Crafts by Amanda https://craftsbyamanda.com/ crafts for adults and kid's crafts Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://craftsbyamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/favicon-97x97.png Crafts by Amanda https://craftsbyamanda.com/ 32 32 Patriotic Bandana Wreath https://craftsbyamanda.com/patriotic-bandana-wreath/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/patriotic-bandana-wreath/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=33679 Patriotic Bandana WreathMake a festive patriotic bandana wreath to hang on your front door for the Fourth of July! This wreath is quick and easy to make with red, white, and blue bandanas tied to a wreath form. Why we love this project Bandana wreaths are fun and simple to make using colorful bandanas and a wreath... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/patriotic-bandana-wreath/feed/ 4 Ladybug Painted Rocks https://craftsbyamanda.com/ladybug-painted-rocks/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/ladybug-painted-rocks/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=11717 Learn to make these adorable ladybug painted rocks. use special outdoor paint for this adorable garden craft so you can keep garden ladybugs all summer!These colorful little ladybug painted rocks are the sweetest addition to your garden bed, but they can also be nestled inside house plants or used as paperweights! All you’ll need are some smooth rocks, outdoor paint, and sealer. Why we love this project Aren’t these ladybug painted rocks the sweetest? Each of the ladybugs has... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/ladybug-painted-rocks/feed/ 70 Clay Pot Toadstools https://craftsbyamanda.com/clay-pot-toadstools/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/clay-pot-toadstools/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=33968 Clay Pot ToadstoolsThese colorful clay pot toadstools are made with terra-cotta pots and saucers that are decorated with bright and cheery paint colors. They’re a beautiful addition to your garden decor and are actually quite simple to create. Why we love this project Making your outdoor space feel whimsical and inviting can be as simple as adding... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/clay-pot-toadstools/feed/ 19 Spring Activity Sheets and Coloring Pages https://craftsbyamanda.com/spring-activity-sheets-and-coloring-pages/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/spring-activity-sheets-and-coloring-pages/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=33369 Spring Activity Sheets and Coloring PagesThese free spring activity sheets and coloring pages come in a bundle containing a word scramble, a crossword, and two coloring pages to spark children’s imagination! Why we love these printables When you’re bunkered in due to rain or simply looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy, these spring activity sheets are... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/spring-activity-sheets-and-coloring-pages/feed/ 0 Pressed Flower Resin Magnets https://craftsbyamanda.com/pressed-flower-resin-magnets/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/pressed-flower-resin-magnets/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=26050 DIY resin magnetsCollect and save your floral blooms to use year-round with these pretty pressed flower resin magnets! Why we love this project These pressed flower resin magnets will be a beautiful way to enjoy a piece of those summer strolls year-round if you happened to save some pressed in a book. These particular resin magnets were... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/pressed-flower-resin-magnets/feed/ 3 DIY Garden Stepping Stones https://craftsbyamanda.com/garden-stepping-stones/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/garden-stepping-stones/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=29539 stepping stones in red mulchA sunny summer day is perfect for creating DIY garden stepping stones! Kids will love creating their own designs and these flat stones can decorate a garden, walkway, or anywhere outside that needs a little love or personalization. Why this tutorial works This project is an easy introduction to mosaics, which means it’s a great... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/garden-stepping-stones/feed/ 5 Paper Plate Ladybugs Craft https://craftsbyamanda.com/paper-plate-lady-bugs/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/paper-plate-lady-bugs/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/2010/03/paper-plate-lady-bugs.html paper plate ladybugsKids will love making these adorable paper plate ladybugs this spring and summer using colorful paint, paper plates, felt, and googly eyes. Why we love this project This paper plate ladybug craft is perfect as a summer camp activity or as a classroom project. You could also easily work it into a homeschool lesson on... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/paper-plate-lady-bugs/feed/ 38 Painted Rock Garden Markers https://craftsbyamanda.com/painted-rock-garden-markers/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/painted-rock-garden-markers/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=5181 These beautiful rock garden markers have been painted with special outdoor paint. They look beautiful in the garden - get the instructions to make your own!These rock garden markers are easy to make and look so beautiful in the garden! In fact, for me anyway, painting rocks for the garden is very relaxing! Use your rock garden markers to identify herbs, vegetables, and flowers. Painted Rock Garden Markers I have made several garden crafts over the years, and I’m especially fond... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/painted-rock-garden-markers/feed/ 88 A Watering Can That Pours Crystals https://craftsbyamanda.com/watering-can-pours-crystals/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/watering-can-pours-crystals/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=5632 A Watering Can That Pours CrystalsMy neighbor and good friend, Debra, made this wonderful DIY yard art from an old watering can and hanging crystals from an old chandelier. The light from the sun reflects off of the crystals, making it shine brilliantly. Watering Can That Pours Crystals This watering can is the perfect whimsical garden decoration. It would look gorgeous... Go To project

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]]> https://craftsbyamanda.com/watering-can-pours-crystals/feed/ 101 Pressed Flower Art https://craftsbyamanda.com/pressed-flower-art/ https://craftsbyamanda.com/pressed-flower-art/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://craftsbyamanda.com/?p=23816 We are just starting to see those first spring flowers emerging through the ground. Collect some of those pretty early blooms to create this lovely pressed flower art for your home. Pressed Flower Art Last year, around this time, I collected some of the blooms and placed them between the pages of a book. I... Go To project

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