Everyone loves cats, for the most part. It would be more accurate to say that everyone loves kittens. No one can resist the cuteness of brand new baby kitty, especially children, which is why kittens and cats make the perfect craft project for kids. In this video, you'll learn how you and your kids can create a googly-eyed paper cat upper on a popsicle stick. It's great for any young child. You'll need:
This isn't your standard origami for kids. It's more like "craft-igami". The difference is the glue. Origami is strictly and art with paper— no epoxies required, but when you throw a little glue into the mix, it becomes the perfect kids project. This paper tulip flower is the perfect paper project to start out your children in the wonderful world of paper crafts. To make this paper tulip with your kids, you'll need:
Don't know what a sasanqua is? It's a well-known Japanese camellia with fragrant white or pink flowers. Also, it has seeds that yield tea oil. Now that you know the simple facts, you can teach them to you children as you teach them how to create a plastic bottle version of the wonderful camellia flower. To make this flower with your kids, you'll need the following materials:
Okay, so why would a kid want to make a pincushion? They're not supposed to be playing with sharp objects like pins anyway, right? Well, not everything you teach your children will benefit them. Sometimes you need to think of you… something you could find useful, and this detergent cap cupcake pincushion design is perfect for your sewing kit. You'll need:
Whether you're a teacher or a fantastic parent, this kids activity is a must for young children. Learn how you and your kids can create a wonderful and colorful paper train, perfect for a wall decoration at school. There's nothing to this kids craft project, except the following materials:
This is kind of like origami, except there is some glue involved, which diehard origamists would call cheating, but when it comes to your children, it's the perfect kids craft that they can enjoy year round! Making colorful paper bracelets is easy and fun for both you and your child. The perfect afternoon activity, and all you'll need to make one is:
Some of the best kids activities are done right in your own home, recycling everyday items. For instance, an egg carton. What could you possibly make out of an old egg carton? This video will show you exactly what you could do! See how to make egg carton flowers. These decorative flowers can proudly be displayed anywhere. All you and your kid will need are:
Not sure what to do with that massive rubberband collection? Well you can put it to some use and create a large bouncy rubberband ball? Proceed with that rubberband collection and this tutorial to create something out of the ordinary that is sure to entertain!
Impress people with a large ball of rubberbands... Huh? Ok, ok. So it's not the most arduous task in the world, but there is a technique to it. In this video, learn how to make a large rubberband ball the right way!
Do something fun with your child for Mother's Day and make a paper sunflower! Get crafty with your son or daughter and spend time with them while letting them explore their creative spirit! To make this sunflower you will need patterns which can be found here on the Cullen's ABCs website.
Need an electric outlet and don't have one? No batteries on hand, either? Well, then you should use the next best thing - potatoes! In this tutorial, learn how to make that old science fair staple - the potato powered calculator! Check it out, it really works!
We've all been there before. There's a huge party going on but your parents won't let you go out! If you're going to sneak out of the house, it helps to have a plan. This video will show not only how to sneak out, but how to get back in without getting caught.
Learn how to make silly putty in an microwave oven in simple steps. First pour two tablespoon of glue to a small container. Now add one tablespoon of heavy starch to the container. Mix them for a while using a fork and cook it in microwave for 5 seconds. Now put the container in the fridge for five minutes. Finally rub it together and add food coloring to finish.
It's magical! The Magic Light Brush knows what color you are using and magically reveals the color of clear Color Wonder paint. This is a great mess free product to use for your child's next art project. This tutorial teaches you and your child how to use the Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush the next time you want to paint.
Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors are like regular watercolor paints, without the mess! There are no cups of water to tip over and no paints to spill. The specially designed paint pots contain a bright, solid color that is only activated when you dip in the brush tip. You can even turn them upside down and they won't spill or drip. This tutorial teaches how you and your kids can use these innovative hassle free watercolor paints from Crayola.
The Crayola Cutter makes cutting as easy as tracing a picture. The safe, easy-to-use cutting wand handles like a pen, so you can cut out intricate shapes anywhere on the page. Designed with safety in mind, the punch-tip action cuts paper by perforating it. This tutorial teaches you how you and your children can use the Crayola Cutter.
Twist up the fun with Crayola Twistables Slick Stix crayons. Crayola Super Smooth Twistables require no peeling or sharpening. When the tips get worn down, just twist them up and you're ready to keep on coloring. This how to video gives some great arts and crafts projects to use your Crayola Slick Stix crayons.
With Crayola Recoloritz markers you can color and recolor for endless coloring adventures! These unique wet-erase markers wipe clean quickly and completely. These markers are a great way to teach your children to color between the lines. With this how to video you and your children will learn to use Crayola Recoloritz markers.
Butterflies are beautiful creatures that can teach many lessons about the processes of nature. Learn how to make paper butterfly sun catchers from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
Get creative with face paints and make a dragon face painting. Learn how to paint a dragon in this free face painting video series.
Even if your little ones can't appreciate the days of bell bottoms and disco, they'll love this DIY light. Get into the groove and construct a fun and funkadelic lava lamp using household materials.
Whether you're babysitting or just looking for a fresh way to entertain your kids, making silly goo is always a crowd pleaser. Bonus: this recipe is fun and kid-friendly.
Even if the weather outside isn't frightful, you can still make it snow. Using some everyday supplies, your child can create his own custom-made snow globe.
Keep your kids entertained for hours with homemade playdough. Plus, the recipe is easy to make, so little ones can help out in the kitchen.
Follow this step by step tutorial to apply face paint looking like a golden butterfly.
A very simple butterfly for smaller children or a beginning face painter. Check out this tutorial to learn a few pointers and techniques.
Turn your child into a puppy! Well, not really, but try these face painting techniques to create a puppy design.
Searching for a quick way to apply face paint to look like Harry Potter's Hedwig? Watch this video to learn a quick, easy way.
Have you ever wanted to look like an animal? Well, heres your chance! Watch and learn how to transform your face into an animal in just minutes.
Do you love the classic super-heroes? Well, use this instructional video to create a Sipderman face mask using powder
Follow this step by step routine to create a colorful puppy face painting design.
Watch and learn how to create a rose princess face painting design.
This video provides a step by step routine to face paint the perfect unicorn.
Watch and learn how to use your Style Stix to paint a necklace.
This tutorial demonstrates a simple way to paint flowers using Style Stix
Here comes Peter Cottontail! Watch this video to learn how to apply face paint and look like a cute easter bunny.
A perfect design for Valentines Day! Learn how to apply face paint fit for a Valentine Princess.
Do you love Batman? Watch this video to learn how to paint a Batman mask on your face.
Looking for some painting techniques? Watch this video to learn how to pain the perfect "curl swirl".
A step by step instructional video on painting holly. Perfect for a simple Christmas activity!
