Skills Required: None. Kids around 3 – 4 years and older can make this project, as they’ll need to use scissors. The

It all started when I started collecting yogurt lids. I went through a serious phase and was buying the large containers – the 32 ouncers (Chobani, specifically).

I noticed when I was done with the yogurt that the containers were pretty solid . . . so like I good crafter, I washed them out and set them aside for the “right time.” I knew a craft idea would strike.

And sure enough, it did.

Are you looking for a fun, colorful, and eco-friendly craft to keep the kids entertained? These DIY suncatchers – made with recycled plastic lids and tissue paper – are the perfect project!

Not only are they simple to make, but they also bring a pop of cheerful color to any window – and they’re a great way to teach children about reusing materials in creative ways.

We love projects that are easy enough for little hands but still result in something beautiful, and this one checks all the boxes.

Plus no need for glass or fancy materials. These suncatchers are made of totally kid-safe supplies, making them ideal for preschoolers or elementary-aged children who love to craft.

What I really love about this activity is its flexibility. You can keep it super simple for younger kids or get a little more creative by cutting shapes, layering colors, or adding glitter and embellishments.

It’s the kind of project that encourages experimentation, and it’s always fun to see how each suncatcher turns out differently. No two are exactly alike!

I used it as a stash buster, because I always have excess tissue paper in a ton of colors.

Are you ready to get started? The only thing you need to do before you jump in is to wash the lids and dry them. Then you’re good to go.

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Easy Suncatcher Craft

Learn how to make the easiest, most inexpensive kids craft with recycled lids! These sun catchers will be a favorite spring or summer project.

Course Crafts Projects for Kids

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 3 suncatchers

Cost $1

Equipment

• Scissors
• Paintbrushes

Ingredients

• 3 Plastic lids
• 8 sheets Tissue paper various colors
• 1 bottle Mod Podge Gloss
• 1 roll Twine

Instructions

• Poke a hole in the top of each lid using an awl, scissors, or a nail and hammer. This step should be done by an adult.
  
• Cut the tissue paper into various sizes and shapes. I used many different colors and cut them into triangle shapes. I encourage you to experiment!
  
• Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the inside of the lid in a small area.
  
• Apply several pieces of tissue paper and brush over the top.
  
• Continue applying Mod Podge and tissue paper, overlapping the pieces to create various color combinations. Continue applying until the entire lid is covered.
  
• Let the tissue paper and lid dry.
  
• Trim around the edges with a pair of scissors to remove the excess tissue.
  
• Cut a length of twine and thread through the hole at the top of the lid to display. Repeat with remaining lids.
  

Notes

Step 5 – if you are using inexpensive tissue, be careful how many times you brush over it with the Mod Podge. Some tissue papers start releasing the dye if they get too wet with acrylic products. You don’t want to continue brushing and brushing them or all the colors will start mixing.

Would you try this project? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Crafts for Kids at Home: Fun Ideas Using Supplies You Have!
• Decoupage a Cardboard Box with Mod Podge
• DIY Reusable Gift Boxes Turn Trash Into Treasures
• Make a Cozy Mason Jar Night Light with This 3-Step DIY

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When I was little, we didn’t craft for Easter that much. I guess it wasn’t “a thing” back then? I don’t know – but I feel like I was completely deprived of pom poms and pastel colored tissue paper!

I’m just kidding actually . . . but really, I didn’t do a lot of Easter crafts for kids when I was little. The focus was mostly on the baskets and the candy (not the true meaning but we were little).

Maybe I made a bunny with cotton balls and glue or something like that. The simple decoupage project I’m sharing with you today takes the basic cotton ball bunny up a notch!

If you are looking for a fun craft that works for Easter and beyond, this bunny canvas is for you.

Grab your kids’ craft supplies – a little bit of tissue, craft paint, Mod Podge . .   and you’ll get to use those pom poms I was deprived of too. Do you feel sorry for me yet?

If you’re ready to jump in, learn how to make it below!

Tissue Paper Bunny Canvas

You won’t want to do anything too complicated. It needs to be rather simple and large for the tissue paper to work in making the shape.

Cut out the bunny silhouette and trace around the edge with a pencil, directly on top of the painted canvas.

