P - Elementary Crafts
Index of crafts that are suitable for elementary school kids that begin with the letter P. Jump to other letters using these links:
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Paint Sample Card Book
Discover how to make a booklet by recycling paint sample cards you can find at a hardware or home improvement store.
Discover how to make a booklet by recycling paint sample cards you can find at a hardware or home improvement store.
Painted Pots
'Cyberspace Monkey' gives suggestions for decorating terra cotta clay pots.
'Cyberspace Monkey' gives suggestions for decorating terra cotta clay pots.
Painted Pumpkins
Nanna shares some suggestions for creating simple, painted pumpkins.
Nanna shares some suggestions for creating simple, painted pumpkins.
Painted Spider Web
Make a spider web picture using black paper, a pie pan, paint, and a marble.
Make a spider web picture using black paper, a pie pan, paint, and a marble.
Pajama Bag Craft
Instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case. Great simple sewing project, submitted by Melissa.
Instructions to make a handy pajama bag out of a pillow case. Great simple sewing project, submitted by Melissa.
Paper Apron
Make yourself a paper apron just like the kind a real chef wears.
Make yourself a paper apron just like the kind a real chef wears.
Paper Bag Apple
apple crafts paper bag apple printable how to tie dye Simple t-shirt craft Free Arts and Crafts for kids
apple crafts paper bag apple printable how to tie dye Simple t-shirt craft Free Arts and Crafts for kids
Paper Bag Book Cover
Find out how to make a book cover using a brown paper bag. This is great for covering school text books, notebooks, or any other books you have.
Find out how to make a book cover using a brown paper bag. This is great for covering school text books, notebooks, or any other books you have.
Paper Bag Notepad Craft
Phyllis explains how she made note paper using a paper bag.
Phyllis explains how she made note paper using a paper bag.
Paper Bag Octopus
Make this large octopus by using a paper grocery bag.
Make this large octopus by using a paper grocery bag.
Paper Bag Penguins
Instructions to make a penguin out of a paper bag, submitted by H. Marie.
Instructions to make a penguin out of a paper bag, submitted by H. Marie.
Paper Bag Pinata
These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.
These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.
Paper Bag Platypus Craft
Follow these instructions to make a platypus out of a paper bag.
Follow these instructions to make a platypus out of a paper bag.
Paper Bag Puppets
Instructions for making simple puppets using pape lunch bags, shared by DWHEEL1 (Julie).
Instructions for making simple puppets using pape lunch bags, shared by DWHEEL1 (Julie).
Paper Bag Treat Bag
Elizabeth Gray shared these directions for making a Halloween treat bag.
Elizabeth Gray shared these directions for making a Halloween treat bag.
Paper Beads
Find out how to make your own beads using strips cut from from magazines, catalogs, and even junk mail.
Find out how to make your own beads using strips cut from from magazines, catalogs, and even junk mail.
Paper Bowl Turtle
Sam I Am explains how to make turtles out of paper bowls.
Sam I Am explains how to make turtles out of paper bowls.
Paper Christmas Tree
Laura Howells shares some great suggestions for making miniature Christmas trees using a cardboard toilet paper roll, construction paper, and a few other supplies.
Laura Howells shares some great suggestions for making miniature Christmas trees using a cardboard toilet paper roll, construction paper, and a few other supplies.
Paper Hanging Birds
Instructions to make birds to hang around your house or yard.
Instructions to make birds to hang around your house or yard.
Paper Heart Pin
Barb shares instructions for making a heart-shaped pin out of paper.
Barb shares instructions for making a heart-shaped pin out of paper.
Paper Jack-O-Lantern Craft
Find out how to make a simple jack-o-lantern picture using paper and glue.
Find out how to make a simple jack-o-lantern picture using paper and glue.
Paper Lunch Bag Pumpkin Craft
You and your kids will have a ton of fun making enough stuffed pumpkins to fill an entire pumpkin patch.
You and your kids will have a ton of fun making enough stuffed pumpkins to fill an entire pumpkin patch.
Paper Mache Face Masks
Why not help your child make a mask using their own face as a mold. You can also make a mask using a balloon as a base.
