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!

Potato Stamped Ladybug Card Craft Idea

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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 […]

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 […]

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 Bag Fox Puppet Craft

Not only is this fox craft project an exciting way to spark imagination and creativity, but it’s also quite simple to put together. All you need are some basic craft supplies and a few spare minutes – perfect for busy moms or teachers on the go! Crafting can be a wonderful way to explore creativity, […]

Paper Bag Mouse Craft Idea

This easy paper bag mouse puppet is a great craft project for kids of all ages, to recreate during a story time event! Mouse Puppet Made From A Paper Bag Inspired by the adorable book “If You Take A Mouse To School” by Laura Numeroff & Felicia Bond, this DIY idea is perfect for craft […]

Paper Plate Milkshake Craft Idea

Milkshake Craft Idea Using Paper Plates Everyone loves a good milkshake every once in awhile but most importantly – everyone LOVES a good, easy craft too! Am I right?! So why not combine the two into an epic theme! If you are looking for an example SWEET milkshake paper plate craft idea for kids to […]

New Year’s Eve Noisemaker Craft Made From Cups

Check out our New Year’s Eve Noisemaker tutorial below. It’s a crafty idea to entertain the kids this upcoming holiday. Kids will love it and parents will enjoy how easy it is for them to assemble with just a few steps! You can even raid your pantry for the supplies! Noisemakers Made From Styrofoam Cups […]

Paper Plate & Paint Splat Airplane Craft

We have the perfect airplane craft activity that’s sure to be a hit with even the littlest of aviators in your home! Paper Plate Plane Craft Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea to do with your little ones? If so, let the Paper Plate & Paint Splat Airplane craft be your […]

Tissue Paper Campfire Craft

Campfire vibes without the flames – try this crafty tissue paper campfire for your next picnic or backyard get-together. Paper Campfire Craft Idea Although I’m not much of an outdoor gal or “camper” myself {my husband proudly fills that role in our family} I did do this fun “indoor” craft with my son recently. It […]

Crazy Straw Color Match Game

This fun and educational activity is a great way to keep kids entertained while teaching them about colors! Matching Game Using Plastic Straws & Craft Felt I’ve been sharing quite a few busy bag ideas on my Instagram account – but not any on the Glued To My Crafts blog. Today I’m going to remedy […]

Popsicle Stick Owl Craft Idea For Fall

This fall, I encourage YOU and your child to display these popsicle stick owls as simple autumn decor. There is endless ways to decorate them and the craft itself is suitable for a wide range of kids! Keep scrolling for the FULL details! Wood Craft Stick Owl It’s no secret that I love making and […]

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 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 […]

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! […]

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 […]