Crafts
Crafts at HowStuffWorks has hundreds of fun ideas to keep your family entertained. Find free kids' crafts by theme, material and season.
Topics to Explore:
Crafty Animal Projects for Kids
How to Make Oobleck
How to Make Elephant Toothpaste
How to Make Slime
Beaded Crown
How to Make a Beaded Bookmark
How to Make Beads
How to Make Gel Candles
Saponification: The Science Behind Soap-Making
How to Make an Apron
How to Draw Impossible Shapes
How to Draw a Woman in a Bathing Suit in 5 Steps
How to Draw a Woman in an Oversized Sweater in 5 Steps
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
5 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make
10 Cute Valentine's Day Card Ideas for Kids
Chalk Paint Is a Do-It-Yourself Superstar
Kid-Friendly Homemade Valentine Ideas
5 Creative Ways to Display Your Favorite Family Photos
How to Make a Baby Blanket
Free Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Crafting Nature Prints and Collages
Tree Crafts for Kids
Nature Projects for Kids
How to Make a Quilt Rack
Quilt Gallery
Easy Quilt Patterns
Raid the Recycling Bin: 10 Recycled Crafts
How to Make Jewelry From Recycled Materials
How to Make a House Out of Popsicle Sticks
How to Make a Snowman
Crafting a Windsock
Durable, Waterproof and Warm: Felted Wool Mittens from Old Sweaters
Make a Dr. Who Scarf
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There is no greater fun for kids than to make origami animals. Join the fun and show kids how to make origami animals.
You can make an apron out of many things, from new fabric to dishtowels to old denim jeans. Read this article to learn how to make an apron.
Making bubble letters on your paper signs and cards give a celebratory feel to any message. Learn about how to make a bubble letters on paper in this article.
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You'd like to make your daughter a doll house for her birthday, but don't know where to start. Learn about how to make a wooden doll house from this article.
Make a fortune teller for your child, and he'll have countless hours of fun. Learn about how to make a fortune teller in this article.
It's easy to make a handprint turkey. Learn about how to make a handprint turkey in this article.
Your child got a box of popsicle sticks (craft sticks) as a gift and wants you to help him make a house out of the sticks. Here's how to make a house out of popsicle sticks.
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You want to make a paper bat, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a paper bat in this article.
Have geological formations erupt in your own home when you make a paper mache volcano. Learn about how to make a paper mache volcano in this article.
You want to make a paper football, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a paper football in this article.
You want to make a paper sailor hat, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a paper sailor hat in this article.
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Making a paper turkey with your kids will provide hours of fun. Learn about how to make a paper turkey in this article.
You promised to show your class how to make the pyramids of Egypt out of clay. Read on and learn how to make pyramids out of clay.
There are many ways to make a baby blanket. Learn one way how to make a baby blanket in this article.
It's lots of fun to make a box out of paper and it's a great way to impress others. Learn about how to make a box out of paper in this article.
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Summon the skills of the ancient Egyptians, and make a cardboard pyramid. Learn about how to make a cardboard pyramid in this article.
Making a cube out of paper is a fun way to impress others. Learn about how to make a cube out of paper in this article.
You want to crochet a hat for you neighbor's baby, but you don't know how to do it. Here are instructions for how to crochet a hat for beginners.
Be specific in the contract, involve all parental figures, and provide consequences. Learn how to write a parenting contract from this article.
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There are all sorts of homemade baby shower favors that are easy to make. Learn how to make homemade baby shower favors in this article.
Nothing is as exciting for kids (and adults) as making a snowman after a fresh snowfall. Read this article to learn how to make a snowman.
Making your own homemade soap is a great way to have fancy soaps at a fraction of the cost of buying them. Read this article to learn how to make homemade soap.
When the giftee on your list is a DIY superstar, you've got to get him something that he wants, needs and can put to good use. For any DIYers attempting a bathroom renovation, we've got the perfect gift ideas.
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The DIYer in your life bases his credibility on his tool collection. After all, if a job comes up that he doesn't have the tools for, he loses face. These 10 cool tools will help him tackle just about anything that breaks, leaks or needs to be torn down.
Looking for some gifts for your favorite gardener that go beyond a new spade or rake? Check out these tools and gadgets we found. We've got some garden storage aids too!