Why not help your child make a mask using their own face as a mold. You can also make a mask using a balloon as a base.
Paper Mache Ghosts
Instructions for making ghosts using paper mache' techniques. Make many of them in all shapes and sizes!
Instructions for making ghosts using paper mache' techniques. Make many of them in all shapes and sizes!
Paper Mache Globe
Why not use paper mache techniques to create two globes? You can decorate one to look like a real globe and then decorate the second any way you want.
Why not use paper mache techniques to create two globes? You can decorate one to look like a real globe and then decorate the second any way you want.
Paper Mache Pinata
Follow these directions and you can make a colorful pinata using paper mache' techniques.
Follow these directions and you can make a colorful pinata using paper mache' techniques.
Paper Mache Sculpture
Carolyn C. Engle explains how to turn a 10 cent yard sale figurine into a masterpiece worth a million!
Carolyn C. Engle explains how to turn a 10 cent yard sale figurine into a masterpiece worth a million!
Paper Mache Spider
Instructions for making a big spider using paper mache' techniques. Make many of them in all sizes!
Instructions for making a big spider using paper mache' techniques. Make many of them in all sizes!
Paper Mache Volcano
Find out how you can create your own erupting volcano using paper mache techniques.
Find out how you can create your own erupting volcano using paper mache techniques.
Paper Mittens
Instructions to make simple, paper mittens.
Instructions to make simple, paper mittens.
Paper Plate Bird
Instructions to make a bird using 2 paper plates.
Instructions to make a bird using 2 paper plates.
Paper Plate Butterfly
Susan instructions for making a butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies.
Susan instructions for making a butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies.
Paper Plate Frog
Instructions on how to make frogs out of paper plates.
Instructions on how to make frogs out of paper plates.
Paper Plate Heart Pocket
Paper Plate Heart Pocket Free Arts and Crafts for Kids paper plate heart envelope Make this Simple Craft valentines day heart basket
Paper Plate Heart Pocket Free Arts and Crafts for Kids paper plate heart envelope Make this Simple Craft valentines day heart basket
Paper Plate Noise Maker
This fun paper plate noise maker is a perfect addition to any marching band and makes for a fun addition to a party.
This fun paper plate noise maker is a perfect addition to any marching band and makes for a fun addition to a party.
Paper Plate Turkey Craft
Make this easy turkey craft using a paper plate and a few other supplies. A fun Thanksgiving craft!
Make this easy turkey craft using a paper plate and a few other supplies. A fun Thanksgiving craft!
Paper Towel Roll Hand Bells
Not only are these a great addition to any home-made band, but would also be nice to play during the holidays!
Not only are these a great addition to any home-made band, but would also be nice to play during the holidays!
Paper Towel Roll Snowman Craft
Anneliese Lawerentz explains how she decorated a paper towel roll to look like an adorable snowman craft!
Anneliese Lawerentz explains how she decorated a paper towel roll to look like an adorable snowman craft!
Paperback Bookmark
Millie James suibmitted this simple craft idea.
Millie James suibmitted this simple craft idea.
Paperweight Rock
This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.
This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.
Parachutes
Instructions for making a parachute using an empty film container, shared by MCWARD68.
Instructions for making a parachute using an empty film container, shared by MCWARD68.
Party Poppers
Instructions to make a fun party popper. A great party favor!
Instructions to make a fun party popper. A great party favor!
Pasta Angel
Use these instructions to make a tiny angel using noodles. A great Christmas tree ornament submitted by Leann.
Use these instructions to make a tiny angel using noodles. A great Christmas tree ornament submitted by Leann.
Patriotic Craft Foam Visor
Find out how to create this fun patriotic visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Find out how to create this fun patriotic visor using craft foam and a few other supplies.
Patriotic Treat Can
This fun coffee can craft makes a wonderful tabletop decoration if you fill it with flowers and flags, or it can even be filled with treats and given as a gift.
This fun coffee can craft makes a wonderful tabletop decoration if you fill it with flowers and flags, or it can even be filled with treats and given as a gift.
Peanut Toss Game
Make and play this unique and fun game.
Make and play this unique and fun game.
