I am 7 years old, and my face and hands are covered in paint. I am about to throw an open bottle of glitter at my 5-year-old cousin Michael because he said my painting was dumb (a statement with which I disagreed and thought was quite rude). My grandma deftly snatches the glitter bottle out […]
The best part of Mother’s Day isn’t really the gifts – it’s the chance for Mom and the kids to get some quality time. Sometimes the best Mother’s Day doesn’t include a fancy brunch or expensive gifts, but a thrifty stress-free activity that the family can do together. One of the most fun and rewarding […]
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming…and the kids are bouncing off the walls. We’re not quite into spring weather just yet—March is still pretty chilly here in the Midwest—but that doesn’t mean we can’t find reasons to get excited about spring! If your kids are starting to drive you a little crazy and […]
Dreamcatchers are such a fun craft for kids. They’re easy to make, don’t need many supplies, and can be customized for so many different occasions. This spring dreamcatcher is especially fun because you can forage for most of the supplies yourself! Enjoy the spring weather, take a nature walk, and collect items for your dreamcatchers. […]
While this winter isn’t nearly as bad as last winter, snow seems like a possibility every day. In my experience, the best things to pass a snow day are easy crafts for kids. After all, who says that learning can’t happen on snow days? By keeping your kids occupied with fun and easy crafts, you […]
Anyone who entertains little ones on Thanksgiving knows that decorating the kids’ table is just as important as decorating the dining room table. The decorations are a little different, though. They’re much more colorful, for one, and they’re usually edible! Have a blast collaborating with your kids to make these ideas for easy Thanksgiving table […]
It’s pretty astounding that Halloween is this week. If you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of Halloween all year, yet October is just breezing by. Usually, I’d have a ton of Halloween crafts done by now, and many crafters are already started on Christmas. My creative side is tsk-tsking at me. It’s not too late, […]
The world of craft materials extends as far as the mind can reach. I remember as a kid hearing about an artist who built a sculpture out of those white and orange striped traffic barrels you’d see on the highway. I was completely fascinated by the sculpture and wondered how in the world the artist […]
Back to school season is just around the corner, which means it’s time for brand new notebooks, brightly colored backpacks, and tons of fun projects for kids. But we at AllFreePaperCrafts know how expensive back to school shopping can be. That’s why we’re bringing you some awesome free printables for back to school season that […]
I can’t even tell you how many times I spent picking out the perfect colors for my best friends’ friendship bracelets. It was important to me to mix my favorite colors with theirs because we were best friends and it was like we were wearing a bit of each other on our wrists. I was […]