Pour some Mod Podge out onto a palette or piece of paper and dip your tissue paper/pencil into the Mod Podge.

Push the tissue paper down onto the canvas within the boundaries of the bunny silhouette. Pull up the pencil and it should leave the tissue paper behind.

Keep adding tissue paper in the same way until the entire bunny silhouette is filled in. You’ll see if there are any spaces that need to be filled in when you stand back a little.

Let dry completely before displaying! I’m sorry, I can’t help but love the size of his cute tail. I think it’s the largest pom pom I’ve seen.

Now hang up your tissue paper bunny! I’ll admit, this project made me excited . . . because I’m wondering what other silhouette art I can make with tissue. Let me know what you think in the comments!

What do you think about this idea? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these related projects:

• Easter Mason Jars that Look Like Bunnies
• Painted Easter Rocks for Your Decor
• Decoupage Easter Eggs for the Best Holiday Ever
• Easy Easter Crafts You Can Make in an Hour

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I’ve been into rock painting for quite awhile . . . it’s soothing. If you’re looking for a craft that keeps you mindful and puts you into a good headspace – grab some rocks from the yard and a few bottles of paint.

I promise you, it will change your life.

Recently I noticed that marbling painting techniques were getting more popular, and I thought to myself first, “I wonder if I can do this with Mod Podge.” You know, instead of the pouring medium that is typically used.

I decided that I would try it. And instead of using a wood surface (which I typically use to test everything), I would use rocks.

My thought process was that if it didn’t work, I would just throw the rocks in the yard. They would at least be colorful.

It turns out that these marbled rocks were a lot easier to make than you might think! Marbling always looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to do. And the Mod Podge WORKS as a pouring medium!!!

If you love experimenting with color and texture, you’re going to have a blast marbling rocks with acrylic paint and Mod Podge.

Whether you use them for home decor, garden accents, or even as paperweights, these rocks are going to stand out. Grab your favorite paint colors, and let’s get started on this fun and creative DIY!

To get started, you’re going to need rocks. Look for larger, smooth rocks that have a pourable type surface. You’ll see how the shapes of the rocks influence the results as you do this project.

Whether you live in the city or in the country, you should be able to find rocks (though ask before taking).

In addition to the rocks, you’re going to need the following:

• Mod Podge
• Acrylic paint (any colors) – you can use multisurface paint and they will last a long time outside
• Small containers for mixing (one per color)
• Paintbrushes
• Dish soap
• Paper towels
• Wire rack or BBQ skewers and tin dishes

You’re probably wondering what the wire rack/BBQ skewers are for. You need a rack to dry the rocks, and it needs grates. A regular wire rack works well, but you can also poke BBQ skewers into tin bread dishes from the grocery store to make your own rack.

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Marble Painted Rocks

Learn how to marble rocks with paint and Mod Podge using this simple tutorial.

Course Craft Ideas

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 5 rocks

Author Amy Anderson

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Wire rack optional
• BBQ skewers optional
• Tin dishes optional

Ingredients

• Mod Podge Gloss
• Rocks several, large
• Acrylic paint any colors
• Small containers for mixing one per color
• Dish soap
• Paper towels

Instructions

• Before beginning, wash your rocks with warm water and dish soap to remove the dirt. Let dry on paper towels.
• Use a wire rack or create your own pouring rack. Do this by inserting BBQ skewers lengthwise across an inexpensive baking pan from the grocery store. The BBQ skewers have a point on one end, and you can push them through the tin easily. Do this approximately ¾ inch to 1 inch across the top. Lay your rocks flat on the skewers.
  
• Place your small mixing containers out on your work surface. In each container, place about 2 tablespoons of decoupage medium, a little bit of water, and a squirt of paint. You want about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of paint in each container with the decoupage medium and water.
  
• Shake or mix the container of decoupage medium, water, and paint until fully blended. Do this with each of the colors you would like to use.
  
• Start by choosing a color and carefully pouring it onto the rock. You don’t want to cover the entire rock because you are going to use other colors. Just pour it on one area and let it flow off the sides.
  
• Repeat this same process above with another color, letting it flow into the color you used before.
  
• Continue adding colors in various areas on the top of the rock, until the entire thing is covered. You can add drips and drops of color here and there at the end.
  
