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Need teachers Valentines gifts quick? These fun (and useful) DIY Valentine gift baskets cost $3 to make. It's also a pencil holder after the candy is gone!

The Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) is a Native American craft for children when they're born. All you need for this Gods eye craft project: 2 sticks and some yarn

Independence Day crafts to get kids excited for the Fourth of July holiday. From DIY tote bags to homemade sparklers & patriotic face painting. Fun ways to add sparkle to kids craft time on the 4th of July!

Kids birthday cards with googly eyes are always a big hit! The added motion of the googly eyes makes it a fun 3D birthday card for kids that's easy to make.

Who wouldn't enjoy receiving a minion card? A simple tutorial to make minion Valentine cards. Can easily be adapted for any holiday or special occasion.

A sweet idea for kids Valentine cards and Birthday cards is to stuff Smarties candies inside! Here's a template plus tips for making candy cards yourself.

Making a bud vase is very simple, and even very young children can do this with only a little help. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut-outs onto it. Each layer of paper is sealed with a glue or varnish before adding another new layer. You can use the decoupage technique to create a beautiful votive candle holder.

Watercolor resist is a technique that artists use to create interesting effects in their paintings. The basic idea is that wax or oil will resist water-based paints; the paint won't stick to it. You can use this technique to create beautiful paintings of ocean life or anything else your imagination can dream up.

While you're out enjoying the weather, collect some of those beautiful spring flowers to use in your arts and crafts projects. For pressing flowers, look for more flat flowers like violets, pansies, and daisies. Thicker flowers will work, but they take longer to dry. Here's how to press flowers...

One great way to start crafting with your kids is by making a box for your supplies. Here's how to make a very simple craft box for all of your craft supplies...