Crafts and Activities

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

  • printable turkey basket

    Make a printable turkey basket which has been designed to look like a realistic turkey. For our USA friends, this easy turkey craft is just in time for Thanksgiving. It also makes a fun farm animal craft at any time of year. You could fill your finished turkey basket with sweets or candies and give…

  • Christmas handprint art

    Nothing says Christmas like angels, reindeer, and peace doves. Here’s an eye-catching Christmas handprint art idea that incorporates all three of these as well as a fun and easy process art technique. This easy art project was first published in 2018 and has been updated and re-shared for today’s audience. Get the template here We’re…

  • Mini paper angels

    Make some gorgeous mini paper angels this Christmas! You can either hang these angel ornaments on the tree or place them on the mantlepiece. This is a fun Christmas craft for kids and adults and they are very quick and easy to make. This Christmas papercraft was first published in 2013 and has been updated…

  • 50+ Handmade gift ideas

    If you’re looking for handmade gift ideas look no further! Here are 50+ creative and heartwarming gift ideas that you can make for your near and dear ones.  This round up of ideas includes gifts kids can make, gifts YOU can make for kids, plus ideas for teachers, friends, pet lovers and even some cool…

  • Marbled DIY Christmas crackers

    One of our favourite holiday traditions is making DIY Christmas crackers, and I’m so pleased with how this year’s efforts have turned out!  We created these beautiful marbled crackers using strips of marble art made by the girls. You might also like these Christmas crafts for kids Handmade crackers are way more fun than store…

  • Autumn doodle art

    Create easy Autumn doodle art! This is a fun and relaxing art activity that makes a gorgeous wall display for Fall or Autumn. We’ve already shared paper leaf mosaic art and comic leaf art using our open-ended printable leaf templates. Autumn doodle art is a third project you can make with the same printable, but…

  • Woodland animal wreath

    Isn’t this woodland animal paper wreath sweet? This is an easy papercraft for all ages you can make at home to decorate for Christmas, Autumn or Fall. Free printable template included. You might also like our paper flower wreath I love simple papercrafts where all you need are the basics. Sometimes you don’t need to…

  • paper roll ghost craft

    Fun and cute paper roll ghost craft for kids. This is an easy Halloween craft for kids which makes use of recyclables and includes a printable template. Ghost crafts are so much fun! These paper roll ghosts are an easy Halloween craft idea for kids which becomes a cute decoration or DIY toy. Check out…