Perfect for Playtime: Dreamy Canopy

Perfect for Playtime: Dreamy Canopy Produce a unique place for your child to read, relax or play toys with this easy, no-sew project.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Fantastic for Playtime: Canvas Teepee Produced out of a canvas drop cloth, this durable playhouse will maintain up indoors or out. Once it's made, the kiddos can decorate it with paint. Get step-by-step directions >>



Perfect for Playtime: Door Basketball Hoop Transform a bedroom into a basketball hoop and scoreboard for this easy project from HGTV Magazine. Paint the doorway. Let dry. Collect the basketball backboard and hoop and then hang it on the surface of the doorway. Spray-paint a bin pull. Let dry. Employing a hot-glue gun, then attach it upside down to the door to use as a chalk holder.  



Fantastic for Playtime: Checkerboard Table IKEA's LACK table is sized and priced (about $10) to transform into a kid's game table. We turned ours into a checkerboard and made Halloween-themed checkers for a kids' party, but you can make you to use any time of year.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Perfect for Playtime: Colorful Chalkboard Use tintable chalkboard paint to produce your own chalkboard in an enjoyable colour.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Fun With Furniture: Starry Headboard Have extra vacation string lights lying around? Use them to create an out-of-this-world illuminated headboard.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Fun With Furniture: Activity Table Turn an old table into a kid-sized artwork and homework station. A big metal bowl in the center holds pencils and art supplies.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Fun With Furniture: Decoupaged Map Chairs Wish to add a pop of vibrant colour to plain wooden children' chairs? Cover them with an old map.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Fun With Furniture: Bunk Bed Drapery Panels For the tween or teen who wants privacy, transform an old bunk bed with floor-to-ceiling drapery panels and a new coat of paint. Get step-by-step directions >>



Up the Walls: Cork Art Employing a pumpkin carving stencil, a projector and sheets of cork, you can make this DIY bulletin board featured in HGTV Magazine with just about any layout your kid fancies.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Up the Walls: Washi Tape Design Utilize washi tape to make an enjoyable, colorful wall design. When you and your child are ready for a new look, it's easily removable and will not damage your walls.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Up the Walls: Animal Silhouette Growth Chart Track your child's development with this adorable, colorful and crafty wall hanging.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Up the Walls: Oversized Toy Art Your kid's favorite toy will always be in sight with this particular project. Turn a cherished infused to eye-catching art using a large printed photograph and fundamental lumber.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Up the Walls: Wooden Game Letter Art For a playful touch, spell out a child's name along with a family-friendly message using wooden match letters, then show them within a shadowbox.



Up the Walls: Geometric Memo Board Great for a teen's bedroom, this vibrant pinboard doubles as an art installation. Get step-by-step directions >>



Upcycle It: T-Shirt Headboard Still hanging onto older T-shirts, blankets or jerseys that your kids have outgrown? Upcycle them into a vibrant, personalized headboard.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Upcycle It: T-Shirt Rug As an alternative, you may turn those old T-shirts to a braided rug to your child's bedroom or toilet.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Upcycle It: Building-Block Drawer Pulls Give a drab dresser a fun, colorful upgrade with building-block drawer pulls.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Upcycle It: Rubber Toy Drawer Pulls Or, age-old toys into lively pulls.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Upcycle It: Gold Leaf Toy Turn any beloved object (like a favourite toy) into a display-worthy keepsake using a silver or gold leaf application. For a luxury metallic end, all you require are leafing sheets, leafing glue along with also a detail paintbrush. Use the sheets right to the objects using a paintbrush dipped into the adhesive, then use the paintbrush to fill in any cracks. Screen in a frame, on risers or inside a cloche.



Get Organized: Chalkboard Dresser Teach your little one good business customs by painting a dresser with chalkboard paint. Label the drawers to reveal your child where clothes and other items belong.



Get Organized: Decorative Crate Toy Storage Collect wooden crates from local boutiques, flea markets, farmers' markets or wine stores, and convert them to personalized mobile toy boxes.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Get Organized: Toybox Tags Type the names of your kids' toys on such editable tags, and then have them decorate the tags with images. Even if they can't read yet, they know where to store their stuff.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Get Organized: Cubby With Legs Turn a fundamental milk crate. Just follow these simple instructions from HGTV Magazine.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Bright Lighting: Chocolate Wrapper Lamp Shade The kiddo with all the sweet tooth will love this simple, colorful lampshade update featured in HGTV Magazine.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Bright Lighting: Chalkboard Lamps Produce a convenient spot for leaving messages for your little one by covering a lamp base with chalkboard paint.   Get step-by-step directions >>



