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.

 

 

Child makes a thumbprint bookmark for a Father's Day gift.

A Simple Father’s Day Gift Kids Can Make for Dad

By Grandma Sandy | May 29, 2024

For a minimalist Father’s Day gift, kids can make adorable bookmarks. Choose from pressed flowers or fingerprint art.

Kids work on various summer vacation projects with grandma.

The Best Summer Vacation Ideas to Entertain Kids Now

By Grandma Sandy | May 15, 2024

What to do with the grandkids this summer? Try these fun craft, food, and game ideas to keep kids entertained.

Mother's Day gift is a ring holder made with air dry clay and a homemade gift tag.

Use Air Dry Clay to Make A Mother’s Day Gift

By Grandma Sandy | May 1, 2024

Craft a heart-shaped ring dish from air dry clay plus more Mother’s Day gift ideas for grandkids to make for mom.

Condominium is made from a fruit box; car is made from a. toilet paper roll.

Use Imagination to Make the Best toys from Throwaways

By Grandma Sandy | April 17, 2024

Make a condo from boxes and other fun toys from throwaways to kickstart imagination and creativity in kids.

Stuffed panda wears an AirTag heart so she can be tracked, if lost.

How to Keep a Child’s Stuffie from Getting Lost

By Grandma Sandy | April 10, 2024

Make a heart-shaped AirTag holder out of felt so you can track a stuffie lost in travel or on the playground.

Child listening to music, creates original art to express the music.

Arts and Crafts for Kids: How to Get Started Now

By Grandma Sandy | March 27, 2024

Nurture creativity in kids through arts and crafts. Try our two art projects and learn ways to introduce art to daily life.

Plastic easter eggs are covered in tissue paper, then wired into a wreath covered in Easter grass.

Plastic Egg Crafts: How to Make an Easter Egg Wreath

By Grandma Sandy | March 20, 2024

Kids can help cover plastic Easter eggs in tissue paper; use the eggs to make a simple, Easter egg wreath.

Decorate plastic eggs and turn them into vases for this Easter craft project.

Plastic Egg Easter Crafts: How to Make an Egg Vase

By Grandma Sandy | March 6, 2024

Turn plastic eggs into mini vases for Easter. Just paint, decorate, and fill with tiny bouquets of fresh flowers.

Terrarium - Call Me Grandma

Winter Activities for Kids: How to Make a Terrarium

By Grandma Sandy | February 21, 2024

Wintertime can be confining for kids. Make a terrarium and try other winter activities to keep them engaged.

Dragon Chinese New Year - Call Me Grandma

Make a Fun Dragon Puppet for Chinese New Year

By Grandma Sandy | February 7, 2024

It’s the Year of the Dragon! Make a dancing dragon puppet with toilet paper rolls, chopsticks, and paint.