Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
Make some gorgeous, scented peaches and cream DIY bath bombs as a handmade gift for somebody special. This would be ideal for Mum, Grandma, a special friend, neighbours or even for teachers. I hope you’re enjoying our November focus on easy handmade gift ideas, getting ready for Christmas gift-giving before the December rush hits. Today…
How to sew a bag from felt. This fringed flower bag makes an easy sewing project for kids and would be a nice handmade gift idea for a friend. Sewing projects are a great way for kids to practice fine motor skills, learn patience, learn a traditional hand craft and make something useful at the…
Here is a Dinosaur succulent garden kids can make. This would be a fun Spring gardening project for kids, can be used as a small world for imaginary play and would also make a great handmade gift for somebody special. We have a thing for dinosaurs here at The Craft Train. Maybe because they are…
Gorgeous kid made necklace from glue and paint. This is a fun and easy handmade gift idea that kids can make for somebody special. You guys, Christmas is coming and it’s time to start thinking about all of the lovely hand made gifts you’re going to be making for friends, family and loved ones. Over…
This craft is sponsored by NuFun Activities We have the most adorable fur babies. You might remember them from the printable paper guinea pigs craft we shared one time. Their names are Bob and Lucy, and they are just so special that we decided to immortalise each of them as a plushy DIY pet pillow….
Make your own monster costume from a cardboard box! This is a super-easy DIY Halloween costume idea, or just a fun Dress-up craft you can make any time. This craft was originally published in 2013, and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. We’re re-visiting some of our easy cardboard recycling crafts this month….
Make a rock town! This is a fun and easy rock painting activity inspired by The Rock Art Handbook which was gifted to us by Samantha Sarles of Color Made Happy blog. Have you gotten into the rock painting craze yet? We’ve been experimenting with some of the rock painting ideas in the Rock Art…
Sometimes it’s not so easy to get your kids to eat healthy food. In fact, if you have a picky eater it can be very hard! Here is a simple healthy eating activity for kids that they can actually eat, and because they are in control of exactly what goes on their plate, there is…
We love sewing crafts for kids, and this adorable hand sewn heart decoration by Oh Creative Day is no exception! I love that Shannon has up-cycled some melted crayon fabric art to make her heart decorations too. My 5-year-old’s favourite shape is a love heart. Every art and craft activity at our place currently involves…