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Diy arts & craft ideas to make with kids
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items I absolutely love crafting and doing DIY projects, especially with my kids. As a family, we make all kinds of things, from dog treats to custom wood work designs. Feel free to check out my Pinterest account for more ideas on how to use these products...
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Machines & Tools
Amazing machine for designing a wide variety of crafts and projects. I love this thing come Holiday seasons for adding personalized options to gifts. Love love love my Cricut!
Cricut Explore 3 - Smart Cutting Machine with Easy Printables sensor
Such an incredible package deal of supplies and tools with this Cricut Air from Amazon. If you see this bundle offered for less, make sure it isn't for the Cricut Joy (which is much smaller than a Cricut Air).
Cricut Explore 3 Machine Bundle with Tools
This CORDLESS hot glue gun is incredible if you craft a lot like I do. You can definitely get a cord glue gun for cheaper $, but if you're someone who crafts a lot, you understand the inconvenience of a cord getting in your way. I absolutely love thi...
ONE+ 18V Cordless Glue Gun (Tool Only) with (3) General Purpose Glue Sticks
Gorilla Glue sticks are one of a kind, highly recommend these!
Gorilla Glue Clear 4" Dual Temp Mini Hot Glue Sticks, 75 Count
These are pretty good glue sticks too if you can't find the Gorilla Glue in store. I get these in that case.
AdTech Full-Size 4" Multi-Temp Hot Glue Sticks, 30 Count
I'm a big time arts & crafter, so yes, I have an unreasonable amount of hot glue guns lol. Gorilla Glue is awesome quality.
Gorilla Glue Mini Hot Glue Gun, 1 Each, Orange
Super high quality heat gun for professional projects, I have had this thing for so long now. It works so well. Hands free option makes it super convenient and easy to get certain projects done in a more efficient way.
Wagner Furno 700 Plus 5100-BTU Heat Gun
For heavy duty projects, like resin wood work projects, this is the one. DeWalt is super high quality and offers a wide range of uses.
DEWALT 1100-BTU Heat Gun
Great quality wreath rings that you can find at Walmart for just a couple of dollars
FloraCraft Wire Wreath Form 12" Circle Green
Highly highly recommend one of these Cricut storage stands. It is a pain to store the rolls of vinyl as they are round and you don't want to smash or crinkle them (makes them harder to use later). This has multiple pockets, drawers, compartments, spa...
PureGrind Rolling Craft Cart for Cricut
Amazing product for embroidery. You upload any picture as well as the designs it already comes with, and add embroidery to whatever item your heart desires. Embroidery just elevates the quality and look to clothing items tremendously. Love this machi...
Brother SE700 Sewing and Embroidery Machine, Wireless LAN Connected, 135 Built-in Designs, 103 Built-in Stitches, Computerized, 4" x 4" Hoop Area, 3.7" Touchscreen Display, 8 Included Feet
Amazing bundle for this one
Brother SE700 Sewing and Embroidery Machine with Exclusive Bonus Bundle
Was looking for my heat press, and found this one in pink. Super space saver and lowers the risk of burns. Love that.
LOKLiK 1500W 15"x15" Auto Heat Press Machine for Transfer Vinyl & Sublimation Project
This is the one I have, but I have it in black which appears to be currently unavailable. I love the pink color though. This one is super versatile, allowing you to also use it for coffee mugs, hats, and tumblers.
Pro 15x15 Heat Press & 30 OZ Tumbler Combo
Great for small projects, like ironing on names to stuffed animals for little ones.
Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press, Zen Blue
The case I have for my Cricut Easy Press hot press tool
LTGEM Hard Case for Cricut EasyPress Mini
Great multi purpose printer, scanner, and copier. I have one that does INK prints too, that I will share. For making t-shirts and other crafts. I do a lot of personalized gifts over the holiday season, craft fairs, etc. All of these tools are extreme...
HP ENVY 6055e Wireless All-In-One Color Printer, Scanner, Copier with Instant Ink and HP+ (223N1A)
Great sublimation printer for ink prints and adding to t-shirts and other fabric designs.
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer, Copier, Scanner - White
An amazing laser engraver especially for those just starting out. They do have some more advanced laser engravers out there, but this one is certainly more affordable and very effective. Amazon also allows you to make payments with Affirm or Klarna, ...
LONGER Ray5 5W Laser Engraving Machine
I personally love these fabric scissors. I love the tiny ones for more precise smaller cuts, as they're easier to use.
SINGER Fabric & Craft Scissors Set W/Comfort Grip 2/Pkg-8.5" Lightweight & 4.75" Detail Scissors
Fall craft paper for arts and crafts bundle on Amazon
AnyDesign 50 Sheet Autumn Card Stock Paper
Michaels' Rewards program has saved me so much money in supplies. They have one of the best rewards programs out there and offer other discounts as well. I definitely recommend signing up if you aren't already.
