Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

10 Great Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for Kids!

morse code "Love" necklace for Valentine's Day
via My Paper Crane 


folded paper heart Valentine's 
via Mommy Coddle 


DIY crepe paper heart crown 
via Cakies 


gold Valentine vases or votives 
via The Magic Onions 


pom pom heart necklace kids craft for Valentine's Day 
via Happy Together 


coffee filter heart garlands 
via Aunt Peaches 


toddler noodle Valentine necklace 
via The Alison Show 


conversation heart gift boxes 
via My Poppet 


Valentine confetti popper craft 
via A Subtle Revelry 


wood bead and tassel necklace for Valentine's Day 
via Alice & Lois

Free Printable Valentines to Customize

Sally Shim shares a basic Valentine card printable that you
get to customize yourself with treats or decorations.
You'll also find other homemade card ideas. 

Free Printable Candy Hugger Valentines

Just print and cut out these candy hugger Valentines at Lia Griffith
then add a candy treat for the cutest little Valentines around.

Playing Card Valentines

I think these playing card Valentines over at
My Paper Crane are great for kids who find typical
Valentines a little too sweet and cute. There's even 
a free printable for the faces if you like. 

Paper Plate Snowmen Craft

I think this is such a neat idea to use paper plates in this
snowmen craft so they can stand up on their own.
Details are at Mermaids' Makings.

Creepy Face Changer Craft For Kids

Check out this creepy face changer project! Just print
two copies of your child's portrait and follow
the directions at Bookhou Crafts. 

Mummy Cards for Halloween

Housing A Forest shares a simple way to make mummy
invitations for your Halloween party. The handmade stamp
could be used to make other paper decorations too.

Family Card Journal Keepsake

Jacks and Kate shares this wonderful idea for a family card
journal where birthday and holiday cards are created in one
journal. I wish I had known about this idea years ago when
my kids were little, what an amazing keepsake this would be!

2 Unique Last Minute Gift Ideas for Father's Day!

Over at Make It Your Own they have two great last minute
Father's Day ideas that are free to print. The first is a magazine
sleeve to slip around Dad's favorite magazine - just add a
little artwork and a sentiment and you've
got a great last minute gift.


The other idea is a coupon book, but this one is slightly different.
The coupons focus on things Dads and kids can do together.
Come up with your own ideas to make it unique for you! 

10 Great Kids' Crafts For Father's Day!

"Best Dad in the World" Father's Day card
via Sugar Lander 


jar of hearts for Father's Day
via Cucicucicoo 


adorable toilet paper roll Father's Day card
via Pink Stripey Socks 


fabric resist art pillow for a Father's Day gift
via Meri Cherry 


scrape art candy bar wrappers for Dad's favorite candy
via scrumdilly-do! 

painted rock paper weights Father's Day gift
via Happy Hooligans 


make a star medal for Dad on Father's Day
via Meri Cherry 


photo prop for a Father's Day card
via Bloesem Kids 


wood burned back scratcher Father's Day gift
via Delia Creates 


easy car air freshener Father's Day gift 
via We Made That

10 Terrific Kids' Craft Ideas For Father's Day

painted Father's Day tie craft  
via Art Bar 


personalized leather key fobs DIY for Father's Day
via Momtastic 


homemade salsa and free printable for Father's Day
via Julep 


hand-stamped leather belt Father's Day gift idea
via Craftaholics Anonymous


free printable interview for Father's Day - "All About My Dad"
via All For The Boys 


free printable Father's Day book - "All About the
Best Dad in the World" - to fill in and color
via eighteen25 


Father's Day flour stencil
via The Imagination Box 


pouch made from a shirt sleeve cuff DIY
via Family Chic 


child drawn portrait of Dad Father's Day card
via Inchmark 


free printable Father's Day poster to write on
via Confetti Sunshine 

12 Lovely & Easy Easter Crafts

scented mini bunny pillows
via My Poppet


pom pom Easter animals 
via 100% Heppi 


paper nest or basket tutorial 
via Art Bar 


gold leaf Easter eggs DIY 
via Dream A Little Bigger 


make your own carrot cascarones 
via I Heart Naptime 


easy paper bunny fruit bags 
via A Subtle Revelry 


pearlized Easter eggs 
via Zakka Life 


watercolor Easter eggs 
via A Pumpkin and A Princess 


pop-up bunny cards with a free printable 
via Willowday 


painted egg carton Easter treat boxes 
via Design Mom 


origami bunny garland 
via Hellobee 

marbled Easter egg art
via Tot School