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Crafts and activities for kids

Kids Crafts + DIY Activities

Looking for some neat crafts to do with your kids? Don't miss out on our wide variety of creative ideas -- from rainy-day indoor projects, to seasonally inspired art activities, and beyond.

Read on for oodles of homemade goodness!

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Super Bowl Activities for Kids: 11 Fun Ideas for Game Day Play

Even those of us with less-than-keen observational skills know that something really big is happening on Sunday. No, it’s not National Weatherperson’s Day. Okay, actually it is, but that’s not what has everyone stocking up on beer and cheesy poofs. Super Bowl XLVI has many of us fluffing couch cushi

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20 Valentine's Day Treats for Kids and Families

Red Velvet Whoopie Love Annie of the fab foodie blog Annie's Eats says that if there is one recipe she'd recommend for Valentine's Day, it's gotta be this one for red velvet whoopie pies. And we agree -- the picture alone puts up a darn good argument! Easily made with Annie's cookie recipe, red fo

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20 Homemade Valentine Ideas for Kids

Valentine's Day Prints We can't get enough of these gorgeous thumbprint DIY valentines featured on Glittergoods! A fantastic alternative to store-bought valentines, this festive sweet project is easy, inexpensive, and perfect for smaller valentine-making hands to work on. We also love how one comm

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15 Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

Heartfelt Valentine's Day Leis We love this gorgeous Valentine's Day heart lei by guest blogger Marie LeBaron featured on Craftzine! Made using paper hearts, a hole punch, straws, and string, this festive lovely lei can be decorated with personal sayings or decorations and given out as a valentine

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20 Homemade Valentine's Day Cards for Kids

Homemade Heartbreakers We love this idea for making "heartbreaker" candy pouch valentines featured on Made -- and like Mama Dana says, "Who said valentines were only red and pink?" Easily made with colorful paper, staples, and a little bit of scissor work, these sweet homemade hearts feature brigh

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20 Homemade Goody Bag Ideas

Little Birthday Dippers What would a birthday blowout be without some sprinkle-laden party treats? Featured on Celebrations at Home, we love these Rice Krispie treat dippers -- they are perfect for bite-sized take-home goodies! To make your own, simply bake up a batch of Rice Krispie treat balls,

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7 Last-Minute Homemade Holiday Gifts

  Rice Heating Pads for Winter Coziness This simple sewing project comes from local nature writer Lyanda Haupt’s lovely blog, The Tangled Nest (her blog’s most popular post ever!) The materials are ordinary enough you might find them in your house (fleece, cotton cloth, rice), the project is simpl

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17 "Angry Birds" Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birdie Balloons Now what would an "Angry Birdsday" bash be without some bright and beautiful birdie balloons? Needless to say, these fun guys featured on The Brown Eyes Have It look just like the well-known gaggle that has won us over by way of slingshot. And the best part -- guest blogger Leslie

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