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How To: Make a seashell picture frame

A shell frame is a great way to show off your summer photos and host Lisa Bleyaert has a terrific plan for this fun project! You will need sea shells, a picture frame, glue, two sheets foam, a black marker, a gold glitter glue marker, and scissors. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a seashell picture frame. Make a seashell picture frame.

How To: Tie-dye a t-shirt

Get ready to make your own Tie-Dye t-shirt! Host Lisa Bleyaert is going to show you how to do this cool craft! You will need a t-shirt, a bucket of water, rubber bands, a plastic bag, a ketchup bottle, a mustard bottle, two different colors of dye, and the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video. Tie-dye a t-shirt.

How To: Make can stilts

You’ll be walking tall in no time with the help of Host Lisa Bleyaert! Join in the fun as she shows you how to make your own can stilts! You will need two large cans, scissors, two sheets of sticky foam, glitter glue, rope, a can opener, and the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video. Make can stilts.

How To: Make a hummingbird feeder

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any backyard and now you can learn how to attract them! Join host Lisa Bleyaert as she shows you how to make your very own hummingbird feeder! You will need white, yellow, and green paint, a plastic water bottle, scissors, an exacto knife, red cord, paint brushes, and one plastic container with a lid. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a hummingbird feeder. Make a hummingbird feeder.

How To: Decorate a sand pail

Beach Buckets can be boring but host Lisa Bleyaert has the perfect way to spice them up. So grab your favorite bucket and get ready to make the Sounds Fishy Sand Pail! You will need 4 sheets of sticky foam, scissors, precut letters, a black marker, and a beach pail. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to decorate a sand pail. Decorate a sand pail.

How To: Make a vortex paper airplane

This round paper airplane may not look like a flyer, but wait until you see it soar! All you'll need are some scissors and a piece of paper to make your own Vortex. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a vortex paper airplane. Make a vortex paper airplane.

How To: Make rice crispy treats on a stick

This dessert recipe for rice crispy treats on a stick shown in this how-to video is simple enough for kids to make. You will need five cups crispy rice cereal, quarter cup butter, four cups of marshmallows, and popsicle sticks. Rice crispy treats are delicious but they're even better on a stick. Cook along with Chef Ralph Pallarino as he shows you a new twist on this old favorite in this video cooking tutorial. Make rice crispy treats on a stick.

How To: Make a musical instrument from junk

This instructional video demonstrates how to make an exciting stringed instrument from simple junk materials. This is one of the projects from Nick Penny's book "Making Musical Instruments from Junk". This musical instrument is called a poptar, because of the unique sound it makes. You will need a 2 liter plastic bottle, scissors, and plastic twine.

How To: Use the Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush

It's magical! The Magic Light Brush knows what color you are using and magically reveals the color of clear Color Wonder paint. This is a great mess free product to use for your child's next art project. This tutorial teaches you and your child how to use the Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush the next time you want to paint.

How To: Use the Crayola Illumination Station for art projects

Project it! Sketch it! Perfect it! The Crayola Illumination Station is three great drawing tools in one! Use the light desk mode to trace one of the 10 cool background scenes-or create your own. Switch to projector mode and insert an image disc. Choose from 120 characters to project and trace into your design. Add color and shading to your creation with the included Mini Super Tip markers to complete your work. You can even detach the projector and use it as a flashlight! Includes Illuminatio...

How To: Use Crayola Hassle Free watercolor paints for projects

Crayola Hassle Free Watercolors are like regular watercolor paints, without the mess! There are no cups of water to tip over and no paints to spill. The specially designed paint pots contain a bright, solid color that is only activated when you dip in the brush tip. You can even turn them upside down and they won't spill or drip. This tutorial teaches how you and your kids can use these innovative hassle free watercolor paints from Crayola.

How To: Create a smart pencil project with Crayola

Make homework time go a lot faster with this smart pencil project from Crayola. Learn how to make assignments more fun with a pencil top specially designed for every subject. You will need Crayola Model Magic Fusion, glitter glue, scissors, and washable glue. With this how to video you can create this smart pencil project with your children.

How To: Make a rotating pencil holder with Crayola

Create a rotating 4-sided pencil holder that tells what's up at your desk. Is it a homework zone? An art zone? Are you Homework FREE? Learn how you and your kids can make a cool pencil holder that announces what is going on in your room with this arts and crafts tutorial. You will need Crayola Color Surge paper and markers, a recycled juice container, scissors, and washable glue. With this how to video you will be able to make a labeled rotating pencil holder with your kids.

How To: Make a mini booklet with Crayola

Create a travel journal, make a doodle book, or write a story about yourself with this how to video from Crayola. All you need is paper and scissors to create your own 8-page mini book. This is a fun and east project for your whole family to do. With this arts and crafts tutorial you can make a mini booklet with your children.

