Need an easy craft idea for the kids? This recipe makes a creamy finger paint that you can tint with food coloring as needed.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Crafts
Making arts and crafts at home is fun for both kids and grownups. Not only do you get to create something from your own ingredients, but you can often save money while doing so.
We have lots of crafts that kids will enjoy making and using. Finger paint, play dough, and homemade bubbles will keep the kiddos entertained for hours. Please keep in mind, however, that not all recipes here are safe for kids to make without adult supervision. Some are to be made for kids, not by kids.
We don't just have crafts for kids, either. We also have recipes for things you can use around your house like gourmet potpourri, festive scented pinecones, candied tea stirrers, and even a recipe for making homemade dried flowers.
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Cornstarch Finger Paint
Colored Sand
You could buy colored sand for fun arts and crafts projects, but why buy it when you can make it yourself? All you need is sand and tempera paints.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Shiny Craft Paint
Easily turn some liquid tempera paint into glossy craft paint perfect for painting everything from wooden signs to rocks. Just a couple household staples will do the trick.
Time: under 30 minutes
Jell-O Finger Paint
A fun and edible finger paint. Good for craft projects, can be made in a variety of colors, and it smells great.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Silly Putty
A fun, homemade craft putty for your kids. Just two ingredients and optional coloring will yield hours of fun.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Edible Clay
A fun craft for kids, that they can eat too. The clay won't harden completely so it's fun to mold into shapes and decorate with dried fruit or cereal.
Time: under 30 minutes
Jello Play Dough
Looking for a rainy day craft project with the kids? Try making this homemade playdough made from flavored gelatin powder, flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, and water.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Fragrance
Get into the holiday spirit with this simple recipe. Simmer cloves, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg in water on the stove for a wonderful scent that will fill the house.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Bath Paint For Kids
Make bath time a colorful adventure with homemade bath paint. Using just liquid soap and food coloring, this fun and washable paint brings creative play to the tub.
Time: under 30 minutes
Magic Muck
Are you looking for an easy sensory activity for your kids? Magic muck is the perfect solution! This slime-like substance is safe and non-toxic, making it ideal for kids of all ages.
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Spice Potpourri
Add a little holiday fragrance with this easy to make recipe for potpourri. The combination of orange and lemon peels, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaves will...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Flower Drying Formula
Want to keep those beautiful flowers around a little longer? Use this homemade drying formula to preserve them for years.
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Playdough
Looking for a fun rainy-day project with the kids? With this homemade version of playdough you can create your own colorful crafts and art pieces.
Time: under 30 minutes
Gingerbread House
Building a gingerbread house with the whole family is a great way to create lasting memories. The recipe provides very detailed instructions on every step.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Magic Reindeer Food
Let the kids mix together oatmeal, sugar, and colored sugar crystals and sprinkle it on the ground outside to help the reindeer guide Santa's sleigh to your house.
Time: under 30 minutes
Kool-Aid Clay
Kool-Aid clay is a fun and easy way to make homemade clay. This recipe is perfect for a quick craft project, as it only requires a few ingredients and is very forgiving.
Time: under 30 minutes
The Best Homemade Bubble Stuff
Made with water, dish washing liquid, corn syrup
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Dough Clay
Made with clear nail polish, white bread, white glue, water, food coloring
Time: under 30 minutes
Edible Coconut Playdough
Made with food coloring, flaked coconut, egg white, powdered sugar, light cream, almond extract
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Potpourri
Made with cinnamon oil, pine cones, sumac berries, whole cloves, dried apple slices, ground cinnamon, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Fireproofing For Halloween Costumes
Made with water, Borax, boric acid
Time: under 30 minutes
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