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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Push Pins and Thumb Tacs Crafts for Children
A push pin or thumb tac is a very short pain or nail with a rounded head made of plastic or metal. Push pins are mostly used on bulletin boards to secure the notice on the cork. But push pins have been used for much more, especially when it comes to crafts.
You can use the flatter push pins with the flat metal top (most people call this one a thumb tac) and decorate a wax candle. You can also use push pins to make Christmas ornaments, magnets, pin wheels, and also use it to put up decorations such as garlands. Below you will find other creative ways to use push pins.
Make Easy Hanukkah Ornaments Making with Push Pins - Celebrate Hanukkah by hanging these easy-to-make Hanukkah ornaments in your home…the best part is that they only take five minutes to make. Yay! You don’t have to have a Christmas tree to have fun, you and your children can decorate your home for Hanukkah and have just as much fun.
Make a Pioneer's Well from a Spool, Tac, and Milk Carton - Learn how to make a working water well with a recycled milk carton, spool, string, and a tac.
3
Easy Lampshade Crafts - -
Turn lampshades into works of art with these simple techniques. Each
one requires little more than colored craft paper and glue -- and the
creative touch of a young artist in residence. (Note: as with any
lampshade, use only the recommended bulb.)
Acorn
Earrings - -
These earrings for your bridesmaids boast BFF-worthy qualities
(they're hip, handmade, and look expensive) -- yet they cost just a
few dollars.
Baby
Face Thumbtacks - -
Can't get enough of your baby's face? Use photographs of your child
to decorate everyday items like these adorable thumbtacks.
Batty
Moon - - Bats
flying in front of a full moon --a
Halloween decoration.
Be
My Valentine: Animal Lovers - -
With a handful of paper hearts, your child can round up some of these
unforgettable pachyderms or romantic rodents to relay his Valentine's
messages.
Bottle
Butterflies! - - Learn
how to make beautiful, realistic butterflies from old plastic
bottles. The curve of the bottle will make the wings of the butterfly
look realistic and by using acrylic paint, you can make any kind of
butterfly you want; real or whimsical!
Bottle-Cap
Magnets and Thumbtacks - -
A homey take on the traditional locket, bottle caps inset with small
black-and-white pictures, right, can be used as thumbtacks or
magnets. Clear resin is poured into the caps to seal the photos and
give them an appealing glossy finish.
Christmas
Ornaments - - This week I’ll show you how easy it is to create Christmas
ornaments using supplies you already have on hand. This
ornament uses a punch. Don’t have a snowflake punch?
Substitute with any other punch you have.
Cosmic
Crafts: Junkmobile - -
Drive the sturdy, smooth-riding Junkmobile around the neighborhood on
regular collection days, or park beneath the Waste Shooter for a
quick fill.
Cosmic
Crafts: Satellite Recycler - -
Drive the sturdy, smooth-riding Satellite Recycler around the
neighborhood on regular collection days, or park beneath the Waste
Shooter for a quick fill.
Dad
Baseball Cap Note Holder - -
Father's Day is just around the corner. So let the kids create these
cute baseball cap note holders for Dad. They would also make cute
place card holders for a baseball themed birthday party.
Daffodil
Pinwheel Craft - -
This cute daffodil craft uses the basic pinwheel with a cup on the
front to form a daffodil.
Decorative
Lampshade - -
This project takes a plain lamp and adds color to it to spice up a
child's room. The best part is you can recycle an old, plain
lampshade into a fun piece of furniture.
Decorative
Pushpins - -
Perk up any bulletin board with these decorative pushpins. Add small
items such as charms, buttons, or shells to the top of pushpins for a
handcrafted appeal.
Dora's
Paper Plate Pinwheels - -
Use colored paper plates to create a playful garden ornament. It's
easy, and because the plates are coated to prevent ice cream from
seeping through, Dora's pinwheel is weather-resistant. When it's
ready, set it in a sheltered spot, or prop it in a big flower pot
filled with soil or gravel.
Earth
Day Pinwheel Crafts - -
I loved pinwheels when I was little... they seem to be one of those
toys that have been around forever. There are three different
templates to pick from.
Fairy
Tale Castle - -
Make this fairly tale castle with your princess.
Fancy
Fans - -
Here's a quick paper-folding technique that makes great use of those
gift wrap scraps that are just too pretty to throw away.
