Cardboard Crafts

This easy last minute Valentine’s Day card is simple to make and looks incredible. Fold a paper heart into its own envelope, and share the love.

Whether you’re looking for a creative gift idea or just a fun art project, this 8-bit pixel portrait is easy and enjoyable. It’s fun for kids, and it’s perfect for Father’s Day!

These cheap and easy DIY cardboard crafts and games are sure to get your kids excited! Make use of what you’ve got and create tons of fun crafts your kids will love.

This Craft Stick Color Toss Sorting Game teaches young children primary colors, matching & association, as well as coordination & spatial awareness. It’s the perfect craft to teach basic skills to help young learners with their development.

This rainbow color sorting game is perfect for toddlers to learn their colors and practice hand and eye coordination skills to get them ready for preschool.

Don’t waste your money buying expensive Valentine’s Day cards that kids will throw away the minute they get home. Print out these free Robot Finger Puppet Valentine’s Day cards instead. The kids will have a blast coloring each one and then turning them into fun finger puppets they can play with for hours or days! Each card is different, so kids can join together to create stories with their characters and each one will be unique. These cards are an EXPERIENCE.

This super simple cardboard castle is so easy to make. It’s perfect for kids, and it makes a great indoor activity for all children!

Turn your phone into an old fashioned TV that is perfect for the kids!

Summer is in full swing, and we seem to have all sorts of ideas of fun things to do with the kids… that is until it actually comes time to DO it. Then we can’t seem to think of anything! But never fear! I have a two-fer for you! Two ideas in one. First up …

If there’s one thing my boys are known for, it is their love of Minecraft. But they also have a love of crafting with mom. In fact, I spend most days having to juggle the baby while overseeing some new project or other for the kids! And while I love to bolster their creativity, I …

Indoor play is really important at times, as often the weather, illness or other issues can keep kids from being able to go outside to play. With that in mind, I always try to think of great ways to keep the kids happy when playing inside. Store-bought playsets are amazing and fun, but when you …

Buying manufactured playsets for your kids’ Hot Wheels or matchbox car collections can be a huge expense. And since kids rarely take care of their toys, it can be maddening to find missing pieces that make these expensive sets totally useless. It’s always so much easier, cheaper and more fun to make your own upcycled …

In our family, camping is HUGE. Since we have four little boys, being outdoors, communing with nature seems to be the most exciting thing they can think of. But camping isn’t always feasible for us. Whether it’s due to the weather or illness or just my own desire to sleep in a warm bed, I’ve …

Teacher Appreciation Day is upon us, and if you are looking for a last minute gift for your child to make for his or her teacher, check out this simple craft. You can use items you have around the house, but most of these can be found at your local dollar store! It’s so simple …

The tradition of the Chinese Red Money Envelope is such an interesting one. These are given out usually at family gatherings such as weddings or holidays, including Chinese New Year. The red symbolizes good luck and warding off of evil spirits. The amount of money in the envelope will usually end with an even digit, …

There are two things I know to be true about kids. Firstly, they make a ton of garbage! Secondly, no matter how many toys they have, they always want more! So when I can use some of the garbage to turn into a new toy, I consider that a HUGE win. That’s why I absolutely love …

Heart Hands Construction Paper Valentines | A lovely last minute Valentine your kids can make for someone special. Just a couple pieces of construction paper, a pencil and a marker can make a memorable and adorable Valentine’s Day card for someone they love!

It’s Groundhog Day! I don’t know about you, but for my kids, that means that they have just developed a new interest in weather patterns! My oldest son, Dexter, is seriously worried about what it means if the groundhog sees his shadow. Six more weeks of winter?? Or how about if he doesn’t see his …

I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day is a huge hassle in our family. It falls directly between my second son’s birthday on February 12th and my oldest son’s birthday on February 16th. Not only that, but it’s less than a month after our anniversary and only a couple of weeks after my birthday! …

Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday for kids. They love the tradition of giving and receiving Valentine’s Day cards from friends and loved ones, and it can also be a great opportunity to be creative. This fun bumble bee Valentine is easy to create and would be a great card to include with a …

Children love advent calendars. It is a traditional way to countdown the days until Christmas. If you want a cute way to customize an advent calendar for your particular child, this one made of paper rolls is perfect! You can fill it with anything you want! You can even do a theme, like all little …

I don’t know about you, but my kids are SO excited for Easter this year. Dexter asks practically every morning, “Is it Easter yet??” It’s kind of adorable, but also really getting old. But I can’t really fault him. All he remembers about the holiday is chocolate eggs, plastic egg hunts in the back yard …

I can’t believe another year has come and gone. We’ve had such a crazy 2015, and so much has changed. The biggest one is in my kiddos! They are growing so fast. Christmas was so wonderful this year, as it was the first time they’ve truly understood what it’s all about. We went all out …

If you have a coffee lover in your life, these personalized cardboard sleeves make an awesome gift. This quick and easy paper craft is great for busy moms without a lot of time.