Articles written by Susan Caplan

Make a photo key chain or a luggage tag from duct tape ... useful gifts dad will appreciate this Father's Day.

May 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

You don't need a lot of money to buy dad a gift on Father's Day when you can make this trophy from recycled materials.

May 14, 2012 - Susan Caplan

If your child loves collecting treasures in nature, this easy-to-make collection tote will save pockets and backpacks from crushed leaves and rocks.

May 8, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Don't just hand out premade jewelry for a party favor. Instead, have the girls create jewelry during the birthday party and then bring it home as a favor.

May 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Older kids can create a stylish flower barrette or brooch for mom. She can wear it to Mother's Day brunch and all summer long.

May 2, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Spell out "MOM" in rocks, seashells, crayons, pasta, and anything else you can think of and then take a picture of the results for a one-of-kind gift.

Apr 30, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Use an old compact disk to create a picture frame with a magnet. Your artwork acts as a backdrop for a favorite photo to give to mom on Mother's Day.

Apr 30, 2012 - Susan Caplan

With an hour and just a few materials, kids can turn a pre-bought headband into a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art for mom on Mother's Day.

Apr 24, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Painting furniture is a great way to save a sturdy item that looks old or drab. Look for pieces that you can redo at yard sales and thrift shops.

Apr 20, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Fish prints are a fun project for a beach vacation or a great way to top off a science lesson on fish with your homeschoolers or kids at camp.

Apr 18, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Kids will be amazed by the different colors they will find in the soil around them. The more places you visit, the more colors you'll find.

Apr 18, 2012 - Susan Caplan

With so much going on at the reception, a bride and groom should let the photographer know what their must-have pictures are before the big day.

Apr 9, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Couples should discuss with their photographer the images they want recorded during their wedding ceremony.

Apr 9, 2012 - Susan Caplan

A fun Earth Day or any day craft, you can wear these sandals or use them as decorations at a beach themed birthday party. A great project for groups.

Apr 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Why go to the store and buy a flower headband that looks like everyone else's? It is easy and inexpensive to make your own floral hair accessories.

Mar 29, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Organize all those kids' craft supplies, everything from empty egg cartons to scraps of paper, with this nearly-free craft project that looks great.

Mar 29, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Fold and interlock strips of paper cut from magazines and catalogs to create Earth Day bracelets that you can wear any day of the year.

Mar 26, 2012 - Susan Caplan

If you have several kids attending your Passover Seder have them work on this kids' craft ahead of time and then act out the plague of frogs.

Mar 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Children can create these grasshopper art projects before Pesach and bring the six-legged critters out during your Seder's discussion of the ten plagues.

Mar 12, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Kids can make and then fill these miniature Easter bunnies with candy to give to family or friends. Tuck the bunnies in a basket or hide them.

Mar 10, 2012 - Susan Caplan

While crafting a owl mask kids can learn some adaptations that help owls hunt in the night. Play a owl listening game and a mouse hunting game for kids.

Mar 9, 2012 - Susan Caplan

When kids aren't feeling well they can still get bored. These low-key, quiet crafts will give sick kids something to do without requiring too much effort.

Mar 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Try one (or more) of these snake crafts for a nature project, a birthday party activity, an April Fool's Day joke or even a St Patrick's Day kids' craft.

Mar 6, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Yellow enhances your sense of personal power as you visualize the life you'd like to have. Make space to welcome new things into your life.

Feb 26, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Transform a pack of color coding dots from office supply to creative craft by using those circles to make animals and scenes.

Feb 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Mix this pretzel recipe and then allow kids to form the dough into their favorite animal. This is fun for a rainy afternoon, a preschool class, or party.

Feb 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

These arts and crafts projects turn random buttons into fun patterns, like flowers and trees that can decorate clothing, pillows, tote bags and more.

Feb 19, 2012 - Susan Caplan

This dragon puppet can join you whether you are celebrating the Chinese New Year, learning about other cultures, or reading folktales from around the world.

Feb 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Save money and create different hand-eye coordination challenges for your child with handmade lacing cards in geometric and animal shapes..

Feb 13, 2012 - Susan Caplan

No bake cookie recipes make a great cooking experience for kids; they learn to measure and mix ingredients, yet they don't have to deal with a hot oven.

Feb 6, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Try these fun ways to teach preschoolers color recognition. Because kids make the game and mix the colors for the craft they learn while making art.

Feb 2, 2012 - Susan Caplan

In this edible craft, kids craft the landscape or ecosystem of their choice. This is a fun project for a group of homeschoolers or a small birthday party.

Jan 22, 2012 - Susan Caplan

A handful of craft sticks and some paint and glue are all you need for an afternoon of crafting with your child. Perfect for Valentine's Day tea parties.

Jan 19, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Create a bunch of paper pompom flowers and work them together into a heart shape for an easy Valentine's Day, party, or bedroom decoration.

Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Use polymer clay to create permanent versions of edible candy Conversation Hearts. Give them to friends and family to tell them how you feel.

Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

If you know how to make a yarn chain with a crochet hook then you can make this quick headband just minutes before you want to wear it.

Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Kids can give a new look to small boxes with paint and paper and then use them to organize crafts and other small treasures that kids collect.

Dec 26, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Children can learn and practice this basic social skill of giving thanks while having some fun decorating handmade cards with their choice of art supplies.

Dec 23, 2011 - Susan Caplan

This collage project gets kids thinking of the things that they hope to experience in the upcoming months. Make a dream board any time of the year.

Dec 20, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Kids with fine motor skills can craft these tiny dolls made from embroidery floss and toothpicks. Try this as a craft as a birthday party or sleepover.

Dec 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan

A shadowbox allows you to preserve memorabilia and keepsakes that wouldn't otherwise fit in an album. This is a great bonding experience for families.

Dec 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Don't toss those yogurt cups when you can turn them into desk organizers, musical instruments, or a game. These recycling crafts will keep kids busy.

Dec 5, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Work together with your child to create a personalized alphabet book that will help your preschooler learn to read.

Nov 30, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Turn ugly or boring paintings and prints found at thrift stores, yard sales, and even your attic into one-of-a-kind arts and crafts creations.

Nov 29, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Snowflake punches and an hour or so of crafting time are all that a parent and their child need to create wintery decorations for Christmas.

Nov 28, 2011 - Susan Caplan

All ages of kids and adults can take inspiration from these arts and crafts projects that transform a gift tag into personalized artwork.

Nov 10, 2011 - Susan Caplan

These delicate Christmas ornaments are a perfect size for a miniature tree. Adjust the size beads you're using to create a larger decoration for your tree.

Nov 10, 2011 - Susan Caplan

For older kids who are comfortable stringing tiny seed beads, they can make this bracelet that looks like it is dotted with snowflakes.

Nov 10, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Hubbub is a bowl and dice game that you can make from things you have around your house. Play this game at home on Thanksgiving or share it with a class.

Oct 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Use a picture of a thermometer as a metaphor to help children take their anger temperature in a variety of situations.

Oct 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan