Here are 3 inexpensive ways for kids to make their own beads, from scratch.

We're sure your kid already knows that people often wear green on March 17th. This shamrock necklace is the perfect addition to any St. Patrick's Day ensemble.

Looking for an easy and creative craft? Beads come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors and your kids will have fun creating unique key chains.

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Add a little island flavor to your next lazy afternoon with a Hawaiian arts and craft project!

Help your child sleep easy with this gorgeous paper plate dream catcher.

Get inspired by the great outdoors and help your child make a quirky jewelry tree out of chopsticks!

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Here's a fun preschool arts and crafts activity: make homemade clay bead jewelry. All you need is flour, cornstarch, and salt to get started.

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

Sweet on someone this Valentine’s Day? Making jewelry with gumball beads is a fun Valentine's Day craft and a great gift that shows someone you care!

All it takes is some colored felt fabric, a needle, thread, and a few beads and your daughter can make decorative felt pinwheels!

This flower necklace will have your child practicing patterns, repetition and tracing. Plus, it's so colorful and cute that it makes the perfect gift.

Turn leftover puzzle pieces into a one-of-a-kind necklace that's sure to brighten any outfit.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Make this Easter egg craft that works as both a fun necklace or a decorative garland to welcome warm weather and spring sunshine.

Make unique holiday ornaments with this sticky, stringy art project.

This bottle cap jewelry project is a fun way to add personal style to your pre-teen's wardrobe without breaking the bank or battling mall crowds.

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

A candy ring is perfect for the kid with a sweet tooth and style. Make a sweet candy ring with your child this Valentine's Day.

Make a friendship bracelet with your child this Mother's Day or the next time they are looking for a fun project to do!

Embroidery ain't your grandma's art anymore...it can be adapted to a number of cool designs Jazz up a traditional fabric embellishment with sparkly beads!

Your kindergartener can contribute these beaded napkin rings to your Thanksgiving table...and sneak in some good math patterning practice, too.

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Help your preschooler create ice cube bead necklaces to cool off while practicing gross motor skills and sequencing, and discussing states of matter.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

This activity will give your child a chance to practice threading a needle, and she'll end up with a fun and unique hair band!

Rainy day? Stuck inside? Here's an arts and crafts pasta project to enjoy with your kindergartener that helps her with math patterns too.

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.