
Cold winter days are wonderful time for creating indoor crafts and projects for kids. We have some fun ideas to keep youngsters occupied inside. Help them be creative and enjoy the pride they take in their finished project.
Decoupage a flower pot, mirror, stone, clam shell, picture frame, glass jar, coaster, plate, heavy paper plate…almost anything!
Decoupage is fun for kids and adults alike. Take bright decorative tissue napkins with flowers, birds, etc. (yep, we sell them) and you can make any hard surface a new beautiful and unique creation. Tear the napkins into small pieces. If the child is old enough to safely handle scissors, they can also cut the tissue paper into shapes. Spread a thin layer of school glue (or Elmers, Modge Podge or any craft glue that dries clear) over a section of the item using a paintbrush. Stick the pieces of tissue paper onto the glue, overlapping them until the entire item is covered. The child can create a random pattern or a specific design like a rainbow or a smiley face. Let the item dry completely then you have a special decoration or useful item, maybe a jar made into a pen holder, or a clay flower pot prettied up for a gift to grandma.

Make Homemade Playdough
Playdough ingredients:
- Quart sized bags
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup salt
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 cups lukewarm water
- 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil (coconut oil works too)
- Food coloring, optional

Stir together the flour, salt and cream of tartar in a large pot. Next add the water and oil. If you’re only making one color, add the color now as well. If more than one color, wait ‘til later to add the coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the dough has thickened and begins to form into a ball. Remove from heat and then place inside a gallon sized bag or onto wax paper. Cool slightly and then knead until smooth. If you’re adding colors after, divide the dough into balls (for how many colors you want) and then add the dough into the quart sized bags. Start with about 5 drops of color and add more to brighten it. Knead the dough while inside the bag so it doesn’t stain your hands. Once it’s all mixed together you’re ready to play.
Cardboard Box Forts
Turn cardboard boxes into cool forts for lots of fun inside. Start by gathering different sizes of cardboard, like the ones you get from online shopping or packages. With scissors or a utility knife, help your kids make doors and windows in these boxes. They can then use paint, markers, or stickers (yes, we sell all these for little decorators) to add some color and personal touches to their fort.
Tissue Paper Flowers
Making Spring flowers out of tissue paper is a simple way to bring some color into any room. You just need different colored tissue papers, scissors, and pipe cleaners. Begin by cutting the tissue paper into squares or rectangles. After that, fold the tissue paper back and forth like an accordion from one end to another. When you’ve finished folding it, wrap a pipe cleaner around the center to keep everything in place. Then gently pull apart each layer of the tissue paper to form your flower’s petals. This activity isn’t just fun; it’s also super easy for kids.
Ice Cream Stick Photo Frames
Making photo frames out of ice cream sticks is a fun little project for kids who want to show off their favorite pictures. They’ll need some basic supplies like ice cream sticks, glue, and either paint or markers to make it colorful. To start, they should lay the sticks in a square or rectangle and use glue at the corners to hold them together. After letting the frame dry, these little artists can get creative by painting or decorating it any way they wish. When dried, select a picture for inside the frame.
Pasta Jewelry Necklaces
Making necklaces out of pasta is an easy way for kids to show off their creative side and craft something unique. All they need are some pieces of pasta, a bit of string or yarn, and some paint. They start by coloring the pasta in various shades and designs. After letting it dry thoroughly, they thread the painted pieces onto the string to form a necklace. By choosing from different shapes like penne, rigatoni, or macaroni, kids can come up with all sorts of cool designs and it builds fine motor skills. They can wear their new creation or give it away as a special handmade gift.
Purchased projects
In our store, we have a lot of projects for kids. From puzzles to virtual reality kits, from toys from Melissa and Doug to coloring books. We have items in different departments to create your own project. For instance, we sell stickers, paint, yarn, flower pots, poster board, markers, glue, scissors, silk flowers, and much more. Make your own handmade valentines! Decorate a flower pot. Create your own tissue flower bouquet. The possibilities are endless!