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Category: Kids Crafts & Activities

  • Pumpkin Crafts

    Create a variety of fun and creative pumpkin crafts this fall season with the kids! Here are several great options to choose from below.

    pumpkin crafts

    It is always fun to get the kids together to create some creative pumpkin crafts during the fall season.

    Once fall comes along and the air starts to get a little cooler, it’s pretty much pumpkin season and creating crafts can not only be fun, they can also be educational.

    FREE Printable Pumpkin Activity Pack

    Printable Pumpkin Activities

    Pumpkin crafts are also good for Thanksgiving or Halloween so you can make various creative pumpkin crafts throughout the rest of the year.

    If you are looking for some fun and educational pumpkin crafts for kids, these creative crafts are just what you may be looking for!

    Kids will love getting creative to create these crafts!

    Pumpkin Crafts

    milk jug pumpkins

    Milk Jug Pumpkins

    These light up Milk Jug Pumpkins are fun to make and great to display for Halloween! Create this easy craft with the kids this year.

    Aluminum Can Pumpkins

    Kids will love taking these aluminum cans and turning them into fun pumpkin themed cans. It only takes a few supplies and it’s an easy craft project!

    Paper Plate Pumpkin

    You can’t include a fun craft project for kids without mentioning a paper plate craft! Kids can make these fun and creative paper plate pumpkins as they work on their artistic abilities!

    Paper Plate Pumpkin Wreath

    Decorate a paper plate with mini pumpkin cut outs and display this wreath craft on your door at home or in your classroom!

    Popsicle Stick Pumpkin

    Use popsicle sticks and scrapbook paper to make this popsicle stick pumpkin craft!

    Paper Bag Pumpkin

    Use a brown paper lunch bag to create this easy to make Paper Bag Pumpkin!

    Mason Jar Pumpkin Craft

    This pumpkin jar craft is easy to make! Paint the pumpkin with craft paint and then add a flameless candle inside.

    Melted Bead Pumpkin Suncatcher

    Melt beads together using pumpkin cookie cutters! Hang these pumpkin suncatchers in your window this fall season.

    Pumpkin Painting in a Bag

    Try this mess free pumpkin painting this year! Kids will love engaging with this squishy pumpkin paint bag!

    Jack-O-Lantern Oranges

    Draw faces on these small oranges and display these at your Halloween party! These are simple to make and they make great decor this Halloween.

    Mason Jar Jack-O-Lanterns

    Save your empty jars and reuse them to make these light up Mason Jar Jack-O-Lanterns! The kids will enjoy creating these and displaying them in their home for Halloween as a frugal decoration idea.

    I hope you enjoyed this list of pumpkin crafts to make this year! Which pumpkin craft are you most interested in creating this fall season?

  • 41+ Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils

    41+ Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils

    Add a touch of adorable charm to your Halloween with these Kawaii Printable Pumpkin Stencils!

    Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who loves cute designs, these stencils turn your pumpkins into cheerful, smiling creations instead of spooky ones.

    Think big eyes, tiny blush marks, and happy expressions — all in the signature kawaii style that’s trending everywhere right now!

    Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils (Set of 16)

    Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils (Set of 14)

    Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils (Set of 30)

    Looking for more ideas? Check out 100+ Printable Pumpkin Stencils.

    These kawaii pumpkin carving templates are perfect for people who want to make Halloween fun, colorful, and kid-friendly.

    Instead of scary faces, you’ll get pumpkins that radiate happiness — great for carving or painting.

    Whether you love anime, cute aesthetics, or cozy fall vibes, these pumpkin stencils bring the sweetest side of Halloween right to your doorstep.

    When to Use Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils

    These printable pumpkin stencils can be used all throughout the Halloween season — or even earlier if you’re decorating for fall in a cute and creative way! They’re great for:

    • Family pumpkin carving nights with young kids
    • Classroom or daycare Halloween craft projects
    • Front porch or indoor fall decorating
    • School pumpkin contests or trunk-or-treat events
    • Cute fall photo backdrops and social media posts

    Where to Use Kawaii Pumpkin Stencils

    These cheerful designs fit right in anywhere you want to spread cute Halloween vibes:

    • On your front porch or windows for a happy Halloween look
    • Inside as table or shelf decorations
    • In classrooms or kids’ parties for fun, non-scary displays
    • On mini pumpkins for place settings or classroom giveaways
    • For no-carve projects using markers or paint pens

    How to Use the Stencils

    1. Choose your favorite kawaii pumpkin face stencil — sleepy eyes, hearts, winks, or silly smiles.
    2. Print the design on paper or cardstock.
    3. Tape the stencil securely onto your pumpkin.
    4. Trace the design with a pin or pencil, then carve carefully along the lines.
    5. Light it up with a candle or LED tea light to make your pumpkin glow with cuteness!
    6. Optional: Paint the cheeks pink or add eyelashes to give it extra personality.

