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.
Make DIY Chinese Paper Lanterns in the New Year
Grandkids can make these paper lanterns for the Chinese New Year. LED tea lights give them a glow.
How to Make a Different Kind of Valentine Card
Kids can decorate painted toilet rolls to make tubular valentines; roll up a message into the tube.
The Best Last-Minute Holiday Ideas to Try Now
Make a bouquet with fresh poinsettias–one of the last-minute holiday ideas you can still pull off.
How to Make Photo Christmas Ornaments
DIY family photo Christmas ornaments are a prized keepsake. Make them with the grandkids.
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.