{"id":5762,"date":"2021-05-25T22:27:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T22:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventurebook.com\/connect\/?p=5762&preview=true&preview_id=5762"},"modified":"2021-07-21T18:06:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T18:06:04","slug":"fun-family-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventurebook.com\/connect\/fun-family-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Family Crafts: Awesome Stuff Adults & Kids Can Create Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to creativity, the more the merrier! Call the kids, parents, and even grandparents, and get ready for fun family crafts. DIY projects let you get a little messy and give the whole gang a great way to bond with each other The big bonus is that you end up with super cool stuff when you’re done. So bring out the art supplies and grab those odds and ends lying around the house, just waiting to be repurposed. We’re giving you 8 kid-friendly ideas to make simple crafts and keepsakes that you’ll cherish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s Roam is your source for fun ways to bond with loved ones. We’ve been hard at work coming up with activities for you to enjoy and we’ve compiled them into one big fantastic book. Now, Adventures from Scratch: Family Edition<\/strong><\/em> is ready for you to explore. This compilation of challenges will beat boredom any day of the week. Scratch the surface of over 50 unique ideas. Use the handy key to help you decide which one to do next! With 5 different types of adventures, including tear-out tasks to share with others, you’ll be occupied for hours on end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our art projects can be done with kids from preschoolers to tweens and we’ll give you step-by-step instructions to keep you on track. And remember\u2014these make great gift ideas for those near and dear. If family members can’t participate, they can still enjoy the results! <\/p>\n\n\n\n This family craft is fun, easy, and everyone gets their own pieces of customized jewelry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kristine Daub sent us instructions on making 3D paintings, which are a favorite craft she recommends for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My 4 y\/o nephew and I spent a weekend painting a 3D sunflower for his mom’s birthday last year and not only was it a major hit, we had an amazing time bonding over the process. If you are happy to jump into a craft project with both feet and to help the kids get involved, this is something that has no age requirement (so long as they can hold a paintbrush or tear paper) and will keep the entire family entertained for a whole day!<\/p>\u2014Kristine Daub, Founding Editor of byCurated<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is no secret that children love collecting stickers. The only thing more addictive than collecting them is making<\/em> them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yarn flower greeting cards are a fun family craft project that can be used any day or for holidays year-round. Consider homemade cards for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or birthdays. Dads could even help the kiddos create the most fantabulous Mother’s Day card ever! This kids’ craft is a classic and everyone knows that hand-crafted cards are way<\/em> better than store-bought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who doesn’t love handcrafted cards? These are not just lovely but also act as a bit of surprise for your loved ones and family members.<\/p>\u2014Miranda Yan, Co-Founder, VinPit<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Younger kids can have lots of fun making and masks and acting like their favorite animals. This paper craft is fairly easy and requires basic art supplies and household materials. When they’re done making their masterpieces, have them put on a fun show for the whole family! This could also be a fun craft for a Halloween or birthday party\u2014and the kids get to take their masks home with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Give boring bowls a colorful makeover! This is a lovely and fun way to customize bowls. Then, use them to store trinkets and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We love the idea of painting rocks and using them to spread joyful messages to others! In fact, this popular activity was recommended to us by several sources. Lauren Tingley, Creator at Simply Well Balanced<\/a>, said that, during the COVID-19 lockdown, her daughter would leave rocks painted with inspirational quotes and positive images at their community mailbox. What a nice surprise that would be for a neighbor, especially during a universally tough time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have a pretty wide age gap in our family, with our oldest kids being 14 and 12 and our youngest being 3 and 1. Yet, making kindness rocks has been a fun craft that all of us have enjoyed doing together, and is easy enough to take on without a lot of prep or special materials … Not only is it a fun family activity, but a great way to encourage kids to take on simple acts of kindness<\/a> in their day-to-day lives. <\/em><\/p>\u2014Alexandra Fung, Co-Founder, Upparent<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n What you need: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Macrame wall-hangings are a popular home decor item that might seem too complicated to make, with all those knots. You’re in luck! There are easy macrame projects that the whole family can do together. They take a little bit of work but are truly worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This fun family craft idea came to us from Mark Coster, who remarked that kids will find this so fascinating they’ll request to do it again and again! It’s science coming to life in a colorful display. Your little ones can even change the number and order of the colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s only one thing that\u2019s more fun than family crafts: educational family crafts! Or, as I like to call them, kitchen experiments. One of my family\u2019s all-time favorites is the \u201crainbow in a jar\u201d activity. We\u2019ve done it dozens of times, especially when our three kids were younger.