Crafts by Amanda https://craftsbyamanda.com/ crafts for adults and kid's crafts Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://craftsbyamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/favicon-97x97.png Crafts by Amanda https://craftsbyamanda.com/ 32 32 Cardboard Tube Alligator https://craftsbyamanda.com/cardboard-tube-alligator/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/cardboard-tube-alligator/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=12782 The sheer number of cardboard tube crafts I have made over the years is mind blowing! I raised four kids so there was always opportunity for crafting and creating. Now that my kids are grown, I will still make kid's crafts, but now I make them for you. This cardboard tube alligator is no exception.This adorable little cardboard tube alligator is a fun kids craft using recycled paper towel tubes, googly eyes, and some paint! Why we love this project If you homeschool, run a child care, or teach any elementary-aged kids, this cardboard tube alligator would be a great supplement to your curriculum. Add this fun craft project when... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/cardboard-tube-alligator/feed/ 0 DIY Pebble Art https://craftsbyamanda.com/diy-pebble-art/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/diy-pebble-art/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=18844 Today we're going to show you how to recreate these two birds on a branch pebble art using some small stones and a twig you can easily find in your backyard.Rock crafts are all the rage right now, especially painted rocks. But today we’re going to show you how to recreate these two birds on a branch pebble art using some small stones and a twig you can easily find in your backyard. DIY Pebble Art The creativity with this pebble art project is endless, it’s the... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/diy-pebble-art/feed/ 7 Pinecone Owls https://craftsbyamanda.com/pinecone-owls/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/pinecone-owls/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/05/pinecone-owls.html child holding a pinecone owl in her handsWith the end of school comes the beginning of summer and you’ll be looking for easy crafts for kids to make. Whether these cute little pinecone owls are made as a summer camp craft or just something fun for fall, they’re adorable and will look great perched in your child’s bedroom or bunk. Why this... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/pinecone-owls/feed/ 45 Dandelion Painting on Canvas https://craftsbyamanda.com/dandelion-painting-on-canvas/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/dandelion-painting-on-canvas/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=10150 Dandelion Painting on Canvas by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by AmandaWhen I started working on my studio in March, I knew I wanted to create most of the wall art myself. Decorating with bright colors has been incredibly fun, and it’s not really something I could do in my house. This dandelion painting that hangs above my desk is a perfect example. My house has... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/dandelion-painting-on-canvas/feed/ 16 Repurpose Game Boards as Wall Art https://craftsbyamanda.com/repurpose-game-boards-wall-art/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/repurpose-game-boards-wall-art/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=11286 There are lots of ways to repurpose game boards. Wall art, jewelry boxes, frames, game board purses even! Here's a quick way to repurpose game boards into fun wall art, perfect for a game room or family room.It’s really easy to repurpose game boards as wall art with nothing more than some tacky strips and maybe a little glue if you want to get creative! Otherwise, this is a great way to display vintage board games or old games that are missing pieces. Why we love this project There are several ways... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/repurpose-game-boards-wall-art/feed/ 6 Sunflower Welcome Sign https://craftsbyamanda.com/sunflower-welcome-sign/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/sunflower-welcome-sign/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=34240 Sunflower Welcome SignStyle your front porch for fall or summer with an eye-catching homemade sunflower welcome sign. It’s a lovely statement piece to ring in the crisp, colorful season! Why we love this project A bold welcome sign is a fun decor piece for your front door and when you throw sunflowers into the mix, it gets... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/sunflower-welcome-sign/feed/ 3 How to Make Homemade Floam https://craftsbyamanda.com/how-to-make-homemade-floam/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/how-to-make-homemade-floam/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=15504 How to Make Homemade FloamDIY slime is quite the hot topic right now. It’s a super fun way to keep kids occupied when it’s too hot or too cold to be outside. Floam is slime that has tiny little foam balls added to it, giving it a fun texture that kids love. I’m going to show you how to... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/how-to-make-homemade-floam/feed/ 12 Colorful Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction https://craftsbyamanda.com/baking-soda-and-vinegar-reaction/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/baking-soda-and-vinegar-reaction/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=29585 green bubbles in a cupTeaching kids about chemical reactions doesn’t have to be limited to science class. This fun and colorful experiment shows the baking soda and vinegar reaction that happens when these two ingredients are combined. Why this project is a hit The best part about this little kitchen science experiment is that children can be involved from... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/baking-soda-and-vinegar-reaction/feed/ 1 Fairy House Night Lights https://craftsbyamanda.com/plastic-bottle-fairy-house-night-lights/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/plastic-bottle-fairy-house-night-lights/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=11396 Turn empty plastic water bottles into adorable little fairy houses that double as night lights! Fun for a child's room or a nursery, or even the garden.How much do your kids really know about recycling? Before I show you how to make these cute fairy house night lights, let’s talk about teaching kids to recycle. I know when I was growing up it wasn’t a big part of our daily lives like it is today. Kids learn about recycling at home... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/plastic-bottle-fairy-house-night-lights/feed/ 25 Sunflower Wreath https://craftsbyamanda.com/sunflower-wreath/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/sunflower-wreath/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=34120 sunflower wreathThis beautiful sunflower wreath is made with brown, yellow, and green burlap. A statement piece like this on your front door can easily transition from summer to fall! Why we love this project Bright and cheery with a touch of rustic charm, this sunflower wreath is a beautiful piece to hang both indoors or outdoors.... Go To project

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