Crafting Together for Grandparents Day

Posted by Lisa Fulmer on Aug 30, 2014

Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day — September 7th. The day is meant to encourage children and their grandparents to spend a little quality time together. Here are a few creative ways for the kids and grandparents to craft together and add something special to their visit.

This DIY clothespin photo sign makes a wonderful spot for your grandparents to show off the latest family pictures.

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Take the family to play in the park for the day and bring the camera for a special photo shoot for framing creatively later.

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Make some salt dough — it's like homemade clay — then use it to make these sweet heart candle holders to remind your grandparents how much you love them.

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Bring an easy craft project to work on together with Grandma or Grandpa — paper crowns, party banners, a super hero cape, or even a collaged felt dinosaur tail.

thumbprint christmas lights handmade greeting card

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September is the perfect time to make a batch of family holiday greeting cards — a string of thumbprint lights are an adorable idea for everyone to make together.

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Get out the papers, punches and photos to make a family tree together — it's such a wonderful way for the kids to learn more about their grandparents' lives.