Pony Bead Frog Keychains

These Pony Bead Frog Keychains are an frog-ettable craft for kids of all ages to make this summer!

Are the kids looking for a creative summer activity? These pony bead frog keychains are a fun and simple project that only takes about 5 minutes! You can even change the color scheme to make different kinds of frogs. This is a great activity for summer camps or rainy afternoons that will keep kids of all ages busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded frog keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

Kandi Star Keychains

Kids of all ages can learn to create colorful pony bead Kandi Star Keychains with this easy tutorial!

Looking for a creative summer activity? These Kandi Star Keychains are a fun and simple project that only take about 5 minutes! This is a great activity to do during summer camps, rainy afternoons, or just for fun to keep kids of ALL ages busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded kandi star keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

3-Ingredient Sidewalk Chalk

Make your summer a lot more colorful with this 3-Ingredient Sidewalk Chalk tutorial!

When I was growing up, one of my favorite parts of summer was covering our sidewalks and driveway with colorful works of art using sidewalk chalk. I've passed along that summertime tradition to my own kid, and we have so much fun drawing the afternoons away. Did you know that you can make your own sidewalk chalk in any colors you want? It's a lot easier than you'd think, and the kids are going to love getting to help! You can even start making your own sidewalk chalk a new summer tradition in your own home.

Pony Bead Axolotls

These Pony Bead Axolotls are "alotl" fun for kids of all ages to make this summer!

Are the kids looking for a creative summer activity? These pony bead axolotls are a fun and simple project that only takes about 15 minutes! This is a great activity for kids of all ages to do during summer camps or rainy afternoons to keep busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded axolotls, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

Valentine Heishi Bracelet Set

Valentine Heishi Bracelets are a fun way to create custom arm candy this Valentine's Day!

Heishi bracelets are all the rage right now, and how cute is this set I made for Valentine's Day?! My daughter loves putting sets together with all kinds of themes, and sharing them with friends. They are so simple for kids of all ages to make, and you can easily make a set to brighten up your Valentine fashion, or you can package them up with my FREE printable label to hand them out as a kit for a Valentine party favor!

Beaded Lizard Earrings

This colorful pair of Beaded Lizard Earrings are a miniature version of the popular camp craft!

Remember the adorable color-changing beaded lizards I shared a while back? Well, turns out I couldn't stop making them. However, I ran out of pony beads, so I whipped out my seed bead collection and wondered if I could make miniature ones. After I finished the first one, I realized it was the perfect size for an earring and couldn't wait to let you know all about it! These Beaded Lizard Earrings are so fun and easy to make, and are certainly an accessory that everyone will be complimenting you on. Of course, they also make a fantastic gift!

Gingham Woven Scarf with Bernat Quickweave

Create a stunning Gingham Woven Scarf in under 4 hours to keep you stylish AND warm using the Bernat Quickweave Kit!

Scarf season is coming soon, but unfortunately I'm not great at crochet or knitting to make a collection of them for myself. Luckily, there are kits like the one I'm about to show you that helps people like me create a handmade scarf to be proud of wearing all fall and winter long. This Gingham Woven Scarf takes less than 4 hours to put together, and is an easy project for both kids and adults!

The Bernat Quickweave Scarf Weaving Kit is an all-in-one kit that comes with all of the supplies you'll need to make a scarf with either a striped or gingham pattern! The detailed step-by-step instructions will walk you through the scarf weaving process, helping you create a handmade scarf with confidence. Like I said, this a fantastic kit for crafting beginners, kids, and, and teens. Plus, I think the scarf itself OR the kit would be a creative gift idea for birthdays and holiday gifting!

Color-Changing Beaded Lizard Keychains

Spend the summer making Beaded Lizard Keychains that magically change color in the sunlight!

Looking for a creative summer activity? These beaded lizards are a fun and simple project that only takes about 5 minutes - and they change color in the sun! This is a great activity to do during summer camps or rainy afternoons that will keep kids of all ages busy. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful beaded lizard keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

Rainbow Arrow Kandi Cuff Bracelet

Use colorful pony beads to make your own Rainbow Arrow Kandi Cuff Bracelet!

There are so many things you can create with pony beads, but one of my daughter's favorite is making bracelets. This Rainbow Arrow Kandi Cuff Bracelet is a colorful and simple project that kids of all ages (especially teens) can make, and it's so cute! In case you're wondering (I did), kandi cuffs/bracelets are basically friendship bracelets made with pony beads that are popular in the rave community, and get the name "kandi" because the beads look like candy. There are a lot of fun kandi cuff patterns out there, and we're excited to make a whole collection to wear and share with friends this summer!

Football Heishi Bracelet Set

Celebrate football season in style with a Heishi Bracelet Set representing your favorite team!

Football season is here, and what better way to represent your favorite team than with a custom-made Football Heishi Bracelet Set?! They are so easy for kids of all ages to make, and teens especially love making these right now! Bracelets would also be a unique gift idea for fellow football fans, coaches, and football players (and football moms) that you know.

