Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
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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Jungle-Themed Birthday Cards for Kids (Sep 30, 2024) - Get creative with these fun, printable lion and tiger cutouts! Follow step-by-step instructions to craft a personalized jungle birthday card, or mix and match the included templates to design your own wild creations. Perfect for kids' birthdays!
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DIY Doorknob Hangers Friday Fun (Sep 27, 2024) - Create fun and practical doorknob hangers with any message you choose! This easy project allows you to customize hangers with messages like 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Wake In Time for School.' Perfect for adding a personal touch to your home, office, or even classrooms!
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Zodiac Birthday Cards (Sep 23, 2024) - Easily personalize birthday cards by adding zodiac-themed clip-art. This project walks you through finding and using free zodiac images to create a one-of-a-kind greeting card that's tailored to the recipient’s sign.
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Leather Keychain Fob Friday Fun (Sep 20, 2024) - Create a custom leather keychain fob using a scrap of leather and simple tools. This beginner-friendly project is perfect for kids or anyone new to leatherwork. Personalize it with markers or leather cutouts for a unique, handmade keepsake.
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Make a Custom Rectangular Box Pattern (Sep 16, 2024) - Design a box pattern to fit any need with this custom-size rectangular box project. Whether it's for gifts, storage, or crafts, you can create a perfect-sized box using our easy-to-follow guide. Then, follow the assembly instructions in the Rectangular Box craft to bring your custom box to life.
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Floral Wire Mobile with Origami Flying Birds Friday Fun (Sep 13, 2024) - Add a touch of color and movement to any space with this beautiful floral wire mobile. Learn how to fold easy Origami Flying Birds and balance them in your design. Our instructions also include tips for making fish mobiles and creating your own unique mobile themes!
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Paper Appliqué Cards (Sep 9, 2024) - Transform your greeting cards with cut paper shapes and drawn stitches that imitate fabric appliqué. This easy technique offers limitless design possibilities, making it perfect for unique, personalized cards. Whether you're crafting for a special occasion or just for fun, this tutorial will inspire your creativity!"
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Seal Gum Recipe Friday Fun (Sep 6, 2024) - Discover the fun of creating your own stickers with this easy homemade adhesive. Transform ordinary paper into custom stickers, perfect for personalizing everything from notebooks to gift tags. Plus, this versatile lick-and-stick glue works wonders on handmade envelopes, making your crafts truly one-of-a-kind!
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Paper Airplane Experiment: Balancing Lift and Weight (Sep 4, 2024) - Explore the science of flight with our hands-on paper airplane experiment. Using the Floating Wing Glider, discover how shifting the center of gravity affects balance and flight patterns. This interactive project makes learning about aerodynamics fun and accessible for all ages—perfect for curious minds!
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Weave a Pincushion (Sep 2, 2024) - Create a unique pincushion in your favorite colors by weaving yarn into custom fabric on a simple cardboard loom. This project is fun and easy, guiding you through every step from weaving the fabric to forming and finishing your pincushion.
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Coin Barrettes Friday Fun (Aug 30, 2024) - Transform spare change into shiny hair accessories with this quick and simple craft. Start with pennies then experiment with different small coins, like dimes, to create a unique look. Perfect for making a set to keep or share as a gift.
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Tube-shaped Gift Bags (Aug 26, 2024) - Craft quick and versatile gift bags perfect for oddly shaped presents, food items, or craft storage. In just minutes, easily craft bags using our printable patterns or transform any decorative paper into custom-sized bags with our step-by-step guide and worksheet.
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Stuffed Felt Names Friday Fun (Aug 23, 2024) - Craft a vibrant and cheerful wall hanging that spells out your child's name. Learn how to cut, sew, and stuff individual felt letters, then join them together for a personalized decoration that's perfect for a bedroom door, wall, or over the crib.
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Flared-Top Boxes (Aug 19, 2024) - Craft elegant flared boxes that start with a square or rectangular base and gracefully expand to flared lid flaps. Our project includes printable patterns in various sizes, shapes, and colors, making these stunning boxes perfect for gift-giving or creating beautiful open displays.
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