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This fun, simple painting craft is an easy (and inexpensive!) way to keep your wee ones entertained
We think books make the perfect gift—and these cute DIY monster bookmarks help add a fun personal touch
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
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
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 ...
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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.
Strike gold this holiday season with a simple and elegant DIY Christmas wreath. You can make it for less than ...
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 ...
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.
'twas a house full of Christmas, with the decor done just right, and four little fashionistas looking to stay up ...
Scratch the store-bought princess and animal costumes off your list. This year’s bizarre cast of characters will add just the ...
With only a few dollars and a bit of patience, you can create this easy, gorgeous string lantern.
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.
A step-by-step guide to turn your favourite family photos into a beautiful heirloom toy.
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Making a family time capsule? Here are five things to consider before getting started
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
Use scrap fabric or old pillowcases to create a one-of-a-kind spring-inspired brooch
Rejuvenate your old, outdated or mismatched plates by making them into sweet cake stands
Spruce up your old food cans and make nifty plant pots in colours that match the season
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
Clear out the shed by repurposing old paint cans into sleek and simple pots for your plants
Rework a damaged or dust-collecting book into a personalized notebook for doodles, ideas and lists
Breathe some new life into an old wool sweater by transforming it into a nifty one-of-a-kind bag
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 ...
You wouldn’t think of party games being wasteful, but a lot of them can produce excess garbage (think of the ...
The artsy-crafty chic of these sweet, papery treats will spark a love of flowers that's always in season, and keep ...
This is a red-and-green-free zone! Toss tradition out the window with these refreshing ideas
A collection of found leaves and flowers is the perfect starting point for making interesting images and fun farms! No ...
Pumpkins, with a little glitter and elbow grease, can serve as the perfect table centre decorations, whether scary, sparkly or ...
TO CREATE FLOWER PINS Origami may be frustrating at first, but it hones logic and quickly grows easier with practice. ...
Pressed flowers are a special keepsake (particularly when grown at home), and may inspire an interest in gardening. PROJECT TIME: ...
Want to wow your teacher or babysitter? Make her a batch of this fab no-cook fudge for the holidays. ...
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.
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