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DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflake Craft for Kids: Easy, Sparkly, and Winter-Themed Fun

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make DIY snowflakes. If you’re looking for a winter craft that requires almost zero prep , uses supplies you probably already have, and looks beautiful hanging in a window or on the tree… this DIY popsicle stick snowflake craft is a must-try. It’s simple, glittery, kid-friendly, and perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids who love making something they can proudly display. Here’s the full guide, including tips to keep it low

Dec 1

Salt Painting Craft Tutorial: Christmas Craft for Kids

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this fun and festive Christmas craft. If you’re looking for a holiday craft that’s equal parts magical, low-prep, and toddler-approved… salt painting Christmas trees is one of the easiest wins of the season. It blends art + sensory play, works for mixed-age groups, and creates those gorgeous, textured paintings you’ll actually want to display through December. Don’t want to make a tree? That’s OK! Make an ornament, a heart or ju

Dec 1

Festive Fine Motor Craft: Pipe Cleaner + Pony Beads Activity

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this adorable Christmas tree fine motor activity. The holiday season is the perfect time to blend creativity, play, and skill-building. One of my favorite simple crafts for kids is making pipe cleaner Christmas trees decorated with pony beads. It’s a delightful activity that doubles as both a fine motor exercise and a handmade ornament to treasure. They're cute, they're fun, they strengthen motor skills and double as a sweet orn

Nov 18

Christmas Kids Arts and Crafts: How to Make Homemade Puffy Paint

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make puffy paint. This is such a fun and engaging holiday craft! Kids of all ages love it (adults too!) and it’s super simple to throw together! Painting is such a fun and relaxing activity for kids (and adults) and it can be differentiated in so many unique ways. Puffy paint takes the joy of creating to the next level! It’s colorful. It’s textured. It’s unlike any craft experience you’ve had before! The best part…you only need THREE

Nov 11

TWO Fun + Festive Handprint Crafts for Thanksgiving

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make two of the cutest handprint crafts for Thanksgiving! There is nothing as sweet and nostalgic as a handprint craft. Looking back year after year at how small their hands used to be...it makes me smile and tear up at the same time! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, gratitude, and togetherness and what better way to do that than with a festive turkey handprint craft? These adorable DIY crafts are easy, festiv

Nov 10

FIVE fun and festive Thanksgiving Crafts using Feathers

In this BLOG post I will teach you five fun and festive activity ideas using craft feathers. We love a simple and fun activity, especially during the holidays! Fall is a perfect time to bust out those craft feathers and create! These activities are not only engaging, but they are 10/10 for strengthening motor skills! Try them today and be sure to tag @aplayfilledlife when you do! Are you looking for turkey craft ideas? Check out our BLOG post- it has 25 different ideas for yo

Nov 9

Puffy Paint Snowman Craft Tutorial: How to Make Snowman Puffy Paint

Winter is the perfect season to bring out cozy crafts and snowman puffy paint is a favorite that combines art, sensory play, and a little bit of science. This simple activity is easy to set up, budget-friendly, and a big hit with kids of all ages. My 3-year-old loves it as much as my 10-year-old! It only requires TWO ingredients, and it is a perfect for recipe for kids to create independently. It can also be differentiated in SO many ways. What is puffy paint? Puffy paint

Nov 7

The Ultimate Guide of Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving

In this BLOG post I will show you twelve different ways to craft a turkey! Perfect for home, school or the kids table on Thanksgiving Day! What Thanksgiving is complete with a cute turkey craft?! Whether you are looking for something simple, quick or mess-free, we have a little something for everyone. Don't forget to download the FREE printables to help get your crafting off to a stress-free start! Tag us @aplayfilledlife on Instagram or Facebook if you try them, we love to

Nov 6