This fun, simple painting craft is an easy (and inexpensive!) way to keep your wee ones entertained
Macaroni necklaces hold a special spot in our hearts, but this year we challenge all of the crafty kids out ...
Crafty columnist Andrea Tomkins shares a quick and easy tutorial for making beautiful custom cards for any occasion
Who wouldn't love to receive one of these sweet DIY surprises on Mother's Day?
We love this idea from blogger Angie Barrett for showing off your springtime blooms
Bring the outdoors in with this easy DIY centrepiece.
Whether you're out of store-bought wrap or you're looking for a more creative way to dress up a gift, ...
These fantastically time-consuming and comprehensive craft kits are sure to keep kids entertained for hours
These cool toys will keep your wee ones entertained all March Break long
Beat boredom this March Break with these fun toys and crafts for kids
Keep boredom at bay during March Break with these 17 fun and easy craft ideas that will keep wee ones ...
Celebrate all year long with a DIY felt play cake that makes a great at-home birthday craft that kids ...
Easy ways to get the kids involved with counting down to another new year!
These sweet holiday crafts will get everyone into the spirit of the season.
Pumpkins and witches and monsters, oh my! Celebrate Halloween with these fun and easy craft ideas
Whether you're looking for a spooky pumpkin, a pretty pumpkin, a no-carve pumpkin or something intricate to carve, these stencils ...
Keep your little one creepy and cozy in these amazing costumes—we've got both DIY options and a few of our ...
Add a touch of fun to your child's playroom with a custom-made elephant seat that's sure to be a big ...
Don't let rainy weather get you down; have fun and keep your kids occupied with one of these great crafts. ...
These 3 craft projects are a colourful way to make the time pass faster while you and your kids wait ...
Looking for something to do this March Break? Look no further. Whether you want indoor activities, outdoor fun, quiet ...
Enchant your little one's senses with this whimsical mobile featuring familiar faces.
Turn a second-hand nightstand into a fabulous homemade play kitchen in six easy-to-follow steps
Give your little one's favourite creatures a place to lay their heads.
'twas a house full of Christmas, with the decor done just right, and four little fashionistas looking to stay up ...
Easy to make Halloween decoration for your front yard
Scratch the store-bought princess and animal costumes off your list. This year’s bizarre cast of characters will add just the ...
Get crafty with these five low-cost, brain-building activities
If you caught the October 2010 issue of Canadian Family magazine you will have discovered that making an apron as ...
Send the neighbourhood kids skipping and jumping to your yard with a playful hopscotch path.
Footbag, more popularly known as hacky sack, has existed as a competitive sport since 1972. But did you know that ...
An easy project for an afternoon of family fun! Project and photos from Handy Dad, 25 Awesome Projects for ...
Keeping each and every kind of guy in mind, we've created the ultimate gift-giving guide sure to put a smile ...
We've got a great video with fantastic craft ideas (starring CF's editor-in-chief, Jen Reynolds) coming soon In the mean time, ...
Here's how you can design badges to give your little ones for all of their good work.
These heirloom blocks are a fabulous way to display your favourite family photos and can be helpful when teaching little ...
From yoga and cooking classes, to iphone apps, it's all here! Want more free stuff? Check out our selection of ...
Take the spring holiday into your own hands this year, and re-invent the traditional Easter egg and yummy treats.
We know that fewer hours of daylight and chilly, precipitation-filled days make keeping your children inside—and busy—a tough job. To ...
Five inspirational ways your kids can transform their food into works of art
Fun and easy holiday decorations you can make yourself
Take a walk on the DIY side, and make some holiday gifts this year. Homemade gifts are personal, fun and ...
Step-by-step instructions to craft your very own cardboard dragon as featured in the Diversions section of our November 2009 issue.
The temperature may be dropping, but there are plenty of ways for your kids to have a little fun with ...
A pioneer party for a modern girl
Skip the chocolate, and create this beautiful (and easy) paper advent calendar. Each envelope is stuffed with a fun activity ...
An old-fashioned party is simple to put together but yields impressive results. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for recreating a pioneer ...
From tots to teens, we've got 25 unique ideas that will take your child's next birthday party from ordinary to ...
Whether you're on a budget or just enjoy being crafty, we've got your ultimate DIY guide to summer projects that ...
Turn a simple cutting board into an awesome travel bingo game with a little help from these colourful templates
Create a cute little home for nuthatches, bluebirds, chickadees, tufted titmouses or downy woodpeckers with a gourd and a few ...
Few crafts are as satisfyingly simple as cutting snowflakes. Here's an equally easy solution for displaying your favourites
This fun activity will add a family touch to your holiday decor
In the May issue of Canadian Family magazine [page 35] we showed you how one family turned their son’s birthday ...
More of the CF that you love including the best early morning recipes and a cross-country listing of eco-friendly services ...
Ring in spring with these fun crafts that bring inspirations from nature to brighten your home
These great crafts provide a fun way to keep you and the kids busy at home
More of the magazine you love including inspiring stories for a family-fun Valentine's Day, great new craft projects, helpful tips ...
Not sure what to do with lonely, cast-off gloves? Turn them into toys with this fantastic craft from Green Crafts ...
You wouldn’t think of party games being wasteful, but a lot of them can produce excess garbage (think of the ...
Five exceptionally easy, extraordinarily cute crafts
3 egg-ceptionally cute Easter egg crafts
Too many guests for a sleepover? Or, just want to avoid the hassle of the rowdy crowd (and the next ...
Create a wonderful forest miniature complete with furry little friends
Kids will be delighted to create these wonderful wreaths to hang in their room
These sweet little treats will help your fine feathered friends get through the harsh winter cold
This is a red-and-green-free zone! Toss tradition out the window with these refreshing ideas
Pressed flowers are a special keepsake (particularly when grown at home), and may inspire an interest in gardening. PROJECT TIME: ...
Follow these steps to make your own origami lily
Take a flight of fancy with our bright and cheerful bug-day theme. Butterflies, spiders, caterpillars and dragonflies delight kids of ...
Try this kit for a new tradition of decorating cookies together on Christmas Eve for Santa's arrival.
Cook up this snazzy box of popcorn with large sheets of white foam board and red ribbon or duct tape. ...
Use store-bought wings, a simple bodysuit, craft-store leaves and no-fray tulle to snip and glue together this enchanting forest fairy ...
With a bride and groom on top, this foam-and-felt concoction is a wedding cake. Substitute a faux candle and your ...
Use felt and a cardboard box to make this sweet jack-in-the-box. Julie covered hers with fabric, but you could use ...
Boost your pumpkin's style appeal with chic stencils designed exclusively for Canadian Family by artist Saelee Oh.