70 Hilariously Funny Elf On The Shelf Ideas For Kids They Will Love

by Maria Julia | Oct 16, 2020 | Crafts

70 Hilariously Funny Elf On The Shelf Ideas For Kids They Will Love

Are you looking for unique and funny Elf On The Shelf ideas that will keep your kids entertained during the lead up to Christmas? If so, you’ll find some great ones here!

Elf On The Shelf is a brilliant Christmas “tradition” that kids across the country are starting to love more an more. But what about the parents?! Fear not! I know that thinking of new places for the Elf to sit every day may take out more minutes from your day than you’d like to, so I’ve put together a list of the best, most hilarious Elf On The Shelf ideas that both your kids and you are going to love!

With these ideas, no day during December is going to be boring again!

Pst – If you don’t have your own Elf yet, you can get one on Walmart. They also have multiple Elf themed accessory packs which can help you recreate some of these ideas even better!

Now, without further ado, let me show you the funniest Elf On The Shelf ideas that I found! If you love them as much as I do, bookmark them on Pinterest so that you can find them faster!

The Best Funny Elf On The Shelf Ideas:

4. Magic Shrinking Machine

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5. The Floor Is Lava

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6. Snow Angel

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7. Elf In Toilet Paper

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8. Please Don’t Feed The Dinosaurs!

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9. Elf With Banana Minions

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10. Elf Making Breakfast

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11. Elf In The Bath

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12. Elf In The Fridge

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13. Ice Fishing Elf

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14. Elf On The Potty

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15. Easy Elf On The Shelf Idea

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16. Gummy Bear Rock Wall

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17. Kidnapper Elf

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18. Sledding Elf

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19. Elf With Tissues

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20. Bungee Jumping Elf

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21. Bubble Gum Butt Elf

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22. Yuck For Dog Treat Cookies

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23. Green Elf Milk

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24. Elf With Eggs

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25. Dog Walking Elf

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26. Tooth Fairy Elf

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27. Nice & Toasty

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28. Elves in Crockpot Hot Tub

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29. Naughty Elf

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30. Elf In a Cup with Marshmallows

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31. Naughty Elf in the Bathroom

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32. Elf Playing Twister

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33. Elves in the Microwave

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34. Elf On The Shelf Candy Cane Game

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35. Candy Thief

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36. Wall Climbing Elf

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37. Elf In Trouble

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38. Elves Saving Themselves From Crocodiles

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39. Funny Elf on the Shelf Playing Games

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40. Elves On A Candy Cane Sleigh

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41. Naughty Elf With A Toothbrush

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42. Elf Painting Candies

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43. Woody & Elf Snow Fighting

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44. Elf Building A Snowman

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45. Tic Tac Toe

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46. Elf Burrito

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47. Bathing Elf

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48. Roasting Marshmallows

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49. Feed Me Elves

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50. Coloring Book Elf

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51. Super Tall Elf

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52. Free Reindeer Poop

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53. Cleaning Elf

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54. Elf In An Igloo

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55. Spider Man Vs Elf

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56. Elf On Time Out

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57. He Watches While You Sleep

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58. Tooth Fairy Kipnaps Elf

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59. Elf Is Back

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60. Elf Ball Pit

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61. Elves Eating Toilet Paper

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62. Elf Vs Grinch

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63. Elf In The Hospital

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64. Elf Doing A Number 2

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65. Elf Trying To Floss

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66. Elf Vs Barbie

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67. Elf Moves In

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68. Elf Shaving

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69. Elf On Strike

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70. Stuck In A Water Bottle

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71. Elf In A Blender

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72. Donut Worry, Elf Is Back!

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73. Holiday Spaghetti Elf

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Which of these funny elf on the shelf ideas are you going to try this year? I know that some of them require a lot more effort and cleaning up than others, but imagine your kids’ faces when they see these hilarious setups – it’ll be totally worth it!

In any case, let me know which of these were your favorites, and don’t forget to check out other Christmas related content below!

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45 Homemade Christmas Cards That You Will Love

by Maria Julia | Oct 7, 2020 | Crafts

45 Homemade Christmas Cards That You Will Love

Are you looking for homemade Christmas card ideas that have that special something that mass produced cards just can’t provide? If so, you’re in the right place!

Whether you’re looking to DIY your own Christmas cards this year, or you want to purchase Christmas cards from a seller who has personally handcrafted them, I have collected lots of amazing tutorials and design ideas for you in this post!

Many of these cards are easy to re-create at home, however some of them are designed for more advanced crafters – I recommend having a look at the tutorials beforehand to see all of the materials you need to make the cards you like!

Some of these cards are also available to purchase on Etsy, but if you would rather make the cards yourself, you can do that by simply mimicking the design.

