This recycled cardboard DIY construction kit was inspired by the book Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials by Kimberley McLeod. If you’ve never heard of Kimberley, you’ve probably heard of her blog or seen her famous kids crafts floating around on the internet. She blogs over at The Best Ideas for Kids. disclosure: We…
Here are some fun free printable dinosaur jokes to get the kids giggling. These illustrated cards are a good way to add a bit of humour to your day. Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine, especially if kids are feeling worried or anxious. These dino cards make a great addition to kids lunch boxes—but…
Have you ever made DIY bath bombs? These “Easter surprise” bath bombs with layered pastel colours have been created by bath bomb expert Kelly Hutchison from Kicking it with Kelly. They are eggstra special because once the bath bomb fizzes away, leaving gorgeous scented bath water, they have a surprise inside to delight kids. Hidden…
Help kids develop environmental awareness with this free printable Earth Day game. This is a fun board game for kids of all ages which is similar to Snakes & Ladders, only instead of snakes and ladders there are arrows to follow. Younger kids will need help reading the messages in the squares, but other than…
How adorable is this recycled squid craft by Mini Mad Things? Today as part of our sustainable crafting theme I’m pleased to have Eleanor from Mini Mad Things sharing this easy recycled squid craft for kids. Plastic waste is such a HUGE problem, it’s good to know that plastic can be recycled – and even…
Today we’re showing you how to sew your own fluffy DIY pencil case for school or home. This sewing project for kids is great back to school craft and would also make a gorgeous handmade gift idea. My kids are back at school this week from their Summer break, and what a long, hot Summer…
Make some sweet pebble love bugs from rocks you have collected from the garden. This is such a cute and easy Valentines Day craft idea for kids! We have some adorable new pets in our house – pebble love bugs. They are caring little critters and bring love and smiles to everybody they meet. They…
Today we’re sharing a fun recycled fire truck craft for kids. It’s amazing how a humble egg carton combined with a few bottle caps and paper rolls can become a DIY toy for imaginative play. Best of all, this egg carton fire truck is eco-friendly, being made from biodegradable and recycled materials. At the end…
These love critter puppets are a fun kids craft idea for Valentines Day and are also a great way to upcycle paper rolls. We originally made these cuties back in 2015, but I never actually got around to sharing this tutorial (why ever not?!) You might also like our pebble love bugs Meet our love…