Michaels' Rewards Program to save your $$ on arts, crafts, and decor
A fun activity for sticker lovers. Design your sticker on your phone or smart device, print it, and then color it as you wish. Super cute and kids will love this!
Hello Blink Sticker Maker – Create Your Own Stickers – Craft for Kids Aged 8+ from Ceaco!
Crafting Supplies
I have everything linked to my Pinterest account in my profile. Please feel free to check it out for diy ideas. These are going to be used for a treat bag idea, I will post on Pinterest.
Great Value Self-Standing Lunch Bags, Brown, 100 Count
I will have all these ideas on my Pinterest account. You can find my Pinterest in my bio on here. It's PaisyPrints. I will use these for multiple diy craft ideas for Halloween, Fall decor, and Christmas as well.
12 Pack: 3.5" Glass Rose Bowl by Ashland
An Amazon option for the bowls
Okllen 12 Pack 16 Oz Plastic Ivy Bowls
Very inexpensive craft eyes for diy arts & crafts
Hello Hobby Assorted Plastic Wiggly Eyes
Thick heavy duty sticks for crafts and diy
Bundle of 10”-16” long pieces California Coast Driftwood, bulk driftwood for DIY crafts macramé Driftwood
Great decor eyes for Halloween diy crafts
Halloween Realistic Eye Embellishments by Recollections
Going to use these for a craft idea I have for Halloween this year with the kiddos
Harilla 50x Natural Driftwood Branches 40cm
These paper straws are very versatile and great for diy projects with/ for the kids.
100 Pack Extra Wide Biodegradable Straws
Great amount of arts & crafts for kiddos or a small classroom.
Halloween 508-Piece Craft Activity Box by Creatology
Great crafter's string
3mm Green Cotton Macramé Cords by Bead Landing
Michaels always has super high quality products that don't fray or break like other store brands tend to do.
Ashland™ Natural Jute Twine
Great crafting yarn
Red Heart Classic Cotton Size 10 Weight,White Yarn
Amazing and soft, high quality thick fluffy yarn.
Bernat® Blanket Big™ Yarn
These make for great diy projects for Halloween and fall
Halloween Pumpkin Treat Pail, Orange, 8", by Way To Celebrate
You'll need a few bags of this for the project I am going to list
Expert Gardener Garden Soil for In-Ground Plants, Great for Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, 1 cu. ft.
You'll need a couple of these, a few bags of soil, and several plastic pumpkins.
Better Homes & Gardens 20" x 20" x 13" Brown Resin Whiskey Barrel Planter
Pumpkin planters, super cute decor ideas.
Orange Pumpkin Shaped Planter
Perfect ribbons for Halloween treat bags
Kingovalley 12 Rolls Halloween Ribbons 0.5" x 5.5Y
Candy corn ribbon for Halloween
5/8" x 4yd. Black Candy Corn Ribbon by Celebrate It® ...
The perfect Halloween ribbons for the Witch's broom treat bags
5/8" x 4yd. Black Witch Ribbon by Celebrate It® Halloween
I grabbed a roll in every Halloween ribbon I could find. If I wait too long in my area, they'll be sold out before Halloween even gets here. I have learned my lesson, not to wait. Just do what everyone else does and shop early for the supplies, to en...
5/8" x 4yd. Black Trick or Treat Ribbon by Celebrate It® ...
I plan to punch small holes in tips of these little mini witch hats, and tie to the witch treat bags.
8ct Halloween Decor Kit Black Witch Hats - Hyde & EEK! Boutique™
Amazing lights for the stacked pumpkin project. I got these last year for my stacked pumpkins, and some LED multi-color fairy lights as well to add a little extra creativity. I got fairy lights that are also remote controlled and play music. I will a...
4 Pack Halloween LED Pumpkin Lights Battery
Amazing product for adding some extra spunk to your Halloween or other holiday decorations. Really you can use these anytime, anywhere, they're super convenient.
Merkury Innovations Multicolor RGB Puck Lights, Battery Operated, Touch Activated, with Remote Control - 3-Pack
So I couldn't find the exact ones that I got last year, but these are pretty much the same thing and have great reviews. I pulled these through my stacked pumpkins last year and they have different modes.
49FT 120 LED Smart Fairy String Lights
Great Glue stick bundle at Target. Glue sticks are super handy to use, especially when making crafts with younger kids.
Elmer's 6pk Giant Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
Super cute for Halloween crafts
Mini Witch Hats & Brooms - Set of 12
LOVE these mini battery powered candles for craft projects. Making light up decor and gifts, just elevates the design so much. These are really great for Christmas time too, Valentine's Day etc.
