Grandma Crafts
Here in our Grandma Crafts section, you'll find great ideas for projects to do with kids, from simple to complex. Our craft projects are designed to teach skills and build confidence. And there are few activities more rewarding than crafting together with your grandchild. We continue to update this section; check back for new ideas.
The Best of Call Me Grandma: About School Glue
All about school glue (like Elmer’s) and uses in simple crafts: piñatas, bouncy balls, suncatchers, and slime.
Use an Oatmeal Container for Easy Recycle Crafts
Oatmeal containers are great for recycle crafts. Kids can turn them into the cutest storage containers.
How to Make Decorative Pressed Flower Jars
Press flowers with the grandkids to make decorative jars. It’s an easy, inexpensive, recycling project.
How to Make Pressed Flower Crafts with Kids
In summer when flowers are abundant and kids have more leisure time, make pressed flower crafts together.
Clothespin Clips–a Great Affirmation of Girls by Girls
Clips are upbeat messages written on clothespins; clip anonymously and randomly on gym bags, clothes, or hair.
How to Plan the Best Camp Grandma Summer
If you’re minding the grandkids this summer, create a Camp Grandma program to keep them engaged.
How to Make a Mini Zen Garden for Father’s Day
Kids can make a mini zen garden as a stress relaxer for a Father’s Day gift. Dad can rake patterns in the sand.
7 Easy Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Kids can Make
Help the grandkids to make last-minute Mother’s Day gifts with throwaway items, upcycled with love.
How to Make a Beautiful DIY Easter Basket from Scraps
These darling and so easy DIY Easter baskets are fashioned from cardstock strips and throwaway berry baskets.
How to Make a Volcano Eruption: a Grandson Craft
Need a project to entertain a child? Make an erupting volcano with air-dry clay, baking soda, and vinegar.