Craftopia

Spunky 12-year-olds Ava, Cooper, and Sasha must turn paper lanterns into unique, whimsical works of art before the two most lit creators advance to an ambitious Craft Master Challenge: elevate the classic lemonade stand concept into an innovative small business idea. Pinterest goddess Joy Cho helps our judges decide whose stand and product sample are truly Craftrophia-worthy.

Weber, Brooklyn, and Ceres plunge into two school-inspired challenges: first, they transform lockers into creative masterpieces, and next, the top Craftestants turn ordinary backpacks into something super special. Guest judge Jodi Levine helps determine which crafter will take home the Craftrophia.

Aria, Max, and Clara think outside the box to create handmade plants and flowers before the two remaining crafters tackle an upcycling Craft Master Challenge that finds them transforming trashcans full of waste materials into something magical. Guest judge Anjelika Temple has some tough decisions in store.

Chuk, Suhani, and Lily have their work cut out for them with a sticky Quick Craft inspired by guest judge Karina Garcia, the “Slime Queen.” Using Karina’s favorite gooey ingredient, our crafters whip up fake food that looks good enough to eat. The two top chefs then tackle a daunting challenge: create life-size doll boxes that tell a story about who they are.

15-year-old Californians Kaya, Angel, and Erin spook the judges with Halloween-inspired mobiles before taking their shot at a Craft Master Challenge so wicked it’ll give you head-to-toe chills. As the two creepiest Craftestants construct haunting costumes with a light-up twist, Anjelika Temple returns to help Toya and James decide whose ghoulish getup is truly electrifying.

Adalyn, Sasha, and Sabrina transform boring paper-mache pinatas into terrifying monstrous creations before the Craft Master Challenge finds two of these 11-year-olds turning ordinary dollhouses into creepified haunted abodes. Anjelika Temple brings the fear factor to the judges’ panel as they make some bloodcurdling decisions.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, for crafting! For their Quick Craft, Kyndal, Sierra, and James set out to find the perfect ingredients to create festive holiday dessert platters. Next, two merry Craftestants incorporate a little piece of home into their handiwork while turning mantles into holiday masterpieces. Guest judge Rosanna Pansino is back to light up Craftopia with her bubbly baker’s spirit.

Julianne, Cooper, and Iva race against the clock to dream up one-of-a-kind holiday countdown calendars that’ll keep the judges smiling for days. And since nothing says "holiday spirit" quite like whimsical window displays, next, two talented crafters tackle this tradition with their very own storefront designs. Wrap god Alton DuLaney drops in to help Toya and James bring one extra lucky Craftestant some majorly good tidings.