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.

 

 

Camp Grandma: Fun with Paper Dolls

By Grandma Sandy | July 15, 2020

Virtual Camp Grandma has begun! For our first craft, we made paper doll clothes to hone our design skills.

Camp Grandma, Virtual Camp for Kid Crafters

By Grandma Sandy | July 8, 2020

Plan your own Camp Grandma to engage grandkids remotely. My ideas originate from my craft room.

A child makes dolls with instructions given long distance by grandma.

Long-distance Craft Projects with Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | July 1, 2020

Crafting pipe cleaners dolls is an easy project that you can do remotely with your grandchild.

Miss T learns a skill while having fun.

How to Make Bean Bags for Kids–It’s Easy!

By Grandma Sandy | April 22, 2020

Bean bags are easy to make and a diversion for homebound kids. You can play endless games with them.

Grandpa crushes the confetti egg over Master N.

Easy Confetti Eggs to Make for Easter

By Grandma Sandy | April 8, 2020

Cascarones, confetti eggs, are easy to make and fun at Easter. Just crush them over each other.

Stitch a book of felt; make animal shapes in felt from cookie cutters; attach with velcro.

Create a Book with Felt for a Toddler

By Grandma Sandy | March 11, 2020

Make a felt book for your toddler. They can attach the Velcro-backed cutouts to tell stories.

Setting a Valentine’s Table for your Family

By Grandma Sandy | February 5, 2020

A festive valentine’s table elevates a family meal into a special day for grandkids.

How to Make a Book with your Grandchild

By Grandma Sandy | January 29, 2020

Help kids to make simple books with magazine images to hone creativity and language skills.

Craft Ideas for Kids: Make New Crayons

By Grandma Sandy | January 1, 2020

Turn old, broken crayons into fun new rainbow crayons in this craft idea for kids.

Make a Festive Christmas Centerpiece

By Grandma Sandy | December 11, 2019

Discarded tree branches and hardy decorations make an elegant, yet kid-friendly centerpiece.