
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,...

7 creative ways to use excess Halloween candy
Image © Arina P Habich via Shutterstock 1) Save candy for gingerbread house decorating. Decorating gingerbread...

NICU nurse dresses heroic preemies in tiny superhero Halloween costumes she crocheted
After searching Pinterest for ideas, Windsor crocheted hats and capes for her little patients and also made backdrops...

Tween sews and sells cheerful fabric scrap lovebirds, uses proceeds to send girls to school in Nepal
Never underestimate the power of a good book... or a girl with a plan. When Lily Miller read Malala's Yousafszai's...

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...

10 year-old knits caps and delivers them to local children’s hospital to help kids being treated for cancer feel more comfortable
Garrett Lowry plays hard on the baseball field, but this thoughtful 10 year-old has another, more meditative way...

First grade teacher proudly wears dress decorated by her students to commemorate the end of the school year
Sha'Ree Castlebury, a veteran first grade teacher in Oklahoma, found a creative yet surprisingly simple way to...

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...

The Wintergatan Marble Machine is a marvelous instrument that makes music using 2,000 marbles
As you can see above, Molin cranks the wheel, which sets in motion 2,000 marbles: they move through funnels and...

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...

BOOK REVIEW: 3D Origami Fun! offers fresh and doable paper folding projects
You may think you know the art of origami, with its poetic-looking paper cranes and patterned papers, but Stephanie...

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-...

Kids can build their own toy cameras and go click crazy with Petit Collage’s crafty kit
Petit Collage's new toy camera kit encourages your mini shutterbug to go click crazy without any need of your (expensive)...

Black Girls Sew offers a sewing camp that teaches girls creativity and resourcefulness through fashion design
There are camps for literally every interest these days, and we've got the ideal option for New York City's mini-fashionistas...

Kids can make their own puppets or stuffed animals with Cate and Levi’s eco-friendly kits
The long, lazy days of summer are the perfect time for kids to be creative: Cate and Levi's make-your-own puppets...

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...

The Children’s Woodshop Bus has been traveling around San Diego since 1974 to teach kids woodworking skills
Sheila learned basic woodworking skills from her patient and diligent husband after asking him to build something...

6 ways to have an eco-friendly family Valentine’s Day
Exchange Homemade/Recycled Cards or Send E-Cards Making your own cards from newspapers, construction paper around...