Make gorgeous yarn stars using the traditional God’s Eye weaving technique. Many of you would have made or at least heard of God’s Eye weaving crafts. They are a traditional craft with spiritual significance originating in Mexico, but the technique has been adopted around the world as a fun and easy craft for kids. My kids…
Here is a cute apple craft for kids which is both fun and easy (OK, it’s VERY easy). Recently we shared a cardboard apple tree craft with apples kids can pick. It was more of a DIY toy which can be incorporated into imaginary play and early counting practice. This one I’m sharing today is an…
This blog post is sponsored by Recycled Mats Heres a simple idea for an DIY paper cup and plate construction kit. It’s so versatile and kids will love using it to bulid towers, castles, cities and whatever else their imaginations can come up with. Kids have the BEST ideas, don’t you think? I once put…
This collection of ideas I’m sharing today features 25+ DIY toys made from rocks. If you can’t find the perfect rocks for crafting outdoors you can usually get them in the garden section at your local hardware store. Some of these would make great handmade gift ideas if you want to get started early for…
Make a coat hanger catapult in less than 5 minutes! This is a cool DIY toy for kids and doubles as a STEM/STEAM activity. Note: This activity is designed for use under adult supervision. Using hard objects like rocks in the catapult unsupervised may result in broken windows or injuries. Not long ago I went…
This post is sponsored by the May Gibbs Foundation Today I’m excited to share this idea for a DIY Gumnut Baby costume inspired by the characters dreamed up by much-loved Australian author May Gibbs. Of course, I’m talking about Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and Little Ragged Blossom among others. If you can believe it we are…
Handprint doodle art is a fun and relaxing art activity for all ages. If you have sharpie markers (or any kind of markers) and construction paper then that’s pretty much all you need to get started. Here are over 40 Pattern Art Projects for Kids I’ve always loved doodling and patterning. When I was studying…
Today I’m sharing some folk art-inspired garden rocks kids will love. Rock painting is a current trend in the crafting world and there is a reason why – it’s fun, easy and and suited to all age groups (including grown-ups). These garden rocks make a great DIY toy which kids can incorporate into games and…
This easy minion greeting card is fun to make and will make a great addition to any gift. My kids love the Despicable Me movies and I have to admit I love them too. The little yellow minions are so hilarious! Here is a simple minion greeting card you can make from construction paper in around…