Crafts

Father’s Day is coming up fast, and if you’ve got kids who want to make something special for Dad (or Grandpa!), you’re in the right place. These ideas run the gamut from simple printables to hands-on crafts that involve paint, salt dough, popsicle sticks, and little fingerprints. All are free, most take under an hour, … Read more

Flower crafts work year-round but hit different in summer — and if you’re reading this around Mother’s Day, almost every project on this list makes a beautiful handmade gift. Tissue paper, construction paper, and so on. Flowers are one of the best things to make in the summer and you can make them from almost … Read more

Handprint crafts are one of those things that seem simple but end up being the ones you actually keep. These are all summer-themed — pineapples, jellyfish, flamingos, sea creatures — and most need nothing beyond paint, paper, and whatever you have in the craft drawer. Kids can do most of the work themselves, and you … Read more

Toddlers and summer crafts are a match made in heaven — everything is colorful, nothing needs to be perfect, and the messier it gets the more fun they’re having. These projects use simple supplies like paper plates, paint, egg cartons, and popsicle sticks, so there’s no special shopping trip required. Pick one for a quiet … Read more

If your kids have never made a junk journal before, this is the perfect place to start, and a camping trip is the perfect place to do it. A camping junk journal combines a simple craft with outdoor exploration, and the result is something kids actually want to hold onto. No screens, no batteries, no … Read more

Every parent who has ever packed a bag for a camping trip knows the moment: you’ve driven two hours, set up the tent, and within twenty minutes someone is bored. The outdoors are right there, but boredom and a habit to have a screen somewhere near still finds a way in. A set of camping … Read more

Screens off. Fresh air on. If you’ve ever tried to pull kids away from a device and out into the actual outdoors, you know it takes more than a good pep talk — it takes a plan. A camping scavenger hunt for kids gives them something to do the moment they step outside, and the … Read more

Summer break means time to actually try that craft you bookmarked months ago. These craft ideas for teens are a step up from the popsicle stick projects of childhood — we’re talking wearable accessories, personalized gear, and things cool enough to actually show your friends. Most use inexpensive supplies and require zero prior experience, just … Read more

Summer is actually a great time to slow down and make something with your hands. The long evenings, the garden in bloom, shells you picked up on vacation — there’s no shortage of inspiration. These projects and summer crafts for adults are all doable in an afternoon or a weekend, and most of them result … Read more

Summer Paper crafts are basically the unsung hero of summer activities — they’re cheap, easy to set up, and you can do them at the kitchen table without breaking a sweat. This roundup covers everything from toddler-friendly torn paper projects to slightly more involved origami and flower-making for older kids. Whether you need five-minute filler … Read more