    Why You’ll Love These Kawaii Pumpkin Templates

    These kawaii printable pumpkin stencils are perfect for families, kids, and anyone who prefers adorable over eerie.

    They make carving simple, creative, and fun — no scary faces required.

    The easy shapes and rounded designs make them great for beginners, and you can use them for both carving and painting.

    If you want to skip carving altogether, just trace the stencil onto your pumpkin and color it in.

    Add pastel paint, stickers, or glitter for a picture-perfect kawaii Halloween pumpkin!

    What You Can Use These Stencils For:

    • Pumpkin carving or no-carve painting
    • Cute Halloween porch or table displays
    • Classroom or daycare Halloween crafts
    • Fall festivals or trunk-or-treat events
    • Social media-worthy Halloween photos
    • Family-friendly Halloween decorating

    Great if You’re Looking For:

    • Kawaii pumpkin stencil printable
    • Cute pumpkin carving templates
    • Easy pumpkin face stencils for kids
    • Adorable Halloween pumpkin ideas
    • Kawaii Halloween décor printables
    • Non-scary pumpkin designs
    • Kawaii face pumpkin pattern
    • Cartoon pumpkin stencil printable
    • Kawaii aesthetic Halloween pumpkin carving
    • Cute no-carve pumpkin templates

  • FREE Owl Coloring Pages

    Do you have a little one who loves owls? Check out these cool owl coloring pages for kids! They are FREE to download and print.

    owl coloring pages

    Click the link below and sign up for my email list to find 7 FREE owl coloring pages for kids. Choose one from the set to color, or print them all!

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    These FREE coloring pages will help you find something fun and relaxing for your child to do over the weekend or when they get bored with their toys.

    I’m sure they would also be happy if you came home with them from school on Friday! Sit around the table and color together as a family!

    If you are looking for more owl coloring pages, these options are available for purchase below.

    If you are teaching about owls, or doing a unit on owls, you’ll find some printable bundles below that can help supplement the lessons.

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    Printable Coloring Page Owl Coloring Pages Digital Prints
    Printable Owl Coloring Pages


    Owl Coloring Pages 21 Printable Owl Coloring Pages for Kids
    21 Printable Owl Coloring Pages for Kids


    Owl Coloring Pages Printable Owl Coloring Pages for Kids
    Printable Owl Coloring Pages for Kids


    4 Owl Coloring Sheets Size 8.5x11 and A4
    Owl Coloring Sheets


    Owl Coloring Pages Printable Owl Coloring Book 55 Page PDF
    Owl Coloring Pages – 55 Pages


    Owl Coloring Pages for Kids Boys and Girls 9 Printable Pages
    Owl Coloring Pages for Kids


    Owl Preschool Collection
    Printable Owl Preschool Collection


    Owls of the World Bundle Preschool Literacy Math DIGITAL
    Owls of the World Bundle Preschool Literacy and Math


    Owl Nature Pack Watercolour Nature Journaling
    Owl Nature Pack – Watercolor Nature Journaling

    Owl Learning Set
    Owl Learning Set


    Life Cycle of an Owl Foldable Kids' Craft A4 and 11x8.5
    Life Cycle of an Owl Foldable Kids Craft

    Owl Craft Printable Template and Directions
    Owl Craft Printable Paper Bag Craft Template and Directions


    Owl Paper Craft Printable Woodland Animal Finger Puppet Kids
    Owl Paper Craft Printable Finger Puppet


    Owl Unit Study Guide
    Owl Unit Study Guide


  • Orange Creamsicle Slime

    Learn how to make orange creamsicle slime with this recipe! This slime is orange scented, too!

    Orange Creamsicle Slime

    Orange Creamsicle Slime

    Supplies:

    • 2 (6 ounce) bottles Elmer’s Glue
    • About ½ cup warm water, for each batch
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda, for each batch
    • 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid), for each batch
    • Orange food coloring
    • 1 teaspoon orange essential oil
    • White or iridescent glitter, for the white slime, optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for the white slime
    orange creamsicle slime ingredients

    Directions:

    You will make two separate batches of slime with one in each color.

    Empty the glue into a large bowl. 

    Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into bowl with glue and stir to combine.

    Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly. 

    If you are adding additional glitter, food coloring, scents, or confetti, stir into the glue mixture before adding the contact lens solution.

    orange creamsicle slime mixed

    Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. (Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.)

    Remove the slime from the bowl. The slime will be sticky. Begin to play with the slime, stretching or kneading it as you would bread dough, to bring the slime together. The slime is ready when it is no longer sticky.

    orange creamsicle slime

    Best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use.

    orange creamsicle slime

    Orange Creamsicle Slime

    Orange Creamsicle Slime

    Materials

    • 2 (6 ounce) bottles Elmer’s Glue
    • About ½ cup warm water, for each batch
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda, for each batch
    • 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid), for each batch
    • Orange food coloring, for the orange slime
    • 1 teaspoon orange essential oil, for the orange slime
    • White or iridescent glitter, for the white slime, optional
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for the white slime

    Instructions

    You will make two separate batches of slime with one in each color.

