are hundreds of DIY ornament options out there. Whether you spend your days on Pinterest or have a favorite crafting blog, finding easy-to-make tree decorations isn’t exactly a challenge. If you’re looking for something that is truly super-simple, but still adds beauty to your home’s holiday look, these candy cane trees are perfect. Materials: Candy canes Ribbon in Christmas colors (red and green) or...

Christmas Candy Cane Craft

Holiday craft

Are you looking for an easy Christmas craft? Pipe cleaner candy canes are cute as can be, but super simple to create! Whether you want to craft up some Christmas spirit yourself or are on the search for a kids’ art activity, this project is perfect for both children and adults. What can you do with the crafty candy canes? Gather a group of them together, tie the center with a bow and make a holiday bouquet. What else can you do? Lots and lots! Add them mock candy to a wreath, decorate a pine garland with them, tie a...

Hanukkah Dreidel Garland Craft

Hanukkah garland

Celebrate Hanukkah with some festive décor! Instead of buying holiday decorations, the kids can help you craft your own homemade ones. A dreidel garland is easy to create, but still adds a splash of holiday spirit. As a bonus, this art activity helps your child to learn basic shapes. After the crafting is done, hang the dreidel garland up on a wall, around a window or on the edge of the dining room table. Materials: Card stock paper Cardboard Markers Scissors A hole punch Ribbon or yarn Instructions: Make a dreidel template. Use one edge of a piece of card...

Thanksgiving Scented Pinecone Craft

Thanksgiving craft

The sweet scent of cinnamon, a pinch of allspice and the fragrant scent of cloves. These are the smells of Thanksgiving! That said, you don’t have to spend all day baking in the kitchen just to make your home smell like you did. Store-bought ‘autumn’ or Thanksgiving themed air fresheners don’t exactly smell real – and a plastic-covered container isn’t festive to look at. Instead of going with a chemical scent, make your own using natural materials and real spices. Thanksgiving scented pinecones bring the smell of fall into your home, while giving you a decoratively crafty display. Materials: Pinecones...

Halloween Pumpkin Chalkboard Craft

pumpkin craft

Craft your own Halloween décor, making a pumpkin handprint holiday sign! This easy-to-make project is perfect for kids and adults alike. Even novice crafters can quickly create this pumpkin-themed art. Before getting started, you’ll need a piece of scrap wood. Make sure that it’s flat and free from splinters (sand it if necessary). Reuse the edges of wood from other DIY projects or buy a small piece of inexpensive board from a home improvement store. If you or your child is a martial arts student, you can even use a broken board from karate class! Materials: Square or rectangle-shaped piece...

Yom Kippur Shofar Craft for Kids

shofar

Known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur is one of the two Jewish High Holidays along with Rosh Hashanah. One part of the holiday tradition is to blast the shofar (a ram’s horn) during temple or synagogue services. Why? The sound of the shofar is a reminder to look inward and take stock of the past year – during this introspective time. Introduce your child to the shofar with a creative kids’ craft! Materials: A cardboard tube – reuse an empty paper towel roll Scissors Colorful duct tape Crayons Instructions: Cut the tube from bottom to the top, lengthwise....

Rosh Hashanah Snacks and Crafts

green apple

Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Jewish High Holidays. Also known as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect and prepare for the year to come. One of the most notable symbols of this holiday is the apple. Eating apple slices dipped in honey represents the wish to have a sweet new year. Help your child celebrate this holiday with an easy Rosh Hashanah apple-themed craft (or two)! Apple Prints Slice an apple lengthwise or cut it into wedges. Pour a plate of tempera and let your little artist dip the apple in. Press the...

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