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.

 

 

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.

Fourth of July napkin rings made from empty gift wrap tubes

How to Make Fourth of July DIY Napkin Rings

By Grandma Sandy | June 30, 2023

Kids can make these napkin rings from empty gift wrap tubes for your family Fourth of July celebration.

Child traces image from coloring page to practice pencil-holding skills.

Camp Grandma #2: How to Make an Art Tracing

By Grandma Sandy | June 28, 2023

At Camp Grandma, N works on fine motor skills by transferring an image from tracing paper to art for framing.

Camp Grandma #1: DIY Puppets Let Imagination Fly

By Grandma Sandy | June 21, 2023

Camp Grandma starts this week with original, DIY puppets fashioned from recycled items to jumpstart creativity.

Make a desk caddy for pens and pencils with toilet paper rolls glued together.

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: A DIY Gift for Dad

By Grandma Sandy | June 7, 2023

Kids can make a simple desk caddy as a Father’s Day gift for dad with toilet paper rolls, paint, and paper.