Peek-A-Boo Barn
Instructions for making picture of a barn with animals inside.
Instructions for making picture of a barn with animals inside.
Peek-A-Boo Groundhog Craft
Use these free directions and create a peek-a-boo groundhog puppet.
Use these free directions and create a peek-a-boo groundhog puppet.
Pen or Pencil Pennants
Use a piece of craft foam and some fabric paint to make fun pennants for your pen and pencils. Make them in your favorite colors or your school colors!
Use a piece of craft foam and some fabric paint to make fun pennants for your pen and pencils. Make them in your favorite colors or your school colors!
Pencil Carrier
Create a cool can to carry your pencils using a Pringles potato chip canister.
Create a cool can to carry your pencils using a Pringles potato chip canister.
Pencil Top Critter
Decorate your pencils using these simple suggestions.
Decorate your pencils using these simple suggestions.
Pennant Pin or Magnet
This easy pin or magnet, which looks like a tiny pennant, makes a great craft for a sports fan.
This easy pin or magnet, which looks like a tiny pennant, makes a great craft for a sports fan.
Personalized Hand Print Canvas Bag
Lynette K. shows us how to use a canvas tote bag and washable fabric paint to create a special bag you can give as a gift or keep for yourself. This is a very messy project so be very careful!
Lynette K. shows us how to use a canvas tote bag and washable fabric paint to create a special bag you can give as a gift or keep for yourself. This is a very messy project so be very careful!
Personalized Clothespin Magnet
Lisa Marie explains how to make a unique magnet using a clothespin.
Lisa Marie explains how to make a unique magnet using a clothespin.
Personalized Magnet
Lisa Marie explains how to make a unique magnet using a clothespin.
Lisa Marie explains how to make a unique magnet using a clothespin.
Personalized Pennant
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Pet Matching Game
Instructions to make your own pet matching game from magazines.
Instructions to make your own pet matching game from magazines.
Pet Rocks
Find out how, using a rock and some basic craft supplies, you can create your own pet with lots of character!
Find out how, using a rock and some basic craft supplies, you can create your own pet with lots of character!
Photo Collage Craft
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not make a collage using photos.
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not make a collage using photos.
Photo Flower Arrangement
Instructions for making a unique flower arrangement - submitted by Tiffany.
Instructions for making a unique flower arrangement - submitted by Tiffany.
Pick a Color Collage
This is a fun and easy art collage project for people of all ages.
This is a fun and easy art collage project for people of all ages.
Pick a Place Collage
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Picnic Ant Place Mat Craft
Make some of these place mats for or even during your next picnic.
Make some of these place mats for or even during your next picnic.
Picture Viewer
Make this simple craft using a toilet tissue roll and a few other supplies.
Make this simple craft using a toilet tissue roll and a few other supplies.
Pieces Together Plaque Craft
Kelly explains how to make a unique gift using crafts sticks and puzzle pieces.
Kelly explains how to make a unique gift using crafts sticks and puzzle pieces.
Piggy Bank
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Pilgrim Hat for Boys
Make your very own pilgrim hat using a paper plate.
Make your very own pilgrim hat using a paper plate.
Pine Cone Air Freshener Craft
Follow these instructions to make a simple gift or decoration using pine cones, a string of lights, and a jar.
Follow these instructions to make a simple gift or decoration using pine cones, a string of lights, and a jar.
Pine Cone Angel Craft
Using these directions, your family can make a collection of pine cone angels.
Using these directions, your family can make a collection of pine cone angels.
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Instructions for making a bird feeder using pine cones!
Instructions for making a bird feeder using pine cones!
Pine Cone Mice Craft
Instructions to make a mouse out of a pine cone submitted by Debbie.
Instructions to make a mouse out of a pine cone submitted by Debbie.
Pine Cone Skier Craft
Instructions to make a cute skier out of a pine cone submitted by Ruth.
Instructions to make a cute skier out of a pine cone submitted by Ruth.
Pine Cone Squirrel Craft
Follow these step-by-step directions and create an adorable squirrel using a pine cone and a few other supplies.
Follow these step-by-step directions and create an adorable squirrel using a pine cone and a few other supplies.
