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.

 

 

Thanksgiving table features pumpkins, grapes, and other fall produce.

Grandma’s Guide to Thanksgiving Table Setting

By Grandma Sandy | November 20, 2019

Set a childproof Thanksgiving table with fall produce and battery-operated tea lights.

Recycling Projects for Kids: Making Gift Wrap

By Grandma Sandy | October 9, 2019

Teach kids how to recycle discarded brown paper by turning it into pretty gift wrap.

A DIY cardboard house will give a young child hours of endless fun.

Make a DIY Cardboard House

By Grandma Sandy | September 4, 2019

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

By Grandma Sandy | August 14, 2019

Make a life-size doll of your child as a wonderful keepsake toy. Some sewing skills are required.

How to Make a Puppet with Magazine Cut-outs

By Grandma Sandy | July 31, 2019

It’s easy to make a puppet. Cut out magazine images, glue to cardstock and affix to toilet paper rolls.

A pretend cookie shop can be set up with homemade clay cookies, paper lollipops, and ice cream cones for hours of educational fun.

Learning Games: Start a Cookie Shop

By Grandma Sandy | July 10, 2019

Playing cookie shop is a fun and educational game where kids hone skills in presentation, listening and engaging with adults.

Styrofoam ice cream on card stock cones are fun for kids. One of our kids crafts idea for the summer.

Crafts for Kids: Make Ice Cream Cones this summer!

By Grandma Sandy | July 3, 2019

If you’re doing crafts for kids this summer, make these ice cream cones from Styrofoam balls and card stock. Then start your own ice cream store.

Customized board books use photos of the most important people and things in baby's life.

Easy Craft Idea: A Custom Board Book for your Grandchild

By Grandma Sandy | June 13, 2019

It’s easy to make your own custom board book for your grandchild using photos of the most important people and the favorite things in her life.