GlueStick Projects

How to find a GlueStick project

Bored kids? GlueStick makes it easy to find easy, affordable arts, crafts, and STEM projects you can do at home with supplies you already have.

Last updated September 16, 2026

Saturday afternoon. Someone whines, “I’m bored.” You could lose an hour scrolling, or you could let your kids find inspiration from a paper plate on the counter, a holiday next week, or an interactive map full of creative ideas.

GlueStick’s Library is built for that moment. Search, snap a picture of what you already have, explore GlueStick Town, or browse — then pick a project that actually fits the time, ages, and mess you can handle today.

What should we make? toolkit with a search box and Supply Snap, Explore by Map, and Browse all doors — On the Library, look for What should we make? — that is the search toolkit.

Before you start

Anyone can browse the GlueStick library. You do not need an account to search our content for inspiration.
You can save your favorites by tapping on the heart on any project. Saving favorites requires a free GlueStick account.
Guests can try Supply Snap 3 times. A free GlueStick account unlocks more. A paid plan unlocks unlimited searching.

Ways to Search in GlueStick

There are ___ ways to search for engaging, age appropriate, and affordable projects in the GlueStick project library

Basic Search

From the GlueStick home page, find the search bar and type what you want to make — or a supply you already have — then tap Search. Everyday words work best.

GlueStick looks through project names and write-ups, then opens Search results with the closest matches first (Best match).

Search results for paper plate with Best match selected and Low mess, Budget friendly, and Good for groups filters — Search “paper plate” (or “bookmark”) to see matches you can sort and filter.

From there you can:

Sort by Newest, Shortest time, or Youngest ages
Filter with Low mess, Budget friendly, or Good for groups (tap a chip again to turn it off)
Tap Search again to go back to Browse all

Each card shows how long the project takes and the ages it is for. Tap a card to open it. Keep scrolling if you want to see more.

Supply Snap

Get inspiration in a Snap! Take a picture of what is in your cupboard, junk drawer, or recycling bin. GlueStick finds projects you can make with what you already have, so you skip the store trip.

Explore by Map

Kids haven’t learned how to spell and search independently? That’s ok! Open up GlueStick Town Map and let them explore our library by area that interests them.

Browse by holiday, theme, or supply

Browse all projects page with search and Find your perfect project tiles for Holidays, Map, Supply Snap, Seasons, Supplies, and STEM — Browse all lets you start from a holiday, the map, a supply, a season, or STEM.

Browse all opens with Find your perfect project:

Holidays — craft a tradition together
Map — explore by interest, no spelling required
Supply Snap — make with what you already have
Seasons — ideas for the time of year
Supplies — start from a favorite material
STEM — science and engineering (this one searches for “stem”)

Then use the sorting and filtering options under All projects:

Project filter chips including All, Newest, Popular, Quick under 20 min, age bands, Low mess, Budget friendly, and Good for groups — Use the chips to match the time, ages, and mess you can handle today.

All, Newest, Popular, Quick (under 20 min)
Ages 3–5, Ages 6–8, Ages 9–12
Low mess, Budget friendly, Good for groups

Tips for finding a great project

Search a thing to make (“bookmark”) or a supply you have (“paper plate”).
Short everyday words beat a long sentence.
Twenty minutes before dinner? Try Quick (under 20 min) or sort search by Shortest time.
Scouts, cousins, or a birthday table? Tap Good for groups.
Tight on cash this week? Budget friendly, or skip search and use Supply Snap.
You do not want glitter in the sofa? Low mess.

When you are ready to make, see How to complete a GlueStick project. We can’t wait to see what you make today with GlueStick!