Get Your Kid a Giant Box
I think that giant boxes are one of the most important things for a kid to have as a plaything.
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I think that giant boxes are one of the most important things for a kid to have as a plaything.
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The kids and I made this Spawn egg hunt game entirely with the supplies that we had on hand, using not only mostly natural or recycled materials but also materials that would easily compost back into our yard (no clean-up necessary!!!).
Minecraft Party Games: Spawn Egg Hunt (with Spawn Egg Cascarones!) Read More 👉
The kiddo loved it, her friends loved it, and they had a fabulous time beating it to bits with a baseball bat.
Minecraft Crafting: DIY Creeper Pinata Read More 👉
DIY puzzles are extra fun, since not only do you get the pleasure of solving them, but you also get the pleasure of making them!
15 DIY Puzzles to Make and Play Read More 👉
If you want to do something a little special with some of your building blocks, check out how I made these puzzle blocks, and try it for yourself.
Make DIY Puzzle Blocks from Ordinary Building Blocks Read More 👉
At CAGW, we’ve got you covered for your own May the 4th festivities; here are my favorite eco-friendly Star Wars crafts.
May the 4th be with You! 20 Star Wars Crafts to Celebrate Read More 👉
One of my children’s favorite projects to do with these vintage bottles is the age-old craft of sand art.
Create Sand Art in Vintage Bottles Read More 👉
There are ways to get kids into the garden without destroying your entire strawberry harvest.
15 Creative, Kid-Friendly Garden Ideas Read More 👉
My three-year-old and I planted a ton of green garlic, and you can too! Here’s how to plant, harvest, and eat green garlic this spring.
Why Growing Green Garlic is Perfect for Tiny Gardeners Read More 👉
Here are some of our favorite popsicle recipes. Most of them work well with the homemade popsicle bar that we like to put together, some are recipes that you can set aside to surprise them with, and some are just for adults!
13 More Wholesome Homemade Popsicle Recipes Read More 👉
If you, like I, would rather mix up your own hipster popsicles in the comfort and privacy of your own home, then have I got a treat for you!
Host a Wholesome Homemade Popsicle Bar Read More 👉
Sewing for big kids, however? It’s a whole new pastime, and it isn’t necessarily for the beginner, nor the faint of heart.
Sewing for Tweens: The Chambray Dress from Handmade Style Read More 👉
Be Miss America. Be a Lookout, complete with Basilisk Slayer badge. Be the Ambassador from China.
How to Make a Brown Paper Bag Sash Read More 👉
To be a dog, all you REALLY need are puppy ears.
How to Make a No-Sew Puppy Ears Headband Read More 👉
Learning to string and lace is hard for kids. Here’s how I got my two-year-old interested in this toddler fine motor project.
Toddler Fine Motor Project: Toddler-Made Button Bracelet Read More 👉
These are some of my favorite nature crafts for Christmas!
18 Nature Crafts for Christmas Read More 👉
25 days? Who has time for that? A 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar is something we all have time to craft up! So let’s do this!!!
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Of all the possible sewing projects that my kid could possibly desire, a doll hospital gown has to be one of the easiest.
Spotted: The Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll Blog Read More 👉
Add some homemade love to the holidays!
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Add some homemade love to the holidays!
13 Thanksgiving Crafts from Natural Materials Read More 👉
Turn an old headband into a quick and easy DIY Halloween costume using items you already have in your crafts stash.
DIY Halloween Costume: Monster Headband Read More 👉
If your fingers are itching to get started on your holiday sewing, there’s still time to participate in Craftsy’s 2nd Annual Charity Sew-Along by sewing a NICU smock for a preemie baby.
Sew a NICU Smock for a Preemie Baby: The 2nd Annual Craftsy Charity Sew-Along Read More 👉
Outgrown tights don’t have to be destined for the trash, especially not in the autumn, when there are chilly bare arms to cover!
How to Upcycle Tights into Arm Warmers Read More 👉
From Minnie Mouse to HAUNTED HOUSE! These DIY Halloween tombstones take you from pool to ghoul with just a few zaps of craft magic.
DIY Tombstone from Your Kid’s Old Kickboard Read More 👉
Graffiti art from the heart makes the perfect birthday present from two adorable and creative craft monsters!
DIY Graffiti Art…from the Heart! Read More 👉
Here are some of my favorite upcycled fall crafts that you can make right now.
13 Upcycled Fall Crafts to do this Weekend Read More 👉
Here’s my list of the best recycled Halloween crafts, ones you can make just from your recycling bin, the junk around your house, or a Freecycle search.
17 Recycled Halloween Crafts Read More 👉
Whether you want to try for a completely plastic-free Halloween, or you just want to include a few natural components in your overall Halloween decorations, check out this list for some great Halloween nature crafts.
13 Halloween Nature Crafts to Make with Your Kids Read More 👉
How DO you engrave rocks? With a power tool, of course!
How Do You Engrave Rocks? You Use a Dremel! Read More 👉
There’s a kind of knowledge that you get only when you’re wrist-deep in the guts of a subject, not just watching it and scribbling about it from the edges.
Hands-on History: Make an Upcycled Cardboard Model Ship Read More 👉
Have you ever made a Rosary out of roses? Pope Francis’ visit to the US is a perfect time to have some faith and learn how to make prayer beads!
How to Make Prayer Beads from Recycled Materials Read More 👉
Whether or not you’re as obsessed with fall nature crafts as we are, I hope that you’ll find many ideas to delight you in the following list of our favorite projects.
My 18 Favorite Fall Nature Crafts for Kids Read More 👉
A one-of-a-kind, super-glam DIY pet tag is the perfect way to get your kitty or pooch into a DIY groove.
Make a DIY Pet Tag from an Old Bottlecap Read More 👉
Did you ever wonder what happens to those restaurant crayons when your meal is done?
One guy did, and the answer that he got is changing lives.
Upcycle Crayons into a Good Cause with the Crayon Initiative Read More 👉