Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Stick Puppets (Jan 13, 2025) - Dive into storytelling fun with ocean-themed stick puppets and shadow puppets! Create fish, shark, seahorse, and octopus puppets using free printable patterns. Then bring the Fiji Islands to life as you perform The Great Shark God, a captivating fable!
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Bubble Print Paper Friday Fun (Jan 10, 2025) - Create a pastel masterpiece using paint and bubble blowing liquid! This fun and kid-safe marbling alternative produces one-of-a-kind prints perfect for crafting unique cards, decorations, and more.
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Invitation Card Set (Jan 5, 2025) - Create six unique invitations using a single letter-size patterned sheet! This craft offers endless design possibilities, allowing you to customize invitations for themed parties, holidays, or special celebrations. Showcase your creativity while delighting your guests with personalized cards!
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Seed Catalog Garden Friday Fun (Jan 2, 2025) - This colorful mini garden is fun to make and offers hours of enjoyment for kids. Start by gathering materials and images from seed catalogs, magazines, or printable clip art, then join in as kids 'plant' and 'tend' their garden, letting their creativity grow.
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Flexagons (Dec 30, 2024) - Dive into the fascinating world of flexagons, unique geometric toys that change faces with a quick fold! Craft a tri-hexaflexagon and reveal hidden patterns as you flex—perfect for curious minds and hands-on fun.
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Paper Cup Party Favor Friday Fun (Dec 27, 2024) - Discover the joy of creating unique party favors for any theme! Learn how to easily decorate paper or foam cups with printable images and ribbons to match your party's vibe. Perfect for quick and creative DIY decorations.
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Little Gift Boxes (Dec 23, 2024) - These charming cube-shaped boxes come with six printable options—ready to go in full color, black-and-white patterns for kids to personalize, or plain templates for your creative touch. Perfect for small gifts,as ornaments, or in holiday displays, they’re quick and fun to make!
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Festive Window Stencils (Dec 20, 2024) - Add a touch of holiday cheer to your home with easy-to-make stencils. Create festive designs like a snowman, bell, angel, star, candle, or Christmas tree using Aunt Annie’s printable templates and special paint recipe. This project is simple, fun, and perfect for seasonal decorating, with paint that washes off effortlessly when the holidays are over.
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Paper Medallions (Dec 16, 2024) - Transform your gift-giving with elegant paper medallions! These chic alternatives to bows and ribbons add sophistication to any package, especially when crafted with foil for a shimmering touch. With three stylish designs available in two sizes, you can create unique toppers by using individual sizes or layering them in contrasting colors.
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Shaped Cards for Christmas Friday Fun (Dec 13, 2024) - Create delightful holiday cards in the shape of a decorated pine tree, Santa, or an angel. These accessible designs are ideal for all skill levels and can be personalized with glitter, cotton balls, and other embellishments. Perfect for adding a creative touch to your holiday greetings!
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Christmas Card Set (Dec 9, 2024) - Create a set of six unique Christmas cards quickly and easily! Transform a stamped sheet of cardstock into personalized card designs with just a few cuts. Add red and green paper and festive stamps to craft heartfelt holiday greetings for family and friends.
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Candy Cane Reindeer Friday Fun (Dec 6, 2024) - Need a quick and delightful Christmas craft? This project transforms candy canes into adorable reindeer ornaments with just a few supplies. Perfect for stockings, tree decorations, or adding a festive touch to your holiday table settings!
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Recycled Greeting Cards (Dec 2, 2024) - Learn how to turn old greeting cards into beautiful new creations with this tutorial. Featuring a variety of easy-to-follow techniques, this craft is perfect for adding a personal touch to your cards. It’s a fun, thrifty activity for all ages, whether crafting solo or in a group.
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Pumpkin Seed Poinsettias Friday Fun (Nov 29, 2024) - Celebrate the Christmas season with these handmade poinsettia brooches or ornaments crafted from pumpkin seeds and navy beans. Perfect for gift-giving or adding festive flair to your tree, they’re a delightful way to get creative with the whole family. Even Grandma will cherish one made by the kids!
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3D Stuffed Paper Turkey (Nov 25, 2024) - Craft a colorful turkey that stands on its own! This simple 3D paper craft uses printable patterns in two sizes, available in black-and-white or color. Perfect for Thanksgiving, these charming turkeys make delightful table decorations or can be used in creative ways, like a wreath or garland. A great activity to share with kids, combining crafting with holiday fun.
