Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
Who can resist newly-hatched chicks? These fluffy chick cards and gift bags are soft to touch just like real chicks, and they’re super-easy to make too. You might also like our printable chick basket These chicks are eggstra-special, want to know why? They’re made from the upcycled yarn trimmings of the pompom chicks we shared…
Here’s a fun freebie for our readers who love reading… a printable bunny bookmark craft! The bunny bookmarks are double-sided with a head peeking over your page and a little tail and bunny feet hanging over the back. You might also like our printable bunny baskets Our bunnies are not typical white Easter bunnies. These…
Get the kids busy making a recycled cereal box Easter basket. These baskets are the perfect size for gathering eggs and with a few basic craft supplies can be decorated however you like. You might also like these 20 Easter basket ideas It’s a family tradition in our house for the girls to make their…
Make a super easy washcloth bunny craft this Easter (also known as boo boo bunnies). Our bunnies are no-sew and are easy enough for kids make. They make adorable handmade Easter gifts too! We’ve put chocolate eggs in the back of ours but you could swap this for a strawberry heart soap or similar. You…
These super cute craft stick bee puppets are what I call a double whammy craft. I love double whammy crafts! What I mean by ‘double whammy’ is that they are two activities rolled into one; a fun Spring or Summer-themed craft, and a DIY toy for play. If you are learning about bees or mini-beasts…
Here is a quick and easy paper daffodil craft with a free printable template. We originally made these several years ago for Daffodil Day, which is celebrated in Australia in August each year to raise both money and awareness for Cancer. I’m resharing it today for all of our friends in the Northern Hemisphere who…
Create a realistic 3D paper dragonfly with our printable template. It comes in full colour as well as line art with or without the body part labels. While this craft looks complex, it’s actually REALLY easy, made with just cutting, folding and gluing. It’s a great support for kids learning about dragonflies, minibeasts, insects or…
Print and create a woodland scene Spring papercraft using our latest template. The finished craft becomes a DIY paper toy designed to inspire imaginary play. It also makes a cute Springtime decoration. Get the template here Last year I designed a Woodland animals in Fall papercraft. It includes trees in Autumn hues along with some…
Today we have the sweetest love monster finger puppets to share. These make a fun Valentines Day-themed craft and are also a good way to engage in play with a DIY paper toy. The printable template is free! You might also like our printable Valentines colouring cards These guys might be monsters but that doesn’t…