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 dinosaur jokes

    Here are some fun free printable dinosaur jokes to get the kids giggling.  These illustrated cards are a good way to add a bit of humour to your day. Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine, especially if kids are feeling worried or anxious. These dino cards make a great addition to kids lunch boxes—but…

  • Easter surprise bath bombs

    Have you ever made DIY bath bombs? These “Easter surprise” bath bombs with layered pastel colours have been created by bath bomb expert Kelly Hutchison from Kicking it with Kelly. They are eggstra special because once the bath bomb fizzes away, leaving gorgeous scented bath water, they have a surprise inside to delight kids. Hidden…

  • Easter Egg Scratch Art

    Make some fun Easter themed scratch art! This is a great creative process for kids to learn and is appealing to all age groups from about 6 and up. Younger kids can do it too but they’ll need help creating the scratch art templates because they probably won’t have the fine motor skills and patience…

  • Recycled plastic squid craft

    How adorable is this recycled squid craft by Mini Mad Things? Today as part of our sustainable crafting theme I’m pleased to have Eleanor from Mini Mad Things sharing this easy recycled squid craft for kids. Plastic waste is such a HUGE problem, it’s good to know that plastic can be recycled – and even…

  • Fluffy DIY pencil case

    Today we’re showing you how to sew your own fluffy DIY pencil case for school or home. This sewing project for kids is great back to school craft and would also make a gorgeous handmade gift idea. My kids are back at school this week from their Summer break, and what a long, hot Summer…

  • Marbled heart Valentine card

    Make a marbled heart Valentine card to give to somebody special this Valentines Day. We’ve created a simple heart-shaped printable template with messages you can colour inside as well as blank, and best of all, this template is free. This DIY Valentines card idea is perfect for kids of all ages and they will love…

  • Pebble Love Bugs

    Make some sweet pebble love bugs from rocks you have collected from the garden. This is such a cute and easy Valentines Day craft idea for kids! We have some adorable new pets in our house – pebble love bugs. They are caring little critters and bring love and smiles to everybody they meet. They…

  • Egg carton fire truck craft

    Today we’re sharing a fun recycled fire truck craft for kids.  It’s amazing how a humble egg carton combined with a few bottle caps and paper rolls can become a DIY toy for imaginative play. Best of all, this egg carton fire truck is eco-friendly, being made from biodegradable and recycled materials. At the end…