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Watercolors are a great way to get even the most reluctant child excited about arts and crafts. Watercolor paint is easy and fun to use, often producing a project worthy of framing.

Looking for an idea to make this St. Patrick's Day more festive? Stage a hunt for the leprechaun's gold! The gold can be hidden somewhere in your house or yard.

Sewing cards are great for teaching basic sewing skills and improving fine motor control. Best of all, they can be customized to your child's interests.

If your family enjoys arts and crafts, consider setting aside an area of your home in which to store materials and work on projects.

Salt dough clay is a wonderful basic recipe to have in your craft repertoire. The ingredients are almost always on hand and it takes just a few minutes to whip up a batch of dough.

Did you know you can make art with a salad spinner? The often neglected piece of kitchen equipment takes on new life and purpose with this easy craft.

Whether they are made as a fun cultural activity or just for a rainy day diversion, rain sticks are a unique craft project. After all, unlike a painting, rain sticks can be played with long after the crafting is complete!

One colored pencil is the same as another right? I used to think so too, until I purchased a set of Prismacolor art pencils. These colored pencils are definitely a step above the cheap pencil sets sold at the discount store!

Printmaking involves making a plate of a design or image and using that plate to create a print. It's a great craft for kids that are ready for slightly more complex projects.