Now, without further ado, let’s get into the cards!

1. Button Snowman Card

Get The Tutorial On Deedee Campbell

2. Dachshund Christmas Card

Get The Card On Etsy

3. Merry and Bright Rudolph Card

Get The Tutorial On Consumer Crafts

4. Santa Craft Card

Get The Tutorial On The Best Ideas For Kids

5. Music Notes Christmas Card

Image Via Lolly Pop, Paper & Ink

6. Button Box Christmas Card

Image Via Hummingbird Cards

7. Joy! Watercolor Card

Get The Card On Etsy

8. Paint Chip Christmas Card

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

9. Lace Fold Christmas Tree Card

Get The Tutorial On The Way We Stamp

10. Christmas Greeting Card

Image Via Easy Paper Crafts

11. Peace On Earth Deer

Get The Card On Etsy

12. Simple Calligraphy Card

Get The Card On Etsy

13. Snowman Card

Get The Tutorial On The Best Ideas For Kids

14. Watercolor Christmas Tree

Get The Card On Etsy

15. Snowy Christmas Card

Get The Tutorial On Kittie Crafts

16. Watercolor Christmas Tree

Get The Card On Etsy

17. DIY Pop Up Card

Get The Tutorial On Sweet Teal

18. Gingerbread House Card

Get The Card On Etsy

19. Handmade Winter Woods Christmas Tree Card

Image Via H Made Boutique

20. Peace, Joy & Wags

Get The Card On Etsy

21. Reindeer Christmas Card

Get The Tutorial On Easy Peasy & Fun

22. Abstract Tree Letterpress Card

Get The Card On Etsy

23. Sending Warmest Wishes Card

Get The Card On Etsy

24. Dogs Christmas Card

Get The Card On Etsy

25. Watercolor Christmas Tree Card

Get The Card On Etsy

26. Heart Of Christmas Card

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27. Peace, Joy & Purrs

Get The Card On Etsy

28. Snowflake Tree Card

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29. Merriest Christmas Card

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30. DIY Christmas Tree Card

Get The Tutorial On I Heart Crafty Things

31. Layered Plaid Card

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32. Berries & Mistletoe Watercolor Card

Get The Card On Etsy

33. Merry Tree Card

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34. Gnomes Christmas Cards

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35. Thinking Of You This Season

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36. Pop Up Christmas Card

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37. Penguin Card

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38. Stamp & Ink Design Card

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39. Merry Christmas Stamped Card

Image Via Starlight Stamper

40. Metallic Christmas Tree Card

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41. Handmade Plaid Card

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42. Super Simple DIY Reindeer Card

Get The Tutorial On Stampin Pretty

43. Buffalo Plaid Card

Get The Tutorial On Stamp With Jenn

44. Abstract Tree Letterpress Card

Get The Card On Etsy

45. DIY Pop-Up Christmas Card

Get the tutorial at Five Five Fabulous

Bonus: Wooden Christmas Card Holder

Get The Card Keeper On Etsy

Bonus: Wooden Christmas Card Holder

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Which of these cards was your favorite? Are you getting one for your family and friends or making one yourself? Let me know in the comments!

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25 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids They Will Love

by Maria Julia | Sep 18, 2020 | Crafts

25 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids They Will Love

Are you looking for fun and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids that will get them in the Thanksgiving spirit? If so, I have just the right crafts for you!

Crafts are one of the best ways to teach children about the importance of Thanksgiving and our holiday traditions. It’s also a great way to get your house ready for Thanksgiving, as many kids crafts make for fantastic DIY decorations!

These crafts are suitable for children of all ages – toddlers, pre-schoolers and school ages kids, although some may need a bit of assistance from mom or dad. So, if you are ready to get crafting, below are some of the best easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids that I’ve found. For instructions, simply follow the link below the images!

The Best Easy Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids:

