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!

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Raccoon Craft

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Are you looking for a fun and creative craft project to do with your kids? Whether it’s an art class at school or something fun that they can make at home, parents, teachers, and educators alike are often searching for ways to engage their students and children in creativity. That’s why we’ve come up with […]

Paper Plate Fish Bowl w/Handprint Fish Craft Idea

Unleash your little one’s creativity with this fun paper plate fish bowl craft! Simply add a handprint cutout to represent the fish and voila – an adorable kids’ art project they’ll be proud of! Fish Bowl Paper Plate Craft As you all know may know but now, my favorite crafts to do and share on […]

Paper Plate Turtle Craft Idea

Not only is this turtle art project a fun way to get the whole family involved in crafting together, but it is also an excellent opportunity to teach children about sea turtles while they work on their beautiful creations. Green Turtle Craft Idea For Kids In the spirit of summer and water fun activities – […]

ABC Sensory Bin Search Game

ABC Search Game For Toddlers Remember how I shared the Kool-Aid Dyed Rice tutorial yesterday on Glued To My Crafts? Well {like promised} today’s post is what we did with the end result. I made this fun, ABC Sensory Search Game for my Lil Man and it was a big hit in our home! Not […]

Homemade Puffy Paint Recipe

Painting is a great way for kids to express their creativity, but sometimes it’s nice to mix things up a bit! With this homemade puffy paint recipe, your child can still paint like they normally would, but the final step will create a cool textured effect on paper. This kid-friendly craft is super easy to […]

A Thrifty Outdoor Art Project For Kids: Fly Swatter Painting

Get creative with the kids and spark their imaginations with this fun fly swatter painting paper craft idea! Even the littlest artists can join in on the fun – it’s a great way to explore color and texture together. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK SO YOU NEVER MISS A NEW TUTORIAL FROM US! Craft Supplies: Any […]

Paper Plate Strawberry Craft Idea

Looking for a fun and easy craft idea for kids? This paper plate strawberry craft is perfect for spring! Paper Plate Red Strawberry Now that you landed on today’s Paper Plate Strawberry post, did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? Yup – that means strawberries are officially in season and are going to […]

Paper Plate Butterfly Craft Idea

This fun paper plate butterfly craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s easy to make and a great way to teach them about butterflies. Butterfly Craft Made With A Paper Plate Are you looking for a fun, creative craft idea to keep kids busy and learning? Look no further than this paper plate […]

Painted Handprint Flowerpot Keepsake

Today, we are going to show you how easy it is to make an adorable Handprint Flower In Pot Keepsake craft idea. With minimal supplies and no special skills required, everyone will be proud of the beautiful art they create using nothing more than their own hands! Let’s get crafting together and make something special […]

Paper Plate Alien Craft Idea For Kids

Looking for an easy and fun kids craft? This paper plate alien is perfect! It’s simple to make, and there’s even a free printable to help you get started. Your kids will love making these aliens of their own. Paper Plate Green Alien Craft Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on today’s Paper Plate […]

Toddler Made Paper Mitten Craft Idea For Winter

Get creative with your little one like we did and have a blast making this cute paper mitten craft! Who knows what fun art projects you can do together! Winter wonderland fun with my little artist! My little toddler decided to put his creative gloves on and together we made this cutest paper mitten craft! […]

Handprint Monkey In A Tree Craft

Get your little monkey to have some fun by recreating this adorable handprint monkey in a tree craft idea from us! Monkey In A Paper Plate Tree On Glued To My Crafts, you will notice a lot of my kid crafts have been involving paper plates and tissue paper. Why – you might ask? Because […]

Paper Plate Fox In Socks Craft

Looking for a fun and easy Dr. Seuss craft project to do with your kids? This paper plate fox in socks craft is perfect! Orange Fox Paper Plate Craft Although a lot of people are focused on Valentine’s Day this week – I’m already thinking about Dr. Seuss’ birthday that is coming up the beginning […]

Paper Plate Snake Craft Idea

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft idea to keep the kids entertained? Make use of the supplies around your home with this paper plate snake craft! Snake Paper Plate Craft This craft idea is perfect for parents and educators alike who are looking for an activity that won’t require too many materials. […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Cupcake Craft

Cupcake Craft Idea For Kids Hi friends! Welcome to another awesome tutorial on Glued To My Crafts! Today we are going to be sharing this beautiful cupcake kid craft idea that lacks the sticky mess and extra calories of the real deal. But on that note, it’s still super sweet and perfect for an afternoon […]

Tye Dye Colored Coffee Filter Peacock Craft Idea

Whether you’re a mom who wants to share this activity with your kids, an educator looking for detailed craft ideas for your classroom, or simply someone who loves crafting, this guide has everything you need to create a gorgeous showstopper piece that’s sure to impress any audience. So grab a cup of coffee, get those […]

Pipe Cleaner Fish Game

Simple Fish Game Using Pipe Cleaners It’s the new year and I’m making a resolution to be “simple.” I guess you could call it my “word” of the year. I plan to live by it… With that being said – I’m planning on sharing more crafts that can be done with simple supplies. From my […]

Get Well Soon – Handmade Band-aid Cards

Need to send some get-well wishes? Check out our handmade band-aid cards – the perfect way to show someone you’re thinking of them and wishing them a speedy recovery! Band-aid Cards For Kids To Make It’s pretty ironic that I’m sharing this “get well” post today. My family is still battling a really bad cold […]

Paper Plate & Coffee Filter Boat Craft

Channel your creative energy with this fun and easy paper plate & coffee filter boat craft! Coffee Filter & Paper Plate Boat I’ve always identified myself as “that crafty girl.” Now that I’m a mother, I have molded into “that crafty mom.” A title I actually like and proclaim to the world proudly on this […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Lion Craft

Make the king of the jungle come to life with this adorable tissue paper and paper plate lion craft! Grab some supplies from around the house and make something special with your little one. I’ve been in full swing of getting fall crafts/recipes/posts out of the way on Glued To My Crafts, that I completely […]