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Index of crafts that are suitable for elementary school kids that begin with the letter C. Jump to other letters using these links:
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Candy Cane Mouse Craft
Make this adorable felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.
Candy Cane Reindeer Craft
Find out how to make a tiny reindeer using a candy cane, shared by Reginald.
Candy Cornucopia Treat
Calalay shares instructions for making a tiny cornucopia treat using an ice cream cone and fruit-shaped candies.
Candy Kiss Rose Bud Craft
You can make all your friends and family these fun candy Kiss rose buds for a special treat for any occasion.
Candy Plant Craft
Find out how to make a terra cotta clay pot fully of tasty flowers. A great gift idea shared by Susan!
Candy Rose Bud
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Candy Wreath Craft
Make a wreath using hard, wrapped candies, ribbon, and a hanger! A fun decoration that you can eat.
Cardboard Box Castle and Puppet Theater
Kara VanWinkle shares the directions and a photo of a castle she made for her nephew using a large cardboard box a television set came in.
Cardboard Roll Puppets
Instructions to make home made puppets from cardboard toilet paper roll.
Cat Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun cat visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Cat Ears Headband
Instructions for making a headband that looks like cat ears.
Cat-in-the-Hat Cookies
Check out this creative snack idea shared by Amy Wyatt. Find out how to can make a treat that looks like the Cat-in-the-Hat's hat!
Cat-In-The-Hat Treat
Kids will enjoy making this simple snack that looks like the hat worn by Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat!
Cat Treat Cup Craft
Find out how to use a tin can to make a treat cup that looks like a cat.
Caterpillar Biscuit Snack Recipe
Instructions for making a fun caterpillar snack using refrigerator biscuits!
Caterpillar Puppets
Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!
CD Angel Craft
Instructions to make an angel's face from an old Cd, submitted by Pathfinder.
CD Bowls Craft
Believe it or not, you can create little bowls out of CDs. Make sure you do this craft in a well-ventilated area. Any children working on this project should be closely supervised. I would suggest having the adult deal with the heating of the CD and let any children be involved with decorating the cooled CD bowls.
CD Coaster
Suchitra explains how to make fancy table coasters using old CDs.
CD Daisy Puppet
Make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.
CD Dreamcatchers
Find out how to make a unique dreamcatcher using old CDs, submitted by Maureen Gilbert.
CD Fish Craft
Follow these instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old CDs
CD Flash Dancers Craft
Find out how to make a unique sun catcher using old CDs - submitted by Roaney Giles.
CD Hover Craft
Lebenheimer explains how you can create a hover craft using an old CD, a balloon, and a water bottle lid.
CD Masterpiece Craft
Sylvia Sommer from Brazil explains how to incorporate a CD into a painted masterpiece.
CD Photo Ornament Craft
Use these free directions and pattern to create a photo ornament using an old CD.
CD ROM Fish
Instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old Cds.
CD Space Ship Craft
Kathryn explains how she created this great space ship using two CDs and a few other supplies.
CD UFO Craft
Sylrayj explains how she would make a UFO using two CDs and a few other supplies.
Cereal Birder Feeder
Use 'donut' shaped cereal to make this simple bird feeder!
Cereal Jewelry
This is a fun and simple activity that can even be at snack time! Just let the kids keep threading the cereal onto the chenille stems until they get bored, and then they can eat them.
Cereal Rainbow
Encourage your kids to play with their food while making colorful rainbow pictures.
Check Box Camera Craft
This is a fun recycling craft that not only encourages kids to practice their drawing skills, but also gives them a finish product they can play with long after the crafting is done.
Cherry Tree Craft
Instructions for making a fun cherry tree by tracing your arm.
Chia Tatos
Instructions to make a home made chia pet out of a potato.
Chip Off the Old Block
Instructions to make a special Chip Off the Old Block gift for dad, a great gift idea submitted by Jo.
Christmas Berry Wreath
Follow these directions and make a cute Christmas wreath using wood, paper, and a few other supplies - shared by Jeanne McCall.
Christmas Blessing Snack Mix
Stacey Hicks shares this holiday snack mix and the reason behind each ingredient. Includes printable bag tag!
Christmas Card Candle Holder
Check out this unique way to recycle Christmas cards and baby food jars.
Christmas Card Ornaments
Tai from NY explains how she displays her Christmas cards by turning them into simple ornaments.
Christmas Elf Poop Craft
A fun gag gift to make. Give someone a bag of Christmas elf poop along with this poem.
Christmas Grinch Poop Craft
A fun gag gift idea shared by Kristal. Give someone a bag of Christmas Grinch poop along with this poem.
Christmas Reindeer Poop Craft
A fun gag gift to make. Give someone a bag of Christmas reindeer poop along with this poem.
Christmas Snowman Poop Craft
A fun gag gift to make. Give someone a bag of Christmas snowman poop along with this poem.
Christmas Spider Ornament Craft
Instructions to make a Christmas Spider tree ornament and read the story behind it.
Christmas Tote Bag Craft
Find out how to make a Christmas tote bag using a paper bag, submitted by Marjorie.
Christmas Tree Balloons
Find out how to make a Christmas tree ornament using a balloon, submitted by Ksenija.
Christmas Tree Suncatcher
Use these instructions to make a Christmas tree using tissue paper - submitted by Brenda S.
