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B - Elementary Crafts

Index of crafts that are suitable for elementary school kids that begin with the letter B. Jump to other letters using these links:
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Bagel Bird Feeder

Learn how you can attract a variety of birds to your backyard with this bird feeder that will all but disappear when they discover it.

Ball Prints

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using balls.

Balloon Spider Decoration

Denise Wells explains how you can create an easy spider decoration for your next Halloween party or any other event.

Baseball or Softball Pin or Magnet Craft

Follow these directions and make this unique pin or magnet that can be modified to look like either a baseball or a softball.

Basketball Hoop Game

Follow these free instructions, submitted by Cami, for making a cool basketball hoop craft that is a game you can play once it is done.

Basketball Pin or Magnet Craft

Follow these directions and make this unique pin or magnet that features a basketball design.

Bat Treat Cup Craft

Find out how to use a tin can and a paper plate to make a treat cup that looks like a bat.

Beach in a Bottle Craft

Michele shares direction for making a fun beach in a bottle craft by filling a bottle with sand, sea shells, and other small items.

Beach Treasure Wreath

Make a special wreath with all the treasures you find on vacation at the beach!

Beaded Curtain Craft

Jennifer S. explains how she made a beaded doorway curtain.

Beaded Friendship Bracelets

These fun beaded bracelets are easy enough to make that you will not only want to make them for your friends, but also for yourself and everyone else you know.

Beaded Pen and Pencil Wraps

Follow these simple directions and decorate a pencil using wire and beads. Make them in your favorite colors, your school colors, and many other designs!

Bean Bag Bear Craft

You can make personalized bean bag bears for everyone you know using a sock and a few other supplies. Just remember, this toy is not for young kids who like to put things in their mouth!

Bean Bag Toy Heart Necklace

Make this little clay heart necklace for all of your stuffed animals and other stuffed toys.

Bean Bag Toy House Craft

Instructions to make a house for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.

Bean Bag Toy Necklace

Instructions to make a necklace for favorite bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.

Bean Bag Toy Pillow

Instructions to make a pillow for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.

Beautiful Bread

Sabrina explains how to make colorful bread. You don't want to eat this one!

Basketball Hoop Game

Check out these free instructions for making a cool basketball hoop craft that is a game you can play once it is done - submitted by Cami.

Best Dad I Ever Saw Picture

Check out this fun project you can make for Father's Day.

Bath Salts

Sheryl explains how to make colored bath salts. A fun gift idea.

Bike Helmet Craft

Make this pretend Bike Helmet decoration out of a milk carton.

Bird Nest Craft

Instructions to make a simple bird nest using a strawberry basket.

Birds of a Feather Bookmark

Use these free directions and create a bookmark that looks like a bird.

Birds of Plenty Bird Feeder Craft

Alicia explains how you can use a toilet paper roll to make a bird feeder!

Biscuit Dog

Instructions for making a dog craft using a dog biscuit.

Blarney Stone

Paint your own custom Blarney stone and use it as a paper weight.

Blooming Flower Pen Craft

Follow these simple directions and make a pen that looks like a flower!

Blooming Necklace Craft

Instructions for making a blooming necklace using an empty film container - Shared by GRACESPLACE.

Blooming Pens

Decorate a pen so it looks like a flower!

Body Glitter Recipe

Make your own body glitter using this simple recipe.

Book Worm Bookmark

Find out how to create this fun bookmark that look like a silly worm.

Bottle Cap Alien Magnet Craft

Make these magnets for your own refrigerator, a school locker, or to give as gifts!

Bottle Cap Boot Scraper Craft

Patience, age 73, explains how her father came up with this project for them when she was about 6 years old in hopes that it would help keep them out of mischief.

Bottle Cap Frame Craft

You can transform a plain, inexpensive acrylic frame into a personalized masterpiece by using decorated bottle caps.

Bottle Cap Necklace Pendant Craft

Follow these directions, shared by Pene Hays, and you can create a fabulous pendant for a necklace or even a bracelet using bottle caps.

Bottle Cap Pumpkin Magnet Craft

Follow these directions and use a bottle cap and chenille stem to make a magnet that looks like a pumpkin.

Bottle Cap Rattles Craft

Keri shares instructions for making a musical rattle using bottle caps and a few other supplies.

Bottle Cap Rattles

Keri shares instructions for making a musical rattle using bottle caps and a few other supplies.

Bottle and Sock Snow Woman Craft

Anneliese explains how to make a snow woman out of a sock, a bottle, and a few other supplies!

Bread Clay Recipe

Instructions for making clay out of slices of bread.

Bread Painting Snack

A fun and creative snack idea - paint a masterpiece on a piece of bread and then eat.

Bubble Mixture

Use this recipe to make your own bubble mixture!

Bubble Necklace

Instructions for making a necklace that is also a container that holds your bubble soap and wand.

Bubble Print Pictures

Instructions for making a fun print picture using bubbles.

Bug Finger Puppet

Follow these instructions and make a variety of finger puppet bugs. Why not make one for each finger.

Bug Suncatcher Craft

With a little help, even the youngest kids can make their own unique bug suncatcher using clear contact paper and a few other supplies.

Bumble Bee Craft Foam Visor

Find out how to create this fun bumble bee visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.

Bunny Craft Foam Visor

Find out how to create this fun bunny visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.

Bunny Easter Basket Craft

Follow these instructions and you can make a a bunny shaped easter basket using a paper plate.

Business Card Gift Tags

Katie May shares instructions to make home-made gift tags out of old business cards.

Busy Bee Puppet

Instructions to make a puppet that looks like a bee sitting on a flower.

Butterfly Card

Renate shares how she made this lovely butterfly card.

Butterfly Necklace

Make a Butterfly-shaped necklace using a clothespin.

Butterfree Pokemon Craft

Instructions to make a Pokemon Butterfree character craft.

Button Flowers Craft

You will have a grand time making an entire bouquet of these charming flowers. These look lovely when made with vintage buttons and also with brightly colored buttons. It is a very versatile craft.

Button Frame Craft

Jill shared ideas for making a special frame craft that makes a unique decoration or a fun gift.

Button Jewelry Craft

You can make unique bracelets, necklaces, and even rings to give as gifts or to wear yourself.

Button Snowman Craft

Follow these directions and create fun snowmen that can be used as magnets or pins.

Buttons the Snowman Craft

Carol Edwards explains how you can create an adorable snowman using half a dozen styfofoam or plastic bowls.

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