Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids: Project Ideas

Discover dozens of creative arts and crafts ideas you can with your kids, including homemade gifts, holiday ornaments, home decorations, and more. You'll find arts and crafts projects using paint, paper, clay, natural objects, and other materials.

Crafting Basics Here's everything you need to know to help your child enjoy arts and crafts -- from what materials you need, to how to display your child's finished work. Finding Your Inner Genius: The 10 Steps to Creativity Making Time for Arts and Crafts Ten Things to Avoid When Starting a Craft Project Keys to Crafting Success Building the Basic Craft Kit for Kids The Adult's Craft Kit How to Store Your Materials Rules for Safe Crafting Safety Tips for Working with Metal Choosing Your Crafting Space Setting Up a Painting Studio Cleaning Common Crafting Messes Clothesline Art Show Cast Your Treasure in Plastic Resin How to Display Your Child's Crafts How to Sell a Child's Crafts Household Road Signs Drawing Crafts Drawing doesn't require a lot of preparation or materials. Here are some ideas that your kids can do anywhere and anytime! UpsideDown Drawing Travel Collage Your Coloring Book Object Outline Show-'Em-How Manuals More Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids: Drawing Ideas Painting and Printmaking Projects Your child can create many different paintings and prints with these unique craft projects. Wall Mural Candle-Wax Painting Marble Painting Painted Tile More Painting and Printmaking Crafts for Kids Paper and Fabric Arts There are many uses for paper and fabric -- from origami to sewing and sculpture. You're sure to find a great idea here. Accordion Paper People Coloring Book Cover Sewing: Get It Together Babies Collage Heads and Faces Collage More Paper & Fabric Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids Natural, Recycled, and Found-Object Crafts Don't throw away empty cereal boxes or ignore that backyard leaf pile -- let your kids use them for arts and crafts projects! Eggtropolis Terrific Twig Vase Embossed Art Cylinder City More Crafts Projects Using Natural, Recycled, & Found Objects Crafts Using Clay and Plaster Have your child try her hand at ceramics with these project ideas. Clay Sculptures Clay Pot (No Kiln) Plaster Box Etchings More Kids' Crafts with Clay & Plaster Homemade Gifts Encourage your kids to turn their crafting hobby into homemade gifts this holiday season. These are great gift ideas for relatives, teachers, and friends. Homemade Gifts Homemade Christmas Gifts Homemade Hanukkah Gifts Homemade Kwanzaa Gifts Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts and Crafts Homemade Halloween Gifts and Crafts Other Resources Arts and Crafts Activities for Toddlers Arts and Crafts Activities for Preschoolers