Activities
How to Make Sand Candles
If you find yourself at a sandy beach this summer sand candles are the perfect craft! This is a surprisingly easy craft to make with the family.
Holidays
Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case
Make an earbud case to keep Dad’s earbuds tangle-free for Father’s Day. This easy-to-make Father’s Day gift that will surely be used.
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DIY Mini Piñatas for Cinco de Mayo!
If you’re planning a Cinco de Mayo fiesta this year you might just want to add some mini piñatas to your table decor! They’re fun to make and you can hide candy inside them! No need to break out the mini baseball bat and blindfold to open them. They simply pop apart to reveal their candy inside.
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DIY Printable May Day Basket
I love May Day. Here is a quick little printable coloring page that you can download to help your child make a darling May Day basket.
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Easter Craft: Daisy Chain Crown & Necklace
Learn to make these fabulous flower crowns and necklaces for Easter and spring. It’s a perfect Spring activity.
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St. Patrick’s Day Craft: DIY Necklace
Everybody needs a bit of green bling for St. Patrick’s Day. With this simple DIY necklace everyone can be wearing green.
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Cherry Blossom Art from a Recycled Soda Bottle
Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival by making cherry blossom artwork using a recycled 2-liter soda bottle.
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Lucky Little Leprechaun House
Here’s a fun way to keep those mischievous little leprechauns busy this coming St. Patrick’s Day: Build them a leprechaun house from cardboard boxes!
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DIY Holiday Hats For Every Occasion
All you need to make a party hat for any occasion is a paper plate and a pair of scissors! This craft is easy-to-make and adaptable for holidays all year round.
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Woodland Creature Masks!
We’ve got cute furry woodland creatures on the brain. Here are some cute woodland creature masks you can download and then decorate. Have fun. And remember these masks for Halloween, too!
Activities
Snowman Bookmark Craft
Mark your page in your favorite book with a super-easy-to-make snowman bookmark.
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Winter Craft: Waterless Snow Globes!
Snow globes are such fun. Here’s a tutorial for Waterless Snow Globes. So easy to make, even a kid could do it!
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Gingerbread House Holiday Photo Card
This craft is for kids that love to color-in and for parents that want a nice photo card for the mantle piece or for the grandparents this holiday. Best of all, it’s made using things you’ll likely have in your recycling bin.
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Make and Takes for Kids Craft Book
A great crafts book by one of former contributors hits the bookshelves. It’s makes for a great holiday gift.
Activities
Angry Birds Bean Bag Toss Game!
Bring the super popular Angry Birds video game to life with some homemade bean bags, cardboard boxes and kids’ imaginations. We show you how.
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Embellished Liquid Hand Soap
It is National Wash Your Hands week! This simple embellished hand liquid soap will remind everyone to wash their hands and maybe the kids will keep it going, right?
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DIY Pirate Maps for Talk Like A Pirate Day
Yarrr! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day time of year again me hearties! Mark your calendars for Alpha Mom’s favorite holiday on September 19.
Crafts
Make an Explorer’s Kit from Paper Coffee Cups
Recycle your morning paper coffee cups into a cute and fun activity for your little ones with a few easy steps. Also great as a Talk Like a Pirate Day craft!
Holidays
DIY Tiny Apple Magnets for the Refrigerator Art Gallery
Back-to-school is the perfect time to make these fun apple magnets. Great for displaying back-to-school artwork, or for a unique gift for teachers!
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Magnetic Pencil Holder for Back-to-School
Add some bling to the kids lockers with these fun magnetic pencil holders. You’ll only need a few supplies for this simple back-to-school craft!