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.

 

 

Cars made with toilet paper rolls and cardstock

Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: How to Make a Car

By Grandma Sandy | November 10, 2021

Make cars for clothespin dolls who live in shoebox houses. How-tos for all in my “Grandma Crafts” section.

How to Make a DIY Dollhouse from Shoe Boxes

By Grandma Sandy | November 3, 2021

Make a dollhouse with your grandchild. It takes four shoeboxes and a few materials for hours of fun.

Introducing…A Quick Tour of my Craft Room

By Grandma Sandy | October 27, 2021

Welcome to my craft room, created with repurposed furniture and budget-friendly IKEA items.

How to Make a Magical Fairy Lantern

By Grandma Sandy | October 6, 2021

Make a sweet fairy lantern with your grandchild using a mason jar, a string of fairy lights, flowers, and leaves.

Kid Art: How to Make Greeting Cards with Style

By Grandma Sandy | September 8, 2021

It’s time to help kids step up their greeting card game with interesting art ideas that are easy to execute.

Child sits with carnival style food for a summer party for kids.

It’s a Great Kids Summer Party at Camp Grandma!

By Grandma Sandy | August 11, 2021

After six sessions of Camp Grandma, we have an end-of-camp summer party to celebrate. Check out my tips.

Camp Grandma #6 How to make a Piñata

By Grandma Sandy | August 4, 2021

A flower piñata is easy to make with the grandkids. We’ll use ours for an end-of-camp celebration next week.

Camp Grandma #4 How to Prep for Kindergarten

By Grandma Sandy | July 21, 2021

Make books from magazine cutouts, practice reading and writing–we get ready for school at Camp Grandma.

Camp Grandma #2 How to Make Fascinators

By Grandma Sandy | July 7, 2021

We learned to make fascinators with fabric, felt, feathers, and flowers, to go glam at our tea party next week.

How to Host the Best Camp Grandma this Summer

By Grandma Sandy | June 23, 2021

Why not start your own Camp Grandma? Try these easy tips.