Crafts

It's a simple fact: Kids love to dress up in costumes. Costumes are an important part of everyday play. Fairy princess, spaceman, or superhero, dressing up adds to the fun. Find out how to make kids costumes.

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Looking for a great wearable craft for kids? Look no further than your fingertips. Patterns and step-by-step instructions in this article result in easy nail art for kids. There are everyday designs and even special designs for the holidays.

By Shari Finger & Susan Tumblety

Do you want to know how to make girls' hair bows? These fun designs have flair and can be festive on any occasion. From a classic bow to a fancy round-a-bow, you can make many hair bows that reflect your child's style whatever the season.

By Janis Bullis & Mary Beth Janssen-Fleischman

Give the optometrist a run for his money and learn how to make kids' glasses -- goofy, silly, crafty kids glasses, that is. Though you won't improve eyesight with these fun craft projects, you will get few looks and smiles when you finish and wear them.

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Headbands are the current trend in fashion, especially for kids, and making cool and creative girls' headbands is easy with a few craft items. Find out how to make creative headbands.

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There are many wearable craft ideas to decorate your shoes so that they show off your personal style. Whether you wear flip-flops, sneakers or just want to transform your shoelaces, these kids' activities are simple and easy to do.

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Barrettes can look pretty or whimsical or glitzy -- it all depends on the materials used. But you don't have to buy your hair accessories; you can make barrettes yourself. It's a fun craft that lets you make your own fashion statement.

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Whether it's to celebrate a special occasion or an ordinary day, handmade bracelets are a perfect complement to any outfit. All you need are a few materials to get you started and some endless creativity. Learn how to make kids' bracelets.

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One way to attract birds is to build a bird feeder. Fortunately, making them is easy -- with a few simple materials, and a little bit of patience, you can learn how to make bird feeders. Soon, birds will be singing to you all day long.

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Bird snacks are easy to prepare, and help birds survive during periods when food is scarce. Bird snacks also have an added bonus of attracting a wide variety of birds to your neighborhood. So put on your chef hat and get ready to make some bird snacks.

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Wearable crafts are a fun activity to do with kids. These kids' crafts are a great way to spend a day. Necklaces are especially fun because they provide a fun and easy way to make your own fashion statement. Learn how to make necklaces.

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When you participate in the following worm activities, you will learn not only how worms live and work, but also the intricate details of a worm's anatomy. Check out these great worm activities.

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Elephants are always a big hit at the zoo, and now they can be a main attraction at your own house with these elephant activities. The two elephant balloon crafts you can make will have your friends wondering in amazement as to how you did it.

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Dog crafts for kids encourage you and your kids to switch gears and try making something cool and creative. Relax -- you've been bending your brains all week! These fun dog crafts just might be the break you all need.

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You and your kids can help the birds by learning how to make bird houses. It's a fun family activity that you can all work on together. And before you know it, birds will be flocking to your backyard. Kids will love to see who flies by for a visit!

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Insect experiments are an excellent way for kids to learn about the natural world. Any number of creepy crawlie bugs are outside your door, in your house or available at the store. Have fun with these 10 experiments.

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Learn more about turtles and have fun while you do it. Read about easy and interesting turtle crafts that will keep you occupied for hours. Whether or not you've got a turtle at home, you can still enjoy turtles when you participate in our turtle crafts.

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Fish activities are a perfect way for kids to interact with animals from the sea without getting too wet. Observing these underwater creatures is no small feat, but with some adult help on a few of these projects, it will be like you're right in the water with them.

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Whether it's a day at the zoo or an afternoon spent exploring the backyard, kids love learning about animals. From bears to bugs, kids love animals, and they'll love the animal crafts in this article. Find step-by-step directions for great animal crafts.

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Kids who are curious about science, animals, or insects will love trying these ant activities. From an easy-to-build ant farm to a set of experiments you can conduct in your own backyard, these activities open up a world of fun and spark a love for learning.

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Birds are a delight to spot in nature, with their gorgeous, vivid colors and graceful shapes. The bird craft projects in this article capture some of that beauty with crafts that are not only lovely, but simple and fun to make, too.

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Butterfly crafts for kids let kids express their inner artistry through the beauty of nature. Learn nine creative butterfly crafts that are fun, educational and will have your whole family abuzz with activity.

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They may not be the fastest creatures on the planet, but snails are a fascinating species to study. Whether you are on a camping trip, in a city park or in your own backyard, here are several fun snail activities to teach you about this interesting animal.

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The snake activities on the following pages offer a number of fun ways to learn more about these fascinating creatures. You'll also get great craft ideas so that you can make snakes to impress your family and friends.

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They're creepy and crawly -- do you have the courage to learn more about spiders in these spider activities? On the following pages, you'll learn spider activities that will teach you more about the bugs themselves and the webs they weave.

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