1. Turkey Leaf Craft Template

Get The Tutorial On Easy Peasy And Fun

2. Thanksgiving Turkey Windsocks

Get The Tutorial On Happiness Is Homemade

3. Construction Paper Turkeys

Get The Tutorial On Twitchetts

4. Turkey Leaf Lanterns

Get The Tutorial On Rhythms Of Play

5. Pinecone Turkey Centerpiece

Get The Tutorial On Marla Meredith

6. Feather Letter Turkeys

Get The Tutorial On Growing Book By Book

7. Corn Cob Craft Painting

Get The Tutorial On Natural Beach Living

8. Sponged Painted Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

Get The Tutorial On The Resourceful Mama

9. Do A Dot Craft

Get The Tutorial On The Resourceful Mama

10. Apple Stamping Pumpkin Craft

Get The Tutorial On Made To Be A Momma

11. Turkey Cone Party Hats

Get The Tutorial On Crafty Morning

12. Handprint Turkey Craft

Get The Tutorial On A Little Pinch Of Perfect

13. Paper Plate Turkey Wreath

Get The Tutorial On The Resourceful Mama

14. Gratitude Pumpkin Craft

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15. Coffee Filter Turkeys

Get The Tutorial On Darcy And Brian

16. Beaded Pipe Cleaner Indian Corn

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

17. Turkey Treat Bags

Get The Tutorial On Clean & Scentsible

18. Thanksgiving Handprint Leaves

Get The Tutorial On Obarkley

19. Scarecrow Popsiclestick Craft

Get The Tutorial On Somewhat Simple

20. Pinecone Turkey With Feathers

Get The Tutorial On Live, Craft, Eat

21. Paper Pumpkin Craft

Get The Tutorial On Meaningful Mama

22. Paper Roll Turkey Craft

Get The Tutorial On The Resourceful Mama

23. The Greatest Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Get The Tutorial On Happy Home Fairy

24. Easy Glitter Leaves Decor

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25. Teepee Dirt Cups

Get The Tutorial On I Can Teach My Child

Which of these easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids are you going to try with your little ones first? Personally, I think some of them make for excellent decorations to decorate the house with, such as the gold glitter leaves (number 24) – they’re so pretty!

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25 Easy Halloween Crafts For Kids That Are Wickedly Fun

by Maria Julia | Aug 25, 2020 | Crafts

25 Easy Halloween Crafts For Kids That Are Wickedly Fun

Are you looking for easy Halloween crafts that will keep your little ones occupied until all hallows ever rolls around? If so, you’re in the right place!

Halloween is an exciting holiday for everyone, but usually it’s kids that love it the most. And what’s not to love? You can play dress up, get bucket loads of candy, eat tasty treats and turn your house into a wizard’s hideout.

If your kids can’t wait until they can go trick or treating, I have some cool crafts for you that will add to the build up of excitement for Halloween and make it even more fun! You can display these crafts in your house as decorations or use them as toys to play wicked games. There are plenty of cool crafts to choose from, each of them super fun and easy!

One of the coolest crafts in my opinion is the milk jug skulls craft, which I’ve left until the end – this is so unique and creepy that you could use it for your adult Halloween parties as well!

Now, without further ado, let’s jump into the crafts!

25 Easy Halloween Crafts To DIY:

1. Paper Spiderwebs

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

2. Paper Plate Witch House Craft

Get The Tutorial On Glued To My Crafts

3. Cut Out Paper Towel Rolls

This is a super simple DIY! First, These cut eyes out of paper towel rolls, then add glow sticks and cover ends with duct tape. And voila!

You can place them in your yard at night for an extra spooky effect. Image Via Rust and Sunshine

4. Pine Cone Spiders

Get The Tutorial On Fireflies & Mud Pies

5. Spooky Halloween Mansion

Get The Tutorial On TTS Group

6. Spider Web Craft

Get The Tutorial On Buggy And Buddy

7. Easy Yarn Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On Not Quite Susie

8. Lolly Pop Spiders

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

9. Easy Spider Halloween Treat Bowl

Get The Tutorial On That’s What Che Said

10. Yard Monsters

Get The Tutorial On A Girl & A Glue Gun

11. Paper Plate Witch Cauldron

Get The Tutorial On Glued To My Crafts Blog

12. Paper Cup Flying Ghost Craft

Get The Tutorial On Kids Craft Room

13. Halloween Slime Recipe

Get The Tutorial On Frogs, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

14. Spooky Tic Tac Toe Game

Get The Tutorial On Smashed Peas & Carrots

15. Hanging Ghosts

Get The Tutorial On Fun Littles

16. Frankenstein Handprints

Get The Tutorial On Mom Dot

17. Yarn Wrapped Mummy Craft

Get The Tutorial On I Heart Crafty Things

18. Ghost Spirals

Get The Tutorial On Handmade Kultur

19. Coffee Filter Bats

Get The Tutorial On Darcy And Brian

20. Fluffy Halloween Slime

Get The Tutorial On Little Bins For Little Hands

21. Magical Witch’s Broom

Get The Tutorial On A Piece Of Rainbow

22. Colorful Coffee Filter Bats

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

23. Milk Jug Skulls

Get The Tutorial On Instructables

24. Halloween Calm Down Balls

Get The Tutorial On Little Bins For Little Hands

25. Toilet Roll Bat Buddies

Get The Tutorial On Molly Moo Crafts

Which of these crafts are you going to do with your little ones? Are you thinking of doing the easier crafts, or are you going to attempt the milk jug skulls craft too? Let me know in the comments!