Classroom Container
Create a cool can to carry your pencils using a Pringles potato chip canister - shared by Kristina Nelson.
Clay Beads
Find out how you can make clay beads to use in jewelry making.
Clay Pot Apple Craft
Find out how to make a cute apple using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Bird Bath
Find out how to make a bird bath using a terra cotta clay pot, saucer, and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Cat Craft
Make this cute cat using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Frankenstein Craft
Find out how to make a cute Frankenstein using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Ghost Craft
Find out how to make a neat ghost using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Mummy Craft
Diane W. explains how she made this adorable mummy craft using a clay pot, old t-shirt, and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Pilgrim Bonnet
Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's Bonnet.
Clay Pot Pilgrim Hat
Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's hat.
Clay Pot Pumpkin Bell Craft
Make this cute pumpkin bell using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Santa
Make this Santa using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Snowman Craft
Make this cute snow person using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Spider
Make this cute spider using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Turkey Craft
These can be made to be used as nut cups for your Thanksgiving dinner or simply for decoration.
Clay Pumpkin Pin Craft
Follow these directions for using clay to make a pumpkin-shaped pin to wear.
Clock Craft
Use this fun craft to help kids learn how to read a clock and about different times of day.
Clothespin Angel Craft
Find out how to create this cute angel craft using a clothespins and a few craft supplies.
Clothespin Cat Craft
Find out how to make this fun cat craft using a clothespin and a few other supplies.
Clothespin Dolls
Here is a classic craft that everyone will enjoy making. Find out how to make personalized dolls using a clothespin and embroidery floss.
Clothespin Poinsettia
Find out how to create this fun poinsettia craft design using several clothespins, a pom-pom, and a few beads.
Cocoa Lip Gloss Recipe
Make your own chocolate flavored lip gloss using this recipe.
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Instructions for making a butterfly out of coffee filters, submitted by Aubra.
Coffee Filter Easter Egg Craft
Find out how you can make a colorful egg decoration out of a coffee filter.
Coffee Filter Earth Craft
Why not make this simple Earth picture craft. An easy painting project all ages can enjoy. You can also use the same techniques to create your own planets.
Coffee Filter Flowers
This makes a great kids craft as the coffee filters hold up much better than tissue paper and best when can be worked on throughout a day off an on to allow time for drying in between dips in the food coloring.
Coffee Filter Shamrock
Instructions for making a picture out of a coffee filter that looks like a shamrock. A fun Saint patrick's day craft.
Color in Yourself Window Clings
Use these instructions to make your own window clings - submitted by Marie.
Colored Glue
A craft recipe for making colored glue.
Colored Noodles
Instructions for making fancy, colored noodles.
Colored Sand
Instructions to make your own colored sand.
Colorful Beach Towel Craft
Find out how to create this colorful beach towel design using Simply Spray fabric dye.
Comb Printing
This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using hair combs.
Communion Cup Bell
Karen shares instructions for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.
Conversation Heart Frame Craft
Follow these instructions and make a fun, heart-shaped frame decorated with candy canversation hearts.
Cooked Playdough Recipe
Instructions for making cooked playdough using flour.
Cookie Cut Bird Feeder
Instructions for making a simple bird feeder using a slice of bread and a cookie cutter.
Cookie Cutters Printing
Try your hand at printmaking by making fun prints using cookie cutters.
Corn Collage Craft
Follow these directions to make a unique collage using unpopped popcorn.
Corncob Printing
Try your hand at printmaking by making these unique prints using corncobs!
Cotton Angel Ornament
ArchHost shares these directions for making an adorable angel out of cotton right off of the plant!
Cotton Candy Craft
No trip to the circus is complete without getting some sweet, sticky cotton candy. This craft may not be sweet and sticky, but it sure looks like the real thing.
Cotton People
Get creative and make little people out of cotton balls, submitted by Sandy.
Cow Puppet
Instructions for making a cow puppet using a paper lunch bag.
Craft Foam CD Holder
Find out how to make custom CD holders for all of your tunes.
Craft Foam Mittens
Make these adorable mittens using crafts foam, ribbon, glue, and dimensonal paint.
Craft Foam Stamp
Melissa shares directions for making your own stamps using a bottle cap and craft foam.
Craft Stick Vase or Pencil Holder
You can make these decorative tabletop or desk containers using either tin cans or bathroom tissue rolls.
Crawling Spider Puppet Craft
Instructions to make a cool spider puppet using an old glove.
Crayon Candles
Instructions to make a candle out of crayons and a milk carton, submitted by Nicki.
Create an Ice Palace
Create your own colorful ice palace with these simple directions.
Crispy Rice Snowman
A creative snack recipe! Make a snowman using the popular crispy rice cereal bar recipe.
Cristy's Pine Cone Angel Craft
Instructions to make an angel out of a pine cone submitted by Cristy. A fun gift idea or even a great Christmas tree ornament.
Crocheted Greeting Card Bowl
Edith shares how she turned a handful of greeting cards into a beautiful bowl or basket.
Crystal Ball Necklace Craft
Find out how to make a fun necklace that looks like a miniature crystal ball.
Cuddling Coupons
Erin shares directions for making a fun coupon book to give to someone special.
Cupcake Earrings Craft
Elizabeth shared this fun project made using shrink plastic. I think these are adorable!
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Make this flower craft using cupcake liners, submitted by Trace.
Custom Frames
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
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