Dad creates gigantic, amazingly detailed, working AT-ACT playhouse for a devoted Star Wars fan
The next Star Wars-related film is being released this week, and your kid and her crew are likely to indulge in...
9 DIY stocking stuffers made from upcycled mint tins
Tic Tac Toe Game Transform a mint tin into a traveling game of “tin tac toe” by cutting out letters from magazines...
13 eco-friendly Christmas-themed crafts for kids
Pine Cone Gnomes These pine cone gnomes are just about the MOST adorable craft ever and an awesome way to use...
Girl invents KidKnits knitting kits to support women in Rwanda and Chile
We love presents that give back, we love gifts that get our kids involved in crafts, and we especially love when...
HOW TO: Make a pine cone wreath using found and fallen flora
1. Gather your materials. Go on a nature walk, preferably with the whole family, and pick up fallen pine cones,...
13 kid-friendly Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas
1. Scribble Pumpkin This crayon scribble pumpkin from The Swell Designer is bright, fun, easy and adaptable. The...
Kate Kato uses recycled paper to create intricate, lifelike, nature-inspired sculptures
Paper is the foundation of Kato's artistic process, but she incorporates other found and recycled materials and...
DIY Project: Capture sunshine in a jar!
1. Gather your supplies. Glass jar with a flip top lid Solar lantern Batteries (if needed) Frosted glass...
9 small magical touches that make fairy houses spring to life
Image via Etsy shop Fairy Elements 1. Lights Can fairies see in the dark? No need to worry: these sweet walkway...
10 gorgeous handmade Mother’s Day gifts kids can make (with a helping hand)
1. Painted wooden utensils If the Mom in your Mother's Day loves to cook, brighten up her wooden utensils with...
6 flower-inspired arts and crafts projects to welcome spring
1. Toilet Paper Rolls Flowers This craft makes for a cute table decoration in lieu of fresh flowers and uses up...
Dad creates cheerful daily works of art on his daughter’s eye patch
Surprisingly, Geof doesn't have an artistic background. He's a chemical engineer turned stay-at-home-dad looking...
7 green St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids
Lucky Clover Patch The Lucky Clover Patch by Lisa Storms is the perfect St. Patrick's Day craft that can be displayed...
Mom transforms cardboard boxes into a dreamy play kitchen for her toddler
Rodessa and her husband first created an L-shaped play kitchen using large cardboard boxes. They marked on the...
DIY Etch-A-Sketch coffee table!
You won't need any fancy books to cover this genius coffee table -- it's an interactive art display for the lucky...
HOW TO: Make kid-friendly salt dough ornaments for the holidays
1. Gather the ingredients and supplies you will need. For the ornaments: 4 cups flour, plus a little more...
HOW TO: Upcycle an old Step 2 car into a shiny new Batmobile!
Items needed: Used Step 2 car Latex gloves face mask Cardboard or spill mat 2 Plastic spray paint cans-...
HOW TO: Make a flower garland crown for little nature lovers
1. Gather your materials. Flowers (real or fake, as many as you need. I recommend buying several different...
This awesome igloo was made from 500 recycled plastic jugs!
We spied this amazing igloo on parenting website Diary of a Working Mom, and we thought it would be a great project...
HOW TO: Make Christmas crackers from toilet paper rolls
1. Gather your materials. Toilet paper roll tubes Tissue Paper Ribbon, string, twine, or other material...
HOW TO: Make Personalized, Kid-Friendly, Hand-Sewn Felt Stockings
1. Gather your materials several pieces of felt (preferably recycled eco-felt) needle thread (I like the...
HOW TO: Turn a Pumpkin into a Flower Vase!
1. Gather your supplies flowers (preferably from a farmer's market) pumpkin or gourd (also preferably from...
5 Kid-Friendly DIY Projects for Father’s Day
Make a Totem Collage Gather random magazine pictures of items that kids think dad appreciates - sailboats, jogging...
HOW TO: Make an Easy Bird Feeder to Give Birds a Springtime Snack
1. Gather the materials Bird seed Twine Cardboard cut into whatever shape you would like and punched with...
HOW TO: Make Salt Dough Easter Egg Ornaments for Easter Trees and Egg Hunts
1. Gather the ingredients and supplies you will need. For the eggs: (Makes 10 eggs, this recipe is easily multiplied) 1...
HOW TO: Make Easy, DIY Kids Valentines With Stuff From Around Your House
Potato Print Valentines Potato print valentines are cute, natural, and give a purpose to that sad old potato with...
Olliblocks Printable Illustrations Let You Give Old Wooden Blocks A Makeover
While you do need some supplies of your own (1 ½ or 2 inch wooden blocks, full sheet label of sticker paper or...
Celebrate The Holidays With Natural And Eco-Friendly Traditions From Around The World
Nature-inspired decorations Warm countries like Brazil have it easy: decorations often include flowers picked...
HOW TO: Make Halloween Monster Candy Boxes
Halloween Monster Candy Box Supplies: What You'll Need empty tissue box non-toxic paint paint brush non-toxic...
Maggie’s Naturals Makes Food Coloring Safe and Fun
Maggie's Naturals, also the makers of eco-kids art supplies, has just released six natural gluten-free food colors...