Crafts and Activities

Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.

  • Acorn & Leaf Wind Spinner

    How pretty are these Acorn & Leaf Wind Spinners decorated with pattern art? It’s a fun STEAM craft that makes a twirling, whirling paper decoration for Autumn or Fall. Get the template here Wind spinners are one of my favourite crafts to design. I love watching the patterns whirl like crazy when the decoration is…

  • Halloween Window Thaumatrope

    Make a Halloween Window Thaumatrope optical illusion with this fun STEM template craft for kids. It’s a little bit spooky and a LOT of fun! Plus, they may even learn a thing or two with this project. Get the template here What’s Halloween without a little magic? Of course, science is logical “magic” that actually…

  • Monster Nightlights

    These Monster Nightlights are a super fun Halloween craft for kids. Use them as decorations or as DIY toys to inspire imaginary play. The set includes four ugly-but-cute monsters to print, colour, and make. BOO! Get the template here Monsters get a bad rap. It’s not their fault. They never asked to be born with…

  • 3D Bubble Art Cauldron

    Conjure up a colourful 3D Bubble Art Cauldron artwork using bubble art printing and our template. This is a fun and easy Halloween art project kids will love! Get the template here Q: How do you make a witch’s brew? A: Only a witch would know. The rest of us have to guess! All we…

  • 3D Pattern Art Raccoon

    Create a super cute 3D Pattern Art Raccoon with our latest project! This is a fun Woodland Animal art idea for kids, perfect for creating cozy vibes for Autumn or Fall. Get the template here Raccoons are known for getting up to mischief in urban environments, usually in the form of raiding garbage bins. In…

  • 3D Pattern Art Fox

    Make an adorable 3D Pattern Art Fox using this template. This is a fun, easy woodland animal craft for kids, teens and adults. Get the template here When I say ‘fox’, there’s a good chance you think bright orange fur and sneakiness. These creatures take being crafty to a whole new level, in a different…

  • Leaf Positive Negative Art

    Kids are going to love exploring positive/negative space with pattern art using our Leaf Positive Negative Art template. This is a great STEM art project for Autumn or Fall and makes a beautiful seasonal art display. See a list at the end of this post for more Positive Negative art projects. Get the template here…

  • Apple Houses

    Create a super cute village of Apple Houses with our latest template. There are 4 assorted apple base shapes with mix-and-match doors, windows and other accessories to print, colour and assemble. This is such a fun papercraft for apple season, Autumn or Fall, and makes a cozy, colourful decoration. Get the template here Q: Who…