Festive
Paper Pines - - Kids will get a real kick out of decorating
these little evergreens -- the mini bulbs come alight when you punch
holes in the outer layers, revealing the colored paper sandwiched
between them.
Flameless
Menorah - -
Turn up the lights for Hanukkah with this festive flameless menorah.
Floral
Ornament Balls - -
'Impressive' and 'easy' rarely seem to go together. However, these
easy Christmas crafts will not only impress your holiday guests,
they'll blow you away at their simplicity.
Frankenstein's
Front-Lawn Monster - -
Young scientists will go absolutely mad over this huge Frankenstein's
monster ingeniously crafted from a picnic table. Just stand him up in
your yard or driveway and hope for lightning to bring him to life.
(Don't let the length of the directions scare you. The results are
worth it, and with care, he can return year after year.)
French
Memo Board - -
This tutorial will teach you how to make a French memo board.
Funkin
Scarecrows - -
Follow these instructions and make your own scarecrow costume.
Garden
Party Paper Lantern - - Put
on a fancy dress and hat, get out the tea set, and have some quality
time bonding and creating with the little princess in your life!
These flowery paper lanterns are fun to make and will add a touch of
whimsy to your little girl’s room. She’ll never forget
the wonderful time she spent making the lanterns with you.
Holiday
Letter Board - -
This holiday bulletin board serves double duty. First, it brings
order to the slew of cards that annually covers most families'
countertops. Second, it's decorative. Like a rotating gallery, it
allows you to keep the prettiest cards in plain view. This project is
surprisingly easy, but less free-form than some of the others, so
it's best for older kids.
How to Create a Spring Pushpin Candle Centerpiece - - When spring rolls around we are ready for change and ready to brighten up our decor a bit. This idea will show you how to turn ordinary candles that you have been using all winter into bright and vibrant spring candles that you will rediscover. Follow these steps to create these spring pushpin candles.
How
to Make a Garland Christmas Tree Craft - -
Making garland Christmas trees is a craft project that even the
youngest child can complete. With so many garland choices available,
these decorations can complement any Christmas decorating theme and
can easily be changed from year to year as your theme changes.
How to Make a Great Necklace Holder for Free - - A necklace holder is a great way to reduce clutter in your drawers and decorate your walls. Best of all, you can make a personalized necklace holder for free by using a few items you probably already have in your home. Try it today!
How to Make a Guitar Jack-O-Lantern - - Making a jack-o-lantern guitar can be relatively easy or relatively hard, depending on the detail included. Regardless, since sharp objects will be necessary, only responsible individuals of the proper age should endeavor on carving a pumpkin. Ask your parents' permission before starting to carve a pumpkin. If you are not of adequate age, you can still draw the design; just don't carve without an adult's help.
How to Make a Holiday Pomander - - A pomander is an aromatic ball of natural substances. A bowl of pomanders creates an attractive, rustic looking decoration and adds permeates a room with scent. With some citrus fruits and your spice rack, you can easily make a nice assortment of pomanders that will last through the holiday season.
How
to Make a Jewelry Display With a Corkboard - -
Corkboard is an inexpensive way to display a variety of jewelry types
and allows endless arrangement possibilities. This method is ideal
for displaying jewelry that you have made and will be selling at an
arts and crafts fair, or if you simply wish to display your own
jewelry at home.
How
to Make a Macrame Necklace - -
The art of macramé is fun for all ages. There are many knot
types and craft projects that can be made with macramé,
including rugs, place mats, belts, bookmarks, totes and jewelry. This
is how to make a necklace using the basic macramé square knot
method, which most people with a basic skill level can pick up.
How
to Make a Memo Board - -
Everyone needs a memo board. We can use it for notes, pictures,
bills, etc. This article will give you simple steps to make your own
memo board.
How
to Make a Phenakistoscope - -
Did you know you can make motion pictures without a video camera? You
can! With nothing but a little cardboard attached to a popsicle stick
or pencil, you can create moving pictures just like they did in olden
times. Phenakistoscopes make great projects for kids and adults
alike. They are educational, artistic and fun to play with.
How to Make a Pumpkin Turkey - - Use this turkey as a centerpiece for the children's table at Thanksgiving! A pumpkin is used for the turkey's body, and you and your kids add the head, wings and feathers.