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30+ Easy DIY Fall Crafts For Adults That You Need To Try

by Maria Julia | Jul 21, 2020 | Crafts

30+ Easy DIY Fall Crafts For Adults That You Need To Try

Are you looking for easy fall crafts for adults that you can do in your spare time and bring the new season into your home? If so, this post is perfect for you!

Fall is the perfect time to wind down, relax and get crafting. Below, I’ve listed more than 30 amazing crafts that you can create to sell on Etsy, or simply to make at home by yourself or with kids. Many of these will also double up as Thanksgiving decor, which you can showcase to your guests when the time comes.

I’ve also tried to include a large variety of different crafts here, so you’ll find anything from luminaries to pinecone crafts to wreaths and garlands to kids crafts. These crafts are all super easy to do, so if you have some time to spare, check out the tutorials below, order the supplies and get crafting!

Now, without further ado, let me show you the best fall crafts for adults that I found!

Easy Fall Crafts For Adults:

1. Book Pumpkin

Get The Tutorial On Kids’ Activities

2. DIY Fall Dream Catcher

Get The Tutorial On DIY Showoff

3. Lighted Fall Pumpkin Basket

Get The Tutorial On Clean & Scentsible

4. Mason Jar Leaf Lanterns

Get The Tutorial On One Little Project

5. Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Get The Tutorial On Freebie Finding Mom

6. Dollar Tree and Walmart Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On Wilshire Collections

7. Leaf Suncatcher Craft

Get The Tutorial On The Best Ideas For Kids

8. Easy Fabric Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On Little House Of Four

9. Autumn Leaf Bouquet

Get The Tutorial On Design Sponge

10. Toilet Paper Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On Instrupix

11. Painted Acorns

Get The Tutorial On Home Stories A to Z

12. Leaf Clay Dish

Get The Tutorial On The Best Ideas For Kids

13. Painted Wood Slice Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On A Night Owl

14. Simple Fall Wreath

Get The Tutorial On Aubree Originals

15. DIY Pumpkin Vase

Get The Tutorial On A Pumpkin & A Princess

16. Sunflower Pumpkin Door Wreath

Get The Tutorial On Craft Bits

17. Wood Sunflower Door Hanger

Get The Tutorial On Crafty Morning

18. Harvest Display

Get The Tutorial On Crafting in the Rain

19. Pumpkin Pie Bunting

Image Via Etsy / Another similar one here

20. DIY Pumpkin Terracotta Pots

Get The Tutorial On Real House Moms

21. Scarecrow Bottles

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22. Fun Scarecrow Craft For Kids

Get The Tutorial On Somewhat Simple

23. Easy Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Get The Tutorial On Kippie At Home

24. Scarecrow Mason Jar

Get The Tutorial On Yesterday on Tuesday

25. Porch Scarecrow

Get The Tutorial On Ohio Thoughts

26. Unique DIY Fall Decor Idea

Get The Tutorial On Involvery

27. Flower Pot Scarecrow Craft

Get The Tutorial On Hobby Lobby

28. Fall Leaf Covered Napkin

Get The Tutorial On Cathie Filian

29. Fall Slime Recipe

Get The Tutorial On Teaching Mama

30. Cinnamon Stick Candles

Get The Tutorial On Home Stories A to Z

31. Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin

Get The Tutorial On The Country Cook

32. Cinnamon Orange Air Freshener

Get The Tutorial On Shaken Together

33. Wheat Centerpiece

Image Via Violet Hills

Which of these fall crafts for adults are you going to make first? Personally, I LOVE the cinnamon stick candles. They’re so easy to make and look incredible as a table centerpiece. I also love the clay leaf dishes – these require a bit more time to make, but they’re so beautiful and work perfectly as trinkets for rings and other jewelry.

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25 Fun & Easy Summer Crafts For Kids To Make At Home

by Maria Julia | Apr 28, 2020 | Crafts, Lifestyle

25 Fun & Easy Summer Crafts For Kids To Make At Home

Are you looking for easy & fun summer crafts to keep your kids entertained while they’re at home? Then you’re in the right place!

These crafts will keep your kids occupied for hours on end and at the same time, they’ll help develop their creativity, fine motor skills and encourage their self-expression.

The crafts that I’ve listed in this post vary in their difficulty: there’s crafts for toddlers, pre-schoolers, elementary schoolers and more. Some of the crafts include printable guides, which make it super easy for you to just print out templates that you can give to your kids to keep them busy, while you can sit back and relax.

Other crafts that I’ve listed are a little bit more complex – for these crafts, it’s best if you guide your child along the way.

No matter what kinds of crafts you’re after, you’ll find them here!

To get step by step instructions for each craft, simply click on the link below the images.

Now, let’s get into the crafts!