Animals

Animals make the best creative inspiration. From marine life to bugs to the African Wild, we have so many animal crafts for kids to choose from!

  • Cork Lovebirds

    Make some adorable cork lovebirds for Valentines Day! I’m pleased to announce that in order to bring you MORE fun craft ideas I’ve decided to take on some contributors. Let me introduce you to Tracey from Jumble Tree, who’s work I have often admired on Instagram. She will regularly be sharing some of her adorable…

  • Neon cicada shells

    Use nail polish and a delicate hand to create colourful neon cicada shells. This is a unique nature craft for older kids. Younger kids can do cicada shell art too, but I’d suggest sticking to preschooler-friendly craft materials because the shells are so delicate.  If you live in an area where there are no cicada…

  • Pom Pom Spiders

    Kids will love making these adorable pom pom spiders for Halloween decorations.   Don’t these little cuties make you smile? Our pom pom spiders are so soft and fluffy, and the good news is they are very easy to make too! You may have seen our DIY pom pom maker before. It’s a simple scrap…

  • Paper roll seahorse puppets

    Today I’m sharing a super cute seahorse puppet paper roll craft. This makes a great Summer or Ocean-themed DIY toy and will inspire hours of imaginative play long after the fun of making them is over. This easy ocean craft idea was first published in 2017 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience….

  • Aussie koala masks

    Australia day is coming up very soon and to celebrate we’ve created some Aussie koala masks! There is a printable template in either gold, green, grey (like a real koala) or blank so the kids can colour and decorate their own. To make one of these at home I’d recommend using a heavy paper stock if you have it…

  • potato stamp Easter chicks

    Make some adorable potato stamp Easter chicks! This is a fun art activity for Easter or Spring crafting and would also make sweet decorations for Easter cards or gift wrap. You might also like our paper plate chick craft Potato stamping is a fun art activity for kids of all ages. Even at my age…

  • Butterfly Sponge Magnets

    Our Fridge is in an abysmal looking state (see tiny before pic in top header). Kids art, ugly faded magnets, old reward charts, odd quotes and postcards are stuck on in a messy hodge-podge with no order at all. It’s an eyesore. In order to tidy it up and brighten up the kitchen we are coming…