Halloween decorations don’t have to be difficult, and kids love to join in the fun. By day they are colorful shelf or window decorations, but by night they are spooky paper Halloween luminaries! Why we love this craft Cute huh?! These paper luminaries are one of the simplest of the easy crafts for kids on... Go To project The post Paper Halloween Luminaries appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Using a bit of scrap cardboard and acrylic paint you can make a creepy Halloween door warning all who approach to keep out! Why We Love This Project I’ve seen a lot of fun decorated doors for Halloween. I almost decorated my garage door to look like a sharp-toothed monster last year! The best part... Go To project The post Halloween Door – Keep Out appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
If you’re looking for a fun way to get friends together this fall, host a pumpkin painting party! We had several friends and family join us last fall for a Halloween themed pumpkin painting party. Here’s how we did it! How to Host a Pumpkin Painting Party As with any type of party, planning is... Go To project The post Pumpkin Painting Party appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Spooky, fun ghost candles are the perfect Halloween decoration! When the candle burns down past the face, blow them out and add fresh ones! Why we love this project This five minute project is super easy for most age groups and makes a great decoration for your Halloween party or pumpkin painting party table! Because... Go To project The post Ghost Candles appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Create an easy and beautiful Halloween Ribbon Wreath in traditional holiday colors with this simple tutorial!| Crafts by Amanda
I know you’ve seen the adorable mason jar lid pumpkins that have been floating around the web for several years now. It’s a great way to add a little fall to your home decor and it’s perfect for recycling your used canning lids. Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins I’ll not only show you how to make a pumpkin... Go To project The post Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Adorn your door this fall with a pretty deco mesh pumpkin wreath! This eye-catcher is made with decorative mesh and a styrofoam disc. Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath I love working with deco mesh. You can see evidence of this in my studio with these deco mesh flowers and this deco mesh poinsettia for Christmas. I... Go To project The post Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Help your kids appreciate the beauty of autumn with this printable fall scavenger hunt. You can even add a prize for whoever finds the most!| Crafts by Amanda
You can make some painted fall mason jars in minutes that will look great in your farmhouse style home. I love all things mason jar and burlap. This craft idea combines both of those into a gorgeous centerpiece that is perfect for a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving dinner. Why this project works I used... Go To project The post Fall Mason Jars appeared first on Crafts by Amanda.| Crafts by Amanda
Style your front porch for fall with an eye-catching homemade sunflower welcome sign. It's a lovely statement piece to ring in the crisp, colorful season!| Crafts by Amanda
Make your own Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets from the new movie Nut Job 2! The adorable characters Andie and Surly come to life with a paper bag.| Crafts by Amanda
Hundreds of crafts for kids: paper crafts, recycled craft projects, paper plate craft ideas, animal crafts, back to school, holidays, and tons more.| craftsbyamanda.com
Make beautiful doily luminaries using recycled jars, doilies and a little burlap and twine. Perfect for weddings, holidays, or just for some added beauty.| Crafts by Amanda
Craft tutorials and projects include kid's crafts, adult crafts, painting, recycled crafts, green crafts, wedding crafts, and plenty of DIY projects as well. Amanda is known for making something out of nothing using all sorts of reclaimed and recycled items, most times from things you can find around your home.| craftsbyamanda.com
To help keep you organized this year, I created a back to school checklist that you can fill out yourself and bring with you when you go school shopping!| Crafts by Amanda
Kids will love making these adorable paper plate ladybugs this spring and summer using colorful paint, paper plates, felt, and googly eyes.| Crafts by Amanda
Have you ever heard of sponge bombs, or played the sponge toss water game? This is a really fun activity for a hot summer day that you and the kids will love!| Crafts by Amanda
While making cookies is probably your first thought when it comes to cookie cutters, there are so many different ways to use them as well.| Crafts by Amanda
Use your collection of shells from the beach to make a school of seashell fish in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. Add magnets to the back or place them in a decorated shadowbox for display!| Crafts by Amanda
This birdcage flower planter is a great way to display flowers, in a rustic refined way. Use a birdcage and a potted plant to create this pretty look!| Crafts by Amanda
Making a wind chime out of recycled materials is fun. Use colorful plastic lids that can't go in the recycle bin! A great recycle project.| Crafts by Amanda
Create a fun miniature under-the-sea world to put on your bedroom shelf, display in the bathroom, or use as a night light!| Crafts by Amanda
This simple recipe shows you how to make homemade Floam, a DIY slime packed with tiny foam balls that is full of texture and oh so fun to play with.| Crafts by Amanda
With some beads, pliers, floral wire, hot glue, and a garden stake you'll be on your way to watching your beautiful beaded garden sparkler dance in the sunlight!| Crafts by Amanda
Learning how to make lavender soap in your own home is easy to do. Homemade soap is fun to make and makes a great gift. Perfect for Mother's Day or Christmas.| Crafts by Amanda
Make an adorable handprint lamb craft with your little one. Perfect for Easter, handprint crafts are ideal keepsakes to save or give to grandparents!| Crafts by Amanda
This handprint Easter lily is an easy craft for young kids to make using basic supplies and scissors. Everyone loves a keepsake handprint craft from kids!| Crafts by Amanda
Learn how to make a gorgeous tulip wreath to dress up your door or home for Easter and spring! Easy instructions and a video included.| Crafts by Amanda
A winter wonderland lives inside these adorable waterless snow globes! All you need are some mini holiday trinkets, artificial snow, foam balls, a jar, and some hot glue to create your own bottled winterscape.| Crafts by Amanda
Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the holidays, they are very easy to make.| Crafts by Amanda
Make a beautiful deco mesh poinsettia flower for Christmas! All you need for this wreath is a styrofoam disc, deco mesh and floral pins.| Crafts by Amanda
This Thanksgiving handprint tree is a great way to teach kids about being thankful. It helps them to realize how blessed they really are!| Crafts by Amanda
Turn an ordinary lunch bag and a few simple supplies into this adorable paper bag scarecrow! Our scarecrow has a solid handle, making it great for make believe play time.| Crafts by Amanda
Recycle your empty coffee cans into adorable fall decor! I'll show you how to make my coffee can scarecrow, worthy of a place on your mantel or front porch!| Crafts by Amanda
You can make this easy DIY refrigerator scrabble game with old board game pieces or wooden tiles from the craft store as well as magnets and a bit of glue.| Crafts by Amanda
If at any point over summer break you are stumped about what to do that day, pull a slip from your Bucket List Jar for some inspiration. Add ideas of your own to complete the list!| Crafts by Amanda
Have you seen it? The wall art that has been "sprouting" up around the Internet lately?| Crafts by Amanda
How to make state string art using embroidery floss, small nails, craft glue, and a wooden board. Customize this wall art to your beloved home state!| Crafts by Amanda
I love sharing tutorials and creating craft ideas for adults. Wall art, home decor, gift ideas, etc, lots of adult crafts for your home and craft room. In this section you will find all of my adult craft tutorials.| craftsbyamanda.com
Whether it's for St.Patrick's Day or celebrating spring, this rainbow bracelet is easy and fun to make! If you have 5 minutes and few common supplies, you can be wearing this colorful bracelet in no time.| Crafts by Amanda
These colorful t-shirt bracelets are an easy to make recycled craft project and are perfect for teenagers or preteens!| Crafts by Amanda
Using glue, glitter, and some food coloring, this borax-free patriotic slime is a crafty Fourth of July project the kids will love to play with!| Crafts by Amanda
These fingerprint flower pots make the perfect keepsake gift idea for spring! Plant seeds or flowers in them to give for Mother's Day or for a birthday.| Crafts by Amanda
Celebrate the colors of Easter and spring with a pretty tissue paper Easter Egg Suncatcher! This Easter craft is fun for all ages.| Crafts by Amanda
Make this adorable candy corn sun catcher that looks like faux stained glass. A fun afternoon fall craft to make with the kids!| Crafts by Amanda
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Check out how cute these 4th of July coffee filter flowers turn out. Such an easy kid's craft and only 3 supplies!| Crafts by Amanda
Kids will love making these coffee ground fossils and pretending they are on an archeological dig! Make these fossils with coffee grounds, flour and more.| Crafts by Amanda
Looking for a fun summer game the kids can play while you sit around the fire pit? Make this easy set of glow in the dark water bottle bowling pins with glow sticks!| Crafts by Amanda
This beautiful sunflower wreath is made with brown, yellow, and green burlap. A statement piece like this on your front door can easily transition from summer to fall!| Crafts by Amanda
Learn how to make a gorgeous forsythia wreath to hang on your door this spring. Easy tutorial with lots of step by step photos.| Crafts by Amanda
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Garden stepping stones are a great way to use pretty embellishments you may have around the house to create a unique piece of outdoor artwork!| Crafts by Amanda
Making pretty drip paint pots is really easy using your favorite colors of paint. They're a fun gift for Mother's Day or for your own garden!| Crafts by Amanda
Make these easy birdseed ornaments from just a few items that you probably already have in your home. Peanut butter, cardboard, and bird seed!| Crafts by Amanda
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These paper plate tropical fish have bright, cheery and vibrant colors. There's no doubt that your children will love making this paper plate craft!| Crafts by Amanda
Personalize these popsicle stick bracelets with any paper design you like, or make it a kid-friendly project and let them decorate the bracelets with paint.| Crafts by Amanda
You can make this nautical clay pot lighthouse for your garden in just minutes. Customize the colors and create your own lighthouse craft using clay pots!| Crafts by Amanda
See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your choice, or give them as gifts.| Crafts by Amanda
Kids can make fun homemade patriotic star suncatchers to decorate the windows. This easy craft for kids is a great group project too!| Crafts by Amanda
These printable summer scavenger hunts will help keep your little ones occupied and having fun during all of your summer adventures.| Crafts by Amanda
These DIY colorful clay pot toadstools are made with terra-cotta pots and saucers that are decorated with bright and cheery paint colors.| Crafts by Amanda
Easily decorate the outdoors with these printable patriotic pinwheels for your red, white, and blue celebrations!| Crafts by Amanda
Plastic Spoon Garden Markers are a simple, sustainable way to keep your garden or flower beds organized while adding character!| Crafts by Amanda
Personalize your gift baskets with these free printable Easter basket tags in soft lavender, mint, and pale yellow colors!| Crafts by Amanda
This is such a fun project for kids and adults alike. I made seed paper for the first time about 4 years ago. It was so much easier than I thought it was going to| Crafts by Amanda
See how you can decorate Easter eggs in beautiful and unique designs with these 7 different methods. Great for kids and adults!| Crafts by Amanda
These super cute cardboard tube lambs are simple and fun! These fuzzy creations are the perfect Easter kid's craft.| Crafts by Amanda
We can show you how to make play dough with just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. A quick and easy tutorial that'll have you on your way to stamping, squeezing, and squishing in no time!| Crafts by Amanda
This cute Valentine Hugs craft is easy to make and the kids love making them! Teachers - this is a great classroom project kids can give to loved ones!| Crafts by Amanda
Turn empty plastic water bottles into adorable little fairy house night lights! Fun for a child's room or a nursery, or even the garden.| Crafts by Amanda
Making cinnamon ornaments every Christmas will become a family tradition you will cherish for years to come. These ornaments are so easy to make with only 2 ingredients!| Crafts by Amanda