Pine Cone Tree Ornament
Find out how to make a tiny Christmas tree using a pine cone. A great ornament for your own Christmas tree.
Find out how to make a tiny Christmas tree using a pine cone. A great ornament for your own Christmas tree.
Pine Cone Turkey
Instructions to make turkeys using pine cones. A cute Thanksgiving decoration idea shared by Sandy Paty.
Instructions to make turkeys using pine cones. A cute Thanksgiving decoration idea shared by Sandy Paty.
Pine Cone Wreath Craft
Instructions to make a wreath using pine cones and a wire coat hanger. A fun gift idea or a great Christmas decoration.
Instructions to make a wreath using pine cones and a wire coat hanger. A fun gift idea or a great Christmas decoration.
Pirate Eye Patch Craft
Anyone can be transformed into a pirate with this simple eye patch craft and a bandanna tied around their head.
Anyone can be transformed into a pirate with this simple eye patch craft and a bandanna tied around their head.
Pizza Collage
Make yourself a fancy pizza collage picture using a paper bag and old magazines.
Make yourself a fancy pizza collage picture using a paper bag and old magazines.
Plaster Castings
Paul explains how to make a variety of plaster shapes that are perfect for pins, necklaces, and more.
Paul explains how to make a variety of plaster shapes that are perfect for pins, necklaces, and more.
Plastic Baggie Wreath
Julia from MA shares directions for making a decorative wreath using a few boxes of plastic sandwich bags.
Julia from MA shares directions for making a decorative wreath using a few boxes of plastic sandwich bags.
Plastic Canvas Coaster Craft
Find out how to make table coasters using plastic canvas and coffee can lids, submitted by Lynda.
Find out how to make table coasters using plastic canvas and coffee can lids, submitted by Lynda.
Pnut Butter Playdough Recipe
Instructions for making clay out of peanut butter. A fun clay you can play with and then eat, submitted by Ladena.
Instructions for making clay out of peanut butter. A fun clay you can play with and then eat, submitted by Ladena.
Pocket Groundhog
This cute groundhog will enjoy living in your pocket where it can peak out to try to find its shadow!
This cute groundhog will enjoy living in your pocket where it can peak out to try to find its shadow!
Poetry Magnets
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Pokemon Ball Ornament
Instructions to make a special Ornament out of a plastic Pokemon Ball, submitted by Melody Treece Vargas.
Instructions to make a special Ornament out of a plastic Pokemon Ball, submitted by Melody Treece Vargas.
Poliwag Pokemon Craft
Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.
Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.
Pom-Pom Ice Cream Cone Craft
Follow these directions and you can make a miniature ice cream cone using felt and pom-poms. This fun ice cream cone can be an ornament, necklace, or even a bracelet.
Follow these directions and you can make a miniature ice cream cone using felt and pom-poms. This fun ice cream cone can be an ornament, necklace, or even a bracelet.
Pom-Pom Pets
Instructions to make your own mini pets out of pom-poms. Use your imagination and make all your favorite animals.
Instructions to make your own mini pets out of pom-poms. Use your imagination and make all your favorite animals.
Popcorn Pictures
Make a picture using popcorn. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless!
Make a picture using popcorn. With a little imagination, the possibilities are endless!
Popcorn Wreath Ornament
Use these free directions to create a wreath ornament using a paper plate and popcorn. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Use these free directions to create a wreath ornament using a paper plate and popcorn. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Portable Flashcard Kit
Instructions for making alphabet flashcards on a keychain. A great idea shared on the forum by Carol the Brave.
Instructions for making alphabet flashcards on a keychain. A great idea shared on the forum by Carol the Brave.
Pot-O-Gold Craft
Make a small rainbow and a pot of gold. A great craft for St. Patrick's Day!
Make a small rainbow and a pot of gold. A great craft for St. Patrick's Day!
Pot of Kisses
Make a collection of these flowers made using Hershey Kisses candies - submitted by Nettie from VA .
Make a collection of these flowers made using Hershey Kisses candies - submitted by Nettie from VA .
Potted Tissue Flowers Craft
Follow these directions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.
Follow these directions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.
