Easy Craft Ideas

Weekends are when the entire family is together. The mornings are spent in tidying the house, weeding the garden, mowing the lawns and cooking. After the hearty meal, the entire family wants to spend some time together. There are several things that can be done. Families can go for picnics, movies, can rent some movies or they could go out for a swim, a walk, a trek or an outing. But if those families want to sit at home and spend time together, what are the options? Renting a movie or doing some fun activity. What better fun than cutting papers, making funny crafts and sticking glue all over, right? Well, here are some easy craft ideas for the entire family. From toddlers to adults, all can make these simple arts and crafts and have a lovely fun filled afternoon.

Easy Craft Ideas for Kids
There are plenty of ways to keep the kids engaged. Hand them a paper, a pair of scissors and some glue and they are happy and content for several hours. However, this time can be utilized in learning some new things. Kids art is one of the craft ideas to keep these kids engaged. The following list of easy crafts ideas for children, will fulfill both the purposes, the kids will be busy and they will learn something new.

    * Making Greeting Cards
    * Making Face Masks
    * Making Paper Flowers
    * Paper Crafts
    * Making Paper Lamps
    * Origami
    * Making Alphabet Tree
    * Making the Family Tree
    * Making Pen/Pencil Holders

Easy Craft Ideas for Toddlers
Toddlers are a handful. You can keep them busy by helping them making these wonderful crafts. However, always be close to them when they are making these crafts in order to avoid accidents later.

    * Finger Painting
    * Paper Towel Coloring
    * Paper Flowers
    * Paper Birds
    * Greeting Cards

Easy Craft Ideas for Girls
Girls love to make new craft ideas with craft papers. They will cut out different shapes, make something different every time and experiment with different colors and materials. Though baking and cooking are not crafts per say, girls can be involved in these activities and they will help with enthusiasm. Here are some other craft ideas for them to show off their artistic side.

    * Fashion Jewelry
    * Making Bath Salts
    * Fabric Painting
    * Cross Stitch
    * Making Friendship Bands
    * Making Cloth Handbags
    * Making Aprons and Mittens
    * Making Handcrafted Jewelery
    * Decorating Hats, Shoes and Trays
    * Pot Painting
    * Stain Glass Painting
    * Tee Shirt Painting
    * Making Ornaments
    * Candle Making
    * Greeting Cards
    * Making Paper Flowers
    * Making a Doll House
    * Making Lacy Flower Pots
    * Making Wall Hangings

Easy Craft Ideas for Boys
Boys will rarely be enthusiastic about making crafts. Hand them a ball with a bat or a remote controlled car and they can have fun for hours at a stretch. However, there are certain craft ideas that will keep their interest up and keep them occupied for quite some time. They will definitely enjoy making these lovely things.

    * Making Kaleidoscopes
    * Making Superhero Costumes
    * Making Refrigerator Magnets
    * Making Comic Books
    * Making Wind Chimes
    * Paper Mache Crafts
    * Making Pen Stands
    * Making Photo Ornaments
    * Making a Basketball Hoop Game
    * Making Puppets
    * Making Spaceships
    * Pottery Making
    * Pot Painting
    * Face Painting
    * Easy Woodworking Projects

Easy Craft Ideas for Adults
Now that every kid in the house is busy with something to do, its time for the adults to start a craft activity too. Most of the adults do not agree, but its true that adults enjoy arts and crafts too. There are several crafts for the elderly. Here is a list of arts and crafts for the adults to keep themselves busy with.

    * Knitting
    * Sewing
    * Stain Glass Painting
    * Acrylic Painting
    * Making Birdhouses
    * Oil Painting
    * Paper Mache Crafts
    * Leather Crafts
    * Woodworking Projects
    * Making Garden Ornaments
    * Furniture Making
    * Wood Crafts and Wood Carvings
    * Making Sculptors
    * Handicrafts
    * Sand Art
    * Mural Making
    * Metal Wall Art

There are so many different easy craft ideas for all, right from the toddlers to the elderly. Engage your family in any of the above crafts and have a fun filled day.