Crafts and Activities

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

  • Earth Day Crowns

    Print and colour a paper crown to celebrate Earth Day! This is a fun and adaptable craft for kids of all ages. The template is free. See all our Earth Day crafts here. Yesterday we shared a printable set of Earth Day Kid shelf sitters to advocate for our planet. Now you can complete the…

  • Earth Day Kids

    Celebrate and learn about Earth Day with a set of four Earth Day kids! There are two boys and two girls to make with mix-and-match shirts and hats. Sit your finished Earth Kid on a shelf to advocate proudly for our planet. Get the template here. It’s such a busy time of year for kids’…

  • Pattern Art Projects For Kids

    Pattern art is awesome! We’ve shared over 40 easy pattern art activities to complement all seasons and occasions. They’re always a big hit with our readers. Here are some favourites, along with why we love them so much. See all our pattern art projects here Pattern art, also known as zentangling and doodle art, has…

  • Spinning Flower Decoration

    Decorate for Spring with a colourful Spinning Flower Decoration. Hang it somewhere it can catch the breeze and watch it twirl and whirl! This easy paper craft is suitable for kids 7 and up. Younger kids could also make it with some adult help. Get the template here Q: What’s a more cheerful sight than…

  • Spring Pattern Art Animals

    How adorable are these Spring Animal Pattern Art Shelf Sitters? They make great seasonal decorations for Easter or Spring and are super easy to put together. There are 3 cuties in the set to print, colour and make: A lamb, a chick and a bunny. Get the template here Q: Which Spring animal is cuter:…

  • Easter Bunny Ears

    Make the cutest Easter Bunny Ears with this printable template. There are four print-and-colour designs included in the set: Top Hat, Spring Roses, Bow ears, and plain bunny ears. This is an easy, low-mess Easter craft for kids aged 5 and up. Get the template here Are your kids ready to hop into Easter crafting?…

  • Valentine Surprise Card

    Make a super-cute DIY Valentine Surprise Card with a sweet graphic message inside using this printable template. This is a fun Valentine’s Day paper craft for kids with multiple mix-and-match options. Get the template Q: What’s the sweetest gift you can give someone on Valentine’s Day? A: A surprise that comes from the heart! Or…

  • Sponge Art Snowman Card

    How sweet is this Sponge Art Snowman Card? This is a fun and easy Winter art activity for kids aged 7 and up. You could also complete this as a regular art project. You might also like our Pattern Art Polar Bear Aaaah, the irony of being an Aussie at Christmas! It may be high…