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With a few basic art supplies and a little imagination, you can repurpose empty oatmeal containers into a one-of-a-kind Father's Day cookie jar.

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.

Mobiles make fun art projects for creative kids. Help your child bend simple pipe cleaners into bug shapes as diverse as the creepy crawlies that inspired them.

This homemade educational travel game will keep your young child entertained and learning reading, writing, shapes and colors. All you need is a tissue box!

Recycle bottles of different shapes and sizes to create a group of unique dolls that are as unique as the real people around you!

This colorful foam pencil topper will glam up any boring pencil and is guaranteed to add personality to any pencil case!

Your first grader will improve her fine motor skills as she designs her own drum set with recycled household objects and art supplies!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Here's a salt dough recipe that can be used to make ghostly character sticks for fun Halloween decor.

Looking for interesting craft projects using pipe cleaners? This easy art project will encourage the sculptor in your child.

Cookie cutters aren't just for gingerbread men anymore. Here are 8 fun and creative projects to do with cookie-cutters!

Why wait for the Easter bunny to arrive when your child can become a bunny herself? Creating a bunny mask is the perfect way to celebrate Easter.

With a few creases and crimps, you can turn regular old aluminum foil into tin foil art!

Teach your kid a lesson about recycling by helping him create a letter holder out of an old cardboard box.

Create some flying bats with your little one this Halloween season. This activity is a great way for your little one to learn about symmetry.

Whether it's a bag lunch, goody bag, or used to decorate a table, this cute little fox bag is sure to make your kid smile.

Create your own jigsaw puzzle using a blown-up family photo, and reconstruct the image as many times as you like. Here's how kids can make this gift.

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

This simple and fun project introduces kids to the art of pottery and offers them a glimpse into how ancient peoples created the very first Neolithic pottery.

This nature craft is a great way for your child to learn about the fall season and make a festive decoration to display in your home.

Call in your crafty kids to help make this homemade air freshener, perfect for stowing in the backseat to keep your ride smelling fresh and clean.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Light up your home with this lightning bug craft that will keep glowing even after summer's gone!

In this activity, your child will use household objects to sculpt his very own football.

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Have your child imitate the masters or create her own work of art with a bar of soap!

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.