How to Make a Push Pin Map - - Do you like to travel, and need a neat way to document where you've been? Well here is a great way to do it, and it makes for a great conversation piece too!
How
to Make a Simple Weather Vane for Cub Scouts - -
Make a simple weather vane for Cub Scouts or other small groups with
these easy to follow directions. Use household items for this fun
science and art project that introduces wind directions and force to
kids. Make this weather vane as plain or as decorated as you wish.
Take it outside and complete hands-on science explorations to
determine from which direction the wind blows.
How to Make a Thumbtack Frame - - Making a thumbtack photo frame is a fun activity for a rainy day. Make this craft with your child, and help with the cutting and measurements. Give this frame as a gift for Mother's or Father's Day, to a favorite teacher or keep it for yourself. Read on to learn how to make a thumbtack frame.
How
to Make a Valentine Bulletin Board - -Valentine's
Day is not just for lovers. It can add some fun to a classroom or
office when you set up a Valentine bulletin board. As long as the
board has an ongoing Valentine theme, the actual items on display are
totally up to you. Use your creativity and a few supplies to brighten
any room with a Valentine bulletin board.
How
to Make Bulletin Board Lamp Shades - -
What do you get when you combine a bulletin board with a lamp shade?
You might say you get a board shade or a bulletin lamp, but I'd
rather call it a real space saver. :) Please read on to learn this
easy technique to make bulletin board lamp shades.
How
to Make Christmas Wreath With Ball Ornaments - -
These wreaths are so beautiful. They are very colorful, and this way
you can choose any color from the rainbow to make your Christmas
wreath! I have a friend that uses all colors in the wreath, Blue,
Lime, Pink, Red, Orange, Aqua, and it is so beautiful!!!! Put is over
your mantel and hang the same color balls on your tree and you have a
beautiful Christmas ensemble!!
How to Make Heads for Push Pins - - There are an unlimited number of designs to employ when creating decorative heads for push pins. It's a quick project that costs very little, and you can most likely get started using small items you have around your house. When thinking of items to use for the head of your push pin, don't limit yourself to just flat items. You can choose almost any small decorative shape, so let your imagination run wild.
How to Make Homemade Anemometers - - An anemometer is a device that measures wind speed. There is a variety of specific types of anemometers, with the simplest being a cup anemometer. This type of anemometer consists of cups on horizontal axes that the wind pushes around a single vertical axis. A cup anemometer was first made in 1846 and is the easiest anemometer to make at home.
How to Make Marble Push Pins - - You may use push pins to hang memos on the bulletin board in your office, reminders on the message board in your kitchen, or posters on your teen's bedroom wall. You can liven up that cork board or make a cute gift for a coworker or your favorite young adult by making decorative marble push pins. Since you choose the background for each pin, you can make a set that is truly customized.
How
to Make a Mr. Pumpkin Head - -
Everyone carves pumpkins before the big night of Halloween, but
everyone knows if you cut out your pumpkins much too early they rot
before you get to show them off to Trick-or-Treaters. Here is a way
young children can create a Mr. Pumpkin Head and redesign their
pumpkin anytime they get bored with it. It is a fun, interactive way
to enjoy pumpkins even more this year.How
to Make Novelty Push Pins - -
Novelty pushpins add style and personality to a boring bulletin
board. Using supplies found at most craft stores, you can create
novelty push pins in a variety of styles and colors. Not only can
these push pins spruce up your own notice board, but they also make
excellent stocking stuffers and treats for favor bags. Using polymer
clay to decorate your pushpin, the only real limit you have on your
creation is the size of the pushpin and your own imagination.
How
to Make Office Darts - - A boring day at the office can be remedied by an impromptu game of
darts during coffee break, but your boss probably won't be receptive
to your bringing a dartboard to work. Instead, you can make darts and
a dartboard out of common things found on or around your desk, get a
few of your co-workers together, and enjoy a good old game of office
darts.
How
to Make Personal Push Pins for a Bulletin Board - -
This little craft project is a little unusual, but it's easy to do
and makes a great gift idea for anyone.