• Finish off the rock by painting the bottom (optional, if desired). Repeat with additional rocks. Let dry completely.

Notes

If the rocks are going to be in the direct sun, I highly recommend additional coats of Mod Podge Outdoor (if you have it). Or you can purchase an additional UV sealer. Regular Mod Podge is not UV resistant.

After you’re done painting with the rocks, you can write messages on top or underneath with Sharpies or oil-based markers. If you are leaving them for others outside, you can write messages on the bottom. It’s fun to put a smile on someone’s face when they discover your rock art!

Have you tried marbling rocks before? Let me know in the comments!

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll have success with this project even if you’re a newbie crafter. You’ll be cutting paper, using Mod Podge, and adding a dimensional top coat (optional).

When I grew up in Seattle, and then later when I lived there as an adult, I never visited the Space Needle. I’m not sure why – my parents just never took me. It was until I came back as a tourist years later that I went to the top of the Space Needle for the first time!

There’s an analogy here . . . because I haven’t done of the most basic Mod Podge projects. You might assume someone from Seattle had been to the top of the Space Needle just as you might assume someone who runs a Mod Podge blog would have made washer necklaces.

But it’s not so! I’m glad that I finally got to remedy this situation. Part of my reason for doing this easy craft was to make some simple decoupage jewelry . . . the other part was to see if it’s really as easy to make washer necklaces as some make it appear.

The answer is YES. These DIY necklaces were so easy to make! Plus I got to use Dimensional Magic, which is my favorite. Learn how to make this simple Mod Podge jewelry craft at home.

Gather These Supplies

• Washers of various sizes – I like to use at least 3/4″ and larger
• Leather or satin cords with chains
• Mod Podge Satin – you can use any formula. That’s just what I had on my desk!
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Scrapbook paper to coordinate with your necklace cords
• Scissors
• Craft knife and mat
• Pencil

Now I need to see what other beginner crafts I need to try to maintain my decoupaging reputation.

But until then, I’ll enjoy my necklaces. Oh – and I was thinking about it . . . these would be a perfect summer craft for kids or craft for girls. Tweens and teens especially would love them!

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Washer Necklace

Learn how to make washer necklaces using this simple tutorial! It's a perfect craft for kids or adults – plus it's inexpensive.

Course Jewelry Crafts

Keyword diy washer necklace, easy necklaces to make, how to make a washer necklace, how to make washer necklaces, washer jewelry, washer jewelry diy, washer necklace, washer necklace craft, washer necklace diy, washer necklaces, washer necklaces diy, washer pendants

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 3 necklaces

Cost $3

Equipment

• Scissors
• Craft knife and mat
• Pencil

Ingredients

• 3 Washers of various sizes
• Mod Podge Satin
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Scrapbook paper
• Leather or satin cords with chains

Instructions

• Trace washer on the back of the scrapbook paper with a pencil – trace the inside and outside.
  
• Cut the outside with scissors. Use a craft knife to cut out the center.
  
• Brush a medium layer of Mod Podge on the washer – coat the entire thing.
  
• Place the paper down onto the washer with the design side up and smooth thoroughly. Wipe away any Mod Podge that squeezes out the side with the brush and let dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
  
• Add a top coat with Mod Podge. Let dry for several hours before applying the Dimensional Magic, so that it doesn't crack or bubble.
  
• Add the Dimensional Magic carefully, pricking any bubbles with a pin. Let the Dimensional Magic dry in a warm area.
  
• Once the DM is dry, place the bottom of the necklace cord through the center. Thread the necklace back through to finish.
  

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Notes

Add the Dimensional Magic carefully, pricking any bubbles with a pin (sometimes I remove them with my finger too). Let the Dimensional Magic dry in a warm area. If it’s too cold, it will crack!

What do you think I should try next that you haven’t seen yet? Let me know in the comments. I’d also love to know if you’ve tried washer necklaces! Don’t forget to visit these other jewelry crafts:

• Pressed Leaf Pendants Made with Real Greenery
• DIY Shrinky Dink Jewelry: Make a Necklace
• DIY Fabric Scrap Necklace: No Sewing Required

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Skills Required: None: Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and some scissors. This is one of the most simple projects you’ll ever do.

