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.

 

 

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.

Jar decorated with artificial flowers, holds children's sentiments about mom and promises for services, written on strips of paper and tucked inside.

How to Make a Love Jar for a Mother’s Day Gift

By Grandma Sandy | May 10, 2023

Decorate a jar and fill with loving thoughts about mom and promises for services as a Mother’s Day gift.

Finished koinobori, carp windsock, made with toilet paper rolls and tissue paper.

A Toilet Paper Roll Craft: How to Make Koinobori

By Grandma Sandy | May 3, 2023

On May 5 in Japan, koinobori, carp windsocks, are hung for Children’s Day. Craft one with toilet paper rolls.

Child paints a discarded spice jar to make a vase.

Don’t Throw it Out: How to Craft with Scraps

By Grandma Sandy | April 12, 2023

You can save some money when you craft with scraps and use all your supplies to the fullest. Learn how.

These two dolls are made with empty, blown-out eggshells and scraps of yarn, lace, and fabric.

Egg Crafts for Easter: How to Make a Doll

By Grandma Sandy | March 15, 2023

Egg crafts are fun for the grandkids at Easter. These dolls are simple to make with scraps you have on hand.

How to Plan a Good Stay-at-Home Day with Grandma

By Grandma Sandy | March 1, 2023

Invite a grandchild to spend the day. Let them choose what they want to do. Cookie baking may top the list!

How to Make Mexican Paper Flowers

By Grandma Sandy | February 22, 2023

Bring sunshine in with Mexican tissue paper flowers. It’s a great project for the grandkids on a dreary winter day.