Bead crafts for kids

And we're back. Don't you hate it when you make an announcement to the world, and then you can't follow through because life gets in the way? Yup. It's been one of those weeks! My publisher sent me the printed pages of my craft book to edit, mark up, and send back... so I had to read through 192 pages of crafts and instructions to find any mistakes. But I am ridiculously relieved to say that that was the FINAL edit and I won't see those pages again until it goes to print this summer. Crazy…

Looking for easy pipe cleaner crafts for kids? My girls love making these beaded dragonflies! They are so cute for any spring project. A great boredom buster for when they are stuck at home. Cute little gifts, too.

These DIY Christmas ornaments are a fun and easy craft for kids to make. All you need are beads, pipe cleaner and ribbon.

These beaded pipe cleaner butterflies are so pretty and so sparkly, and best of all, they're really easy to make!! You can make them in whatever colours you have on hand. I went with random colours from the same colour families for my butterflies, but you can also make them from one bead colour, rather than mixed. Or in a pattern. There's lots of options! My girls have a pretty big stash of beads at home. We've made our fair share of necklaces and bracelets over the years. I guess we're not…

Hello, DIYers! Bead crafts aren't just for making jewelry! They are a great way to have kids get creative and practice their fine motor skills. Beads can be neon, glittery, glow in the dark, and come in all shapes and sizes! Enjoy making cute creatures, things to wear, and even some additional storage with these cute bead crafts! Just be sure to keep them out of your little one's mouth. Happy crafting! Beaded Bubble Wands Make beautiful bubble wands that will glisten in the sun! Found Artful…

Pipe Cleaner Craft: Beaded Snakes

These melted bead ornaments are SO MUCH FUN. I could get addicted to making these! Using simple pony beads, you can make cookie cutter shapes, beautiful free handed patterns, sun catchers, or anything you like! They almost look like little stained glass works of art. Simply beautiful! It was also one of those crafts where I got to feel a little like a crazy person. Melting plastic is kind of smelly. And I'm not an expert, but I think those plastic gases that come out when the beads melt are…

A fun Christmas craft that the kids will love. Let the kids make these easy Melted Pony Bead Ornaments decorate your tree this year!

Need a fun Halloween kid craft? Make these cute pony bead pumpkins with your kids this fall. They will love stringing the beads on the pipe cleaner!

Crafting is a really great way to express yourself, and you can have a lot of fun exploring your creative side while doing it. Although bead crafts can be