Crafts

Put together a Top of the Charts teacher appreciation gift: a class library book, reading supplies and a handmade tag, with supplies, steps and variations.

Make a Berry Excited teacher gift: easy strawberry cake mix cookies in a strawberry container, tied with red baker’s twine and a handmade berry-themed tag.

Make a simple monogram cake topper from a painted wooden letter, paper flowers and a jewel center. An easy craft for wedding cakes and dessert tables.

Make your own free Halloween party printables: a Spookiest Things welcome sign, fancy labels and cupcake toppers in bold graphic pink, with tips for printing and display.

Design a set of 8×10 prints inspired by Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! for graduation gifts and party decor, with layout, color and framing tips.

Make a finger paint picture frame for Dad: a homemade frame that shows off a child’s finger-paint artwork, with supplies, steps and tips for a quick gift.

See how a modern, bright nursery comes together: a colorful gallery wall above the crib, hoop art, a handmade mobile, a roomy dresser and kid-drawn art.

Make a colorful crayon frame with hot glue, a wood picture frame and two boxes of crayons, plus ideas for a motivational print to tuck inside.

Plan a rocket party for preschoolers: push-up pop rockets, planet cake pops, star mobile centerpieces, a box photo booth, foam bookmark craft and a game.

Upgrade a clock from drab to fab: cover a plain plastic wall clock with scrapbook paper, glitter chipboard numbers and a rhinestone brad for a kid’s room.