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.

 

 

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.

DIY Chinese paper lanterns are made with origami paper. Add a battery-powered tea light for an authentic glow.

Make DIY Chinese Paper Lanterns in the New Year

By Grandma Sandy | January 25, 2023

Grandkids can make these paper lanterns for the Chinese New Year. LED tea lights give them a glow.

Toilet paper rolls decorated and turned into valentines.

How to Make a Different Kind of Valentine Card

By Grandma Sandy | January 18, 2023

Kids can decorate painted toilet rolls to make tubular valentines; roll up a message into the tube.

Fresh poinsettias arranged in a mason jar makes a last-minute holiday gift.

The Best Last-Minute Holiday Ideas to Try Now

By Grandma Sandy | December 21, 2022

Make a bouquet with fresh poinsettias–one of the last-minute holiday ideas you can still pull off.

Take photos of your loved ones and insert in a clear Christmas ball for a sweet, personalized ornament.

How to Make Photo Christmas Ornaments

By Grandma Sandy | December 7, 2022

DIY family photo Christmas ornaments are a prized keepsake. Make them with the grandkids.

Halloween diorama is made from a shoebox with a peephole.

How to Make the Best Halloween Diorama

By Grandma Sandy | October 5, 2022

Making a Halloween diorama from a shoe box is a fun activity for a child and grandparent to do together.

Child is transformed into a jack-o-lantern with orange sweatshirt.

How to Make a Simple Halloween Costume

By Grandma Sandy | September 28, 2022

A jack-o-lantern costume starts with an orange sweatshirt. Make pumpkin leaves, stem, and face from felt.