I know that right now many of you have little ones at home – they are out of school, it’s cold outside and they are bored. They might need some fun kids Christmas crafts! Kids love making Christmas ornaments!

Good news – Mod Podge is here to help. Since many of you are also setting up trees this weekend, you can set your kids at a table with these fabric scrap Christmas ornaments and let them go to town.

You know – adults actually love making these too. They are perfect for leftover fabric scraps if you’re a seamstress, and you can make some pretty pleasing color combinations with your scraps. Once you are done, slap them on the tree (okay, not so much slapping as placing).

These Mod Podge ornaments are so easy and inexpensive, you probably have everything you need already, and your kids are going to have a great time.

Here are the goods to make the kids Christmas ornaments. A couple of paper balls and some fabric. Oh, styrofoam works too, but I liked these because the hanger was attached. I have little patience when it comes to hanger-ing.

(learn how to make a Christmas wreath for kids here!)

Gather These Supplies

• Mod Podge – your choice of flavors. I used Glitter Gold, Glitter Silver, and Gloss. Glitter Mod Podge is no longer available so I recommend either Sparkle or Extreme Glitter
• Paper mache ornaments – as many as you want to make
• Fabric scraps – I didn’t have any holiday ones specifically so I bought 1/8 yard pieces from JoAnn. They were only around $.30 a piece with the sales right now
• Embellishments – whatever you have lying around; I used ribbon and buttons
• Flat paintbrush – one for everyone!
• Craft Glue
• Scissors

I had a great time decoupaging these! I fully believe adults should join in on kids Christmas crafts. Do you?

Let me know what you think in the comments. Here’s the printable how to:

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Decoupage Ornaments

Learn how to make these Mod Podge fabric ornaments with cute scraps! Perfect for your Christmas tree.

Course Christmas

Keyword decoupage christmas ornaments, decoupage ornaments, decoupage ornaments diy, diy decoupage christmas ornaments, how to decoupage christmas ornaments, mod podge fabric ornaments, modge podge christmas ornaments, modge podge ornaments

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours

Servings 3 ornaments

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors

Ingredients

• Mod Podge any formula
• Fabric scraps
• Embellishments ribbons, buttons
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Cut your fabric into manageable bits using the scissors.
  
• Add Mod Podge to the surface of the ornament – place a piece of fabric down and then brush over it to smooth it down. Repeat, continuing to add Mod Podge and place more fabric squares. As you cover one side of the ball, let it dry.
  
• Once the ball is dry, flip it over and complete the other side until the entire ornament is covered in fabric. Allow to dry.
  
• If desired, seal some of the ornaments with glitter Mod Podge. Let dry.
  
• Use the craft glue to add embellishments. You can also cut a length of ribbon with scissors and tie around the middle.
  
• Set to dry for at least a few hours before hanging on the Christmas tree.

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Notes

This Christmas craft might be good for them to make as gifts for family members. You can even have them decoupage pictures of themselves or names on top.

Did you and your kids love making these Mod Podge ornaments? I hope so! Let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to check out these other ornament ideas:

Confetti • Crystal Photos • Kids’ Handprints • Letters • Mason Jar Lids • Mirrors • Mod Podge Glitter • Night Light Bulbs • Painted Wood • Paper Bags • Paper Balls • Paper on Glass • Photo Blocks • Rhinestones • Rustic Glitter • Salt Dough • Seashells • Shadow Box • Spools • Sugar

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never used Mod Podge before, you’ll be able to do this project. It’s quite simple, great for kids and adults of all ages.

If you are wondering how to get children in on the Mod Podge holiday action, I have the perfect Christmas kids’ craft for you – learn how to make a Christmas wreath the EASIEST way possible. It’s really so simple and so sparkly (which kids love)!

It uses a beloved formula that doesn’t get quite enough attention around here: Sparkle Mod Podge.

The little ones may need some assistance with the cutting and gluing, but the Mod Podging is for every level (it’s kid safe!). You aren’t going to believe how easy this is.

