Here’s a fun and easy way to add custom stamps to your child’s art supplies! Go check out Mel’s Own Place for a tutorial on making these stamps using bottle caps!

You can make a fun and relaxing retreat for your littles with the help of a bed sheet! Craft Addictions explains how she created hers here!

LOVE this simple idea for making homemade lollipops! So many possibilities! See The Decorated Cookie for the details! (via The Crafty Crow)

Brassy Apple made this I Spy Book as part of her self-hosted “creativity for the car” summer craft challenge. It’s such a simple idea, but one that the kids will love!  You can see how she made it, plus check out what others have made for the car, right here!

Mother Earth shares the dream catchers she recently made for her daughters to hang over their beds. This one is really beautiful and would be a great to make for or with your kids to accompany a lesson on Native Americans. Learn how to make one here!

The Thrifty Chick came up with a clever remake of the classic game of Checkers. Here she shows how you can easily make over an existing Checkers set to make your own set with family photos!

Mushy shares a free printable and tutorial for making these fun popcorn bags…perfect for your next movie night!

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Hosting a sleeper for some girly tweens? Make some pink popcorn with this how-to from Jenny Ryan at Craft!

If you make this soap I guarantee you will get voted “coolest mom ever”! I love this soap, and it’s ok if your kids aren’t into Batman. Just follow the tutorial at The Pink Toque and personalize to suit your needs! (via Craft)

This chewy goodness comes to us from Frugal Family Fun Blog. The granola bars look delicious and they’re certainly much healthier than many store-bought snacks. Check out the recipe here!

I’m in love with these candy wrapper belts from Plum Pudding! Wouldn’t kids just have a total blast wearing these? Plus older kiddos could join right in and help! You can find the tutorial here!

Chocolate ice cream +  chocolate cake mix = moist and delicious chocolatey goodness! Check out Omnomicon to read more about this super-easy cake recipe!

I don’t know why, but this marshmallow shooting apparatus from The Idea Room makes me giggle. I can just picture a bunch of kids running around shooting fluffy little marshmallows at each other. Total fun…for sure! Click here for the tutorial!

I love, love, love this travel doodle bag from The Long Thread. It’s part crayon roll and part tote bag…perfect for your little artist on the go! I haven’t tried this yet, but you may be able to combine this tutorial for a pencil roll with flap, and this tutorial for a tote bag, and get similar results. If you try it, lemme know if it works out! In the meantime, go check out the original inspiration at The Long Thread!

Watermelon is delicious in its own right, but Gourmet Mom on the Go has added an element of fun to this summer-time treat by adding Jello! Aren’t these “watermelon slices” dead-ringers for the real thing! Take a look here for the recipe and how-to!

Children above the age of 13* are sadly neglected on this here blog so I’m very happy to bring you this awesome graduation candy tutorial from Bakerella. Click here to learn how you can make these with chocolate candy or by using candy melts.

*P.S. If you’ve made something for you older children and would like to share it here just click on the submissions button in the left sidebar.

Today is Children’s Day in Japan and That Artist Woman has a fun way to share a bit of Japanese culture with the kids! Click on over to learn how to make windsocks from paper or fabric (she has a tutorial for each!).

Seeing these towel-bags from The Idea Room has be hankering for a trip to the beach! Drawstring backpack or sling-style? Whatever your pleasure, Amy has you covered! Go check out her tutorials here!

If I ever find a big patch of dandelions I will now know what to do with them. 5 Orange Potatoes has me convinced that dandelion syrup would be a tasty topping for our breakfast breads and she tells how it’s done here!

On a Whimm shares a fun snack idea for the kiddos! Hop on over to see how to make some peanut butter and apple sushie rolls! Yummy!

El-cheapo plastic headbands just got a whole lot cuter! Take a look at mmmcrafts for a tutorial on making pretty fabric covers for your daughter’s (or your) plastic headbands

Roots and Wings Co. shares a great tutorial for making these kid-friendly recycled hummingbird feeders. Learn how to make it and find some great tips on attracting hummingbirds here!

Pepper Paints shares another DIY paint project. Click here to learn how to make your own poster paints!

A Bit of This and A Bit of That shares how to make this tasty looking snack made from oranges, cinnamon, and honey. Doesn’t that just sound so delicious?! Let the kids help you make it for some extra fun!

Hand sanitizer is great to have handy when you’re out and about with the kiddos. Pepper Paints shares how to make your own from scratch!

With just a few supplies, you can make a homemade compass for you and your children to  marvel over.  If Only I Had Superpowers has the details!