Potato People
Check out these instructions for making wall decorations that look like potato people. A fun Saint Patrick's day craft shared by H. Marie.
Check out these instructions for making wall decorations that look like potato people. A fun Saint Patrick's day craft shared by H. Marie.
Pressed Flower Picture
Discover how to make a lovely picture using your own pressed flowers. Great for gifts, cards, book covers, and more.
Discover how to make a lovely picture using your own pressed flowers. Great for gifts, cards, book covers, and more.
Pretzel Wreath Craft
Instructions to make a wreath using pretzels. A fun gift idea or a great Christmas decoration submitted by Carol in MA.
Instructions to make a wreath using pretzels. A fun gift idea or a great Christmas decoration submitted by Carol in MA.
Printmaking with Cardboard
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints. Use these ideas to make gifts, t-shirts, wrapping paper, and more.
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints. Use these ideas to make gifts, t-shirts, wrapping paper, and more.
Puff Paint Recipe
Instructions for making your own puff paint - Lynnette in New Zealand!
Instructions for making your own puff paint - Lynnette in New Zealand!
Pumpkin Clickers
Ruth shares these directions for creating cool pumpkin noise makers.
Ruth shares these directions for creating cool pumpkin noise makers.
Pumpkin Hat Craft
Instructions to make a fun pumpkin stem hat to wear. A simple addition to a Halloween costume!
Instructions to make a fun pumpkin stem hat to wear. A simple addition to a Halloween costume!
Pumpkin Lollipop Holder
Wendy Trent shares this idea for decorating a jack-o-lantern.
Wendy Trent shares this idea for decorating a jack-o-lantern.
Pumpkin Magnet Craft
Follow these directions, shared by Shelly and Ewing, and enjoy making a magnet craft that looks like a pumpkin.
Follow these directions, shared by Shelly and Ewing, and enjoy making a magnet craft that looks like a pumpkin.
Pumpkin Necklace Craft
Follow these directions for making a cute, pumpkin-shaped necklace.
Follow these directions for making a cute, pumpkin-shaped necklace.
Pumpkin Suncatcher
Find out how to make a simple suncatcher that looks like a pumpkin. This is a great craft for even the youngest child in the family.
Find out how to make a simple suncatcher that looks like a pumpkin. This is a great craft for even the youngest child in the family.
Pumpkin Treat Holder Craft
Arch-host explains how to make a simple halloween treat holder using tissue paper, a chenille stem, and candy. A super classroom treat idea!
Arch-host explains how to make a simple halloween treat holder using tissue paper, a chenille stem, and candy. A super classroom treat idea!
Puppet Stand
Instructions to make a home made puppet holder from cardboard rolls and shoe boxes, submitted by FGabardi.
Instructions to make a home made puppet holder from cardboard rolls and shoe boxes, submitted by FGabardi.
Puzzle People Craft
Michelle Phillips shares her ideas for painting puzzle pieces to look like little people. What a fun way to recycle!
Michelle Phillips shares her ideas for painting puzzle pieces to look like little people. What a fun way to recycle!
Puzzle Piece Beads
Deb from WV explains how you can construct your own beads using jigsaw puzzles.
Deb from WV explains how you can construct your own beads using jigsaw puzzles.
Puzzle Piece Candy Cane Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a candy cane using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a candy cane using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Christmas Tree Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Christmas tree using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Christmas tree using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Frame Craft
Kathryn explains how her son made a frame using old puzzle pieces and craft sticks.
Kathryn explains how her son made a frame using old puzzle pieces and craft sticks.
Puzzle Piece Necklace Craft
Kathryn suggests using puzzle pieces and yarn or string to make unique necklaces.
Kathryn suggests using puzzle pieces and yarn or string to make unique necklaces.
Puzzle Piece Reindeer Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a reindeer using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a reindeer using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Santa Hat Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like Santa's hat using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like Santa's hat using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Snowflake Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Snowflake using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a Snowflake using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Snowman Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a snowman using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a snowman using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Star Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a star using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a star using old puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Wreath Ornament
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a wreath using old puzzle pieces.
Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a Christmas tree ornament that looks like a wreath using old puzzle pieces.