Time consuming crafts for kids

This colorful button flower bouquet would make a perfect Mother's Day present or spring decoration. The best part? No watering required!

Learn how to make a dreamcatcher! These paper plate dreamcatchers are so pretty, and they're incredibly simple to make! Keep bad dreams away as you make this easy kids version of a dreamcatcher. Make a Dreamcatcher A dreamcatcher is a Native American item which is traditionally hung over a child's bed as protection. Dreamcatchers allow good dreams through, while catching and stopping bad dreams. Most kids will enjoy this craft, but a DIY dreamcatcher is particularly great for kids who have…

Hi! I'm super excited to be here to show you this Easy & Fun Salt Painting Craft! My kids are loving this technique and the pineapple is oh so cute!

Super simple craft for a DIY Paper Spinner, keeping the kids entertained this summer as part of the Make and Takes summer series Get Out and Play!

These coffee filter butterflies are such a classic craft! I love how easy they are to make and how the bright colours of the Mr. Sketch markers blend together to make gorgeous looking butterfly wings! (Don't worry, you can use regular washable markers too). Do you remember Mr. Sketch markers from when you were a kid? I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart last year and saw them on display -- I was so excited to see that they still make them! I opened up the package, took the lid off…

These braided pipe cleaner bracelets are so cute, and they can be made in less than 10 minutes using simple craft supplies. Combine pipe cleaners and beads to make these easy and fun pipe cleaner bracelets! Pipe Cleaner Bracelets Pipe cleaner bracelets are such a fun pipe cleaner craft! They're so simple to make AND they're a no mess craft (my favourite!). Because these pipe cleaner bracelets are so easy to make, they're a perfect activity for summer camp, Girls Scouts, or just for fun at…

Easy science projects for preschoolers! Your preschooler will love these cool DIY activities.

Use flower blooms to make a DIY Garden Suncatcher Wind Chime. An easy summer kids craft on contact paper framed in Mason jar lid rings! #WelcometoNanas #WindChime #DIYSunCatcher #FlowerCraft

This colorful jellyfish craft for kids is a great for a summer kids craft or as an ocean kids craft. It's so simple to make and requires no messy painting.

This article provides a round-up of ideas to keep the kids occupied for long stretches of time while they are at home. The focus is on things that use items you likely have around the house and take minimal prep from parents—but take lots of time for children to finish.