Welcome to Bob’s Crafts!
Bob LaFara created Bob’s Crafts in 1995 and regularly added craft projects and stories until he died in 2004. For 20 years we, his family, have kept the site just as he last updated it. But, recently we decided it was time to bring the site up to date and re-create it as a WordPress-style site. We have tried to remain true to Bob’s style and intent with his projects and stories. We have curated the projects and stories to allow better indexing and searching in the hope visitors will find what interests them.
Craft Projects
Balancing Bird
Make a paper bird that can balance on it’s beak.
Rhythm Band Instruments
Let’s make “instruments” for a rhythm band.
Ghost Stuffed Toy
This project will provide a child with a Halloween toy that can be used every Halloween and maybe some days in between.
Valentine Spiral Mobile
Make a mobile from cardstock with a Valentine’s Day theme.
Valentine Heart Basket
Make a decorative basket in the shape of a heart for Valentine’s Day!
Valentine Projects
Here are two easy projects for Valentine’s Day using paper, an ornament and a card.
Valentine Greeting Card
Let’s make a Valentine card to give to a friend.
Plastic Liter Bottle Bird Feeder
How to make a backyard bird feeder using a recycled plastic, two liter bottle.
Paper or Metal Camel
Make a stand-up camel figure using paper, card stock, or sheet metal.
Decorative Candle Holder
How to make a decorative candleholder from a recycled beverage can.
Paper or Metal Bunny
Make a stand-up bunny figure using paper, card stock, or sheet metal.
Refrigerator Art
These images were drawn by children, for children. Select a picture to color, use any colors you choose and have fun!