Vibrant Lighting: Glitter Light Switch Plate Jazz up a plain light switch plate with this simple job from HGTV Magazine.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Whimsical Windows: Ombre Ruffled Curtains This DIY sewing project is made easier with a couple tricks involving an iron, but will leave people thinking you're a master seamstress.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Whimsical Windows: Butterfly Garland Bring the outside in with this enchanting garland.   This easy project will look good no matter which side of this window you're looking through. Get step-by-step instructions >>



Study Time: Striped Desk The DIY experts at HGTV Magazine transformed a dingy flea market desk into a cute, vibrant piece perfect for a child's research region. All it took was paint, washi tape and Mod Podge.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Study Time: Desk Accessories Use various containers like Mason jars, vases and tin cans to make a fitting desk accessory collection that will keep school essentials organized and within reach.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Study Time: Multifunctional Room Divider Perfect for shared spaces, this multifunctional room divider features fabric on one side and chalkboard paint on the other for keeping track of homework assignments.   Get step-by-step instructions >>



Kid-Friendly Crafts: Silhouette Artwork Skip the pricey store-bought wall decor and download our free stencils instead. Attach to canvas, then let the kids help out with the painting. Get step-by-step instructions >>



Kid-Friendly Crafts: Paper Dahlias Perk up blank walls using a grouping of these bright, easy-to-make paper flowers. Get step-by-step directions >>



Kid-Friendly Crafts: Photo Collage onto a Twist The kids will enjoy helping out with this simple collage project. Decorate a large wooden or foam-core letter with photos, stickers and cosmetic tape.   Get step-by-step directions >>

Turn Pumpkins Into Pets

Turn Pumpkins Into Pets These lively pet pumpkins are a fun, no-carve fall craft which you and the kiddos can make from either artificial or fresh pumpkins and basic craft materials. Our step-by-step instructions include printable templates to create each creature come to life.



Deck Out the Front Door Get an assist from your small crafters to make some googly-eyed curb appeal with a mischievous monster doorway. Affordable card stock, crepe paper, tape and a hour or two crafting together are all you want to present your entrance door a funky fresh face. Get crafting with our step-by-step directions.



Hanging Foam Bats All these friendly foam bats are a snap to craft. Made with our free printable template and inexpensive foam sheets, they're a weatherproof decoration you can display inside or outside.



(Cute!) Mummy Candy Cans These adorable treat cans make upcycling look good! Kids will enjoy making these headphones up to they will devouring their candy contents so begin saving your empty tin cans today so that you'll have plenty of raw materials with this kid-pleasing craft.



Pretzel Skeletons Made from marshmallows and white chocolate-dipped pretzels, these gooey and crunchy characters are as fun to craft since they are supposed to gobble up. Get the tutorial.



Licorice Broomsticks Our free printable is the perfect finishing touch for all these easy-to-craft brooksticks that are just as much fun for kids to craft as they are to eat. Learn how to Create Your own.    



Craft Some Creepy Crawlies Mini real or faux pumpkins make spiders that are fantastic. Simply attach pipe cleaner legs to the pumpkins' bottoms and use lentils or beans to make eyes. Insert a drop of black paint for a student and white for the highlight in each eye, then allow your charming small critters crawl. Get more easy pumpkin decorating thoughts.  



Black Cat Pumpkins Use basic craft supplies -- like paint, felt and pipe cleaners -- to make a complete litter of these blessed black cats. You may use fresh pumpkins, if you prefer, however those carve-free kitties are so cute that faux pumpkins are a better bet so it is possible to show them year after year.



Easily Carve Pumpkins With Cookie Cutters Even the littlest crafters will have fun tapping cookie cutters to hollowed-out pumpkins to create glowing patterns. Get step-by-step directions.



Trick-or-Treat Bags Trick-or-treating is serious business to kids. Utilize one of our three free printable templates to assist them turn a cheap canvas tote bag to a cute carryall to contain their candies haul. Get complete step-by-step instructions.



Glam Up Your Pumpkin Crafting these sophisticated pumpkins is really easier than it seems. Just transfer a design to the pumpkin's surface, cover it with school adhesive then sprinkle on the glitter.



Paper Princess Crowns Although you probably treat your little girl like a princess daily, help her show her true regal character with these easy-to-craft paper crowns. Just print one of our free templates then embellish however you would like. Perfect as party favors, these catchy goodies make good costume accessories or gifts for your favorite trick-or-treaters.



Candy Topiaries Not only are those sweet centerpieces a feast for the eyes, they're also edible so the kids will be able to help you craft one for a party decoration afterward have fun pulling it apart and popping the candy in their mouths after the party's over. Learn to create your own.



Craft a Sweet Necklace All you need to make this candy-corn-colored necklace are gumballs, ribbon and a few tools. Use a skewer to puncture each gumball, one side at a time. Attach ribbon through a huge needle and slip through gumballs, tying a knot between each as you go. Add a ribbon bow for an extra finishing touch.



