Keep summer fun with Crafts for Kids at PBS Parents

There’s still almost a month left in summer before school starts back again. If the days are starting to feel longer and longer, and the words “I’m booooored” being uttered more often than you’d like, Caroline from Salsa Pie has what you need. Her Crafts for Kids video series for PBS Parents shows fun crafts for parents and kids to make together. They’re not overly complicated so kids can do most of the making, and they can made from supplies that most of us crafty types have on hand. For example, in this video she shows how to make a fun tassel flag out of a wooden down, paper party streamers, and school glue. How fun is that! And while they’re running around with their new tassel flags, you can sneak in a little sewing time! Check out all of the Crafts for Kids videos at PBS Parents channel on YouTube.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!