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Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft using this simple weaving technique. This is a fun kids craft for Summer or Spring and the finished butterflies could easily be given as a handmade gift. This yarn craft idea for kids was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might…
Use our printable butterfly garden craft to upcycle an egg carton into a gorgeous decoration that doubles as a night light. This is a fun kids’ craft for Spring, and Summer or to support a unit on insects or minibeasts. It’s also suitable for Earth Day coming up later this month. Age recommendation is 6+…
This Easter Chick basket is a simple papercraft kids can make to put a few small Easter treats in or just for fun. They also make a great Spring craft or a handmade Easter gift with some chocolate eggs inside. The printable template is free. This printable craft was originally published in 2014 and has…
Here’s an easy frog papercraft for kids – make a fun, bouncy frog on a lily pad using our printable template. It’s just been updated to include an all-in-one print and colour version. This idea is perfect for spring crafting or for a unit on amphibians or life cycles. Get the frog template here We…
Kids will love getting creative with this 3D pattern cat art project. This makes eye-catching wall art and there are lots of ways you can vary the activity to make it more colourful or less complex if you’re working with younger kids. For the example version pictured the age recommendation is 8+. Get the template…
Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy, sometimes known as a spinner, from recycled cardboard and our printable template. This is a fun STEM (or STEAM) craft idea for kids of all ages, inspired by a classic that has been around for centuries. This whirlygig craft was originally published in 2015 and has been updated and…
Create a colourful bunch of egg carton flowers. This is a fun way to upcycle your old egg cartons and is a great way to teach kids about sustainable crafting. It’s a lovely idea for Spring or Easter crafting, making a cute decoration for your home. A posy of egg carton flowers would also be…
If your kids are into penguins, you’re in luck! Today we’re sharing over 30 of the cutest penguin crafts for kids. Whether you have preschoolers, kindergarteners or older kids to entertain, you’re sure to find something they’ll like from this penguin craft collection. You might also like these snowman crafts for kids One of the…
If you’re a regular reader, you may have already guessed how much we love pom pom animal crafts here at The Craft Train! Today I’m sharing some of the favourites we’ve created over the years. All of these pom pom animals are quick and easy to make using one of our printable templates. You might…