Way to Celebrate Flameless LED Tealights, White, Set of 12
Bella Canvas t-shirts are super soft and comfortable. Great quality and beautiful colors.
Bella Canvas Plain Unisex Crewneck Shirts, Sublimation Shirts, DIY Shirts, Bulk Shirts, Wholesale, Bella Canvas Shirt
Plain knit stockings that you can personalize with your cricut machine, or some glue and glitter! You can let your kids make their own stockings, could even do this as a family arts & crafts bonding night, with Christmas themed snacks and treats.
Pack of 6 Burgundy Ivory Khaki Knit Stockings
Super cute idea for family night with kids. We do this every year with Dollar Tree Christmas ornaments. However, this set has a holding tool which will super fun and convenient for kids.
Treemendous Ornament Decorator Kit & 6 Pack
The perfect and affordable flowers for pumpkin planters! Best bang for your buck to finish this project. You can obviously use them as you wish, but if you do want to make the stacked pumpkins in the planters, I recommend these.
Expert Gardener 3.0QT Orange Mum Live Plant in Grower Pot
I like to mix the flower colors with the stacked pumpkins, reds, pinks, yellow, orange, white flowers are all recommended for the fall stacked pumpkin planters.
Expert Gardener 3.0QT Purple Mum Live Plant in Grower Pot
Great for the ghost suckers, I have shown on my Pinterest account. You could also add little gift tags to these and give them out to a classroom. You could also make them up for Trick or Treat and add a tag or bow to say Happy Halloween or other cute...
Tootsie Pops Assorted Flavors, 10.12 oz
Amazing quantity for the price and super fun creative flavors for Halloween. However, I do recommend being very careful with the age group on Dum Dums suckers, as they do tend to fall off the stick and could easily become choking hazards to children....
Dum Dums Super Treats Flavor Mix Lollipops & Suckers, Party Candy Hard Candy, 300 count 51 oz Bag
My all time favorite suckers ever! Caramel Apple suckers are so yummy. I do recommend getting a few bags of these depending on your classroom size or how many kids you're making them for/with. You don't get very many in a bag, but they sure are worth...
Tootsie Caramel Apple Pops, individually wrapped, Lollipops, 9.4 oz
Great bang for you $$!! Tissue paper is a must have for crafting, especially with little ones. You can use this for the ghosts or the turkey crafts I have pinned on my Pinterest account (link in bio).
Naler Rainbow Tissue Paper Bulk for Crafts,11.5"x 8" 300 Sheets 30 Colors Art Tissue for Holidays Christmas Halloween Gift Wrap DIY Flower Pom Pom
LOVE this set of Sharpies. You even get some metallic shades.
Sharpie Permanent Marker Mixed Pack, 40 Count
Must have. You can use these sharpies for really anything, but the crafts I'm listing them for are more specifically the ghost ones.
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 5 Count
Realistic looking mini spiders for the spider web crafts I have pinned on Pinterest.
150ct Spiders Halloween Decorative Prop - Hyde & EEK! Boutique™
Great amount of white tissue paper for the ghost arts and crafts I have pinned on Pinterest.
40ct Banded Tissue Paper White - Spritz™
Although, I don't recommend these for cleaning your ears, I do recommend them for making cute and creative arts and craft projects with little ones. They're very affordable and easy to obtain. You can use these for the spider pops I have pinned Pinte...
Equate Cotton Swabs, 300 count
Great for Fall arts and crafts with littles
Spice Market 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections® ...
Great variety of colors construction paper for arts and crafts
Crayola Construction Colored Paper in 10 Colors, School Supplies for Kindergarten, 120 Pcs, Child
Super fun and cute Oreo cookie creations to make with kids. We get a set or two for every holiday and make a whole night of this. We'll set the table up and decorate as a family. Great for quality time and bonding.
Create-A-Treat™ OREO DIY Halloween Cookie Kit
Love these for treat bags and gifts. I plan to use these packs for the Witch's broom treat bags, to give them a bit of sturdiness and support in the paper bag.
Oreo Halloween Multipack - 30.6oz/30ct
You can use Oreos to make little Thanksgiving Turkeys, Spiders, Mummies, really anything for any holiday. They are very versatile. You can find more festive cookies ideas on my Pinterest account.
Oreo Original Family Size - 18.12oz
Great set of pool noodles and super handy for crafting! I’m using these for my mental greenery decor this Christmas and will probably leave it up to decorate for other holidays as well.
Bobasndm Pool Noodle, 2 Pack of 59" Large Hollow Foam Pool Swim Noodle, Bright Foam Noodles for Swimming, Floating and Craft Projects