Crafts and Activities

Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.

  • 3D printable bee

    This 3D printable bee craft enables kids to make a realistic paper model of a honey bee, complete with anatomy labels. This is a fun and educational activity for kids who are learning about bees or minibeasts. It’s been designed for ages 8+, but the cutting and gluing is simple so younger kids may be…

  • finger knit bookmark craft

    This finger kit bookmark craft is easy enough for all ages – kids and adults included. The finished bookmarks make a cute handmade gift idea and go perfectly with a book! You might also like our finger knitted snake Are you a page folder or a bookmark person? I confess I’m usually a page folder,…

  • sponge flower printing

    Sponge flower printing is an easy art activity for kids using an ordinary kitchen sponge and a simple stamping technique. This activity makes a great Spring or Summer art project and can also be used to create printed flower cards – perfect for mothers day, get well soon, thank you cards and birthdays. *This kids’…

  • 3D Earth wall art

    April is Earth Month! To celebrate, we have a new printable 3D Earth craft for kids. The completed project makes great decorative wall art. This is also a fun activity to support kids learning about space or our planet any time of year.  Get the template here Earth looks so pretty from a distance, doesn’t…

  • Spinning paper earth craft

    Create a spinning paper earth craft using our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft you can make for Earth Day, or to support learning about our planet at any time of year. *This STEAM papercraft was first published in 2021 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience Get your copy of…

  • Yarn butterfly craft

    Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft using this simple weaving technique. This is a fun kids craft for Summer or Spring and the finished butterflies could easily be given as a handmade gift. This yarn craft idea for kids was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might…