How
to Paint Miniature Screen Row Houses - -
Jenny Campbell was born and raised in Baltimore, Md., and when she
moved out of the area into a more rural part of the state, she wanted
everyone to know of her civic pride for her hometown. She spends much
of her free time putting a contemporary spin on the old folk art of
screen painting by creating funky painted-screen clothing and as
we'll see, miniature, photo-realistic framed screens.
Jacob's
Ladder Toy - -
One of the most well-known African-American spirituals, "We Are
Climbing Jacob's Ladder," is based on the biblical story of
Jacob (Abraham's grandson), who dreamed he saw angels walking up and
down a ladder between Heaven and Earth. With this classic wooden toy
(aptly named Jacob's Ladder), kids can create the illusion that a
block is traveling down a ladder of wood and ribbon.
Magnetic
Poster Holder - - If
you are anything like me, and have fair number of posters, you
undoubtly have asked yourself 'what is the best way to put posters on
the wall?'
Make
a Card Holder - -
To me, place mats are more than just a pretty table decoration. They
come in all different shapes, sizes and colors and all the hard work
has already been done for you. I have used them in multiples for many
valances, bed skirts and table runners. So, when I saw these place
mats at the store a light bulb went off in my head!
Map
Memory Board - -
Souvenirs and photos of family trips and vacations are usually put
away for safekeeping or placed in an album, but creating a memory
board is one way to display them prominently. Martha constructs a
memory board made from a map and piece of fabric-covered fiber board.
Once it's finished, Martha pins small flags at the locations
she's visited, as well as an assortment of photographs, ticket
stubs, and other memorabilia around the edges of the map.
Matchbox
Locket - -
Fill this treasure box with trinkets, photos, or anything else your
child wants to keep near (and dear!) to her heart.
Mini
Pinwheel Charm - -
Put a fanciful spin on your summer style with a paper pinwheel that
can be donned as a twirling ring, a ponytail charm, a pin, or even a
shoelace decoration.
Mini
salt shaker - - This
is very quick and simple. It really only takes about 5 minutes (not
counting how long it takes your glue gun to heat up).
Mod
Memo Cube - -
Make a new form of memo board, the memo cube.
Moose
& Zee New Year Party Hat - -
Turn leftover holiday gift wrapping into clever crafts for the New
Year! Make your own party hat with construction paper, and decoupage
it with colorful wrapping paper.
Noah's
Ark Ornaments - -
These charming ornaments are a wonderful addition to any Christmas
tree and make a lovely Handmade Holiday gift.
Office
Space Love - - Don't
Neglect your office this Valentine's Day!
Olivia's
Family Key Holders - -
Make colorful key holders that feature Olivia and her entire family.
Simply print the templates and trace onto sculpting clay. These key
holders make a great gift and are a clever way to give everyone in
the house a place of their own to hang their keys!
Paper
and Bead Brooch - -
Create a chic pin from an ordinary piece of cardboard, decorative
paper, buttons, and beads.
Paper
Pointillism - -
Pointillism ... or poke-illism, actually. Whatever you call it, these
paper window ornaments brighten any room.
Party
Pinwheels - -
Getting the wheels turning at your next party is a breeze with party
pinwheels. Children color each panel a different color and watch a
rainbow dance in the wind.
Patriotic
Pinwheel - - A
simple-to-make pinwheel for older children. (This craft uses a
push-pin, so it is not suitable for younger children.)
Pencil
Buddies - -
Poised for note taking, these posable writing buddies easily slip on
and off a pencil top.
Personalized
Memo Pad - -
Here's a great gift idea for dads, grandmoms, and anyone who needs
reminders! With a little help from you, your child can turn a simple
photo frame into a made-to-order message center that showcases his
artwork or photo. We designed ours for Dad to take to the office,
with a variation below for Grandmom to use by her phone.
Personalized
Photo Holder - -
Alphabet blocks aren't just for stacking - they can also be used for
showing off favorite pictures and artwork.
Pierced
Sun Catcher - -
These colorful, perforated window decorations can really brighten up
a room when sunlight shows through all the pinholes.
Pinwheel
Play Craft - -
Pinwheels are the perfect way to enjoy some of those breezy outdoor
days. Kids will love creating and decorating their very own pinwheels
out of simple, around the house materials. Exploring with pinwheels
can be a great way to teach children about air and wind while they
have fun doing it!
Poster
Board Photo Frame - - Create your own
gallery photo display with poster board and chopsticks.