(check out our kids decoupage ornaments for another fun idea)

Gather These Supplies

• Sparkle Mod Podge
• Gloss Mod Podge (optional)
• Foam wreath form – circle
• Fabrics of your choice – you can use any kind: Christmas, old scraps, etc.
• Felt in shades of green
• Buttons – red
• Scissors
• Paintbrush
• Glue
• Ribbon to hang

Here’s a little tip. I use Gloss Mod Podge to glue things down and put Sparkle on the top. You don’t have to do this; the Sparkle formula glues things down too – but I like to preserve my Sparkle MP!

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Kids Christmas Wreath

This wreath craft for kids is so colorful and festive with Sparkle Mod Podge! It's really easy to make and fun for adults, too.

Course Christmas

Keyword Christmas kids’ craft, Christmas wreath, Christmas wreath craft, Christmas wreath for kids, diy christmas wreath for kids, how to make a christmas wreath for kids, kids christmas crafts wreath, kids christmas wreath ideas

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 wreath

Cost $8

Equipment

• Scissors
• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Mod Podge Sparkle
• Mod Podge Gloss
• 1 Foam wreath form circle
• Fabrics you can use any kind: Christmas, old scraps, etc.
• Felt in shades of green
• 6 Buttons red
• Craft glue
• Ribbon enough to hang

Instructions

• Start by cutting or ripping the fabric into long strips at least 12". Paint a few of the backs with a medium layer of Gloss Mod Podge.
  
• Wrap the wreath with the strips. You will likely find out you need more Mod Podge, so add it. Especially at the beginning and ends of the strips.
  
• Continue adding Mod Podge to fabric strips and then wrapping them. Once the strips have covered the wreath form, let dry.
• Paint a finishing coat of Sparkle Mod Podge over the top and let dry.
  
• Cut holly leaves out of felt using scissors. Cut a ribbon to hang.
• Use the hot glue gun to add the leaves and buttons to form the holly. Use the hot glue to also add the ribbon to the back of the wreath. Let cool completely before hanging.
  

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My next venture is to tackle it in winter form – blues, silvers. Your kids are going to have a blast (and you might even have a little fun yourself). Let me know what you think in the comments!

Looking for other Christmas kids’ crafts? Here are a few you have to see:

• Easy Handprint Ornament
• Easy Salt Dough Ornaments That Last
• Christmas Shirt for Kids
• Night Light Bulb Ornaments
• Easy Paper Plate Christmas Crafts

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Skills Required: None. Children or adults of any age can make this Christmas countdown with ease.

When I was little, we looked forward to making our advent calendars the weekend after Thanksgiving. My mom preferred that we have countdowns with no candy, and she always encouraged us to make things ourselves.

Therefore the paper ring advent calendar was born! This idea isn’t original – it’s been around since I was little and I’m sure even before.

I wanted to bring it back for those parents who had maybe never seen it, and show you how easy it is to do! If you and your kids like advent calendar ideas, this is going to be a sure favorite.

One of the best things about this paper chain countdown is your little one can help make it. Of course with any scissors an adult will need to supervise, but a child can do most (if not all!) of the work!

Gather These Supplies

• Fiskars Orange-handled Scissors
• Construction paper – at least four sheets of each color (brown and white)
• Craft foam – black, orange, and brown
• Mod Podge or craft glue
• Adhesive googly eyes
• Ribbon, small wreath, pom poms, or other embellishments
• Pen or pencil
• Ruler
• Stapler

I’d love to hear what characters you and your family think of making for your countdowns.

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Christmas Countdown Chain

Learn how to make a paper chain Christmas countdown – perfect for all ages, from toddlers to older children. Adapt to many holidays or events!

Course Christmas

Keyword advent chain, advent paper chain, Christmas chain, christmas paper chain, countdown rings, kids advent calendar, make an advent calendar, paper advent calendar, paper calendar, paper chain, paper chain countdown, paper ring countdown, toddler advent calendar

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings 2 calendars

Cost $2

Equipment

• Scissors
• Pen or pencil
• Ruler
• Stapler

Ingredients

• Construction paper at least four sheets of each color, brown and white
• Craft foam black, orange, and brown
• Craft glue
• Adhesive wiggle eyes
• Ribbon small wreath, pom poms, or other embellishments

Instructions

• On the construction paper, place the ruler parallel to the short side and trace down the right side of the ruler.
  
