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 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.

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.