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Kids
Decorated beach buckets
Posted by Jo on June 2, 2010

Use duct tape to decorate beach buckets.

Pirate party favors
Posted by Chica on June 1, 2010

Use our downloadable templates to make pirate-themed favors for your party or treasure hunt, including eye patches, Jolly Roger flags, and black drawstring booty bags!

Decorative flip flops with duct tape
Posted by Jo on May 26, 2010

Use colored duct tape to decorate plain flip flops with a sweet butterfly.

Feature Friday – Painted onesies for a baby shower
Posted by Chica on May 21, 2010

Check out this idea we found for a great way to decorate onesies for a baby shower that results in great handmade gifts.

Super Mario birthday party featuring Princess Peach
Posted by Jo on May 20, 2010

Be inspired by our Princess Peach birthday party! Get ideas for games, decorations, favors, cake and more!

Princess Peach birthday cake
Posted by Chica on May 17, 2010

Make a perfect cake for a Princess Peach birthday party with pink sashes, candy jewels, and a crown.

Feature Friday – Mixed media dollhouses
Posted by Jo on April 9, 2010

Check out a great new book we found to get inspiration for making your own mixed media dollhouses out of ordinary household items.

Chocolate covered Peeps
Posted by Jo on March 25, 2010

Make easy chocolate-covered marshmallow Peeps for a special Easter treat!

Bunny tote bag from recycled sweatpants
Posted by Chica on March 22, 2010

Turn an old pair of sweatpants into a cute bunny tote bag for Easter with this simple sewing project.

Leprechaun shoes for St. Patrick’s Day
Posted by Jo on March 16, 2010

See how Jo got creative to fill Little Jo’s request for green glitter shoes to wear on St. Patrick’s Day.

Easter egg hunt invitation
Posted by Chica on March 11, 2010

Make adorable Easter egg hunt invitations with our easy download-and-print template.

Chocolate-covered pretzel crayons
Posted by Chica on March 10, 2010

Check out the adorable chocolate-covered pretzels one of our readers made, wrapped to look just like crayons, to use as party favors.

Leprechaun game for St. Patrick’s Day
Posted by Jo on March 4, 2010

Have a leprechaun visit your house on Saint Patrick’s Day and leave behind a series of treats for the kids, including a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

Creative and re-usable drawing surface
Posted by Jo on February 16, 2010

Use scrapbook paper, a frame and some dry erase markers to create a re-usable and ever-changing art display.

Valentine popcorn treat bags
Posted by Jo on February 4, 2010

Print out our template to make a cute tag for bags of popcorn for Valentine’s Day.

Reindeer cork ornaments
Posted by Chica on December 18, 2009

Turn an old cork into a festive reindeer Christmas ornament with just a few simple craft supplies.

Felt snowman wall hanging
Posted by Jo on December 9, 2009

Have fun making a snowman wall hanging out of felt with interchangeable pieces!

Play Santa with Naughty and Nice tickets
Posted by Chica on December 8, 2009

Remind people that Santa is watching with these cute little Naughty and Nice tickets.

Marshmallow snowman treats
Posted by Jo on December 3, 2009

Use marshmallows and twisty straws to make chocolate-covered snowmen treats.

Santa’s mailbox
Posted by Jo on November 19, 2009

Make a mailbox for Santa to give a special present to your child every day leading to Christmas.

Super Mario Brothers party games
Posted by Jo on November 5, 2009

Get some party game ideas for a Super Mario Brothers party or other kid event.

Peanut butter and jelly “gem” sandwiches
Posted by Chica on November 2, 2009

Turn ordinary peanut butter and jelly into a ‘gem’ of a sandwich with this fun and easy technique

Monster and alien papier mache decorations
Posted by Jo on October 22, 2009

Use paper mache to make monsters and aliens for party decorations.

Super Mario Brothers birthday party invitation
Posted by Jo on September 28, 2009

Make our 1-UP Super Mario Brother party invitations using our step-by-step instructions and downloadable template.

Painting with a plastic comb
Posted by Jo on September 10, 2009

Use a basic plastic comb to create texture in paint.

