4 illustrated stepsA tiny meadow made from paper coils
Roll narrow paper strips into three raised flowers for a miniature meadow that never needs watering.
60 minConfident beginnerEst. $4–9
THE FEELING CRAFTY COLLECTION
Family crafts, made personal.
Make room for different ages, shared stories and a wonderfully imperfect finished project.
27 projects · Time and cost are planning estimates; equipment and drying time are additional.
4 illustrated steps
4 illustrated stepsStitch an imaginary constellation
Thread a simple star path through cardboard and invent the story behind your own little piece of night sky.
35 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
4 illustrated stepsA winter world inside a tiny box
Build depth with layered paper snow, folded evergreens and a moon in a pocket-size winter scene.
45 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
4 illustrated stepsPaper birds with little fan wings
Give three simple paper birds accordion wings and balance them on a light decorative mobile.
45 minBeginnerEst. $3–7
4 illustrated stepsA peekaboo ghost with a paper slider
Build a simple pull-tab mechanism that lifts a friendly ghost into an arched Halloween window.
45 minConfident beginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectA torn-paper pumpkin patch
Tiny hands make a big, cheerful patch with paper, paste and wonderfully imperfect shapes.
20 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectPaper-bag monsters with big personalities
Make a family of friendly puppets, then invent a tiny Halloween show.
30 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectA window full of paper pumpkins
Use simple Cricut shapes for a bright, removable pumpkin window display.
40 minBeginnerEst. $4–8
Starter projectThe not-too-spooky cardboard village
Turn clean packaging into a tabletop neighborhood for a family storytelling night.
60 minBeginnerEst. $2–7
Starter projectThe table runner everyone helps make
Create a paper keepsake covered in drawings, thank-yous and tiny family stories.
30 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectLittle turkey fans for the table
Accordion-fold a colorful tail and add a handwritten name to each cheerful bird.
40 minBeginnerEst. $3–7
Starter projectThankful napkin bands, made personal
Cut a small batch of paper bands with names or a short gratitude prompt.
35 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectA little stack of family stories
Make illustrated cards that invite everyone to share a memory at Thanksgiving.
25 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectWrapping paper with tiny-maker energy
Transform a large sheet of paper into personal gift wrap with cheerful crayon marks.
15 minBeginnerEst. $2–4
Starter projectA cozy cardboard-loom tree
Wrap yarn around a broad cardboard tree for a soft, textured Christmas decoration.
45 minBeginnerEst. $3–7
Starter projectA paper-chain countdown full of kindness
Make a Christmas countdown with one small, realistic act of care on every link.
35 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectA paper hanukkiah for little hands
Arrange eight paper candles and a distinct shamash in a colorful Hanukkah collage.
25 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectAn eight-night Hanukkah memory book
Make a small family book for drawings, traditions and one good memory each night.
40 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectHanukkah gift sleeves in blue and gold
Cut layered paper bands that give a little gift a thoughtful handmade finish.
40 minBeginnerEst. $4–8
Starter projectA torn-paper star mosaic
Layer paper pieces inside a six-pointed star for a bright Hanukkah wall decoration.
30 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectA family-built tabletop maze
Build a maze for a large paper ball and solve it together by gently tilting the board.
45 minBeginnerEst. $2–6
Starter projectA giant color-road mural
Make a floor-level paper mural with broad crayon roads and big shared drawings.
20 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectA patchwork of paper weaving
Trade colored strips and weave a collection of small paper panels together.
40 minBeginnerEst. $3–6
Starter projectA tear-and-stick rainbow
Explore colors with big torn paper pieces and a rainbow that can look any way you like.
15 minBeginnerEst. $2–5
Starter projectMake a spooky laughing box with Adafruit
Plan a cardboard automaton using Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express tutorial.
120 minGuided makerEst. Check current parts prices
Starter projectA glowing 3D-printed Christmas tree
Use Adafruit’s tree design as a first family project combining code, light and 3D printing.
90 minGuided makerEst. Check current parts prices
Starter projectMake a tiny stop-motion paper film
Turn homemade paper characters into a short animation using a phone and a steady setup.
60 minGuided makerEst. $0–5 if you own a phone
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