Crafts

MY TOOLBOX: LINKS TO ALL THE BEST TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR CRAFTING

As an artist and a crafter there are many tools and materials that I use on a daily basis. I've gone through a long process of trial and...

HANDMADE FELT TREE ORNAMENT TUTORIAL

Get crafty with this fun and easy DIY felt tree ornament. Whip up a few with the kids to give your holiday tree that handmade touch! ...

FELT AND BEAD HOLIDAY ELVES CRAFT

How adorable are these felt and bead holiday elves? And they’re so easy to make! Simply gather the supplies listed below and have the...

FOLDED PAPER TREE: AN EASY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FOR KIDS!

These folded paper trees are crafting fun for all ages! Get started with just some green cardstock and a stick from the backyard. ...

SIMPLE TO MAKE ZOO SENSORY BINS

Explore the zoo with these easy-to-make zoo sensory bins. Get started with only a few simple supplies and create hours of hands-on zoo...

HOW TO MAKE OOBLECK FOR SENSORY PLAY

Learn how to make oobleck for sensory play. Get started with only 2 simple ingredients and create hours of hands-on sensory fun for the...

X-RAY SENSORY PLAY IDEAS

Explore the world of bones with two different x-ray sensory play ideas. Get started with only a few simple supplies and create hours of...

QUICK AND EASY WORM SENSORY PLAY

Explore the world of worms with this quick and easy worm sensory play idea. Get started with only a few simple supplies and create hours...

HOW TO MAKE AN EXPLODING VOLCANO FOR SENSORY PLAY

Learn how to make an exploding volcano for sensory play. Get started with just a few simple supplies and create hours of hands-on...

UNIVERSE SENSORY PLAY IDEAS

Explore the universe with two different universe sensory play ideas. Get started with only a few simple supplies and create hours of...

A FUN AND EASY TREASURE SENSORY BIN

Learn how to make a fun and easy treasure sensory bin. Get started with just a few simple supplies and create hours of hands-on sensory...

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME FOR SENSORY PLAY

Learn how to make your own slime! Simply gather the supplies listed below and get started. As part of my ongoing series, ABC Sensory,...

HOW TO MAKE SOAP CLOUDS FOR A FUN RAINBOW SENSORY BIN

Learn how to make soap clouds for a rainbow sensory bin. Get started with a few simple supplies and create hours of hands-on fun for the...

THE EASY WAY TO MAKE A QUICKSAND SENSORY BIN

Learn how to make a quicksand sensory bin. Get started with only 2 simple supplies and create hours of hands-on sensory fun for the...

A SIMPLE POPCORN SENSORY BIN

Learn how to make a simple popcorn sensory bin. Get started with just a few supplies and create hours of hands-on sensory fun for the...

THE EASY WAY TO MAKE AN OCEAN SENSORY BIN

Explore the ocean with an easy-to-make ocean sensory bin. Get started with only 2 simple supplies and create hours of hands-on...

MINECRAFT PARTY IDEAS

Calling all Minecraft lovers. Creep, dig, or blast your way over. We have tons of Minecraft party ideas to share with you! From party...

HOW TO MAKE MINECRAFT PARTY DECORATION WINDSOCKS

The key to a great Minecraft birthday party is awesome decorations. And making your own couldn’t be easier. Take your Minecraft party...

HOW TO DYE PASTA FOR A COLORFUL NOODLES SENSORY BIN

This colorful noodles sensory bin is a treat for the hands and they eyes. The beautiful colors and squishy texture of dyed spaghetti...

PAPER STRIPS PUMPKIN: AN EASY FALL CRAFT FOR KIDS

Fall is in the air! Decorate for the season with a paper strips pumpkin craft that’s easy enough for even kids to make! Great for...

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