Shana, Author at Kids Crafts & Activities

How to Make a Stand-Up Dress-Up Doll

When I was a little girl I would have so much fun dressing up paper dolls. You know…. the paper dolls you buy in a book at the store where you cut out the clothes to put on them? I loved them. I used to spend hours dressing up the paper dolls and changing their clothes over and over again. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make with your children a stand-up dress-up doll. You are going to make the doll out of cardboard… it is much stiffer and will hold up to many, many clothes changes. Also, in this craft you will find 4 different template sheets of different accessories for your dress-up doll. That means hours of fun for you and your children dressing up the doll. So, grab the few materials needed and let’s get started.

Cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. Kids love handing out Valentine’s Day Cards…. they just love it. Plus, they love receiving them as well. I don’t know about you, but every year I try to help my kids come up with different Valentine Card ideas than the year before. It gets difficult after a while to keep coming up with unique ideas. Well, I thought I would help you with that by showing you some really cool Candy Valentine’s Day Card Ideas for Kids. I found them all while scrounging the internet for you. Each are unique and a ton of fun to make. I’m sure you and your kids will find something here that they will enjoy making and giving to their friends and family. So, let’s get started.

Awesomely Cool Valentine’s Day Mailbox Craft Ideas

Valentine’s Day is next month. Now is the time to start getting your Valentine’s Day Mailboxes ready for February. Valentine’s Day mailboxes are a great way to collect your Valentine’s Day cards from all your friends and family members. I have searched the internet and found some really wonderful and awesomely cool Valentine’s Day Mailboxes. Surely, out of all the Valentine’s Day mailbox crafts I have listed in this post you will find one that fits your needs…. plus, it promises to be tons of fun for you and the kids.

How to Make a Fast Straight Paper Airplane

I have a wonderfully fun craft for you today. And, you only need one material for this craft…. paper. I’m going to show you how to make a fast straight paper airplane. It’s so much fun and it will give you hours of enjoyment well after you are finished making it. Here I will show you step-by-step how to make this paper airplane. Also, if you scroll down to the bottom of the steps you will see there is a video on how to make this paper airplane. So, grab a piece of paper and let’s get started.

How to Make Clothespin People Figures

I have a fun craft for you today that you can make out of any kind of wooden clothespin. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin People Figure. Grab a few clothespins and you can even make an entire clothespin family. Simply use your imagination to make each figure a little bit different. The kids will love this craft because it is so much fun and you will love how your children use their imagination to create their clothespin figures.

Some Really Cool Perpetual Calendar Crafts for the New Year

Today I am going to show you a bunch of some really cool perpetual calendar crafts perfect for the upcoming New Year. What is great about perpetual calendars is that they can be changed to show any combination of day, month, and year….. which means that the same calendar can be used year after year after year. Sure, you can purchase a perpetual calendar at a store or online, but I am pretty sure you would spend way too much money and they wouldn’t be as awesome as the perpetual calendars I have listed here. I have scoured the internet to find you some really cool perpetual calendar crafts. You will surely find one here that will fit your needs.

A Collection of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts for Kids

One thing you see at most houses at Christmas time is a Nativity Scene. But, the problem with the store bought Nativity Scenes is that they are usually very delicate…. too delicate for the children to actually play with. And, the thing about that is…. children love to play with the Nativity Scenes. I mean, what’s not to want to touch…. there are small people, animals and a manger. There is an entire scene for the kids to want to act out with the characters. Well, why not make a Nativity Scene craft ….. put together a Nativity Scene of your very own that the children can actually play with. So, today I have put together a bunch of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts that I have found around the internet. All are a ton of fun…. and they are all meant to be played with.

Fun Kwanzaa Crafts for Kids

Oh boy…. do I have a treat for you today. In this post I have compiled 14 Kwanzaa crafts from around the internet. They are all perfect for your children to make. Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa or not these crafts are great to help teach your children about Kwanzaa and the African culture. Many of them not only incorporate the three colors of Kwanzaa (red, green & black), but they also help teach you about the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa…. Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Collective Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith. These are wonderful principles to have and to teach your children. So, check out these Kwanzaa crafts…. you are sure to find a few to do with your children.

