Crafts and Activities

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

  • Reptile crafts for kids

    Ready for some reptilian fun? Here are 20 reptile crafts for kids, from snakes to crocodiles and geckos to turtles – reptiles are some of the most interesting creatures on earth! You might also like these Dinosaur crafts for kids Secretly I love snakes. Why? because they sit around sunbaking all day long, which is…

  • Basic God’s Eye craft for kids

    Make a traditional God’s eye craft using yarn and two sticks with our step-by-step tutorial. God’s Eye weaving, or Ojo de Dios, is a simple weaving technique of Mexican origin which has spiritual significance to it’s original creators, the Huichol people of western Mexico. You can read more about the spiritual meaning here. You might…

  • Paper plate dream catcher

    Today we’re showing you how to make a paper plate dream catcher. This is a fun papercraft we’ve shared before, back when my girls were preschoolers. This version has been updated to include a template with paper strips and feathers for easy cutting out. You can see the original dreamcatchers my kids made here. You…

  • 3D paper ice cream craft

    Create a fun paper ice cream craft with a 3D ‘pop out’ effect using this printable template. The finished art is a fun decorating idea for Summer (or any time of year if you love ice cream!). Get the template here I know that ice cream is a Summer treat for most people, but at…

  • 3D zebra craft

    Are you ready to make a 3D zebra craft that looks almost real? This head-and-shoulders portrait of a zebra has been based on the real thing (rather than a cartoon), but don’t let that fool you. It’s super easy to print and create. Get the template here Zebras have to be the snazziest animals in…

  • light up reef craft

    Make a tropical reef craft that lights up in the dark! This is a fun Summer craft to help kids learn about and appreciate our planet’s coral reefs.  Note: LED tea lights are safe to use with paper because they don’t create heat, but to be extra safe switch it off when not in the…

  • 3D monarch butterfly paper craft

    Create a 3D monarch butterfly papercraft with our latest template. The finished butterfly looks realistic and comes with or without body part labels.  This 3D kids papercraft is a great way to support learning about butterflies or minibeasts. Get the template here Insects are fascinating, especially when you take a close-up look. This Monarch butterfly…

  • Pom pom goldfish

    Do you have a kid who likes goldfish? If so you’re in luck, because today we’re sharing a super-easy pom pom goldfish for kids to make. The printable template’s a freebie. You might also like our egg carton goldfish craft We can’t get enough of cute pom pom animal crafts. In the past, we’ve made…