Try this creative art project with your second grader to help him build up his fine motor skills and artistic awareness as he makes a faux stained glass vase.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

These DIY coasters are an easy-peasy, activity for small hands to manage, and a good way to get ready for summer, when cold drinks abound.

This DIY menorah will make a beautiful addition to your Hanukkah celebrations. Make a DIY menorah with your child this winter.

As school starts, there's no better time to get your kid off to a fresh, fun, organized start. Here's a desk craft for style-minded students!

Construct some glittery ring bling with this ring bracelet craft.

This Star of David craft is eco-friendly and will help your child practice basic geometry. Make a festive Star of David craft for Hanukkah.

Instead of heading to the craft store, take a step back in time and restock your art supply with this easy recipe for homemade ink.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

Kids of all ages will delight in making these jumbo "cupcake" crayons from all of the broken crayon stubs that seem to pile up around the house.

This pet blanket is a perfect sewing project for your little gifter with a furry friend. Make a pet blanket with your child this holiday season.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making a collage frame that can showcase your childâs favorite piece of art.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Prepare for school the washi tape way with some washi tape school supplies!

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

All you need to put together this guitar is an old shoebox. Soon your kid will be rocking out while saving room in the landfill.

Have your kid create DIY abstract art Easter decorations worthy of a spot at the Smithsonian!

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Your child will make her mark on the world with unique homemade ink stamps.

This fun, summery arts and crafts activity is a great project to do with your child. She'll express her creativity while she revamps some old flip flops.

Capture the past with this photo mobile that turns old photo negative strips into hanging art!

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Get fashionable with this oh-so-easy, totally customizable washi tape bracelet craft.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Homemade Christmas crackers add some bang to your holiday celebration. Make a set of homemade Christmas crackers with your child this holiday season.

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.