• Move the ruler over and place the left side on the pen line, then draw another line down the right side of the ruler. Keep going until the whole paper is sectioned off. You'll get about 8 – 9 strips per sheet of construction paper.
  
• Cut out all the strips. You’re going to want 26 strips total – 25 rings for the countdown and then one for the head.
  
• Use a stapler to turn 24 of the paper strips into rings, attaching them in a row. Staple the 25th ring but don’t attach it, and leave the 26th paper strip alone.
  
• Draw out your embellishments (like antlers or a hat) directly onto the craft foam. Then cut out using the scissors.
  
• Add fun embellishments to the craft foam with glue, like ribbon and a mini wreath.
  
• To the lone rings, add your embellishments with craft glue (the hat, the antlers, the noses, etc.). Let them dry. Then attach them to the main ring chain with the last paper strip.
  
• Hang your chains on the wall near your tree or in a place where the kids can reach. You'll use scissors to cut off one of the rings every single day from December 1st through Christmas morning.
  

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If you love this Christmas countdown chain, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other related kids Christmas crafts you’re going to enjoy:

Christmas Countdown Chalkboard • Coca-Cola Santa and Elves Gift • DIY Kids Christmas Wreath • Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts • Handprint Ornament • Kids’ Christmas Photo Frame • Paper Plate Christmas Crafts • Poinsettia Canvas • Recycled Christmas Tree Craft • Santa’s Magic Key • Wood Snowman Advent Calendar

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Hi it’s Courtney with Crafts by Courtney! Today I’m sharing how to make a simple mason jar night light for your kids room. This is such an easy project that the kids could even make themselves. It’s a great boredom buster when they need something to do!

My three boys love having a night light in their room. I’m constantly buying them from the Dollar Tree.

This time I thought I would make some with some mason jars. A cute recycled craft! It’s also an easy craft for kids, which is nice if you want to make them together with your littles. I made one of the night lights blue for a boy, and a multi-colored one for a girls’ room.

For this cool project, I picked out some smaller mason jars I had on hand. But an old pickle jar, baby food jar, etc. would work great as well. I selected my Mod Podge of choice and some extra fine glitter.

Gather These Supplies

• Mod Podge Gloss
• Food coloring – learn how to color Mod Podge here
• Glitter
• Mason jar
• Paintbrush
• Battery operated tealight candle

My 6 year old wants to make one for his room, but he wants a green one. I’ll be making a quick stop at the craft store for more glitter this weekend.

This mason jar night light would be a fun craft to make with kids at a sleepover. Something fun they can take home with them. Plus if you did the craft early enough, they could probably use them that night.

I don’t know which DIY night light is my favorite, I’m partial to the girly colored one, but I just think the blue one is really cool.

Hey I might make one for myself now! Maybe a yellow one would be pretty?!? Get the printable how to card below:

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DIY Night Light

Make this DIY night light craft using a mason jar! This is a fun project for kids or adults.

Course Cheap Crafts

Keyword diy night light, lights in jars ideas, mason jar crafts with lights, mason jar night light

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Servings 1 night light

Cost $1

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Mod Podge
• Mason jar(s)
• Food coloring
• Glitter
• Battery Operated Tealight Candle

Instructions

• Mix a bit of food coloring and glitter with Mod Podge. Stir to combine. Paint the inside of the mason jar with the Mod Podge mixture.
  
• For the other jar, I started off by painting on some Mod Podge in spots, then sprinkling my glitter on top. Then I added some more Mod Podge in spots and sprinkled more glitter.
  
• Add a tealight to the lid of the mason jar and screw on the base to display.
  

I hope you loved this kids craft. If you’d like to get more craft project ideas and inspiration, check out these other ideas:

• Dollar Store Night Light Makeover with Mod Podge
• Night Light Bulb Christmas Ornaments
• Easy DIY Window Clings Using Mod Podge
• Chalk Paint Mason Jars with Succulents

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Skills Required: Beginner. Adults can easily do this craft, as you’re just taping and cutting. As far as children, I think this is appropriate for older kids, 10+, tweens, and up. They’ll love customizing the colors!

Many of you know I recently moved to the west coast – back to where I’m from and back to my family. It’s been a long, difficult journey but we’re finally here! What you may not know is that now that I’m back in town – the games have begun. And I mean literally.

