Grandma Crafts

Here in our Grandma Crafts section, you'll find great ideas for projects to do with kids, from simple to complex. Our craft projects are designed to teach skills and build confidence. And there are few activities more rewarding than crafting together with your grandchild. We continue to update this section; check back for new ideas.

 

 

Kids' Christmas presents to parents wrapped and under the Christmas tree.

How Kids can Make Great Handmade Christmas Gifts

By Grandma Sandy | December 18, 2024

Help grandkids make handmade Christmas gifts for mom and dad. Design a mug, t-shirt, and more.

Snow globes are made with small jars, plastic decorations, glycerin, and glitter.

How to Make a Snow Globe and Angel Ornament

By Grandma Sandy | December 11, 2024

Get kids focused on fun holiday craft projects, such as snow globes, angel ornaments, and small wreaths.

Christmas table is set with Christmas tree greens, gold snowflake Christmas crackers, and pillar candles and styrofoam balls covered with epsom salt to resemble snow.

Make a Sensational Christmas Table Setting to Delight

By Grandma Sandy | December 4, 2024

Try these ideas for a spectacular holiday table. From woodland theme to candy land, they’ll delight.

Tiny Christmas stockings sit on a small Christmas tree for a novel Advent calendar.

How to Make an Advent Calendar: Start Now

By Grandma Sandy | November 27, 2024

Make tiny stockings, fill with gifts and hang on a Christmas tree for a novel Advent calendar. Plus more ideas.

Leaves cut for a thankful tree.

Thankful Tree and other Useful Crafts for Thanksgiving

By Grandma Sandy | November 20, 2024

Have kids make a thankful tree and other useful crafts so they can have a hand in the Thanksgiving festivities.

Life-size dolls of a child are wearing the child's clothes.

A DIY Christmas Gift to Make for a Grandchild Now

By Grandma Sandy | October 30, 2024

It’s not too early to start your DIY Christmas gifts for the grandkids, like these life-size dolls.

Make-ahead meatloaf is slathered in ketchup.

Try these Great Fall Projects you Can Start on Now

By admin | October 23, 2024

Fall is the best time to start something new. Try a new recipe, new craft, or new project. Check our ideas.

Pumpkins are turned into jack-o-lanterns by drawing faces with markers.

Spooky Halloween Crafts for Kids to Make Now

By Grandma Sandy | October 9, 2024

Plan Halloween craft projects with the grandkids to get them into the spirit of the spooky season.

Child tries out DIY lightsaber for a Death Star piñata.

How to Make a Lightsaber from a Gift Wrap Roll

By Grandma Sandy | September 11, 2024

To make a lightsaber, use a gift wrap roll and wrap with tissue paper. Duct tape makes the hilt.

Star Wars Death Star piñata is made with newspaper strips glued to a balloon.

How to Make a DIY Star Wars Death Star Piñata

By Grandma Sandy | September 4, 2024

Make a Star Wars Death Star piñata for a child’s birthday party. Follow easy step-by-step instructions.