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Cute Fish Bowl Craft for Kids

It's o-fish-al! This cute fish bowl craft for kids is our favorite craft we've made this summer. If it's too hot to play outside during the afternoon bring the kids indoors to cool off while making some cute fishies. We shared this fun fish bowl craft over on Fun365.com so head over today for the template, supply list and instructions. Cute Fish Bowl Craft for Kids My favorite part of this craft is that although kids use all of the same elements to make it, there is still plenty of ... continue reading...

Paper Plate Cat Craft

When we saw the previews for the new movie The Secret Life of Pets we instantly fell in love with the gray chubby cat character. I feel the same way about seeing a cake on the top shelf of the fridge as she does... tee hee.  We haven't had a chance to see the movie yet in the theater but we've already had plenty of fun inspiration for crafting. This paper plate cat craft is a great evergreen craft for any time of the year and the best part is it's made out of a paper plate which you probably ... continue reading...

Colorful Jellyfish Craft for Kids

Every summer when we visit our local aquarium we are always in awe of watching the beautiful jellyfish swim around in their tanks. We especially love the ones that change colors in the dark. They inspired us to make this colorful jellyfish craft that I'm sharing with you today. The best part, it requires no paint so if you've been on the hunt for a fun summer craft that doesn't make a lot of mess, this jellyfish craft is perfect! Make sure to check out more of our ocean crafts while you are ... continue reading...

Paper Straw Bendy Snake Craft

This paper straw bendy snake craft is simple for kids to make and it's sooo fun to play with. Since there are so many paper straw colors and patterns available now of days, kids will have a blast creating a unique style for their snake. Stripes or polka-dots, black, green or pink...you get to decide! And if you can't decide, don't worry...You can just make several different snakes to play with. Find some great book recommendations at the end of this post to go along with this fun snake ... continue reading...

How to Make a Black Glue Unicorn Art Project

Black glue and unicorns unite to create this stunning unicorn art project that kids will love! This colorful art project is perfect for unicorn fans and makes a perfect summer afternoon art project. Our printable unicorn template makes prep time a cinch so go grab your supplies and great ready for some magical crafting time. How to Make a Black Glue Unicorn Art Project This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned. I Heart Crafty Things is a participant in the Amazon ... continue reading...

Paper Plate Patriotic Suncatcher Craft

Gearing up for a fun Fourth of July party or family gathering in the next couple weeks and need some kid-friendly activities to keep the little ones busy? We have you covered! This paper plate patriotic suncatcher craft is perfectly festive for Independence Day and kids will have a blast creating it. Paper Plate Patriotic Suncatcher Craft We love the simplicity of using paper plates for crafting, especially since they are a staple we like to keep on hand at our house for busy summer days. ... continue reading...

Simple DIY Photo Blocks for a Father’s Day Gift

These simple DIY Photo Blocks make perfect gifts, especially for Father's Day. Dad or Grandpa can place them on their desk at home or work as a special reminder of how much they are loved. Best of all, kids can periodically change out the notecard on the photo block bringing new smiles to Dad or Grandpa throughout the year. We've added the letters D-A-D on some of our blocks but you could also cover each side with a photo and give a single DIY photo block as a gift. For an alternative, ... continue reading...

How to Make a Space Shuttle Paper Craft

This fun space shuttle paper craft is a great summer craft for kids or for school to accompany a solar system unit. The space shuttle wing popping off the page gives this paper craft a fun 3D effect to it. The finished space shuttle craft would look great up on display on a classroom bulletin board for an end of the year theme with the saying "Blasting off into 2nd grade" or the beginning of the year with "Blast off into a new year" or "3-2-1 Blast off into a Learning Adventure". How to ... continue reading...

Paper Bag DIY Father’s Day Book

Did you know you can make a cute little book out of paper lunch bags? Really, it's super simple! Keep reading to see how we turned three paper bags into a darling DIY Father's Day book. To make the book extra simple we made a template for you to customize your Father's Day book for dad, grandpa or papa. This DIY Father's Day book is a special keepsake dad, grandpa or papa will treasure forever. How to Make a Paper Bag DIY Father's Day Book This post contains affiliate links to the ... continue reading...

Beautiful Black Glue Kite Art Project

This gorgeous black glue kite art project is a perfect compliment to a family afternoon of flying kites at the park on a windy day. It is also a fun art project to make this summer when you are indoors and want to avoid the afternoon heat.  Can I tell you a secret? I am horrid at flying a kite. When my husband and I were newly married he thought it would be fun to venture out on a windy day for some kite flying. Romantic, right?! He of course had the kite flying up in the air on his first try ... continue reading...

How to Make a Colorful Paper Bird Craft -Fun paper craft for kids of all ages!

Spring time is the perfect season for sitting outside and enjoying some bird watching in your backyard or neighborhood. This colorful accordion fold paper bird craft is a perfect compliment to learning about birds this spring or summer with your kids. It is an easy paper craft for kids of all ages, and even for adults. Kids will enjoy flying their colorful bird crafts around all afternoon after creating them. Colored paper is a staple in almost everyone's craft supplies. Whether you stock ... continue reading...