How To: Create a summer picnic challenge with Crayola

Pack some fun for your next gathering of family and friends. Imaginations run wild with everyday picnic supplies and your favorite Crayola Crayons and Markers. You will need crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue, tape, and picnic supplies (paper plates, napkins, cups, and plasticware.) This is a great project for summer parties with lots of children or just the young at heart. With this how to video you will be able to have a fun summer picnic craft challenge at your next family g...

How To: Make summer breeze spinners with Crayola

Send cool designs spinning on warm summer breezes. Learn how to create a spiral spinner from Crayola Color Surge paper and markers with this arts and crafts tutorial. You will need Crayola Color Surge paper and markers, crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, and paper plates. This is a great project to do with your kids on a rainy spring day before summer begins. With this how to video you will be able to create summer breeze spinners with your kids.

How To: Make a coin tray for Father's Day with Crayola

Some Dads, or brothers or grandfathers, jingle lots keys and coins in their pockets. Give them a hand for their pocket change and car keys with this one-of-a-kind tray. Learn how you and your child can make a nifty tray for keys and coins with this arts and crafts tutorial from Crayola. You will need Crayola Color Surge paper and markers, Crayola Color Explosion black paper and markers, scissors, glue, and your hands. Dad will love this homemade gift for Father's Day. With this how to video y...

How To: Make paper ornaments with Crayola

Check out this fun arts and crafts project for the holidays with this tutorial from Crayola. Learn how to make paper ornaments with your kids using Crayola products. You will need paper or paper shapes, hole punch, scissors, string, your favorite markers, cookie cutters, erasable colored pencils, and the Crayola Cutter. With this how to video you and your child can decorate your home for the holiday season with these paper ornaments.

How To: Create paper monkeys with Crayola

Learn how to make these brightly colored monkeys using Crayola Color Surge markers with this tutorial. You will need Crayola Color Surge Markers and Paper, school glue, erasable colored pencils, scissors, and recycled cardboard pieces. These brightly colored monkeys are a fun arts and crafts project to do with your kids. With this how to video you will be able to make paper monkeys with your family.

How To: Make a creative holiday card with Crayola

Learn how to make a window holiday card with this tutorial. This is a fun arts and crafts project to do with your children. You will need to use the Crayola Cutter to create peek-through windows in your card. The materials needed for this project are 2 large pieces of white paper, cookie cutters, Crayola erasable colored pencils, glue, glitter glue, markers, crayons, colored pencils, and the Crayola Cutter. With this how to video you and your kids can make these fun window cards for any holiday.

How To: Separate the colors in a black marker with Crayola

Check out this great science project craft from Crayola. Learn how to separate the colors in a black marker with this tutorial. You will need Markers, scissors, a paper towel, wax paper, and a container of water. This is a great project to teach your kids about the science of colors. With this easy to follow how to video you will be able to separate the colors from a black Crayola marker with your child.

How To: Make a spider web treat bags with Crayola

Learn how you can make a spooky spider web treat bag with this arts and crafts tutorial from Crayola. These easy spider web treat bags are perfect for a trick-or-treat bag or as party favor bags. You will need 2 small white paper bags, Crayola Color Explosion black paper, Crayola Color Explosion markers, glitter glue, scissors, and brass fasteners. With this how to video you will be able to make these fun spider web treat bags with your kids.

How To: Make a paper color spinner with Crayola

Bring all of the colors of the rainbow together with this cool color spinner. You and your child will learn how to mix colors to make new colors with this fun arts and crafts project from Crayola. You will need white poster board, a paper plate, a circle maker or compass, scissors, a ruler, markers, crayons, colored pencils, and tape. With this how to video you can teach your child about colors and science with this paper color spinner.

How To: Make a 3-D heart pouch with Crayola

Check out this great Valentine's Day craft idea from Crayola in this how to video. You can learn how to make a personalized 3-D heart pouch that is perfect for you or that special Valentine. You will need markers, crayons, school glue, colored pencils, scissors, colored paper, yarn or chenille stems and beads. With this easy to follow tutorial yu and your child can make this adorable 3-D heart pouch for Valentine's day.

How To: Make a doll cradle with your little girl

Little girls love dolls, and there is nothing more appropriate than a little cradle to go with your girl's dolls. This kids activities how to video shows you how to make a cradle for your little girls favorite doll using fabric scraps and a Quaker Oats container. This doll cradle is very simple and easy to put together watch and learn.

How To: Make a singing Mr. Chin

The Professor of Silliness returns with some paper. Follow this simple example to turn your face upside down and make a singing puppet. just draw a necktie on a regular sheet of paper and trim the collar accordingly. Place two little eyes on your chin. Now here's the difficult part. You have to hang upside down and hold the paper necktie up to your chin, covering your nose. Now you sing, or lipsink, to your favorite songs, as the adorable songbird, Mr. Chin.