Simple Gift Ideas From Glued To My Crafts

Unique handmade gifts kids can make for mom, dad, grandparents, friends, family members and even teachers. These kid made gifts and keepsake craft ideas are super easy to make AND gift at the same time!

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Applesauce Christmas Ornament Craft Idea

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Get creative this holiday season and make your own special memory with homemade applesauce Christmas ornaments! These sweet keepsakes are guaranteed to add that extra touch of sparkle to your tree. School Glue, Cinnamon and Applesauce Christmas Ornaments Today’s Applesauce Christmas Ornaments kid craft tutorial is a holiday tradition that everyone has made or received at […]

Thumbprint Snowman Frame Craft Idea

Get your little kiddo involved in the holiday spirit and make this oh-so-cute thumbprint snowman frame with them! It’s perfect for preserving those special winter memories! Fingerprint Covered Snowman Frame Craft Idea For Winter Do you by chance or your child need a quick DIY gift idea to make today, for someone special this holiday […]

50+ Handprint Craft Ideas For Kids To Make

Let your little ones create something special for you! Get creative and get their little hands messy with these fun and unique handprint gift ideas from Glued To My Crafts! Creating a personalized gift can be a heartwarming experience, especially when it’s done by the tiny hands of our little ones. Handprint crafts are a […]

DIY Sharpie Painted Mugs That Won’t Wash Away!

Are you ready to make some handy, creative and unique Christmas gifts this season? We’ve got the perfect DIY project for you – Sharpie painted mugs! Not only are these affordable and easy to customize, but with our foolproof process, your designs won’t wash away in the dishwasher. Get ready to get crafty – let’s […]

Thumbprint Reindeer Bookmark Craft Idea

This quick and easy Christmas craft is perfect for kids of all ages! All you need are a few supplies and a little bit of imagination to make these adorable thumbprint reindeer bookmarks. They’re the perfect way to mark your spot in your favorite holiday read, and they also make great gifts for friends and […]

Keepsake Ideas To Make Grandparents

Share a piece of your life with your grandparents that they can keep forever! Make them something special and show them how much you appreciate them. Handmade Gift Ideas For Grandparents Have you heard of Grandparent’s Day? It’s coming up on Sunday, September 9th this year. I’ll admit it but I’ve never heard {or celebrated […]

Footprint Lion Keepsake Craft Idea

Encouraging kids to engage in crafts not only fosters creativity but also creates opportunities for memorable keepsakes. In this post, we will guide you step-by-step through creating a charming Footprint Lion craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages. It’s not just a fun lion craft activity but also a brilliant way for parents and […]

Candy Corn Hug Craft Idea For Kids

Sugar, spice, and everything nice! Get ready to sweeten up your Halloween with this adorable Paper Candy Corn Hug craft idea for kids! Keep your little ones entertained for hours as they create these cute and cuddly candy corn friends. Perfect for a cozy afternoon of crafting and bonding, this DIY project will bring smiles […]

DIY Handprint Turkey Potholder Craft

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade craft! Create lasting memories with your family this season by making this adorable DIY handprint turkey potholder! If gifting it to someone for the season, throw in some cooking utensils and a cookbook for them to enjoy as well! […]

Handprint Leaf Napkins

Leaf Handprint Napkins – Craft Idea For Thanksgiving You all know how much I love creating handprint artwork with my son. The canvases we have made together {and I have shared on the Glued To My Crafts’ blog} have been my favorite keepsakes to date. So with Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’ve been wanting to […]

How to Make Monster Hand Treat Bags for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner and these spooky Monster Hand Treat Bags are sure to make it extra special! Perfect for trick-or-treaters or a fun party activity – don’t miss out on this spooktacular treat! These Monster Hand Treat Bags are exactly what they sound like—spooky, hand-shaped treat bags filled with candy or small […]

Grandparent’s Day Apple Keepsake Craft

Every year, we dedicate the first Sunday of September to honor our grandparents and all that they do for us. Grandparent’s Day is the perfect chance to reconnect with those special people in our lives, while also crafting a sweet memory they can keep. Today’s craft is a fantastic activity to enjoy with young children […]

Handprint Class of Apple Keepsake

Don’t miss this opportunity! Come check out our Handprint Class of Apple Keepsake Idea For Preschool or Kindergarten Graduation! Class Of Handprint Keepsake Idea For Preschool or Kindergarten Graduation Preschool and kindergarten graduation season is upon us and today I’m sharing another SUPER SIMPLE kid craft idea that can be easily framed and turned into […]

Wood Slice Turkey Ornament Craft Idea

These turkey decorations are a great craft to do with the kids leading up to Thanksgiving. These easy to make Thanksgiving decorations are perfect for adding a festive touch to your home, office or school. With just a few supplies from your local Michaels store, you can have these fun turkeys made in no time! […]

Fang-tastic Halloween Gift: Non-Candy Party Favor

Who’s ready to make their Halloween this year SPOOKTACULAR?! Our fang-tastic printable is perfect to create some frightfully fun memories in the classroom or at your party gatherings. Let’s get creative and make something boo-tiful! Have A Fang-tastic Halloween Printable Looking for something fun, inexpensive and easy to put together for your child’s classmates and/or […]

You Are My Superhero Keepsake Canvas

Today we present to YOU our super easy “You Are My Superhero” Father’s Day gift idea! Let your child show their appreciation for Dad this Father’s Day, with a special homemade gift idea made from their hands & feet! With our simple tutorial, we hope to inspire you to help your kiddo make a “handprint and footprint […]

Handprint Fish I’m Hooked On Daddy Canvas

Crafting with your kids isn’t just a fun way to spend an afternoon — it’s also a fantastic opportunity to make everlasting memories and gifts that come from the heart. On that note, we hope you encourage YOU to recreate our “Hooked On Daddy” craft tutorial with your little one today. It’s a perfect DIY […]

Thumbprint Cherry Card Craft Idea For Kids

Looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with your kids this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than this thumbprint cherry card! Fingerprint Cherry Card – The SWEETEST Craft Idea EVER! Nothing is sweeter than a handmade card!!! Am I right? On that note, our latest and greatest Thumbprint Cherry Card idea is […]

When We Are Apart Keepsake Craft

Introducing our latest handprint keepsake craft idea, that captures the beautiful moments we can create even when we’re physically apart. Join us as we spread love, laughter, and a little DIY magic in your home or classroom today! Hands down, today’s latest “hand on this heart” tutorial and free printable from us, is the sweetest […]

Handprint Owl Keepsake Craft For Kids

This adorable handprint owl craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to preserve those tiny little hands! Owl Handprint Craft Idea Hi friends! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I figured I would share another SIMPLE kid craft idea that can be easily framed and turned into a gift on […]