Crafts are a great way for parents and kids to spend time together. The act of creating something is often more memorable than simply watching a movie or playing a game, and crafting fosters creativity and a sense of pride in young children. What’s more, there are many fun crafts that can be made using common household items so they are very inexpensive to produce. The next time your kids complain about being bored, try one of these fun craft ideas. Tie Dye Purchase clothing dye from your local craft store. Dilute several different colors of dye in hot water and pour them into squeeze bottles. Soak one or two plain t-shirts for kids in a combination of warm water and and soda ash, then wring out the excess moisture. Twist the damp shirts into a spiral pattern and secure them with twine or rubber bands. Squeeze different colors of dye onto the fabric. As soon as you are done, wash the shirt under cool water to rinse off most of the excess dye. When the water runs relatively clear, wash the tie dye shirts once more in the washing machine to remove excess dye. Need some inspiration?  For more ideas,…