Create a Layered Beans Vase
Spice up your everyday vase with this fun craft adding colorful layers of beans to a regular vase. The beans add beauty and function, helping prop up flowers.
Make Dramatic Shadow Puppets
Based upon traditional Indonesian Wayang puppets; kids will make their very own puppet in this activity, with movable arms that can be operated with sticks.
Make Painted Napkin Rings
These colorful napkin rings make setting the table fun! All you need to get started is a cardboard tube, paint, and a little imagination.
Make Ice Cube Candles
Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.
Make a Valentine's Day Mailbox!
Get your child prepared for the influx of cards on the second largest card-sending holiday of the year with a special Valentine's Day mailbox!
Make a DIY Chalkboard
Brighten up any playroom with this snazzy DIY chalkboard! Invite your child to practice her writing, math, and art skills on this decorative piece that she's sure to enjoy!
Create a Garden Art Box
Drawing outside and getting inspiration from nature is fun to do, especially in warm, summer weather. In this activity, allow your first grader to draw almost anywhere by letting him create his own garden art box.
Paint a Marbled Heart Card
Here's a sweet heart for your sweetheart! This Valentine's Day, make this marbled homemade heart to give as a card or to decorate your home. All you need is some paint, marbles, and paper!
Make a Heart Fragrance Diffuser
Show your child how to make a pleasantly-scented Valentine's Day present modeled after those sold in expensive boutiques.
Make a Desktop Desert Terrarium
Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.
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