General Crafts

  • Magnetic ice skating craft

    Make a magnetic ice skating craft! This is a fun DIY toy and STEAM learning idea that kids will love. Note: Magnets are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Please supervise young children around this craft and do not leave magnets laying around where toddlers and babies can reach. This kids’ craft idea was first published in…

  • Tissue paper lanterns

    Upcycle plastic yoghurt tubs (or similar) into colourful geometric tissue paper lanterns. Pop an LED tealight inside and use them as a DIY nightlight. This is a fun and easy light-up craft for kids of all ages. You might also like our coral reef DIY nightlight Do you like making crafts that light up? I…

  • Washcloth snowman

    This simple washcloth snowman craft is a fun Winter craft for kids. It’s also a cute handmade gift idea that kids can make for somebody special (or, alternatively that you could make for kids!).  If you are making these as gifts, tie a small treat to the finger knit scarf to make it fun and…

  • Reindeer treat cups

    These simple reindeer treat cups are a fun and easy DIY gift idea kids can make (or you can make them for kids!). This Christmas gift idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like our washcloth snowman DIY gift idea Do you know somebody…

  • Making Borax Crystals

    Making borax crystals is a fun science experiment or STEM craft for curious kids. If your kid is crystal-obsessed like mine was when we made this project it’s even better! We first published these borax crystals in 2014 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. Important: This is a science experiment that needs…

  • Free Christmas crafts

    Check out this collection of over 50 fun and free Christmas crafts for kids! We’ve got everything from free Christmas printables to recycling crafts, gift ideas, STEM crafts, nature crafts and more.  You might also like these fun Christmas printable ideas With the cost of living on the rise, lots of us are on a…

  • Pom pom popper snowman

    Make a pom pom popper snowman craft for some Winter-themed fun! This is a simple DIY toy kids can make from a paper cup and a balloon. It’s also a great STEM activity for frosty indoor weather (or in our case in the Southern Hemisphere, stinking-hot indoor weather). DIY toys are one of my favourite…