Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils, Trick-or-Treat Jack-o-Lantern Patterns

Ah, the smells and colors of fall! And what would autumn be without carving the traditional Halloween pumpkin? It's a rite of trick-or-treat. And it's lots of fun! Looking for creative pumpkin carving stencils for your jack-o-lantern? Here are free printable pumpkin stencils. Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils, Trick-or-Treat Jack-o-Lantern Patterns

Free Printable Father's Day Greeting Cards and Craft Activities

Oh dads, dads--why are you so hard to shop for? Father's Day rolls around and I have no clue what to get you! And young kids may find themselves with little cash to get daddy a gift. Well, young or old, why not make your dad a card for Father's Day. Or do a craft together. Here areFree Printable Father's Day Greeting Cards and Craft Activities

Free Printable Holiday Craft Stencils, Patterns and Templates

Sick of winter? Spring is here, but Mother Nature seems oblivious. What say we ignore that old battleaxe and make our own spring fun? Here's a bunch of cute, free printable stencils you can use to make, oh, just about any craft your heart desires.Rainbows, plants, flowers, birds, bunnies, Easter eggs, butterflies, weather, sun, rain all the spring things imaginable.  Free Printable Craft Stencils, Holiday Patterns and Templates

Free Printable Holiday Craft Stencils, Spring Patterns and Templates

Okay, raise your hand if you're sick of winter (Mar scans room). Yep, we're fed up. Spring is but a few short days away, but Mother Nature seems oblivious. What say we ignore that old battle-axe and make our own spring fun? Here's a bunch of cute, free printable stencils you can use to make, oh, just about any craft your heart desires.   Free Printable Craft Stencils, Holiday Patterns and Templates

Free Holiday Clipart and Graphics

Do you want free clipart, animated gifs, images, banners, graphics for holidays? Easter's coming up, you know. Look at the pretty psanky egg. Sure you do. Here's all the holiday decorations your little heart craves. There are even sparkle graphics and personalized animated banners like the ones shown here. Be still my beating heart.   .Free Personalized Clipart, Sparkle Graphics, Animated Gifs

Pumpkin themed Printables and Recipes for Kids

Boy, pumpkin sure is the theme in fall. I'm seeing everything from pumpkin IHOP pancakes to pumpkin beer. So I thought, why not tap into that beta-carotene goodness for my Week-of-school-snacks and Five-day-school-lunch-menu series? Here are healthy recipes featuring pumpkin. Involve toddlers and preschoolers in preparations. Then have them follow up with free printable pumpkin coloring pages! Older kids and print and cut pumpkins stencils from these links, too! Weekly Snack Menu, Healthy Pumpkin Themed Kids Treats

Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils

Easter egg coloring is an art form of its own. There are traditional Easter patterns, but one style defines the art: Ukrainian psanky eggs. Many Eastern European countries have egg decorating traditions. These ancient crafts create mosaic patterns in classic designs. If you'd like to try your hand at making psanky eggs for Easter, here are free online patterns, printables and designs. I've included printable traditional easter egg stencils, too.Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils

Free Printable Poetry Frames, Poem Templates for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month. Poetry is one of the most expressive and unfettered forms of creative writing. Writing poetry can be daunting for beginners, though. I'm a teacher and former homeschooler. One of the best parts of education is finding ways to empower students' inner poet. Here are free printable poetry frames and poem templates to break the creative ice. What are poetry frames and poem templates? Frame poems and poem templates are patterns for poems that creative writing students and aspiring poets can use to guide their writing. Depending on the age and maturity of the poet frame poems provide more or less structure.  Free Printable Poetry Frames and Poem Templates

Free Printable Craft Stencils and Patterns

Free Printable Stencils and Patterns for Crafts, Painting Stenciling is a heritage craft that had it's zenith in Victorian times with prairie and revival architecture styles. There are dozens of craft projects that employ stenciling. Here are free printable stencils and patterns for stenciling. Read More

Free Printable Native American Indian Totem Pole Designs and Patterns

Free Printable Native American Indian Totem Pole Designs and Coloring Pages When I was six my family moved to Haines, Alaska. We lived with a clan of the Tlinget Native American Indians. Autumn and back to school are great times to explore Native American Indian culture. Here are free printable totem pole design templates. Read More

Free Printable Snowflake Patterns, Templates and Cut-outs

Free Printable Snowflake Patterns Here's a lesson plan for cutting paper snowflakes that includes all these elements: science, art, math, motor and perceptual skills. Free printable snowflake patterns, templates and cut and paste crafts. Perfect for winter parties. Read More

Free Printable Gingerbread House Patterns and Templates

Free Printable Gingerbread House Patterns, Recipes and Templates Making a holiday gingerbread house is one of our favorite family traditions. Not being the most artistic person, I cheat and get the gingerbread house kit. But I've found a better way: free printable gingerbread house patterns, recipes and templates. Read More

Free Printable Christmas Stencils, Holiday Templates

Free Printable Christmas Holiday Stencils and Patterns Cheap children's crafts are popular searches at Christmas. But guess what's even better that inexpensive? Free! Here are dozens of free printable Christmas holiday stencils and patterns to make greeting cards, wrapping paper and crafts. Read More

Free Printable Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Activities for Thanksgiving and Harvest Parties

Free Printable Pumpkin and Jack-o-Lantern Stencils and Craft Activities
Whether you celebrate Halloween, Trick-or-treat or harvest festivals, pumpkins are a common theme for autumn parties, crafts and activities. Use these free printable pumpkins crafts, stencils and coloring for your fall party. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, church suppers and harvest festivals. Read More

Free Printable Holiday Craft Patterns

Free printable holiday crafts patterns for different seasonal and winter holidays. Use for all your Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa crafts. Also includes patterns for winter solstice and secular holiday crafts. Read on...

Free Printable Thanksgiving Activities, Games

Free Printable Thanksgiving Crafts Need some turkeys, pilgrims, fall and autumn printable activities? Here's a list of websites offering free Thanksgiving materials to print! Crafts cards, ecards, decorations, coloring pages, games, puzzles, cut and paste, activities and lesson plans.Free printable crafts for parents, teachers, day care providers, scout leaders, Sunday School and more! View more »