Full Craft Project Index

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ice Cream in a Bag Friday Fun (Aug 29, 2025) - Turn dessert into a science experiment! Kids mix and shake their own ice cream while learning how salt and ice work together to freeze the mixture. A tasty way to combine hands-on fun and sweet rewards.

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Easy Party Favor Bag (Aug 25, 2025) - Make gusseted, self-closing favor bags with a locking top. Choose printable patterns in four sizes, with or without colorful dot designs. Perfect for candy, soaps, or jewelry.

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Punched Bookmarks Friday Fun (Aug 22, 2025) - Give leftover paper a second life by layering colorful scraps with punched patterns to create unique bookmarks. An easy way to turn bits and pieces into something both practical and decorative.

VERY EASY

3D Paper Circus Lion and Lion Tamer (Aug 18, 2025) - Print and cut out patterns for two lions and two lion tamers to build a circus lion act that’s fun to make and display. This is the third of four craft projects for the Under the Big Top craft series.

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Mexican Huichol Yarn Painting Friday Fun (Aug 15, 2025) - Discover the vibrant tradition of Huichol-inspired yarn art from Mexico. Follow simple steps to create colorful, textured designs, then use your finished pieces to decorate plaques, boxes, cards, notebooks, and more. A hands-on craft for all ages that blends culture and creativity.

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Toilet Paper Tube Puppets (Aug 11, 2025) - Turn empty toilet paper tubes into fun, expressive finger puppets! Use the included printable patterns to make the characters from Grandfather's Advice, or design your own. This easy, eco-friendly craft is endlessly adaptable—perfect for kids, classrooms, or anyone who loves a creative challenge.

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Handwoven Bookmarks Friday Fun (Aug 8, 2025) - Learn the basics of weaving with this simple cardboard loom craft. Start with a colorful bookmark, then explore the creative possibilities—make coasters, coin purses, dollhouse rugs, or anything your imagination sparks.

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Scalloped Edge Cards (Aug 4, 2025) - Add a scalloped edge and punch-out details to your cards for a delicate, lacy look. This simple technique creates eye-catching borders with just scissors and a hole punch.

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Suede Leather Pendant Necklaces Friday Fun (Aug 1, 2025) - Use colorful suede scraps and simple techniques to make stylish leather pendants. Match them with Suede Leather Bracelets for a complete beginner-friendly set.

AVERAGE

French Board Solitaire (Jul 28, 2025) - A classic puzzle from France, this project includes printable patterns, gameplay rules, and a 'perfect' solution. Explore the strategy behind this timeless patience game as you craft your own board.

VERY EASY

Tissue Paper Painting Friday Fun (Jul 25, 2025) - Create richly patterned tissue paper using an easy painting method that mimics Japanese shibori and tie dye. Use your custom paper in a wide range of creative projects—greeting cards, suncatchers, envelope liners, wrapping, collages, and more.

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Interlocking Curves Box (Jul 21, 2025) - Printable patterns and full instructions for eye-catching boxes with curved interlocking sides. Explore three different styles—or learn how to draft your own size for creative packaging or display.

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Crayon Batik Friday Fun (Jul 18, 2025) - Explore a hands-on way to mimic the look of traditional batik from Java using crayons and paint. This simple technique yields striking designs that can be turned into cards, bookmarks, notebook covers, or wall art.

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3D Paper Circus Ringmaster (Jul 14, 2025) - Craft a colorful circus ringmaster and a paper ring to set the stage for your circus acts. This printable 3D project is part of the projects for the Under the Big Top craft series—combine all four to create a complete paper circus.

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