The French word crochet literally means hook and refers to the instrument used to create the intricate knots of yarn or rope used in a crochet pattern. I'm sure many of you have memories of a grandmother crocheting, and while many patterns were definitely granny-style, as we've seen before, crochet is constantly being updated and modernized.We've rounded up some incredible crochet art, as well as Read more

Mixed in with a week of tech news, we found some time to get our craft on. Check out seven of our favorite DIYs that can make your Saturdays and Sundays more creative. If you haven't had a chance to complete these crafts, add 'em to the list of Spring activities! Read more

Mixed in with a week of tech news and Oscar movie watching, we found some time to get our craft on. Check out seven of our favorite DIYs that can make your Saturdays and Sundays more creative. If you haven't had a chance to complete these crafts, add 'em to the list of Spring activities! Read more

How artistic! Lil ones love to create and can spend hours working away on a project. Arts and crafts are the prefect solution to Winter's doldrums, whether tots are into your standard paintbrush and paper fare or whether they have more specific artistic pursuits. Keep reading for five fun kits to occupy and inspire the lil Picasso in your life. Read more

Let's paint! Lil ones love to get messy — whether they're playing in mud puddles or playing with paintbrushes. When the artistic spirit strikes, no one wants tots to worry about ruining a perfectly pressed outfit, so keep reading for five sweet smocks that will protect lil ones' clothes while they're creating the next great works of art. Read more

Happy Year of the Dragon! Today, the Year of the Rabbit comes to a close, as the Year of the Dragon roars in. According to Chinese culture, the dragon — representing power and strength — is the most powerful animal in the Chinese zodiac. Lunar New Year is a holiday full of symbolism, stories, and fun ways to teach tots about another cultural celebration. Click through for festive craft ideas Read more

The upcoming March 2012 issue of ShopSmart offers easy and elegant DIY projects to help you get back on an organized track (without spending a fortune). Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of the magazine adds, “If you feel like you’ve got too much stuff and nowhere to put it, we have some amazing DIY solutions to help you get organized before the full frenzy of spring cleaning takes hold. With Read more

Baby, it's cold outside! Winter weather isn't always conducive to long hours spent playing outside, so lil ones need plenty of indoor activities to keep them occupied. Click through for seven fun crafts that will keep tots in the Winter spirit without having to set foot outside! Read more