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.

 

 

A collection of tiny Christmas stockings, ready to fill.

Christmas Crafts: How to Make Tiny Stockings

By Grandma Sandy | November 22, 2023

There are so many fun uses for easy-to-make tiny Christmas stockings crafted from felt and trim scraps.

These ghosts are made with cheesecloth, white glue, and black felt scraps.

Make this Easy Halloween Craft with Kids

By Grandma Sandy | October 25, 2023

Make these ghosts with the grandkids for Halloween. All you need is cheesecloth, glue, and black felt.

Tiny food made from polymer clay for a doll's bento lunch.

Fun Ways to Make Easy Polymer Clay Crafts

By Grandma Sandy | October 11, 2023

A doll’s bento lunch is just one of the many things you–or the grandkids–can make with easy-to-use polymer clay.

old socks pumpkins

How to Make Cute New Pumpkins from Old Socks

By Grandma Sandy | September 27, 2023

These pumpkins are easy and inexpensive to stitch from old socks. Older grandkids can make them with you.

Homemade suncatchers hanging in a window.

Fun, Easy Crafts for Kids: How to Make a Suncatcher

By Grandma Sandy | September 13, 2023

Made with white glue and paint, suncatchers are an easy project for kids looking for something to do.

How to Make Get-Well-Quick Origami Cranes

By Grandma Sandy | August 16, 2023

Make a string of origami cranes for a get-well-quick message, wedding best wishes, or just for fun.

Camp Grandma #6 How to Make Broken Crayon Art

By Grandma Sandy | August 8, 2023

Three fab ideas for recycling broken crayons: melted crayon art, crayon scratch art, and making new crayons.

Make a surprise ball for a cash gift by tucking the money in a plastic Easter egg and wrapping with crepe paper strips.

New Short Takes: How to Give a Cash Gift

By Grandma Sandy | July 25, 2023

Introducing…Short Takes, snippets of new insights and refinements from past projects, such as Surprise Balls.

Kids play with water under an umbrella, when the day is coolest.

The Best Ways to Cool off with Kids Right Now

By Grandma Sandy | July 19, 2023

With record-breaking heat, try these ways to cool off with kids: indoor games, crafts, and cool food ideas.

Camp Grandma #3: Make a Puppet Theater from a Box

By Grandma Sandy | July 12, 2023

Turn a cardboard box into a puppet theater. Puppet shows are a great way to stimulate imagination in kids.