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.
Create a Book with Felt for a Toddler
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
A festive valentine’s table elevates a family meal into a special day for grandkids.
How to Make a Book with your Grandchild
Help kids to make simple books with magazine images to hone creativity and language skills.
Craft Ideas for Kids: Make New Crayons
Turn old, broken crayons into fun new rainbow crayons in this craft idea for kids.
Make a Festive Christmas Centerpiece
Discarded tree branches and hardy decorations make an elegant, yet kid-friendly centerpiece.
15 Top Christmas Tree Decorating Tips to Try
Tips for decorating your Christmas tree and reasons to give kids their own tree to decorate.
Grandma’s Guide to Thanksgiving Table Setting
Set a childproof Thanksgiving table with fall produce and battery-operated tea lights.
Recycling Projects for Kids: Making Gift Wrap
Teach kids how to recycle discarded brown paper by turning it into pretty gift wrap.
Make a DIY Cardboard House
Fun with boxes: turn a large box into a child’s playhouse and make a train engine from a car seat carton.
How to Make a Doll that’s a Life-size Version of your Child
Make a life-size doll of your child as a wonderful keepsake toy. Some sewing skills are required.