Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
This pom pom ice cream ball and cup game makes a cool summer-themed DIY toy. It’s quick and easy to make and lots of fun too. You might also like our 3D Ice Cream Craft If you’re a regular reader, you know we love pom pom crafts here at The Craft Train! We have loads…
Kids are going to love this set of Outdoor Fun printable boardgames. There are three games to colour and play based on the outdoor adventure activities hiking, canoeing and camping. Get the printables here What’s more fun in summer than spending time in the great outdoors? Most kids love camping. Hiking can be hard work…
This set of four printable Father’s Day colouring cards is a fun, last-minute DIY for Dad, perfect if you need something quick and easy. The activity is suitable for ages five and up, but younger kids could make the cards with some adult help. Get the template here All dads love a homemade card, but…
Let kids award their dad a trophy for being the Number One Dad! This printable craft makes a cute DIY Father’s Day card idea. The finished card features a slide-up ribbon with either a heart-shaped photo of the child or a colour-in “Happy Father’s Day” message. Get the template here If your Dad deserves a…
Create a realistic 3D Giraffe portrait with this printable template. OR, if you’d rather get creative, use the line art version and go crazy with colour! This is a fun craft to celebrate African safari animals (see also our 3D Zebra portrait). It’s easy to put together, involving basic papercraft skills of scoring, folding, cutting…
Here’s something for anyone who loves DOGS! A 3D dog pattern art project. This is a fun way to get kids exploring colour and pattern using doodle art. The 3D element makes it extra fun and your finished doodle dog artwork looks great hanging on the wall. Get the template in our printables store here…
Make a Bee bookmark with this easy no-sew felt craft. The finished bee is super cute and can’t wait to mark your page! This is a nice craft for kids and adults to do together. Felt can be a difficult material to cut so if you have younger kids they will probably need help with…
Create a 3D cicada craft using our latest template. This realistic insect craft is based on the North American Periodical Cicada that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years. Age recommendation is 8+, although younger kids could make it with some help. Get the template here The finished 3D Cicada can be made…
Mother’s Day is next weekend already! To celebrate, we have a new set of printable Mother’s Day cards for kids to colour in. These are fun for all ages and very easy to make. They come in four cute designs with a side of cheesy humour thrown in (and we all know kids loooove a…