crafts

Do you love making crafts with your kids? This season we're trying to resurrect the bat as a beloved Halloween icon. COVID in large part was responsible for generating some serious ill will towards our flying bat friends, but with our new Halloween craft, we think you'll start ...read more

Can you smell fall in the air? On my last few hikes, I've started to see leaves falling along the path. It got me thinking about getting kids to spend time in nature. Our go-to crafting editor created this easy fall leaf paint project craft for kids. Related: How to make your own ...read more

Here at Momtrends we are crazy about dinosaurs. Over the years, we've noticed a trend, our most popular birthday party theme of ALL TIME is the dino birthday bash. To help you throw and amazing party, we've recreated one of our top craft, the dinosaur egg. Here's how to make your ...read more

With each season, we look for reasons to CREATE and that means crafting. Here are six spring craft ideas to help your family ring in the new season. I can't wait to come see these decorating my home with a colorful array of rainbows and flowers and pretty projects! Here are a few ...read more

It is getting so close to St. Patrick's Day. And this year, we wanted to do more than just wear green and bake Irish soda bread muffins. To celebrate, we have been reading How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace. My kiddos learned how quick leprechauns are, how mischievous they ...read more

I love creative play for my kids and we have recently been crafting with projects from Kiwi Crate, a company that specializes in monthly boxes that are designed by parents, experts, and even tested by kids to ensure that meet everyone's needs. This includes a focus on art, ...read more

We love to celebrate holidays with our kids. While we love to celebrate traditional holidays, we like to branch out and expose our kids to holidays that we normally wouldn't celebrate. It's fun to learn other traditions and holidays. To help celebrate Chinese New Year (in 2021 ...read more

Welcome back to Craft Corner where we are knee-deep in Valentine's Day craftiness. We love fortune cookies for their crunchy sweetness, but mainly because of the fun fortunes inside. You can make your own versions using felt, crafting wire, and a glue gun! This easy Valentine's ...read more

I'm currently swooning over all the doors I see on Pinterest. Their autumnal perfection is enviable. But I'm here to tell you that all your picturesque dreams are about to come true with these two easy fall wreaths. In addition to the DIY options, we've got five ready-to-go ...read more

Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more

It can be frustrating and, at times, down right infuriating trying to find the perfect gift for the woman who's given you everything. But something that any woman would love is a gift with personality that's hand crafted and comes from the heart. (And shh! It's also ...read more

Every child knows that for Mother's Day, Mom AT LEAST gets a card. Hopefully you've grown up with that tradition and still hold onto it. Nothing beats a handmade card. Even if you aren't so much for written sentiments, making a beautiful card will speak for itself. This ...read more

I made these beautiful gilded watercolor eggs for our Easter display this year. As an adult I'm not longer happy with the simple cups of color for dying eggs. I need a more intricate more "adult" design. Something that's really pretty to look at with some detail. I made most of ...read more

Fairy Gardens are a whimsical way to provoke creativity and add a little magic to your home. With some simple supplies (all found at the dollar store!) you can make a beautiful fairy garden for your spritely friends to have Easter brunch with you. Related: Three free Easter ...read more

We got inspired by Pinterest to create this DIY ombre egg centerpiece for Easter.  It's a simple project that won't involve a lot of time or money and you've likely got all the tools you need to embark on this craft without having to head to the craft store or grocery store. ...read more

My six year old came home from school yesterday excitedly, happily, frantically ranting and raving about catching a leprechaun. He had a master plan that involved trap doors, security cameras, and flashing lights.  Related: Craft a lucky bottle necklace Clearly, Imma have to rein ...read more

To inspire floral designs and create a few of my own, I have been honing my creativity and arranging more flowers at home. Whether it's for a dinner party, or simply to make your house more vibrant, flowers are always a good idea. Related: 5 Impressive DIY Floral Designs for ...read more

Who needs some last minute Valentine's Day ideas? Come on. Raise your hands! Valentine's Day just snuck up on me this year. Does anyone else feel that way? I got sick last month (check out how I survived the flu) and that carried over into this month, so I haven't done the normal ...read more