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.
How to Make the Best Halloween Diorama
Making a Halloween diorama from a shoe box is a fun activity for a child and grandparent to do together.
How to Make a Simple Halloween Costume
A jack-o-lantern costume starts with an orange sweatshirt. Make pumpkin leaves, stem, and face from felt.
How to Make Surprise Balls for Any Occasion
Surprise balls are crafted from crepe paper strips wrapped around toys and treats. Have fun making them!
Make Tissue Paper Bowls, an Easy, Inexpensive Craft
Kids can craft these sweet bowls to give as gifts. They’re made with household materials and tissue paper.
How to Give Discarded Spice Jars a New Life
Kids can turn discarded spice jars into charming vases. Give them as gifts or use them on the family table.
How to Make Quick DIY Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Toilet paper roll crafts are fun to make, inexpensive, and great recycling projects to do with a child.
Make a Homemade Father’s Day Gift Dads will Love
Kids can make custom-designed notebooks from scrap cardboard and printer paper as Father’s Day gifts.
The Best Easy Mother’s Day Projects for Kids
Make a gift box from a toilet paper roll. Insert a Mother’s Day video of children’s photos on a flash drive.
How to Make Story Cards to Rev Up Imagination
Make story cards from magazine cutouts and cardstock. Take turns telling stories inspired by the cards.
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: How to Make a Fairy House
Make these whimsical houses with the grandkids using toilet paper rolls, cardstock or felt, and a few flowers.