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!

Handprint Apple Hug Craft: “Love You Bushels and Bushels”

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There’s something extra special about a craft made with a child’s own two hands. This adorable handprint apple hug turns little palms into a pair of smiling apples – one red, one green – complete with googly eyes, cheerful grins, and a ribbon to hang them up with pride. It’s the perfect keepsake for fall, […]

Paper Plate and Clothespin Bat Craft Idea For Halloween

Nothing says Halloween quite like a batch of googly-eyed bats hanging around the house! This paper plate and clothespin bat craft is one of our all-time favorites here at @GluedToCrafts, and it’s perfect for little hands. The best part? The wings get their spooky, swirly look from our signature “paint splat” technique, which kids absolutely […]

Paper Plate & Cotton Pad Cupcake Craft Idea

This fun and easy kids craft is inspired by the book Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake. All you need are some cotton pads, a paper plate, and a little imagination! Get creative with your colors and have some fun with this simple craft idea. Cotton Pad Paper Plate Cupcake Craft Inspired by the […]

Handprint Wooden Spoon Butterfly Craft Idea

With just simple supplies, minimal effort and loads of joy, it doesn’t get much better! Let’s start crafting together now! Wooden Spoon & Handprint Wing Butterfly Do your kids love crafting? Are you looking for a new way to engage them in something creative? Then look no further than today’s delightfully cheerful handprint wooden spoon […]

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 […]

Spatula Stamped Craft Ideas For Kids

Here we’ve compiled a few awesome spatula stamped crafts ideas that are sure to excite! So get ready for some hands-on fun as you scroll on through! Are you looking for an unforgettable, creative activity that you can do with your child on a rainy day? If so, spatula stamping is the perfect craft for […]

Cupcake Liner Caterpillar Craft Idea

Unleash your creativity! Let’s make something fun together – an adorable cupcake liner caterpillar craft that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Caterpillar On Paper Leaf Craft Craft up a colorful caterpillar with inexpensive mini cupcake liners and our free printable today! We will show you how easy it is! This is a great […]

The ABC’s In Popsicle Sticks

Hi friends! I’m so glad you landed on our ABC’s In Popsicle Sticks collection post! Popsicle sticks are simply so versatile and absolutely PERFECT to reinforce the alphabet! How might you ask? Well… the past few months I’ve shared quite a few “letter” themed kid crafts ideas on Glued To My Crafts and they have […]

Cupcake Liner Owl On Branch Craft Idea

We know you already love crafting with your little one, and we have a hootin’ good time in store for you! Get ready to get creative with this adorable cupcake liner owl craft idea – it’s sure to make your day a little brighter! Crafting with children is not just about creating something out of […]

Popsicle Stick Barn Old MacDonald Craft

Inspired by the classic {and honestly never ending, stuck in your head, forever song} today I present to YOU our personal favorite Mixed Media Popsicle Stick Barn kid craft idea! Perfect for younger children to recreate with the help of parents! Plus you can pair this paper barn craft idea with some farm themed books for […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Popsicle Stick Polar Bear Craft

Get your creative juices flowing this weekend! Try making this adorable Popsicle stick polar bear craft—it’s so simple and a fun way to spend time with the family. Polar Bear Popsicle Stick Craft Inspired by the upcoming movie release of Norm of the North – my son and I recently made this adorable Popsicle Stick […]

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 […]

Popsicle Stick Three Little Pigs & Wolf Craft Idea

Are you looking for a kid craft idea that’s both easy and fun? Look no further than our popsicle stick pig and wolf craft tutorial! This project is perfect for little ones who love the classic story and it’s so simple to put together. All you need are some popsicle sticks, glue, and paint. Plus, […]

Paper Bag Sloth Puppet Craft

Get the kids inspired and creative with this fun paper bag sloth puppet craft idea! With just a few supplies, your kids can create their own unique sloths in no time! Sloth Paper Bag Puppet Craft Turn a simple brown bag into an adorable {and furry!} SLOTH friend in less than 10 minutes! It’s perfect […]

Cotton Ball Unicorn Cupcake Craft Idea

How sweet it is! Keep scrolling to learn more about this Paper & Cotton Ball Unicorn Cupcake idea that is going to bring magic to your child’s day! Get ready to be WOW’ed by our latest craft tutorial on Glued To My Crafts. This time we are making adorable unicorn cupcakes out of cotton balls, […]

Paper Plate Moon & Star Craft Idea

Our paper plate moon and star craft tutorial is absolutely perfect for a space or night sky learning lesson! Do you need something fun and creative for your kids to do? If so, then this easy paper plate moon & star craft is sure to please! The perfect combination of creativity and imagination, this simple […]

Super FUN and EASY Moon Dough Slime

Keep scrolling to check out this super fun and rather easy MOON DOUGH SLIME recipe! It only takes TWO ingredients you probably already have on hand! Moon Cloud Dough Tutorial Please help in mind, this crafty recipe is NOT EDIBLE nor suitable for younger children since it can be a choking hazard. Please always supervise […]