Pretty
Pencil Pinwheel - - Pinwheels are an
age old craft that your Grandma will remember. Put together these
pretty wind decorations and stick them in your garden.
Push
Pin Mario Sprite - - This
wall art is perfect for your cubicle wall or other pin-worthy
surface. With only the colors of a basic assorted push-pin set, about
6"x7" of space, and an hour or two to waste, you too can
have Mario keep you company during your workday.
Push
Pin Tree Tutorial - -
I am loving the challenge of coming up with new, creative, simple and
redefined tutorials for my blog and today's project is simple but a
great alternative to spending lots of money on decorative trees. It
seems like sparkly, beaded and decorative trees are in all the store
(and they are not cheap!!!) So while browsing the mall over the
holiday I suddenly thought of a great way to create my own- but using
simple materials- push pins and tacks!
School
Time Memories - - Time to go back to school so soon? Why not
photograph all your new friends and create a cool collage with
STYROFOAM Brand Products? Better hurry: you don't want to miss the
bus - or the fun - on this project!
See-Through
Pinwheels - -
Harness the energy of the wind! Supercharge pinwheel power with
Crayola creativity anytime, anywhere.
Snow
Angel - -
Dressed in a soft, snow-white robe, this angel will look heavenly (or
at least your kids will think so) set on a table or perched atop your
Christmas tree.
Souvenir-rings - -
Souvenir + Earrings = Souvenir-rings. Get it? My nine-year-old, Koko,
plans to make one pair of these for herself and three more for the
all-important trio of girlfriends who'll be waiting to hear every
detail about our trip to California this summer. All she has to do is
pick a pack of little souvenirs and then attach them to earring
wires.
Spooky
Porches: Spiders - -
On Halloween, the slightest wisp of the imagination can transform
otherwise ordinary critters -- whether raucous backyard crows or
peaceful garage spiders -- into terrible, hair-raising monsters.
Therein lies the thrill of trick-or-treating.
Spotted
Giraffe - -
Make your very own spotted giraffe with these easy-to-follow
instructions.
Stained
Glass Pumpkins - -
Soften and alter the stark light of a jack-o'-lantern's candle or
bulb, or enhance unusual gourds and squashes, by using sheets of
colored wax paper to create a stained glass-o'-lantern. Or, if you
can't resist the lure of tradition, you can also use this technique
on a classic pumpkin like the 'Big Max' and carve a motif such as an
Indian-summer sun. When the light diffuses through the wax paper, it
casts a unique glow onto a stoop or stairway.
Styrofoam
Egg Carton Bulletin Board - -
Styrofoam egg cartons are no accepted at recycling centers. Recycle
them into this easy craft that even kids can make.
Super
Sailboat - -
This pint-size -- or, more precisely, liter-size -- craft offers a
decent approximation of a high-seas sailboat. And since it's
constructed from common household items, it's a lot cheaper than the
real thing! Unsinkable thanks to its Styrofoam float, the boat also
features a handy screw eye on the bow to which you can attach a
fishing line for easy maneuvering or reeling in. Ready to make sail?
Thumbtack
Valentine Frames - -
These easy frames are as cheerful and humble as the illustrations
they're meant for.
Tissue
Paper Party Pom Poms - -
If you are looking for a fun and unique way to decorate for your next
party, or what to jazz up your Fourth of July spread, try these
tissue paper pom poms on for size! Hang them from trees or your patio
awning for a delightful look for an outdoor party or family barbeque.
Tissue
Paper Star - -
Hang a colorful suncatcher in your window all year round! Get
creative with different shapes and colors.
Totally Buggy Clips - - This tutorial will teach you how to make buggy clips!
Trees
Bulletin board - -
To make this trees bulletin, just following the instructions.
Turkey
Nut Holder - -
An egg carton in clever disguise, these individualized cups hold a
nutty snack for young gobblers.
Turkey
of Thankfulness - - Play "Pin the Feather on the Turkey" or just encourage
everyone to express those things for which they are most thankful.
Unique
Canvas Art - -
Make this lovely canvas art from things lying around the house.
Valentine
Cards - -
It's hard to resist Valentine's Day suitors when they come bearing
sweet treats.
Whirling
Bird - -
Take this tagalong playmate for a run, and his propeller goes all
a-twitter, his colorful body dancing through the air.