Crafts and Activities

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

  • Paper Roll Frogs

    This is an easy paper roll frog craft made using our favourite “squash and cut” technique. Printable shape template included. This cute paper roll frog craft is a cinch to make using our printable template.  It’s great for Spring or Summer themed crafting or for kids learning about life cycles. Or maybe just because you…

  • Mini Lid Banjos

    Make some mini banjos from old jar lids and loom bands. This is a fun musical instrument craft for kids and the finished miniature banjo is so adorable! Once finished, your mini banjo’s loom band strings make a very soft strumming sound (which parents might prefer, haha!). This Mini Lid Banjo craft was Originally Published…

  • Mothers Day teapot card

    Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What better way for kids to show their love and appreciation than with a printable Mother’s Day teapot card? Lift the lid on the teapot to reveal a cute photograph or Mother’s Day message.  Get the template here Mother’s Day wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without adorable kid-made cards…

  • dragonfly squish art

    Dragonfly squish art is a fun Spring or Summer art project for kids. Use our printable template to turn process squish art into colourful dragonflies to hang on the wall or bulletin board. This art idea is also a great way to support kids learning about insects or minibeasts. Get the template here Most of…

  • Mothers Day cards kids can make

    If you’re looking for Mother’s Day cards kids can make, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the internet for 20 of the cutest and easiest cards kids can make for Mum. See also Mother’s Day crafts for kids, sorted by age Handmade cards add something special to any gift, don’t you think? But sometimes pinterest-perfect cards…

  • Purse card for mothers day

    Make a paper purse card (or handbag card if you’re Australian) for mothers day.  These turned out super cute and they’re so quick and easy to put together too. Get the template here I can’t speak for all mothers, but for me the best thing about mothers day has always been the adorable handmade cards…

  • DIY shakers bottle cap craft

    Do you keep plastic lids from milk bottles? You should, because we have a fun bottle cap craft idea to share with you today – turn them into a set of DIY shakers! We originally made this easy recycling craft in 2014. It’s been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these…