Crafts and Activities

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

  • 3D Budgie Pattern Art

    Chirp chirp! Create super cute 3D pattern art Budgie using our latest template. This is a fun Australian animal-themed activity for older kids, teens and adults. Our glue-on support squares give this bird craft a 3D effect to really make it  ‘pop’. Get the template here Most people know budgies (called parakeets in the USA)…

  • Ballerina Paper Dolls

    Create Ballerina Paper Dolls that are flexible and poseable, just like real dancers! This is a super adorable DIY paper toy that’s easy enough for kids to make.  Get the template here Ballerinas are so graceful and beautiful to watch, especially when dressed in costume! If you have a young ballet fan on your hands,…

  • Positive Negative Heart Art

    This Positive Negative Heart Art project is a good way for kids to explore positive/negative space. It also promotes mindfulness and relaxation with pattern art.  The finished result is a beautiful Valentine’s Day artwork to display! Get the template here There’s a reason why we share so many doodle art projects, and it’s not just…

  • Paper Plate Llama

    This adorable Paper Plate Llama is so cute and easy! Make it to go with a Llama-themed story or to support kids learning about South American animals. You might also like our 3D Paper Macaw Llamas are the cutest, especially when they’re kid-made. This paper plate llama craft involves basic cutting and pasting so it’s…

  • Fairy Paper Dolls

    Make a beautiful set of fairy paper dolls in flower-themed dresses. There are four fairies to colour and make with mix-and-match wings.  This is a simple fantasy-themed DIY toy that will inspire hours of imaginary play. Get the template here As a kid, I adored paper dolls. Like any DIY toy, paper dolls are two…

  • Aurora Borealis Scrape Art

    Create gorgeous Aurora Borealis Scrape art with a treescape or mountainscape silhouette. This is a fun and creative Winter art project for kids with lots of room for creativity and experimentation, and the result looks so pretty! Get the template here Are you lucky enough to have seen the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, in…

  • 3D Penguin Pattern Art

    Make adorable 3D Penguin Pattern Art with this printable template. The penguin ‘pops’ off the page with the help of our 3D support strips. The penguin stands in a torn paper snowy landscape, wearing its woolly Winter beanie. It makes a fun Winter art activity for kids and is part 2 of our Winter Pattern…