Crafts and Activities

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

  • 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…

  • Pattern Art Polar Bear

    How cute is this 3D Polar Bear Pattern Art project? This is a fun Winter art activity for kids. Get the template here Q: What do polar bears do in winter? A: Rug up kid-made beanies, scarves, mittens and doodle-art sweaters! Like these two happy chappies … This Polar Bear Pattern Art project is the…

  • DIY Mouse Gift Card

    Make an adorable DIY Mouse gift card with a cheesy surprise inside! This is a fun card kids can make for somebody special. It’s been designed with Christmas in mind, but there is an additional inside option so you can use this template for any occasion (eg: birthdays, Father’s day, thank you cards etc).  Get…