Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Cookie Cutter Felt Ornaments Friday Fun (Dec 5, 2025) - Make simple, durable holiday ornaments using felt, cookie cutters, and a printable template set. With no sewing required, this project is an easy way for all ages to create cheerful decorations.
VERY EASY
Christmas Pop-Up Cards (Dec 1, 2025) - Make holiday cards that reveal a chain of cheerful Christmas trees or teddy bears inside. With card fronts featuring a decorated tree or elegant jingle bells, this project is a fun way for crafters of all ages to add a playful, festive touch to their holiday greetings.
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Fun and Festive Christmas Ornaments, Magnets and Figurines Friday Fun (Nov 28, 2025) - Explore easy-to-make clay decorations using Homemade Modeling Dough or air-dry clay. Learn simple techniques for shaping snowmen, candy canes, and tiny ornaments while adding your own personal touches. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels, these keepsakes bring a festive, handmade touch to your home for years to come.
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Apple Turkey Friday Fun (Nov 21, 2025) - Add a playful touch to your Thanksgiving table with apple turkeys made from an apple, a festive napkin, nuts, candy, and wiggly eyes. They’re simple to assemble and brighten any place setting or centerpiece.
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Fall and Thanksgiving Refrigerator Magnets Friday Fun (Nov 14, 2025) - Make colorful refrigerator magnets for fall and Thanksgiving with Homemade Modeling Dough. The dough takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, and then you can shape leaves, turkeys, acorns, and more to brighten your kitchen for the season.
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Thanksgiving Pop-Up Cards (Nov 10, 2025) - Send Thanksgiving cheer with these printable turkey pop-up cards! Choose your favorite design, print, cut, and assemble for a festive surprise inside. Simple to make and fun for all ages!
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Miniature Turkeys Friday Fun (Nov 7, 2025) - Model tiny turkeys from Homemade Modeling Dough or air-dry clay to use as game pieces, decorations, or just for fun. These little creations are quick to make and perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Thanksgiving season.
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Easy Jar Lid Covers (Nov 5, 2025) - Turn any jar into something special with an easy paper lid cover. Dress up a recycled jar filled with homemade treats or candies, or top off a jar of jam or jelly for gift giving. These quick, charming touches make any jar look extra thoughtful!
VERY EASY
Fall Colors Pillow Boxes (Nov 3, 2025) - Add a touch of autumn to your gift giving with pillow boxes made from free printable patterns in warm fall colors. These easy-to-make boxes are just the right size for a cookie or two, or a small snack mix—perfect for sharing seasonal treats or setting at each place on the Thanksgiving table.
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Kids' Halloween Spook House Dangler Cards Friday Fun (Oct 31, 2025) - Make a spooky haunted house card with ghosts inside and a jack-o'-lantern that dangles! A fun Halloween paper craft the whole family can enjoy together. This construction paper craft brings the fun of Halloween to the craft table.
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Halloween Cone Hats (Oct 29, 2025) - Turn a simple cone shape into a creative Halloween hat! Follow easy steps to make clown, wizard, or witch hats—or design your own using the same cone base. Finish with a little makeup and costume flair for a festive touch.
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Halloween Trick or Treat Bags Friday Fun (Oct 24, 2025) - Make Halloween trick-or-treat bags in any size using a sheet of paper and a stack of books as your form. Add cutout decorations or printable Halloween patterns for a festive touch. A fun, fast way to get ready for a night of collecting sweets!
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Halloween Treat Box (Oct 22, 2025) - Print and assemble festive Halloween boxes with lids for small candies or gifts. Includes ghost and bat designs plus plain patterns for use with your favorite papers.
EASY
Colorful Tissue Ghosts Friday Fun (Oct 17, 2025) - Add a playful touch to your Halloween décor with this simple tissue paper craft. See how to give classic tissue ghosts a colorful twist by blending soft watercolor accents—perfect for setting on a table or hanging in a spooky little display.
