General Crafts

  • How to make Goo

    Kids will love making goo (also known as goop, oobleck or cornflour slime) with this easy recipe. It’s an outdoorsy, sciency, messy play idea that’s a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Especially preschoolers! This messy play idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You…

  • hand sewn jellyfish craft

    Today we’re sharing a super cute hand-sewn jellyfish craft for kids. Use our free printable template to sew a big jellyfish, a medium jellyfish, or a mini little baby jellyfish. Or all three, because more jellyfish together have more fun! As a special extra, we’ve even included a deadly box jellyfish from Northern Australia. This…

  • Shark paper bracelet

    Want to make a printable shark paper bracelet?  This easy craft is a fun, quick, no-fuss shark activity for kids of all ages (we also have a dinosaur version). It’s also a good opportunity to talk to your kids about sharks and the important role they play in our Ocean’s ecosystem. You might also like…

  • tissue paper jellyfish craft

    Today we’re showing you how to create a bioluminescent tissue paper jellyfish craft! These jellyfish are easier than they look to make (although damn hard to photograph!). Best of all, they light up in the dark with the help of an LED colour changing candle. You could even say they create their own light, just…

  • Yarn turtle craft

    Here’s a fun and easy yarn turtle craft kids can make using our DIY pom pom maker plus a free printable template. They’re made using the same technique as our fluffy-tum pandas and also our popular pom pom hedgehogs. You might also like these yarn crafts for kids This turtle craft combines a beautiful ocean…

  • Reptile crafts for kids

    Ready for some reptilian fun? Here are 20 reptile crafts for kids, from snakes to crocodiles and geckos to turtles – reptiles are some of the most interesting creatures on earth! You might also like these Dinosaur crafts for kids Secretly I love snakes. Why? because they sit around sunbaking all day long, which is…

  • Basic God’s Eye craft for kids

    Make a traditional God’s eye craft using yarn and two sticks with our step-by-step tutorial. God’s Eye weaving, or Ojo de Dios, is a simple weaving technique of Mexican origin which has spiritual significance to it’s original creators, the Huichol people of western Mexico. You can read more about the spiritual meaning here. You might…