Easy Kid Crafts For Busy Moms & Caretakers

We have TONS ideas for all age ranges in this "easy kid crafts" section! You will find many easy projects for toddlers, grade school children and even teenagers. You will probably even want to join in the fun too!

Paper Plate Wolf – Children’s Book Inspired Craft Idea

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This easy craft idea is perfect for kids of all ages! Transform a paper plate into a cute wolf following the instructions in this post. Brown Wolf Craft Made Out of a Paper Plate Hi my favorite crafty folks! Did you catch our Paper Plate Little Red Hen kids craft that went live on Glued […]

Paper Plate Little Red Hen Craft Idea

This easy red hen craft project uses mostly items that you likely already have at home, including paper plates, cardstock paper, glue and a stapler! Little Red Hen Craft Idea Made From A Paper Plate Hi my beautiful crafty readers! I’m so glad you landed on our red hen paper craft tutorial today! It’s another […]

White Cotton Ball Penguin Craft Idea

Create a magical winter wonderland with this adorable White Cotton Ball Penguin Craft idea. Involve the whole family in crafting your very own flock of fluffy friends today! Paper Penguin Craft Idea With Cotton Balls Not too long ago, my son’s preschool class did a classroom unit on penguins. After learning how much fun my […]

Paper Plate Panda Craft Idea

Do you have a little one who’s obsessed with the book “Please Mr. Panda?” Then they’ll love this simple paper plate panda craft! It’s perfect for all ages and is a great way to get into the spirit of the story. Plus, it’s super easy to make so even your youngest kiddos can join in […]

Paper Plate Pizza Craft Idea For Story Time

Looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids? Look no further than our paper plate pizza tutorial! This is perfect for a day spent indoors. Pizza Craft Using A Paper Plate Hi my crafty readers! It comes as no surprise {seriously – it’s no secret around here} but I absolutely LOVE sharing with you […]

Potato Stamped Ladybug Card Craft Idea

Get creative with the kiddos this weekend and make adorable ladybug cards! Use potato stamps to make them unique, and your friends and family will love the one-of-a-kind results Ladybug Cards Stamped With A Raw Potato Hi my crafty friends! It’s that time of the month again! The Kids Craft Stars and I are joining […]

Paper Bag Cow Puppet Craft

Crafting is an excellent way for kids to have fun and learn at the same time! This paper bag cow craft idea for young children is perfect for a crafty day at home – all you need is a paper lunch sack and some craft supplies that can easily be found around your house. Cow […]

Paper Plate Duck Craft Idea

Get creative with your kiddos this weekend and make these super cute paper plate ducks together! With just a few simple supplies like paper plates, tissue paper, and cardstock, you can bring a smile to their faces. Tissue Paper Duck Craft Hi my crafty friends! Are you ready for another kid friendly craft tutorial that […]

Paper Plate Flower w/Handprint Petals Craft Idea

Do you feel the itch to get creative and make something special? Look no further! With a few supplies, you can create a beautiful paper plate flower with handprint petals that is sure to be a showstopper. Creating art with children brings joy and preserves precious memories. A paper plate flower with handprint petals serves […]

Paper & Paint Mud On Piggy Craft

This easy kid craft idea is perfect for a rainy day. All you need is some printer paper, a noisemaker, and some brown craft paint. Simply download the free file, print, and get to work! Your kids will love making this mud on piggy craft idea! Mud On Piggy Craft Idea Using A Noisemaker Hi […]

Popsicle Stick Airplane Craft Idea

Ready for a fun family activity? With just a few simple materials, you can make some awesome popsicle stick airplanes with your little ones! Let’s get crafting together! Pretend Play Airplanes Made From Craft Sticks Popsicle sticks are fairly easy to find, inexpensive and even come in fun colors & different shapes/sizes. After playing around […]

Handprint & Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft Idea

Are you looking for a creative and fun craft idea to do with your kids? Look no further, because this Handprint Cloud & Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft Idea will provide hours of entertainment and tons of memories! Handprint Rainbow Craft Bring a little sunshine to your day with this simple yet fun paper plate rainbow […]

Potato Stamped Mouse Card Craft

Are you looking for a craft project that’s fun, easy and sure to bring smiles? This potato stamped mouse card craft is perfect! It takes little time or effort yet it will bring joy to all ages. Even the most novice of crafter can join in on the fun with this quick and simple DIY […]

Paper Plate Charlie Brown & Snoopy

Charlie Brown & Snoopy Made From Paper Plates If you follow me on Instagram – you may already know that I’m a little obsessed with the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy. This little obsession of mine, pretty much started when I was pregnant with my son and I found this blue stuffed Snoopy at my local […]

Paper Plate Baker Craft Idea

Get creative with your kids and make some magical memories this weekend with this fun paper plate baker craft idea! Baker Craft For Story Time Eric Carle is another best seller children’s book author that a lot of people recognize these days {probably the most famous being for The Very Hungry Caterpillar} His collage illustrations […]

Paper Plate Hot Dog Craft Idea For Kids

Let their imaginations run wild with this fun and easy paper plate hot dog craft idea! Get creative and have a blast with the family- perfect for any day! Hot Dog Paper Plate Craft One of my favorite children’s book series as of late, has been the Pigeon Presents Series by Mo Williems. Whenever I […]

Paper Plate Mouse Craft Idea

Get your kids’ creative juices flowing with this fun paper plate mouse craft! Surprise them with this easy DIY activity that’s sure to keep them entertained for hours! Paper Plate Gray Mouse Craft Hi friends! We have been sharing a TON of ideas on Glued To My Crafts that go along with our favorite children’s […]

Dr. Seuss Inspired Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon

A fun and easy craft ideas for kids that is inspired by the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss! Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon Happy Wednesday my dear crafty friends! Have you seen all the Dr Seuss themed kid crafts I’ve been sharing on the Glued To My Crafts Blog lately? Well – continuing on with the […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Pigeon Craft

Make some fabulous feathered friends with just a few simple supplies! Create this cute tissue paper & paper plate pigeon craft for an afternoon of fun and learning! Blue Pigeon Craft Made From A Paper Plate Have you seen all the fun and creative kid crafts we have been doing {and sharing on Glued To […]

Paper Bag Superhero Puppet Craft Idea

This paper bag superhero puppet is a great craft idea for kids that will keep them entertained for hours! Keep scrolling to print the free printable AND directions! Lunch Sack Superhero Craft Hi my crafty readers! Odds are, you probably have an action hero fan in your house like I do. So I bet you […]