Crafts For Kids

We just love this embossed metal skull project from our “Art with Alyssa” contributor (Alyssa Navapanich). It’s perfect for Día de los Muertos, Hispanic Heritage Month or anytime of the year. . . .

Celebrate Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating a personal nicho. A nicho is a small shadow box that features a scene, images and items that are special to the person who crea . . .

Celebrate the season by making fall leaves with a DIY printing plate made from Styrofoam. Print leaves onto paper just for fun or get creative and use the printing plate to make thank you cards, place . . .

Light up the Thanksgiving table (or the porch) with beautiful, glowing luminaries, easy enough for the kids to make! With some colorful tissue paper, a little Mod Podge, and whatever jars you have o . . .

Start a new family tradition by filling a decorated jar full of thanks. Expressing gratitude is (or should be) a year-round activity! Using a thankful jar at Thanksgiving? Give each guest one or mo . . .

These fall party favors double as place cards at the Thanksgiving table. Use them to stave off pre-feast hunger pains or take them home for later!Supplies Plastic zip top bags (snack size) Empty . . .

Party crackers (aka party favors) may be more traditional at Christmas dinner, but there’s no reason they can’t be modified for Thanksgiving for any other celebration! Make DIY Thanksgiving Crac . . .

Looking for a fun family activity while everyone is together on Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving? We created a Thanksgiving Bingo game that you can print out for free below. No bingo cage, balls or num . . .

Plan a day to craft Thankful Turkeys with your family. A little creativity combined with time reflecting on what you’re grateful for quickly transforms this adorable turkey into a festive and meanin . . .

These crayon holders are perfect for the kids’ table for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any winter-themed party or gathering. The kids can decorate the crayon holders first (two free, printable pic . . .

Don’t you miss hugging people? Here’s a clever DIY hug craft that lets loved ones know they are missed! Whether it’s Mother's Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, a birthday or some othe . . .

  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with kids by taking time to learn about Hispanic and Latino cultures and connecting lessons with engaging and fun art projects. Whether you’re a parent, tea . . .

Alebrijes, familiar to those who have seen the movie “Coco,” are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures—mythical creatures with body parts from varying animals. Making them is a fun way . . .

      Everyone loves advent calendars that reveal a daily surprise—it's also really fun to make them! Start your own family traditions in the days leading up to Christmas (or any cel . . .