Easy Crafts for Kids
Simple projects with supplies you probably already own. Tested by short attention spans.
Amy Creates
Simple crafts, real activities, and the kind of family fun
that does not require a Pinterest degree.
I started this site because I was tired of scrolling through craft tutorials that needed 47 specialty supplies and a degree in fine arts. My kids want to make stuff. I want them to make stuff. But I also want to keep my sanity, my floors, and most of my afternoon intact.
Everything here is tested by real kids at my kitchen table. Some projects turned out great. Some turned into "abstract art." All of them kept everyone busy, and that counts as a win. Whether you have five minutes before dinner or a full rainy Saturday to fill, there is something here for you.
Latest Crafts
Rainy Day Crafts
Indoor projects for when going outside is not an option. Low mess, high engagement.
Nature Crafts for Kids
Turn sticks, leaves, and rocks into something worth keeping. Free supplies, real creativity.
Paper Crafts Kids Love
Folding, cutting, tearing, and gluing. Paper is cheap and the possibilities are endless.
Dollar Store Crafts
Big creativity on a tiny budget. What actually works from the dollar store craft aisle.
Kids Activities
Crafts are great, but sometimes you need ideas that go beyond the glue stick. These are screen-free activities, backyard games, and weekend plans that work for a range of ages and energy levels.
Screen-Free Family Ideas
Activities the whole family can do without reaching for a device.
Weekend Boredom Busters
For those Saturdays when "I'm bored" starts before breakfast is over.
Seasonal Fun
Every season brings its own opportunities for making stuff, getting outside, and spending time together. Here is what we are working on right now.
Spring Things to Do with Kids
Mud, seeds, rain boots, and the return of outside time.
Holiday Crafts and Family Fun
Handmade gifts, decorations, and traditions that kids actually enjoy.