Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Easy Jar Lid Covers (Apr 15, 2024) - Turn any jar into something special with a jar lid cover you can quickly make from paper. Make a cover for that special homemade jelly or a recycled jar you fill with a treat. Anyone will be delighted to receive a gift with a handsome lid cover.
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3D Refrigerator Magnets Friday Fun (Apr 12, 2024) - In this project, learn how to make refrigerator magnets out of painted molded shapes created by pouring plaster of Paris into candy molds. This is an ideal project for groups of varying ages and skills, and the finished magnets make great gifts!
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Tangram Puzzles (Apr 8, 2024) - These captivating brain teasers, originally from China, have challenged and entertained minds for centuries. This craft includes a treasure trove of Tangram fun, including free printable patterns to make your own set and puzzle sheets to test your skills. Challenge yourself to create countless shapes and animals using seven geometric pieces. Fun for puzzlers of all ages!
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Vegetable and Fruit Printing Friday Fun (Apr 5, 2024) - Try this fun and easy relief printing craft that's great for all ages. This creative activity lets toddlers make colorful prints while older kids and adults can design unique masterpieces. Go beyond the classic potato print and explore the artistic possibilities of unexpected fruits and veggies!
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Easy Rubber Stamp Repeat Cards (Apr 1, 2024) - Turn small stamps into stunning cards! This easy technique lets you create beautiful patterns with repeated impressions. But the magic doesn't stop there! Use the same idea with paper punches, stickers, or even cutouts for endless creative possibilities. Related: Aunt Annie's Rubber Stamping Tips
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Easter Chick Cards Friday Fun (Mar 29, 2024) - Turn children's hand tracings into adorable Easter chicks! This fun and easy craft is perfect for children of all ages. Simply trace their hands to create the chick's wings, then let their creativity soar as they decorate their Easter cards. These personalized keepsakes are sure to be treasured for years to come!
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Easter Envelope Patterns (Mar 27, 2024) - Download our free printable patterns and create charming envelopes featuring chicks, bunnies, and flowers that match the designs of the Fun Shaped Cards. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration, these envelopes are versatile enough to use for small gifts or sweet treats! Get creative and add a personal touch to your gifts and greetings!
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DIY Racetrack Board Game (Mar 25, 2024) - Unleash your creativity! Design your own racetrack board game with this DIY project. Experiment with different track layouts for endless racing fun, and customize the rules for a unique game every time. Perfect for fun adventures with your friends and family!
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Easter Pennant Banner Friday Fun (Mar 22, 2024) - Add a touch of colorful cheer! This easy and fun project is perfect for children of all ages. They'll love picking out their favorite bright colors to create these festive decorations. Hang your finished pennant banner in an entryway or mount on a wall for lively springtime spirit! The pennants also look great hanging from an Easter basket handle!
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Easter Egg Holders (Mar 18, 2024) - Bring some Easter cheer to your home! Download our FREE printable templates and create adorable Easter egg holders featuring bunnies, chicks, duckies, and more! This fun and easy project is perfect for kids and makes a festive centerpiece with your decorated eggs!
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Washcloth Bunny Friday Fun (Mar 15, 2024) - Looking for an easy and adorable craft to make? This washcloth bunny is the perfect solution! Made with just a single washcloth, this no-sew project is quick, simple, and fun for crafters of all ages. Great for Easter or baby showers gifts!
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Bookmark Cards (Mar 11, 2024) - This greeting card tutorial teaches you how to create beautiful handmade greeting cards with a functional bookmark as the centerpiece! It's a gift, too! Learn how to use contrasting colors, a simple marker technique, and tips for working with colored cardstock to create one-of-a-kind cards.
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Magazine Holder Friday Fun (Mar 8, 2024) - Give empty cereal boxes a new life with this fun and easy upcycling craft project. This DIY magazine holder is perfect for organizing periodicals and miscellaneous papers around the house. Great craft activity for all ages.
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Cat and Rabbit Fabric Hand Puppets (Mar 4, 2024) - Make adorable cat, rabbit, and even bear hand puppets with this easy sewing project. Perfect for beginners and little crafters, these cute puppets are sure to spark imaginative play. Download free patterns and personalize them with fabric markers and felt!
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Shamrock Flag Banner Friday Fun (Mar 1, 2024) - Show off your St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a shamrock banner. Make this easy paper flag banner using construction paper and the printable shamrock pattern. Hang the banner in a doorway, over the mantel, or in the window—anywhere you want to show your Irish green!