How to Make a Christmas Paper Toy

I have a fun Christmas craft for even the youngest of crafters. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Christmas Paper Toy. With just some paper, printer, scissors and a few other materials you and your child will be able to make this cute Christmas paper toy that they will enjoy playing with…. just as much fun as they will have making the craft. If you want, feel free to color the templates before cutting them out to add even more fun to this craft. So, let’s get started.

A Collection of Awesomely Yummy Edible Christmas Crafts

Crafts come in all different kinds of forms. Today I’m going to write about Edible Crafts. And, not just any edible crafts, but Edible Christmas Crafts. YUMMY!! Whether you are planning a Christmas party, Christmas decorations or just want to have fun with your kids…. Edible Christmas Crafts will be enjoyed by all. I scoured the internet looking for yummy edible crafts and I came up with 16 awesome ones that will get your stomach growling. So, without further ado here is a collection of awesomely yummy edible Christmas crafts for your enjoyment.

A Collection of Hanukkah Menorah Crafts

Hanukkah is just days away. And, with the beginning of Hanukkah comes the lighting of the candles. How about making a unique and creative Menorah yourself? Don’t think you can? Well, take a look at the following 15 Hanukkah Menorah Crafts I found on the internet. All are amazing and you are sure to love them all. Some are easier than others, but surely you can find one that will meet your needs…. and you will enjoy making them yourself no doubt.

How to Make Circle Paper Snowflakes – 4 Patterns

When you think of winter what do you think of? I know what I think of….. snow. Today I’m going to show you how to make circle paper snowflakes. And, not just one type…. I will show you four different patterns. These snowflakes are a lot of fun to make. But, what is really cool about paper snowflakes…. they look great as winter decorations around your house. Put them up in your windows to add to your Winter Holiday decorations. So, let’s get started.

Ideas for Making a Lego Hanukkah Menorah

My Nephew loves playing with Legos. He is so amazing at making just about anything out of Legos. Well, with Hanukkah coming up very shortly he thought it would be a terrific idea to make a couple of Hanukkah Menorahs out of Legos. I’m hoping you can take a look at these Lego Menorahs and give them a try for yourself. Or better yet…. make up one of your very own and share them in the comments below. You can even take a picture of your Menorah and share that with us as well. So, below you will find my Nephew’s Lego Menorahs as well as a few others I found around the internet.

How to Make a Hanukkah Dinner Paper Craft Toy

Hanukkah will be here before you know it. After all, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 8th. Today I will show you how to make a craft that is perfect for Hanukkah. I’m going to show you how to make a Hanukkah Dinner Paper Craft Toy that any child will enjoy playing with. Your children will enjoy cutting out all the characters and images from the template…. folding them and gluing them together. Even the youngest of crafters will enjoy this craft…. with just a little help from an adult. So, let’s get started.

How to Make a Pop-Up Hanukkah Dreidel Greeting Card

Now is the time to start to get your Holiday greeting cards ready to be given out. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make a Pop-Up Hanukkah Dreidel Greeting Card. Anyone who receives this Hanukkah greeting card will love the 3D look of this card. With some simple paper, scissors and some markers for decorating you too can make this Hanukkah Dreidel Greeting Card. Your kids will love making this pop-up card. Plus, they will be preparing a special card for someone they love…. they will truly get a kick out of that.

How to Make a Magnetic Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah begins on the night of December 8th. Which means it is coming really quickly. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Magnetic Hanukkah Menorah. This menorah is perfect for your children’s room, so they can light their own menorah. Or, if you have cats or toddlers in your house this menorah is perfect for you…. no need to worry about anyone knocking over the menorah and starting a fire. Light it every night of Hanukkah…. 8 wonderful nights.