    Empty the glue into a large bowl. 

    Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into bowl with glue and stir to combine.

    Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly. 

    If you are adding additional glitter, food coloring, scents, or confetti, stir into the glue mixture before adding the contact lens solution.

    Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. (Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.)

    Remove the slime from the bowl. The slime will be sticky. Begin to play with the slime, stretching or kneading it as you would bread dough, to bring the slime together. The slime is ready when it is no longer sticky.

    Best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use.

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  • Pirate Flag Puffy Paint

    Create this Pirate Flag Puffy Paint project with your kids just for fun or to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day this year!

    Pirate Flag Puffy Paint

    The best part of September is that we get to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! This year, Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19.

    Who doesn’t love dressing up and talking like a pirate? I’m so lucky my kids are still young enough that they are excited about this day.

    Today we have a fun project to share with you!

    Create this fun pirate flag puffy paint project to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day if desired!

    Have fun with this project with your kids. Want more awesome projects like this one?

    Create this cool Pirate Slime!

    Pirate Flag Puffy Paint

    Supplies:

    pirate flag puffy paint

    Directions:

    In a large bowl, whisk together glue and shaving cream until combined.

    If desired, add food coloring and stir to distribute.

    Use the Jolly Roger outline to help the child create the flag using the puffy paint. Use paintbrushes or q tips when painting.

    Pirate Flag Puffy Paint

  • Pirate Slime

    Arghhh! Do you have a pirate fan in the family? Create this easy to make and fun Pirate Slime recipe!

    pirate slime

    Ahoy, mateys! Fall is in the air, and for many kids that means one thing: time to make some pirate slime!

    Pirate Flag Puffy Paint

    When Is Talk Like a Pirate Day 2021

    Talk like a pirate day is coming up on September 19! It’s an annual event celebrated on September 19th, but many people celebrate it on different days. What do you need to know about this day? Here are some fun facts:

    The origin of the holiday is unknown and there are several competing theories as to its origin.

    Pirates don’t really talk like pirates anymore so we all have to make an effort by talking like one ourselves in order for everyone else to understand what we’re saying.

    If you want your kids to speak with a pirate accent, try teaching them the following phrases: “Ahoy matey,” “walk the plank,” or “aargh.”

    You can also dress up like a pirate to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day.

    And of course, you can make your own pirate slime and talk like pirates when creating and playing with the slime.

    What exactly does this stuff look like? It’s a thick, gooey substance made from glue, baking soda, and contact lens solution! For this recipe, I add in skull confetti with black and gold sequins and use small pirate toys for added fun!

    If you’ve been looking for a new activity to do with your kids, look no further! Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, it’s also super fun.

    Pirate Slime

    Ingredients:

    • 1 (6 ounce) bottle clear Elmer’s Glue
    • About ¼ cup warm water
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid)
    • Skull confetti
    • Gold and black sequins
    • small pirate toys
    pirate slime ingredients

    Directions:

    Empty the glue into a large mixing bowl.

    Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into bowl with glue and stir to combine.

    Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly.

    Add the confetti into the glue mixture.

    Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well.

    Remove the slime from the bowl. The slime will be sticky. Begin to play with the slime, kneading it until the slime is no longer sticky!

    Slime is best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use.

    pirate slime
  • How to Make Melted Crayons

    How to Make Melted Crayons

    Save your old and broken crayons! Learn How to Make Melted Crayons.

    How to Make Melted Crayons

    Do you have a bunch of broken or old crayons around the house? Instead of tossing them, consider making melted crayons with the crayons! My girls saw a video about making melted crayons on YouTube Kids and we went to our art shelf and pulled out as many broken crayons as we could find. Then, we broke them down into even smaller pieces and melted them into these beautiful crayons! This activity is perfect for kids to help out with – breaking the crayons, placing the small cupcake liners in the pan, and even removing the crayons once they’ve cooled and finally, coloring with them!

    ***Warning: Moms, you’ll want to make sure you take care of all of the oven work if your child isn’t old enough to use an oven!***

    How to Make Melted Crayons

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    How to Make Melted Crayons

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
    2. Line muffin pan with mini cupcake liners.
    3. Break up crayons into small pieces. Make sure all paper is removed from crayons.
    4. Place about 6 small pieces of broken crayon into each cup. Allow your child to get creative with color choices!
    5. Once all liners are filled, place the pan into the oven for 10-15 minutes.
    6. Take the pan out and let the crayons cool completely.
    7. Remove the cooled crayons from the liners.
    8. The crayons are ready for your child to color with!
    How to Make Melted Crayons
    How to Make Melted Crayons

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