VERY EASY
Lu-lu, Hawaiian Dice Game (Oct 13, 2025) - Discover a traditional Hawaiian game while crafting your own set of Lu-lu dice. Make the two-sided discs from coiled paper strips or sturdy cardboard, then enjoy learning how this simple game has been played for generations.
EASY
Clip-Art Bag Puppets Friday Fun (Oct 10, 2025) - Turn ordinary paper bags into playful characters with the help of clip art or photos. This quick and creative craft is perfect for inspiring storytelling and imagination at home or in the classroom.
VERY EASY
Dragon Finger Puppet (Oct 8, 2025) - Turn a simple cardboard tube into a fire-breathing dragon with printable patterns and easy instructions. Add a tail ridge, legs, and fiery flames to bring this bold puppet to life—then let it join the fun with your other Toilet Paper Tube Puppets.
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Mini-Envelopes for Gift Enclosure Cards (Oct 6, 2025) - Make custom envelopes in three petite sizes with these printable templates. Use any decorative paper to create charming enclosures, or pair them with Handmade Paper with a Contrasting Border for gift cards that stand out.
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Paper Mosaic Friday Fun (Oct 3, 2025) - Turn scraps of paper into a colorful paper mosaic plaque to hang on the wall or give as a handmade gift. This project introduces the basics of mosaic design while encouraging creativity with simple, recycled materials.
VERY EASY to EASY
Animated Stick Puppets (Sep 29, 2025) - Bring stick puppets to life with moving arms, wiggling fish and dancing creatures. This printable project includes patterns and a short play, The Defeat of Great Glooskap, so you can craft the puppets and act out the story together.
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Trinket Box Friday Fun (Sep 26, 2025) - Turn empty cardboard tubes, cereal box cardboard, and scraps of ribbon or paper into a charming little storage box. This quick craft is simple, fun, and makes a pretty place to keep small treasures.
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Flexagon Boxed Set (Sep 24, 2025) - With printable patterns and step-by-step instructions, it’s easy to make an engaging handmade gift for puzzle-lovers of any age. Create colorful hexaflexagons that reveal different faces as they’re flexed, then assemble a coordinating hexagonal box for storage.
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Cutout Edge Cards (Sep 22, 2025) - Make your handmade cards stand out! This tutorial shows how to add a cutout edge to rubber-stamped designs and quickly create colorful felt-tip marker backgrounds for a polished, custom look.
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Layered Soaps Friday Fun (Sep 19, 2025) - Create your own colorful, layered soaps with the simple melt-and-pour technique. Make custom scents and colors for gifts, guests, or yourself, and enjoy a relaxing craft the whole family can join in on.
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Custom Collapsible Square Box Pattern (Sep 17, 2025) - Learn to draw a reusable pattern for a collapsible square box in exactly the size you need. Then follow the Collapsible Box craft project to turn your pattern into a sturdy, fold-flat box.
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Stenciled Flower Pots (Sep 15, 2025) - Give a plain plastic flower pot a fresh, colorful look with simple stenciling. Learn to apply paint through ready-made or homemade stencils and quickly transform everyday pots into eye-catching décor.
AVERAGE
Leather Bookmarks Friday Fun (Sep 12, 2025) - Create a simple leather bookmark in one of several fun shapes such as an eagle or a rocket. This beginner-friendly project produces durable bookmarks that make memorable gifts and a satisfying first step into leathercraft.
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Catch the Hare Game Board (Sep 8, 2025) - Craft a roll-up felt board with a pocket for storing pieces and discover this centuries-old strategy game from Spain. Known as Cercar La Liebre, it dates back to the 13th century and brings players together for a lively battle of hare versus hunters.
EASY
Memory Game Friday Fun (Sep 5, 2025) - Kids draw and design their own sets of memory cards, then enjoy hours of play with the finished game. Families can mix and match decks or trade sets for even more fun.
VERY EASY
Pillow Boxes (Sep 1, 2025) - Learn how to make this distinctive package that brings to mind the shape of a pillow. Perfect for small gifts, party favors, or seasonal treats, the project includes step-by-step instructions, decorating ideas, and themed designs for Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, and fall.
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