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  • 40 Recycled crafts for kids

    It’s no secret that we’re big on recycling crafts here at The Craft Train. Today we are sharing 40 of our favourite recycled craft projects to inspire you to grab a piece of discarded rubbish and get making! From cardboard boxes to upcycled bottles and lids, to paper rolls, egg cartons, newspaper and even recycled…

  • Earth Day crafts and activities

    Help kids celebrate our amazing planet with more than 30 fun Earth Day crafts and activities! This collection of ideas from bloggers around the world includes everything from process art to recycling crafts, sewing projects, printables and more. You might also like these egg carton recycling ideas With all of the excitement around Easter-themed crafting,…

  • Rocking bee craft

    Here is a simple bee craft idea perfect for preschoolers though to grade school aged kids – a paper plate rocking bee. To make the bee “rock” simply press on it’s back. Buzz Buzz! Bees are a humble and hardworking insect, but the word “bee” often strikes fear into the hearts of people because of…

  • Paper tulip craft for kids

    Create a gorgeous paper tulip craft using our printable template. This is a fun Spring craft idea and the finished woven paper basket of tulips looks great hanging on the wall. Paper weaving is great practice for fine motor skills too. Get the template here Who doesn’t love tulips? They’re so colourful and bright.  This…

  • Flower baskets

    Make some pretty paper cup flower baskets with the kids this Easter. You can literally put one of these together in around 5-10 minutes, they are so quick and easy! You might also like these 20+ Easter basket ideas I love designing baskets at Easter time, there are so many different ways to make them….

  • Tulip spinner craft

    This printable tulip spinner craft is a pretty cool DIY toy, but that’s not all. It’s also a hands-on way for kids to learn about primary colours and colour-mixing. Make it for a Spring craft project with a STEM element thrown in. Get the spinner craft template here Spinning tops are such old-school fun, right?…

  • 27 ways to create nature art

    Today I’m sharing a collection of 27 inspiring nature art ideas for kids of all ages from preschooler and up. Nature makes a fantastic art medium because it’s versatile, beautiful, colourful, textural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it’s free! Can’t beat that. You might also like these frog crafts and activities I love getting my kids…