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Pine Cone Turkey Friday Fun (Nov 22, 2024) - Create a festive turkey from a pine cone to brighten your Thanksgiving table. This easy and kid-friendly craft combines outdoor fun with creativity. Take a family walk to gather pine cones, then use pipe cleaners and glue to make charming turkeys perfect for table settings or decorations.
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Fall and Winter Quilling Cards (Nov 18, 2024) - Explore the art of quilling with this project featuring snowflake, acorn, and pumpkin motifs. Build on the Basics of Quilling and decorate greeting cards for the season using free digital papers and the versatile Four Patch Card design. A creative way to craft for fall and winter celebrations!
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Quick Napkin Rings Friday Fun (Nov 15, 2024) - Spruce up your table settings with these easy-to-make, colorful napkin rings that add a festive flair to any gathering. Perfect for family holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas, and versatile enough for themed parties year-round!
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Turkey Trot (Nov 11, 2024) - Get the whole family in on the fun with this DIY Thanksgiving race game! Just print, cut, and glue to create a ready-to-play board. Plus, explore tips and patterns to make custom boards for any occasion—perfect for creating new family traditions beyond Thanksgiving!
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Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game Friday Fun (Nov 8, 2024) - Create a portable tic-tac-toe board that brings classic fun to road trips, parks, and beaches. This easy DIY project fits in a backpack, offering hours of entertainment wherever you go. Keep this game on hand for instant fun, indoors or out!
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Pocket Cards (Nov 4, 2024) - Create greeting cards with built-in pockets that can hold tiny treasures, messages, or gift cards. These versatile pocket cards are perfect for any occasion—make a few in different colors to personalize for birthdays, holidays, or just-because moments.
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Bath Buddies Friday Fun (Nov 1, 2024) - Dive into the fun of crafting custom soaps that can be molded into playful shapes or simple balls! Perfect for DIY or family craft time, these small soaps can also make thoughtful gifts or special guest soaps when made with molds.
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Halloween Treat Bags Friday Fun (Oct 28, 2024) - Delight your trick-or-treaters with handmade bags full of goodies! Perfect for holding candy, cookies, or small toys, these colorful treat bags also make fantastic party favors. Get creative with decorating and make each bag unique!
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Creepy-Crawly Spider Bracelet Friday Fun (Oct 25, 2024) - Craft a playful spider bracelet that wiggles and twists with the flick of a wrist! This easy Halloween craft uses traced fingers and a paper fastener to create an animated spider. Perfect for mixed-age groups, making it an enjoyable project for kids of different skill levels.
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Halloween Suncatchers (Oct 21, 2024) - Create spooky suncatchers shaped like bats, ghosts, spiders, and jack-o'-lanterns to add a touch of Halloween to your home. These fun decorations catch the light in your windows and make thoughtful handmade gifts. Easy to make and customizable with different colors and creative details, they’re perfect for inspiring some Halloween crafting magic!
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Sew-a-Pumpkin Halloween Favor (Oct 18, 2024) Friday Fun - Craft a unique pumpkin-shaped party favor filled with candy corn by stitching yarn and recycled plastic. This easy project offers a playful twist on traditional Sewing Cards craft, making it ideal for group, family, and classroom activities.
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Cutouts for Halloween (Oct 14, 2024) - Get ready for Halloween with Aunt Annie's easy-to-use cutout patterns. Create spooky decorations with jack-o'-lanterns, bats, spiders, cats, and ghosts for windows, doors, porches, and beyond. Plus, the jack-o'-lantern can double as a fun mask!
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Circly Paper Chain Snake Friday Fun (Oct 11, 2024) - Link colorful construction paper rings to form a slithery, multi-colored snake! This fun craft makes a terrific decoration for classrooms or parties—drape it from the ceiling, wrap it around the room, or frame a bulletin board. Get creative and turn it into a contest: who can make the longest, funniest, or even the spookiest snake?
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Birthday and Party Pop-Up Cards (Oct 7, 2024) - Create colorful birthday cards and party invitations with a fun balloon pop-up that springs out when the card is opened! Follow the simple steps to cut a chain of balloons and glue it inside for a delightful surprise. Choose from ready-made designs, or get creative with blank cards in various color schemes, perfect for any celebration.
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Suede Leather Bracelets Friday Fun (Oct 4, 2024) - Learn how to create a stylish bracelet using scraps of suede leather or felt. This easy, no-special-tools-needed project is perfect for beginners! Simply cut a strip of leather or felt, glue on colorful motifs, and secure with a Velcro® fastener. A great way to try out leather crafting with minimal materials!
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