General Crafts

  • Woodland animal wreath

    Isn’t this woodland animal paper wreath sweet? This is an easy papercraft for all ages you can make at home to decorate for Christmas, Autumn or Fall. Free printable template included. You might also like our paper flower wreath I love simple papercrafts where all you need are the basics. Sometimes you don’t need to…

  • Egg Carton Monsters

    Got an old egg carton? Why not turn it into an egg carton monster treat holder? This is a fun kids’ craft idea perfect for Halloween. It’s also a recycling craft so you get to use up your trash at the same time—win-win! This easy Halloween craft was first published in 2013 and has been…

  • Paper roll owl craft

    Make an adorable paper roll owl craft. This idea is easy enough for younger kids while older kids and adults can add their own creative flare with colour and pattern. This fun kids craft was first published in 2020 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like our paper roll…

  • Cardboard apple tree craft

    Create a cardboard apple tree with removable apples kids can “pick”. Free printable template included. This easy recycling craft is a fun DIY toy for kids and could be extended into a learning counting game for preschoolers. You could also add the finished tree to Fall or harvest-themed small worlds to encourage imaginary play. This…

  • paper flower wreath

    Make a gorgeous flower wreath for Autumn or fall. You could easily switch this to bright colours and add a few paper leaves for Spring or Summer too. For a Christmas-themed wreath you could make paper Poinsettias. This is a fun and easy Autumn DIY for older kids and adults to make. If you’re crafting…

  • Printable monster jokes

    Kids are going to love this funny, silly set of free printable monster jokes. You might also like our 3D monster portraits Do you know how to tell if a big, scary, monster has been hiding in your lunch box? Or what a big, scary, monster’s favourite snack is? Get our set of free printable…

  • Pencil topper minion craft

    For those of you who love the Despicable Me movies (*that’s me*), we have a treat for you today. A Minion pencil topper, perfect for back to school themed crafting and a cute and easy sewing project kids will adore. The Despicable Me movies have been a firm favourite on our own family movie nights,…

  • 50 DIY toys for kids

    Without hesitation my absolute favourite category of kids’ crafting would have to be DIY toys. I love them for so many reasons.  For a start they teach kids that fun doesn’t come in a box from the department store (often with an accompanying ridiculous price), nor does it have to be supplied on an addictive…