My family are very serious game players. We love everything from board games to UNO to dominoes. We’re turning my niece onto games too! She’s way into checkers, so we made this DIY checkers game using supplies at my mom’s house!

And that is what I love about this DIY checkers game. You just need a few simple supplies beyond Duck Tape, and they’re probably in your cabinet right now. Learn how to make this easy and fun project below – even a kid can do it!

Tip: if you’re looking for some additional easy kids’ crafts for summer, check out our slime recipe or our toothpick cacti!

Store your buttons on the inside of the baggie for safe keeping. Keep your checkers in a backpack or in the car for play on the go. It’s the perfect size to be your travel companion. So you and your family members can game whenever you want to!

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How to Make Checkers

Learn how to make a checkers game using Duck Tape! This is easy and perfect for travel.

Course Cheap Crafts

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings 1 game

Cost $5

Equipment

• Scissors

Ingredients

• 2 rolls Duck Tape one light color and one dark color
• 1 Ziploc bag Quart size
• 24 buttons
• Wax paper

Instructions

• Use one color of Duck Tape to completely cover the Ziploc baggie. Make sure not to tape over the opening of the baggie, so it can still be used to store the pieces.
  
• Place several strips of the other color of duct tape onto a sheet of wax paper. Cut 32 squares that are all the same size.
  
• Peel from the wax paper like stickers and attach them evenly to the top of the baggie in alternating rows of four.
• Cover twelve of your buttons with one color of tape, and twelve with the other color of tape. To cover the buttons, place a small square of tape over the top of the button.
  
• Press the Duck Tape down and smooth, then use scissors to trim around the edges of the button; press down the remaining tape to give it a smooth top.
• Store your buttons on the inside of the baggie for safe keeping.
  

Video

Notes

Step 1: Press out any bubbles, and cut your tape with straight lines. The Duck Tape can overlap if need be.

If you like games, don’t forget to check out our DIY bean bag game. And if you like this Duck Tape craft, check out these craft ideas below:

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I don’t know about your kids, but mine? Mine are constantly finding and bringing home “treasures” that they just can’t seem to part with.

The question is then how to store these gems so that they’re both accessible and contained at the same time.

Enter this easy decoupage for kids craft, a treasure box of sorts. Not only does it do the hard job of storing all the things your kids cannot do without, but it’s also a great craft project to complete together.

You can keep everything contained AND keep the kids occupied! This boredom buster is great for kids of all ages, and you can use things you already have on hand to make it. It’s a great opportunity to let their minds run free. Learn how to make it below.

Decoupage Box for Children

Gather These Materials

• Mod Podge Gloss (you can also use the Kids Washout formula)
• paper mache box (ours is from Hobby Lobby, and comes in lots of different sizes)
• foam brush
• squares of scrapbook paper (tissue paper would work, too)
• glitter
• paint

Step 1: Gather craft paint and a paintbrush (we used a foam brush), and paint your box. Let dry.

Step 2: Once your box is dry, it’s time for the real fun to begin. I used a paper cutter to cut scrapbook paper into 1″ squares. My 5-year-old had a blast painting Mod Podge onto the box and gluing down the squares.

Ok, I’ll admit it – I had a blast doing it as well.

After the squares are Mod Podged down, let dry. If you want to overlap your squares, you’ll probably want to go back and repeat the process. If not, let dry completely and seal with one or more coats.

Step 3: A craft project isn’t truly complete until we’ve made an absolute mess; it’s time to add some glitter! Brush on a light coat of Mod Podge.

Sprinkle glitter onto the top and sides of your box (we used gold and red glitter for this step).

And that’s it! This decoupage for kids is such a fun and easy project to complete, and having a “crafting partner” was a lot of fun, too!

Thank you so much for letting me share this easy kids craft with you all today!

You can find lots of other tutorials and inspiration on my blog. I’d also love for you to visit these other crafts for kids to do at home:

• DIY Gift Box in a Few Easy Steps (So Cute!)
• How to Mod Podge a Box with Napkins
• Kids Faux Stained Glass House
• Dollhouse Made from Cardboard
• Summer Crafts for Kids: 50 Easy Ideas

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