DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue
With the new Lion King movie just out (we haven’t seen it yet but would love to) I’ve been thinking of lion craft ideas for kids. The first one I’ve come up with this cute and easy lion spoon puppet. One lion would have been lonely without a friend to keep hime company, plus two…
Make a simple magic wand for play using washi tape and our free printable template. There is a butterfly, a heart and, of course, a star that you can make. This craft is a fun way to inspire screen-free imaginary or pretend play and would also make a great addition to a fairy costume. Perfect…
Here is a simple flower crown kids can make and wear. This is a fun nature craft that gets kids outdoors collecting flowers and leaves, plus it’s great for creativity with pattern making and designing the finished crowns. Once they have them on their heads the flower crowns will inspire imaginary play. You might also…
This craft was originally published in June 2016 and has been updated and republished for you today. Make some colourful rock art weather stones in a simple felt drawstring bag to help kids learn about weather. The weather is such a changeable thing. Last week we were in Hawaii on a family holiday, enjoying gorgeous…
This printable fairy garden craft was originally published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for you today It’s so easy to make a fairy garden with this printable fairy garden template! This makes a fun addition to a fairy party (which was what I originally designed it for) and also just an any-time-of…
Tweet tweet! If you’re looking for a quick and easy Spring or Summer craft idea you’ll love these craft stick bird puppets. I have an enormous collection of craft sticks in amongst my supplies collection. I keep buying them because I know there are tons of cool things you can make with them. Things like…
Here are thirty awesome paper roll crafts for kids! You might prefer to call them cardboard tubes or toilet rolls. However you say it they are a fabulous, free craft material so make sure you don’t throw them away. What can you make with paper rolls? I’m about to show you. You might also be…
Make some sweet paper bag fairy houses that the kids can use in imaginative play games. BUT that’s not all – if you place an LED tea light inside these fairy houses they light up and glow in the dark too. I’ve had a stack of white paper bags on my shelf for a long…
If you’ve ever wondered how to make soap it’s easier than you think! This is kid-friendly strawberry soap recipe uses the microwave (be careful because melted soap is hot so use parent’s discretion when allowing your child to handle it) and a heart-shaped silicone soap mould. If you don’t have a silicone mould you…