Fun DIY Projects For Kids

We wanted to come up with a project that was easy and kid-friendly. Behold! The $5 birdhouse.

Gather a few simple materials to build this fun, colorful, and customized ride.

Prop makers used basic hardware and tools to construct the lightsabers that appear in the original Star Wars movies, so we raided Dunn Lumber to gather all the parts for a Jedi Halloween costume.

Looking for a fun way to keep your kids occupied this summer? Here's a simple sandbox that's easy to make and designed to keep the Seattle rain out!

My dad and I came up with this lemonade stand designed to be beautiful but simple enough that kid participation—depending on age or skill level—would be possible.

A hobby horse is a timeless toy that you can make in a few easy steps using a simple materials—and it makes for a great gift!

Are there some younger members of your Christmas shopping list? We have just the thing! These blocks are simple enough for a small child to enjoy. You can also personalize them to suit the taste of each individual child.

This classic wooden swing is just as fun as it looks.

Looking for a fun, easy, Halloween costume for that little astronaut of yours? Look no further. This is a great project that you can throw together in an hour or two and is just adorable. A big thank you to our friend Theo for modeling this!

It's that time of year again. Book reports, long division, and art projects. We've created a fun diy homework station that's a perfect fall weekend project. This desk is easy to make, takes up minimal space, and provides a personal little nook for your student to do homework.

I love everything about the dollhouse project: the opportunity for learning from the kids, the hands on element of math, and the chance to give back to our community. This whole experience inspired me to write a post about dollhouses and build a couple with some little girls we know.

This A-frame tent is not only simple, it's versatile! Kids will love to crawl in and out, have their own picnics, and read by flashlight—but you can also cover the frame with some polyethylene sheeting to create a greenhouse for plants like basil or cherry tomatoes.