Craft a CD Curtain
What do you do with those old, unwanted, or scratched CDs? Rather than tossing them or letting dust pile up, your child can actually put them to good use!
Mini House Gift Box
This gift box looks so much like a house, recipients will do a double-take. A great way to say "Wish you were here" to a friend or family member that's away at college or far from home!
Paint with Bubbles!
Want to create some really unusual paintings? With a small container of bubbles and a little paint, your kids can put soap suds to work, and make some beautiful prints to hang on their bedroom walls, too!
Make a Paper Plate Reindeer
This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".
Countdown to Christmas on Santa's Beard!
In this fun Christmas craft, your child can countdown to Christmas by making a Santa beard and adding a cotton ball representing each day until the 25th!
Make Number Rubbings
Kids love using crayons. Put their art streak to good use by introducing them to "rubbings". They'll work the small muscles in their hands and eye-hand coordination, plus experiment with different surfaces while they practice their numbers.
Create Aboriginal Handprint Art
Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.
Create a Family Tree!
With this fun craft, you can make a three-dimensional family tree that's made by tracing your child's own arm. Strong and sturdy, like a true family, this tree will remind him of all the special people in his family.
So Silly!: Make Your Own Putty
Your putty should bounce and transfer pictures just like the store-bought stuff. Add food coloring or even a few sprinkles of glitter for your own take on the gooey original!
Sew an Herbal Dream Pillow
By using a tapestry needle, double-sided tape and a stitch guide, this activity helps make sewing more accessible to a beginner.
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