Crafts

Awesome Sun Crafts for Kids

June 29, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Whether you need cheering up on a dreary cloudy day or just want to celebrate the summer sun, these awesome sun crafts for kids are the perfect choice.

Decorate your windows or your walls with one of these crafts so the sun can shine all day long!

These fun sun crafts for kids are the perfect summer craft. Gather your supplies and have some fun with these awesome kids crafts.

These sun crafts are great for kids of all ages. You’ll find some that are appropriate for toddlers (check out the fork-painted suns), fun for preschoolers (like the recycled cd sun), or fun for older kids (like our piper cleaner sun plant stake).

Choose one to make with your kids for a fun way to brighten your day.

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Awesome Sun Crafts for Kids

Grab a couple of coffee filters to make a fun Tie-Dyed Sun Suncatcher

Brighten up a potted plant with this colorful Pipe Cleaner Sun Plant Stake

Make a simple Sun Suncatcher like this from Sand In My Toes

Create some pretty fork-painted suns like these from I Heart Crafty Things.

Use a paper plate to make this friendly sun from The Resourceful Mama.

Exercise your fine motor skills with this paper plate sun from Buggy and Buddy.

Do some simple weaving to make this pretty Sunshine Sewing Craft from I Heart Crafty Things.

Try squish painting to make this pretty sun from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.

More Sun Craft Ideas

Use a cupcake liner to make this cute sun from I Heart Crafty Things.

This paper plate sun from The Kindergarten Connection is super-cute and easy to make.

Make this simple sun from Look We’re Learning with a coffee filter.

Recycle an old cd and turn it into this fun sun craft from The Kindergarten Connection.

You’ll catch yourself singing “You Are My Sunshine” while you make this sweet sun from The Soccer Mom Blog.

Celebrate summer with this pretty Sun Suncatcher from Rainy Day Mum.

Use simple materials to make this Bright Sunshine Craft from Preschool Toolkit.

Use your handprints to make this friendly sun from Crafts on Sea.

Weave and wind ribbon and yarn to make this pretty sun from NurtureStore.

This easy beaded sun from The Kindergarten Connection is great for fine motor skills and turns out so pretty.

Which of these sun crafts do you want to make with your kids?

Pompom Picture Frame Craft

June 7, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Do your kids have treasured photographs that they want to keep?

Here’s a fun way to display them. They can make their own picture frame!

This pompom picture frame craft is so easy to make and it is a fun and whimsical display for a treasured photograph.

You can make this fun and simple pompom picture frame to display your favorite pictures in this easy craft for kids or tweens.

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This craft is a fun independent project for older kids and tweens and your younger kids will have fun making one with a little bit of help.

Let’s grab some craft supplies and get started.

Supplies Needed:

4 large (jumbo) craft sticks per frame
Pompoms
Glue
Photograph
Tape

How to make a pompom picture frame

First, you’ll need to create your frame from your craft sticks.

Place down two parallel craft sticks and overlap with two more craft sticks to create a square. Glue your four craft sticks together.

While you’re waiting for your glue to dry, select the pompoms that you want to use for your frame.

Line your pompoms up along the crafts sticks and glue each one down. Press your pompom down to make sure it attaches to the craft sticks. Try to cover all the craft sticks so that you don’t have any gaps.

You can put your pompoms in a specific pattern or just add them in a random order. You could do a picture frame in all one color, two alternating colors, or whatever you like best.

Get creative! This project is entirely yours!

After all your glue is dry, choose the photo you want to display. You may need to cut off the edges off the photo to fit your frame. (We did!)

Flip the picture frame over and use your tape to attach the picture to your frame.

Ta-da! It’s done!

If you would like, you can add a couple of magnets to the back to create a fun magnetic picture frame.

You can make this fun and simple pompom photo frame to display your favorite pictures in this easy craft for kids or tweens.

You may also enjoy one of these fun crafts for kids:

Craft Stick Bracelets: Combine Science with Art

Pompom Caterpillar Craft for Kids

Magic Wand Reading Pointers

Koala Bookmark

Yarn-Wrapped Picture Frames at What Can You Do With Paper & Glue

My recommended kids activity resources:

In addition to the fun ideas I’ve share here at Creative Family Fun, I also like to have a simple library of go-to kids activities. It’s great for weekends, summer vacation, or any time. Here are some books I’d recommend:

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Fun Elephant Crafts for Kids

May 29, 2018 By Terri Thompson

One of my favorite animals to see at the zoo is the elephant. They’re big, beautiful, and majestic.

