Creative Spotlight on Bryan: He’s a Rock Star!

For the past 26+ years, Bryan has used his artistic talents to create beautiful packaging and countless catalogs for our Faber-Castell and Creativity for Kids brands. In addition to “work,” Bryan uses his creative genius to decorate our office areas with his signature brand of sculptural humor.   Creative Outside of Work…and Around Town   […]

Summer Shell Crabs Craft for Kids

School’s out for summer! Now what?!? While we are super excited to be outside and not be on a strict schedule, we still need some indoor activities for when it rains, or for the older kids while the littles nap, or while mom works… It’s going to be a long (but fun!) summer. These adorable […]

Craft Activities for Traveling with Kids

School is out and summer is here! It is the perfect time for family vacations, adventures and bonding. Whether that is a long road trip or a plane ride, crafts will be the perfect way to keep your kids learning and occupied. When picking craft activities for traveling with your kids, think of activities that […]

Top 5 DIY Gifts for Dad

As Father’s Day approaches quickly, it is time to get out the paint brushes and switch on your creativity to give Dad or Grandpa the gift he really wants. YOUR CHILD’S CREATIONS! There are so many possible crafts to make for dad and with dad on his day but, here are some of our favorites! […]

Father’s Day Clay Change Tray

Father’s Day is coming! What do you get that dad, grandpa, and/or father figure in your life? These clay change trays are the perfect handmade gift for any guy’s desk, dresser, or nightstand.  

Top 10 Ideas to Foster Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination During the Summer

School is out, and summer is in session! When the excitement over escaping the classroom eventually wears down, it is only a matter of time before we start to hear the dreaded phrase “I’m bored” as the infamous summer slide commences. Creativity for Kids® is here to help. With homework out of the way for […]

Top 5 Favorite Mother’s Day Ideas

Are you looking for last minute, handmade gifts for Mother’s Day? Look no further, we have a list of our favorite craft ideas for Mom that your child can make at home and because you’ll want to spend the day together, we have a few Mother’s Day Ideas listed below for what to do together […]

Mother’s Day Painted Coasters

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! What do you give that special lady in your life (besides wine)? Something handmade from the kids, of course! These Mother’s Day Painted Coasters are not only cute and guaranteed to make mom cry, they are actually useful, and best of all, a rainy day afternoon time-filler!  

Paint Splatter Easter Eggs – Mess Free Craft for Kids

It’s been a long, cold winter…. While we wait for spring to come, here’s an egg-cellent Easter activity for the kids. These Paint Splatter Easter Eggs are fun, festive, and best of all – mess-free! 🙌  

Valentine’s Day Tie Dyed Doilies

Love is in the air! And all over our craft room… Thanks to these adorable Valentine’s Day tie dyed doilies!  

Watercolor Decoration Christmas Craft for Kids

1 more week til Christmas! 🎅😱🎄 Hoping that sentence brings excitement and a sigh of relief that you feel prepared… but I’m sure it also brings a slight feeling of panic as there are always last minute things to do! Either way, take a few minutes with the kids to make this adorable watercolor craft […]

Halloween Painted Rock Faces Craft for Kids

Ghosts 👻, Goblins 👺, and Ghouls 👹! OH MY 😱! Halloween is a BIG deal in our house. We go all out with costumes, parties, treats, and decorations! These painted rock faces are the perfect front porch pumpkin companion or non-candy treat for your little tricksters.

Fingerprint Magnet Craft for Kids

Now that you’re smooth sailing through the back to school routine (Hah! We all wish!), and still recovering from the long Labor Day weekend, it’s time to think of the next craft holiday – Grandparent’s Day! Oh, you didn’t realize it was this weekend? Don’t you worry, these fingerprint magnets are the perfect personalized craft […]

Mermaid Necklace Summer Craft for Kids

Summer is in full swing! We hope you are enjoying the heat and spending time in the water, whether at home in the kiddie pool or with your toes in the sand at the ocean! Either way, these magical mermaid necklaces are a fun way to display your beach found or store bought seashells.  

Dad Rocks! Father’s Day Hand Lettered & Painted Rocks

Father’s Day is right around the corner, how do you show extra appreciation to those special men in your life? Tell them they “Rock” by giving them hand lettered and painted rocks! This fun Mommy & Me craft is the perfect gift for Dad, Papa, Uncle or whoever is that stable rock in your life.

Mother’s Day Painted Wood Wall Art

What do you give that special Mom or Grandma in your life? Chocolate, jewelry, and especially wine, are good ideas. But a homemade gift on top of that is always appreciated. These Mother’s Day painted wood wall art pieces are sure to remind Mom just how much you care. <3  

Earth Day Recycled Bird Feeder Craft for Kids

Spring is in the air and if you’re anything like me, you’re trying to get excited about spring cleaning (yay). While you’re pitching and purging, save a few empty milk cartons and don’t toss those take-out forks just yet! Grab a few twigs from the front yard and let’s celebrate Earth Day by crafting up […]

Marker Dyed Easter Eggs Craft for Kids

With spring around the corner (woo hoo!), it’s time for some Easter themed crafts! It’s been a long winter stuck inside with kids, and we have done every craft and activity available on the internet – OK, not really, but it feels like it. These marker dyed Easter eggs are a fun twist on the […]

Valentine’s Day Eraser-Stamped Tote Bag Craft for Kids

Now that the holidays are behind us and packed away in the basement, it’s time to think about the next holiday – the holiday of love. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays for not only my husband and I to celebrate our love, but also to show the kids a little extra love […]

5 Great Reasons To Do Origami As A Family

  We know that the ancient art of origami is fun to do and pretty to look at. But can the actual folding process be beneficial to your health? The research says yes! Here are five reasons why I recently incorporated origami into our routine: More Quality Time Together Origami, the ancient and traditional Japanese […]