<\/p>\u2014Mark Coster, Founder, STEM Geek<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mark added that “kids will likely want to keep this jar on their nightstand, which can make for a beautiful light show when put next to a lamp. Just be sure to close it\u2014there\u2019s organic matter in there that might spill or go bad! But as a chemist, I especially appreciate that this activity can teach kids about liquid density, the amount of molecules, why they mix or don\u2019t mix together.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fun project makes an adorable Mother\u2019s Day or Father\u2019s Day gift or a present for any occasion. Ask the kids to go out in the yard and collect some tiny pebbles while you prepare the other ingredients or collect small stones on nature walks with your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This suggestion came to us from Chis McGuire, Founder of Real Estate Exam Ninja<\/a>. What a terrific way to make a fun craft from little figurines you might have lying around collecting dust!<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you’ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These hand warmers make perfect gifts and are fantastic introductions to sewing. The concept can also be used to create larger reheatable, soothing pillows! A relaxing scent can be a nice added touch but can be left out if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: If sewing’s not your thing, you may try using fusible webbing or hem tape instead. It’s important to note that the seal may fail, especially after a few uses. We hope you enjoyed our list. Family crafts are so fun and offer the perfect opportunity to spend time with your little ones. Get the older siblings involved and share a few laughs with the entire family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you made any of these crafts or do you have favorite art projects you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you’re all done crafting your hearts out, try these mom-approved activities for kids<\/a>, or hop on over to check out our family adventure book<\/strong><\/a>! You won’t find yourself in need of activities for a while when you have over 50 unique ideas scratch-off challenges at your fingertips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s Roam has fun family crafts<\/a> that are simple and use a lot of common household materials. You can make DIY stickers, jewelry featuring handmade clay beads, rice hand warmers, and more!<\/p> <\/div> These fun family crafts<\/a> include both gift ideas and homemade cards. There are personalized paperweights, handcrafted jewelry, customized painted umbrellas, and other great ideas.<\/p> <\/div> Instructions on making clay beads are available, with several other projects, in this list of fun family crafts<\/a>. You can make jewelry, paperweights, and even aromatherapy pillows with your children!<\/p> <\/div> Try mom-approved activities for kids at home<\/a>, fun family crafts<\/a>, or challenges from a scratch-off adventure book<\/a>. The ideas you’ll find are a little different and should keep you busy for a while!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to creating things, the more the merrier! These 12 fun family crafts are perfect for kiddos and just as appealing for adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":5835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\nLet the Fun Family Projects Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Handmade Beaded Jewelry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. 3D Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. DIY Stickers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Yarn Flower Greeting Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Animal Masks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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6. Decoupage Bowl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Kindness Rocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Macrame Wall-Hanging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Rainbow in a Jar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you want, you may also throw in a bunch of items of different weights that will sink or float: marbles or pebbles, peanuts, sawdust, or even a flower or two.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n10. Personalized \u201cRocks\u201d Paperweight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11. DIY Snow Globes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NOTE: Add a few drops of glycerin, mineral oil, baby oil, or clear cooking oil to help the sequins and glitter float. You can test different amounts of each to see what gives the best floating effect.<\/li>12. Hand Warmer or Reheatable Aromatherapy Pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To use, microwave for about 15-20 seconds. The hand warmer or pillow will retain heat for quite some time! You could also try freezing when you need a cold pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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