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Shamrock Silhouette Cards (Feb 26, 2024) - Create charming shamrock cards for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you want to share some cheer! This easy tutorial uses DIY sponged paper or green paper for the shamrock or 4-leaf clover cutouts. Perfect for crafters of all ages!
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Square Petal Envelope Friday Fun (Feb 23, 2024) - Craft stunning square petal envelopes with a surprising twist—they're made from just 4 circles! Inspired by Japanese gift wraps, these elegant envelopes require minimal supplies and are perfect for wrapping flat packages, gift cards, or even a flat treat! Discover this unique DIY technique and add a personal touch to your gifts!
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Elephant Finger Puppets (Feb 21, 2024) - Dive into a simple and enjoyable crafting experience—cut, fold, and glue your way to puppetry magic. You animate these whimsical elephants with three fingers. Explore a world of imagination, complementing the lion, rabbit, and sheep puppets in the Three-Finger Puppets series. Join the fun and bring your own puppet show to life!
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Miniature Frame Gift Tags (Feb 19, 2024) - Craft your own unique gift tags by framing clip-art, small photos, or images from wrapping paper and magazines. Unleash your creativity with this easy way to personalize any gift. You'll be amazed how easy it is to elevate your gifts with these striking tags!
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Quick Papier-mâché Pulp Friday Fun (Feb 16, 2024) - Use this craft recipe to quickly make a colorful papier-mâché pulp that can be molded into shapes. This paper pulp doesn't require glue and you can skip painting the finished pieces. This is a great craft material to use for family, group or classroom crafting time.
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Valentine Heart Pop-Up Cards (Feb 12, 2024) - Make a special Valentine's Day card with a delightful pop-up inside. When the card is opened, a heart will spring out! This simple pop-up is easy enough for children to make and offers enough flexibility for the creativity of teen and adult crafters. The heart pop-ups can also be added to any handmade or store-bought card.
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Valentine's Day Candy Jar Friday Fun (Feb 9, 2024) - This sweet upcycled jar is a breeze to make with recycled materials like heart-shaped cutouts from old Valentine’s Day cards or napkins! Perfect for gifting or keeping, it's a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Get creative now!
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Valentine Suncatchers (Feb 5, 2024) - Let love shine through with easy DIY Valentine suncatchers! Craft beautiful paper hearts that brighten any window, add sparkle to a mobile, or tuck into a handmade card. Free instructions, patterns, and tips make this a fun activity for all ages. Get creative and spread the love!
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Paper Heart Chains Friday Fun (Feb 2, 2024) - Skip the fancy decorations! Make festive paper heart chains for Valentine's Day with our easy step-by-step guide and free downloadable patterned papers. Perfect for classrooms, homes, or spreading love anywhere!
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Envelopes with Square Flaps (Jan 31, 2024) - Need an envelope for your handmade Valentine? Choose from plain and colored patterns for three sizes of easy-to-make envelopes with square flaps. The pink, blue and purple envelope patterns feature energetic hearts. Or add your creative flare to envelopes made with the plain envelope patterns!
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Woven Heart Valentines (Jan 29, 2024) - Surprise your sweetheart with a unique woven heart card this Valentine's Day! Weave colorful paper strips or use free woven-look digital papers to make a retro card. Get creative with colors and designs!
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Valentine Crown Friday Fun (Jan 26, 2024) - Crown Your Little Valentine! Make this fun paper plate crown for your special kid or get crafty with a group of kids. It's easy and fun, all you need are a few simple supplies and imagination! This crown will make any kid feel like royalty, perfect for Valentine's Day. Bonus—change the colors and decorations to transform it for birthday crowns or other holiday fun!
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Valentine Basket (Jan 21, 2024) - Give your Valentine something sweet! Make this red and white woven paper heart basket and fill it with candy or some other treat. Easy to make with printable patterns and instructions. Surprise your Valentine, start weaving today!
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Snowflake Window Stencils Friday Fun (Jan 19, 2024) - Forget cookie-cutter snowflakes! Create unique snowflake stencils and embrace the winter magic. Use our washable paint recipe to stencil your one-of-a-kind art. Simple, fun, for all ages! Unwind and create a relaxing afternoon.
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Tri-tetraflexagons (Jan 15, 2024) - Unleash the magic of paper! Learn to fold a tri-tetraflexagon, a captivating geometric puzzle with a hidden surprise. Fun for all ages, free patterns, and easy instructions. Perfect for curious minds, crafty hands, and unique Valentines!
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