Full Craft Project Index

Finger Paint Recipe Friday Fun (Jul 11, 2025) - Mix a few kitchen ingredients into poster or acrylic paint to create thick, smooth finger paints perfect for hands-on creativity. A quick and easy way to make art time more fun.

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Sweetheart Cards with Pockets (Jul 7, 2025) - This quick card idea puts printable patterned papers to good use! Make a heartfelt pocket-style card with downloadable designs—perfect when you don’t have printed papers on hand.

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Silly Faces Mix-and-Match Cards Friday Fun (Jul 4, 2025) - Kids create their own silly face cards by drawing a few faces and cutting each one into three sections. Then comes the fun—mix and match the pieces to invent hilarious new faces! A simple, creative project with lots of replay value.

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Pachisi (Jun 30, 2025) - Make your own game board for Pachisi, the national game of India. This no-sew felt project blends crafting and play while introducing kids and adults to a classic cross-shaped board game. Includes printable templates, game rules, and a bit of history.

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Pencil Toppers Friday Fun (Jun 27, 2025) - Use Homemade Modeling Dough to shape playful pencil toppers in just a few easy steps. The dough is quick to make and fun to use! Create your own designs or try Aunt Annie’s ideas for cute and colorful characters. A great way to add personality to your pencils!

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Stenciled Patriotic Stars T-Shirts (Jun 23, 2025) - Use our printable stars stencil to give new life to any plain or worn tee. With just a few supplies, the whole family can make custom star-spangled shirts to wear on holidays or any day you want to show off your patriotic spirit.

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Patriotic Star Garland Friday Fun (Jun 20, 2025) - Learn how to fold and snip perfect five-pointed stars, then string them together for a bold red, white, and blue garland. This simple craft is a great way for kids and families to create handmade decorations for Memorial Day, Flag Day, or the Fourth of July.

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Stars and Stripes String Light Covers (Jun 16, 2025) - Brighten your space with printable string light covers made from circles featuring inscribed triangles. Fold and glue four together to form a colorful tetrahedron that slips right over your lights—perfect for any celebration.

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Thaumatrope (or Mini-movie) Friday Fun (Jun 13, 2025) - Craft a spinning optical toy that combines two images into one! This playful project introduces kids to the visual trick that makes movies and animation possible.

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Strip Folding Heart Cards (Jun 11, 2025) - Learn a versatile cardmaking technique using folded paper strips and a printable template. The framed heart motif makes a thoughtful card for someone you love, and once you've learned the technique, it's easy to explore other motifs like tulips and shamrocks.

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Strip Folding Cards (Jun 9, 2025) - Learn how to use folded paper strips to create striking frames that add depth with dimensional layers. A great way to create a card that highlights a small photo or design while making the most of decorative paper leftovers.

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Picture Puzzles Friday Fun (Jun 6, 2025) - Use favorite drawings or photos to create homemade picture puzzles that kids will love to play with again and again. This easy craft also makes thoughtful gifts—make one to keep and another to give away.

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Father's Day Dangler Cards (Jun 2, 2025) - This stand-up card features a dangling element that twirls gently to show images and a Father's Day message. Its clever construction and display-worthy design make it a standout craft for any age.

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Kids' Serendipity Squares Father's Day Cards Friday Fun (May 30, 2025) - A creative spin on the grown-up Serendipity Square Cards technique, this project turns scraps of paper into eye-catching collage squares. Kids can mix and match their designs to make cards that are as unique as the dads who receive them.

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Father's Day Gift Bags (May 26, 2025) - These printable gift bags come in three sizes and are great for packaging small gifts or treats. Just print, fold, and fill—no special tools required. A quick, thoughtful way to personalize your gift for Dad.

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Paper Flowers Friday Fun (May 23, 2025) - See how easy it is to make paper flowers. This simple project uses just paper, scissors, and glue—no patterns required. A great skill to learn and enjoy at any age.

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Paper Bag Puppets: Cat and Owl (May 21, 2025) - With a few cutouts and a bit of drawing, turn ordinary lunch bags into expressive cat and owl puppets. Once you’ve mastered these designs, try using the same method to create your own animals. What a fun way to bring creativity to life with just paper and glue!

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Paper Bag Hand Puppets (May 19, 2025) - Create expressive puppets from simple paper bags using printable patterns, then bring them to life in a short play based on a Brothers Grimm folktale. A fun, hands-on way to spark creativity and storytelling.

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Sweet Strawberries Friday Fun (May 15, 2025) - This easy craft transforms ordinary walnuts into charming strawberry decorations using red paint and a touch of felt. The finished berries are perfect for gift toppers, tabletop accents, or just brightening a shelf. Try variations with other nuts-in-the-shell and enjoy how adaptable this cheerful project can be.

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Bear Birthday Card (May 14, 2025) - Create a handmade card that features a stenciled teddy bear holding a raised paper banner. With two bear stencils to choose from and extra printable banners—including blank ones—this project can be adapted for birthdays, thank-yous, or any special occasion.

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Serendipity Square Cards  (May 12, 2025) - This clever card-making technique turns leftover paper scraps into colorful serendipity squares that can be arranged into cheerful, one-of-a-kind greeting cards. A creative way to use your stash and make something special for any occasion.

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Shiny Paper Beads Friday Fun (May 9, 2025) - A simple and satisfying craft that turns scrap paper or magazine pages into colorful rolled beads. With just a few materials and a shiny finish, you can create unique necklaces, bracelets, or even beaded curtains. Great for makers of all ages looking for a creative reuse project.

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Paper Tulip Patterns (May 7, 2025) - Choose from several printable tulip patterns—black & white for printing on colored paper, or full-color versions ready to use. This quick and cheerful paper craft is fun for all ages and makes a sweet seasonal gift or project.

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Mother's Day Gift Bags (May 5, 2025) - Make paper gift bags from free printable patterns in three sizes and designs. They’re perfect for homemade goodies, jewelry, or small gifts—and easy to embellish with printable tags and stickers.

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Love Bugs Friday Fun (May 2, 2025) - These little plaster critters are a sweet surprise for any gift-giving occasion. Molded in spoons and painted with care, they make cheerful magnets or pins. A fun, hands-on project for kids with a finish adults will love to give.

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Stenciled MOM T-Shirts (Apr 28, 2025) - Make Mother’s Day extra special with decorated T-shirts using our free printable MOM stencil. Customize shirts in favorite family colors with bold, bright designs. This easy project is a creative way for everyone to join in and celebrate Mom with a personal touch.

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Kids' Pocket Mother's Day Cards Friday Fun  (Apr 25, 2025) - Encourage kids to explore creativity and thoughtfulness with these cheerful pocket cards. Simple to make and full of personality, they’re perfect for any child who wants to tuck a tiny treasure or message inside a handmade card.

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Tangram Puzzle Boxed Set  (Apr 23, 2025) - A beautiful, easy-to-make project that’s part gift, part game! Make four colorful tangram puzzles and a matching storage box. It’s a creative way to enjoy time together and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves puzzles or play.

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Collapsible Box (Apr 21, 2025) - Learn how to make gift boxes in just the right size! This versatile project includes printable patterns and instructions for drafting custom boxes. Designs for holidays like Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are included, along with options for organizing your craft space or creating reusable storage.

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Marbled Eggs Friday Fun (Apr 18, 2025) - Learn a simple swirling technique that transforms dyed eggs into colorful, marbled works of art! Each decorated egg is unique and easy to make.

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