But, they can also be adorable, especially when used as the inspiration for a cute kids crafts.

These fun elephant crafts for kids are all adorable. They’re easy to make and fun for kids of all ages.

You’ll find crafts appropriate for preschoolers, elementary kids, and even tweens.

Your animal loving kids will love this fun collection of elephant crafts! You'll have so much fun creating these awesome craft ideas.

So browse around these fun ideas. I know you’ll find something fun to do!

Hit the recycling bin and grab a few craft supplies. It won’t be long until you have your own super-cute elephant craft.

Fun elephant crafts for kids

Make an elephant from a cardboard tube with this cute Cardboard Tube Elephant craft from our Cardboard Tube Zoo.

Turn an old cd into a cute Elephant Puppet with this idea from JDaniel4’s Mom.

Create a fun jungle scene using Handprint Elephants with this fun idea from Fun Handprint Art Blog.

Learn how to paint a beautiful Indian Elephant with this tutorial from Art Projects for Kids.

Use coffee filters to create this cute Elephant Craft idea from Look We’re Learning.

Crumple up some newspaper to make this super-cute elephant from Buggy and Buddy.

Use cupcake liners to create this fun elephant from I Heart Crafty Things.

More fun elephant craft ideas

Make an elephant hand puppet with this printable template from Easy Peasy and Fun.

Recycle a box into this cute Cereal Box Elephant from I Heart Crafty Things.

Use foil to help make this beautiful Asian Elephant Craft from Kid World Citizen.

You can use a paper plate to make this cool Elephant Puppet from I Heart Crafty Things.

If you need an easy craft, you can print and color this Elephant Mask from Itsy Bitsy Fun.

Turn the letter E into an elephant with this fun preschool alphabet craft at From ABCs to ACTs.

Recycle a K-Cup and turn it into a cute elephant with this craft from Artsy Momma.

Which of these fun elephant crafts for kids do you want to make?

Elephants are so cute and so are these awesome elephant crafts for kids. These crafts are perfect for a zoo unit or an animal unit.

Recommended elephant books

Combine one of these fun elephant craft ideas with a good book and you’ll have the perfect craft afternoon with your kids. Here are some elephant books that I recommend:

Do you want to do more activities with your kids?

The Cutest Caterpillar Crafts for Kids

March 29, 2018 By Terri Thompson

Caterpillars are so cute, don’t you think?

I think they’re adorable in nature, but I also think they make some really cute crafts.

Here are the cutest caterpillar crafts for kids that I could find. Come check them out!

You can choose a paper craft or one made from recycled materials.

Grab the yarn or a supply of pom poms.

You can even try growing a caterpillar!

Whichever you choose, your kids are going to have so much fun with these crafts!

Cute Caterpillar Crafts

Get out your supply of pom poms to make our classic Pom Pom Caterpillar craft.

Use simple supplies to make this fun Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft from Mama Smiles. It’s so much fun to watch your caterpillar change into a butterfly!

Combine gardening with crafting to make a cute Cress Caterpillar like this from Rainy Day Mum.

Turn an egg carton into a super-cute caterpillar like this craft from Crafty Morning.

Make your school supplies a little bit more fun by making this simple Caterpillar Pencil Topper from Crystal & Co.

Use your hand prints to make a happy caterpillar with this fun idea from Fun Hand Print Art.

You can turn a paint stir stick into a cute caterpillar with this idea from No Time for Flashcards.

Get out the paint to make these adorable Cork-Printed Caterpillars from Sight and Sound Reading.

Make a colorful Caterpillar Suncatcher like this from Fireflies and Mud Pies.

Make a caterpillar out of paper chains like this fun idea from Where Imagination Grows.

Use paper circles to make this fun caterpillar from Easy Peasy and Fun.

Create a yarn-wrapped caterpillar with this fine motor craft from Kids Craft Room.

Make a cool 3-D caterpillar using this template from Easy Peasy and Fun.

Use buttons to make a very cute caterpillar like this from Books and Giggles.

Recycle a gift wrap tube into a cute caterpillar like this one from Toddler Approved. (There’s also a fun tutorial for a painted rock caterpillar.)

Which of these caterpillar crafts do you want to try with your kids?

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