Pumpkin-ize Your Loved Ones Raid the create bin (along with your family members' closets) to give fresh pumpkins a personality. Insert a carrot or parsnip nose, craft-foam lashes or mustache and a drawn-on smile, and accessories such as glasses, a tie, hat or cans to finish the look. Get step-by-step instructions.



Glittered Party Favor Bags Give plain muslin bags a trendy custom made touch with one of our free printable patterns. These little sacks are just the ideal size to give out as party favors, take to the kids at school or use to surprise your favorite trick-or-treaters. See full tutorial and download templates.



(Cute!) Owl Pumpkin Requiring no intricate routines or pumpkin-carving abilities, this easy-to-craft pumpkin is a cute way to greet Halloween guests or trick-or-treaters.



Mini Bat Pumpkins Mix a small mischief into your Halloween decorations with these tiny winged charmers. Simply add craft-foam or card-stock wings to diminutive pumpkins and gourds painted black and let children give them a character with painted-on eyes and a smile.



Halloween Headbands In just a couple of minutes, the kids can transform a typical headband into one of those adorable costume accessories. Download templates and find out how to make your own.



Produce a Haunted Fairy House Kids will love this simple craft that turns out a pumpkin into a gnome home that's all decked out for Halloween. Learn to make your own.  



Jack-O'-Lantern Grin Children will have a great time posing for photographs with those printable jack-o'-lantern grins. Just print this template onto card stock, cut out, then attach to some straw or small wooden dowel.



Embellish Pumpkins With Ribbon Just add pretty ribbon in fall colors to real or faux pumpkins to an easy-to-craft decoration that can be displayed through Thanksgiving. Get step-by-step instructions.



Craft Cute Favors Children love lollipops, especially old-fashioned swirly ones. To make these simple party favors, remove original packaging and pop the lollipops into clear cellophane bags. Tie a bow to close each bag, then complete with among those printed and punched tag layouts.



Peekaboo Pumpkins Create a spooktacular vignette of glancing pumpkins using miniature gourds and an assortment of inexpensive dishes and lidded dishes. Get crafting today.



Jack-O'-Totem Add felt faces to piled faux pumpkins for a front porch ribbon to welcome trick-or-treaters and Halloween guests to your home. Learn to make your own.



Make Your Own Shrunken Heads Get the entire family involved in this macabre craft which turns peeled apples to ghastly, decaying faces. Insert a spooky closing touch by hanging the shrunken heads in the door so they greet Halloween guests series them together with twine as part of a costume. Get crafting with more information and our step-by-step instructions.



Creepy-Crawly Napkin Rings Give arachnophobic guests a jolt with those fun, furry critters. Pom-poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and sensed are all you want to craft these enjoyable and practical napkin rings.



Ooey-Gooey Caramel Apples This sticky, yummy treat is a easy-to-make autumn favorite that is a delicious way to get the whole family in on the activity. Learn to make your own.  



Carve a Pumpkin Print out one of our 22 exclusive designs to get your pumpkin luminous. Hint: Instead of cutting off the pumpkin's shirt, rather cut the bottom to create cleaning it out considerably easier and create a level surface to the carved pumpkin to sit. Try your hand at one of our newcomer routines now.



Make It Sparkly These carve-free pumpkins are an ideal project for your tiniest crafters -- school glue and colorful glitter are all you want.



Popcorn Party Favors Kids big and small love to help in the kitchen -- especially when you're whipping up a bite that combines some of their favorite flavors. This sweet-meets-crunchy mix is sure to be a significant hit. Make extra to package in plain paper lunch bags embellished with one of our free printable labels.



Pin the Spider on the Internet Game Whether you're expecting a houseful of Halloween guests or are only searching for an activity to keep the kids amused, this fun-to-craft game is one they will be able to let you assemble then play for hours. Learn how to generate a yarn web and download printable spiders.



Billowing Hanging Ghosts Budget-friendly materials -- like paper lanterns, cloth and felt -- make it easy to whip up an entire gaggle of these hanging ghosts.



Light the Way Fill apparent buckets or cylindrical glass vases using battery-operated tea lights to easily craft kid-safe, fireproof luminaries to light up your Halloween celebrations. See full tutorial.



Specimen Art Decorate their room with "specimens" created by stamping creepy creature shapes -- such as vampire bats, snakes or spiders -- from colorful card stock. Get crafting to create your own.



Trash-Bag Spider Webs Somewhat creative thinking turns black outdoor trash bags to those dramatic decorations you can reuse every year.



Dead-Branch Centerpiece Make a major statement in your dining room, foyer or front porch with this easy craft. Just take the kids outside to help you collect dead branches, then clean off any leaves then paint the branches. Once dry, you can add a few hand-lettered tags or go the creepy route and fill out the branches together with rubber bats, snakes or spiders.