Painted Teacher Appreciation Clipboard

Make the classroom a little more colorful with a custom painted clipboard for your favorite teacher!

It's back to school season, and I love sharing fun and simple gift ideas that you can make for your favorite teachers! Not only is this clipboard a budget-friendly teacher appreciation gift idea (I found mine at the dollar store!), but it's a lot of fun to make using Kwik Stix Tempera Paints and can easily be done by kids or parents. It would also be sweet to pair this creative gift with a hand-written letter from your child to thank their teacher.

No-Sew 18" Doll Pillowcase Dress

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new no-sew Pillowcase Dress for your 18 inch doll!

Making clothes and accessories for 18 inch dolls is so much fun! My daughter had a Dolly & Me Tie-Dye Party, complete with matching pillowcase dresses made from t-shirts for all the girls. We had the best time, and the kids loved making the custom matching outfits with their tiny BFFs. After the party, my daughter has spent hours making more dresses for her dolls using old shirts, which has saved us so much money! This 18" Doll Pillowcase Dress is SO easy to make, and has both a sewing or no-sew option so that anyone can make one with ease.

No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch

Store your favorite school supplies in a handmade No-Sew Felt Taco Pouch!

There are so many creative things you can make using felt, and it's always a lot of fun! Using my latest pattern, kids of all ages can make their very own Felt Taco Pouch! While this is a simple no-sew project, it can also be assembled using embroidery floss if you'd like. This adorable pouch is a fantastic pen or pencil pouch to take to school, or to keep your money safe when used as a wallet.

100+ Creative Camp Craft Ideas

Make camping a whole lot more creative with OVER 100+ Creative Camp Craft ideas for kids, teens, and adults!

Camping season is almost upon us, and I can't wait for it! Whenever we would go camping growing up, we always made time for crafting. To help get you inspired to get creative in your own summer camps, I've compiled a fantastic list of OVER 100 creative camp craft ideas! There is definitely something for everyone in this list, and I'd love to hear what your favorite ones are.

DIY Beaded Wind Chime

Make your yard a lot more colorful with a DIY Beaded Wind Chime!

Summer is coming up, which means now is a great time to think about activities to keep the kids busy! Whether you're creating at home, summer camp, or in the classroom, these DIY Beaded Wind Chimes are a fun and easy project for kids. The handmade wind chimes are a colorful addition to hang in your garden, porch, or anywhere that has a light breeze to help the chimes come to life. This would also be a fun activity for a summer party!

DIY Paracord Keychains

DIY Paracord Keychains are a fun and easy craft for kids of all ages to make!

Keychains made of paracord are a fun and simple project that only takes about 5 minutes. This is a great activity to do during summer camps or rainy afternoons that will keep kids of all ages busy. The keychains are also a fantastic way to use up paracord scraps left over from other paracord projects. Once you get the hang of making your own colorful paracord keychains, you can share your creations as gifts or even start your own little business and sell them to everyone you know!

Rainbow Plaid Friendship Bracelet

Create a colorful Rainbow Plaid Friendship Bracelet to wear with pride and share with friends! 

My daughter and I have been friendship bracelets together for years, and I'm so excited about this one! Not only is this Rainbow Plaid Friendship Bracelet colorful, but it's so easy to make. It may look complicated, but you really only need to know how to do two simple knots to complete it. I love that this bracelet adds a bright pop of color to your wardrobe. It's also a creative way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and to wear and share during Pride week/month.

Rainbow Loop Yarn Blanket

Learn how to make a handmade blanket using rainbow loop yarn!

I've always wanted to learn to knit or crochet, but I just haven't gotten the hang of it yet. As a fun twist of fate, I learned about the existence of loop yarn. Have you seen it? It's a soft and fluffy yarn with loops pre-sewn into it, and comes in so many fun colors. The best part? You can create a blanket without the use of crochet hooks or knitting needles - all you need is your hands! It's so simple, even kids can do it! I've been so excited to show you this Rainbow Loop Yarn Blanket, and hope you decide to give it a try!

Grinch Heishi Bracelet Set

Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store... maybe Christmas, perhaps... is a handmade set of festive Grinch-themed Christmas Heishi Bracelets!

The Grinch is one of my favorite Christmas movies, so what better way to pay homage to one of the holiday greats than with an adorable Grinch-themed Heishi Bracelet Set?! These stackable bracelets are a simple craft for kids of all ages to make, and add a fun pop of color to your holiday fashion. You can also package up the supplies into a kits to share as gifts or holiday party favors!

Christmas Heishi Bracelet Set

Create a festive set of custom Christmas Heishi Bracelets to wear all season long!

Heishi bracelets are all the rage right now, I love this Holly Jolly set I made for Christmas! They are so simple for kids of all ages to make, and are sure to brighten up your holiday fashion. Not only are these stackable bracelet sets simple to put together for yourself, but you can package the supplies up into a kit with my free printable label to share as gifts or holiday party favors!