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.

 

 

Easy, Inexpensive Crafts for Kids to Make Now

By Grandma Sandy | February 12, 2025

If your budget is tight, try our easy, inexpensive craft ideas to make with the grandkids using recycle materials.

How to Have a Valentine’s Party for the Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | February 5, 2025

Have a Valentine’s party for the grandkids. Decorate the table with hearts and give little gifts.

A Simple DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Kids can Make

By Grandma Sandy | January 29, 2025

Kids can make a flower frog from air-dry clay as a Valentine’s Day gift. Set it on a glass jar and add flowers.

How to Make an Easy DIY Chinese New Year Snake

By Grandma Sandy | January 15, 2025

Whether you celebrate Chinese New Year or simply want a fun craft idea, help kids make DIY snakes.

How Kids can Make Great Handmade Christmas Gifts

By Grandma Sandy | December 18, 2024

Help grandkids make handmade Christmas gifts for mom and dad. Design a mug, t-shirt, and more.

How to Make a Snow Globe and Angel Ornament

By Grandma Sandy | December 11, 2024

Get kids focused on fun holiday craft projects, such as snow globes, angel ornaments, and small wreaths.

Make a Sensational Christmas Table Setting to Delight

By Grandma Sandy | December 4, 2024

Try these ideas for a spectacular holiday table. From woodland theme to candy land, they’ll delight.

How to Make an Advent Calendar: Start Now

By Grandma Sandy | November 27, 2024

Make tiny stockings, fill with gifts and hang on a Christmas tree for a novel Advent calendar. Plus more ideas.

Thankful Tree and other Useful Crafts for Thanksgiving

By Grandma Sandy | November 20, 2024

Have kids make a thankful tree and other useful crafts so they can have a hand in the Thanksgiving festivities.

A DIY Christmas Gift to Make for a Grandchild Now

By Grandma Sandy | October 30, 2024

It’s not too early to start your DIY Christmas gifts for the grandkids, like these life-size dolls.