Hands On

A Japanese, paper-marbling technique to try at home.

Be a “fun guy” and make this mushroom-inspired stool with your littles.

No-sew and embroidery tutorials for making your own hair ties, for little kids and bigger ones, too.

Floral centerpieces, fit for Valentine’s, from Portland Children’s Museum.

Homemade crowns for your paper bag prince or princess.

A blueprint for adorable DIY wrapping paper, from our friends at Smartypants.

Who needs paintbrushes? For this free-form art project, any small toy will do just fine.

Go big at home with a painting free-for-all project from the Portland Children’s Museum

A blueprint for a family-friendly summer garden project, starring corn, beans and squash — yum.