Easy kids’ craft ideas for preschoolers through to tweens. We share art projects, printables, seasonal fun, simple sewing ideas and more.
Get arty with this colourful rainbow rolling pin art idea! This is a fun process art activity for kids that gives you gorgeous rainbow prints. It would also make a fun collaborative project because it helps to have a second person to hold the paper. You might also like our Solar System Art Process art…
These colourful scrape-painted tulips are pretty and super simple to make—can’t beat that! The finished blooms are large, so they make eye-catching “wall flower” decorations for Spring. They’re the first in a Spring flower series we’ll be sharing here over the coming weeks. You can get the full set of scrape art flower templates in…
Create stunning Astronaut Space Art using a liquid watercolour and crayon resist technique. This is a fun and creative project for kids—the best part is they get to put themselves in the picture with our printable 3D astronaut! Get the template here If you could go anywhere in the universe, where would it be? I…
Make a fun set of Paper Space Rockers! There are 3 designs to print and create: A rocket, an astronaut and an alien in a flying saucer. This is an easy DIY toy for kids aged 6 and up, although younger kids could make it with some adult help. Get the template here Of all…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
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…