Feature Friday – Dr. Seuss baby shower
Posted by Jo on August 21, 2009

Get some great ideas for hosting a Dr. Seuss-themed party.

Crayola crayon party invitations
Posted by Jo on August 17, 2009

Turn an ordinary box of crayons into a unique and colorful party invitation.

Feature Friday – Hanging crib toy bag
Posted by Jo on August 6, 2009

Learn to make a toy bag that will attach easily to the side of a crib.

Feature Friday – Make your own greeting card kit
Posted by Jo on July 24, 2009

Create a binder to hold all of the supplies you need for making greeting cards.

Feature Friday – Disney princess inspired hair clips
Posted by Jo on July 10, 2009

Learn how to make Disney princess inspired hair clips using ribbon and basic instructions or order them already made

Use parasols as party decorations
Posted by Jo on July 7, 2009

Use parasols to decorate for a baby or wedding shower, and consider having plain ones available for kids to decorate at your wedding reception.

Magnetic poetry birth announcements
Posted by Jo on July 2, 2009

Design a unique baby announcement using the popular concept of magnetic poetry.

Make a bean bag toss game
Posted by Chica on June 25, 2009

Learn how to make a fun bean bag toss game out of old jean pockets and terra cotta saucers.

Play date cards
Posted by Jo on June 23, 2009

Create calling cards for your child’s play dates with important information to make it convenient for you and the play date parent.

Feature Friday – Fourth of July party favor
Posted by Jo on June 12, 2009

Make a glow-filled party favor for the end of the school year or the Fourth of July.

Robot baby shower invitation
Posted by Jo on June 9, 2009

Make your next baby shower invitation unique and a game all at the same time by using plain wood picture frames.

Jiffy Pop Fourth of July invitation
Posted by Jo on June 4, 2009

Make a fun invitation using Jiffy Pop popcorn as a base. Great for a July 4th party, cookout, circus party, or movie themed event.

Summer camp survival kit
Posted by Jo on June 1, 2009

Create a summer camp survival kit for the camper in your life. A great surprise to receive in the mail or assemble it and tuck into his or her suitcase before he or she leaves!

How to sew a tiered, ruffled skirt
Posted by Chica on May 28, 2009

Learn to sew a tiered, ruffled skirt for your from several different, coordinating fabrics. Your little girl will love it!

Teddy bear making craft for kids
Posted by Jo on May 27, 2009

Try a simple sewing project for kids to make their own stuffed teddy bear. Download our template and use supplies you probably already have to create your own.

Use peg board and PVC pipe to organize dress-up clothes
Posted by Jo on May 21, 2009

Use pegboard and PVC piping to organize play clothes and accessories in a wreck room.

LifeSavers candy party favors
Posted by Chica on May 19, 2009

Wrap rolls of LifeSavers candy in bright paper and ribbon to make the perfect little party favor or unique Thank You card.

Feature Friday – Creative snacks for a trip
Posted by Jo on May 15, 2009

Create a fun snack for the road by using a divided craft container to present a variety of small snacks.

Feature Friday – Easy printable shower games
Posted by Chica on May 8, 2009

Visit Shower in a Box for easy downloadable games for baby or bridal showers

Learning to read
Posted by Jo on May 7, 2009

Use sight words from a simple book to help build your child’s confidence in reading.

How to make a drawstring backpack
Posted by Chica on April 27, 2009

Learn how to sew an easy drawstring backpack that’s suitable for kids or adults alike. Our design used giraffe print fabric and were made to match a zoo themed party.

Survival kit for labor and delivery
Posted by Jo on April 20, 2009

Make a survival kit to take to the hospital to help make labor and delivery just a little bit easier on the new parents.

Color Flow technique for princess birthday cake
Posted by Chica on April 16, 2009

Learn to use the Color Flow technique to create edible candy decorations for topping your cake. See Jo’s daughter’s birthday cake full of Disney princesses!

Zoo themed birthday party treat bags
Posted by Jo on April 9, 2009

Make keepsake treat bags for your child’s next zoo-themed birthday party.

Zoo animal cupcakes
Posted by Chica on April 7, 2009

Use fondant to create cute zoo animal faces to put on top of cupcakes for a perfect zoo-themed party dessert.