These paper scrap crowns are a bright and colourful craft which is doable for kids of all ages. It’s also a good way to use up all those paper off cuts so you waste less paper. We all hate wastage, right? This may make me sound like a hoarder but when I have a pile…
Make a straw see saw for play! This is a fun STEM craft project which also makes a great DIY toy. Last week we shared how to make a toy swing set from straws and pipe cleaners. We decided to add another item to the playground for Miss 8’s Sylvanian Family collection – a straw…
Everybody’s made paper planes before, but have you ever made scrapbook paper planes? As a craft blogger my girls have an extraordinary amount of creative materials at their fingertips, and they like to make the most of it! One of the materials I’ve been collecting a lot of over the years is scrapbook paper, even…
Today we’re sharing how to make an easy straw swing set for imaginative play. The toy bunnies are loving this one! One of my daughters adores the collectable Sylvanian Family toys. They are not cheap, but she has gradually collected a few of the play sets over the past two years as birthday and Christmas…
This blog post is sponsored by Recycled Mats Heres a simple idea for an DIY paper cup and plate construction kit. It’s so versatile and kids will love using it to bulid towers, castles, cities and whatever else their imaginations can come up with. Kids have the BEST ideas, don’t you think? I once put…
This collection of ideas I’m sharing today features 25+ DIY toys made from rocks. If you can’t find the perfect rocks for crafting outdoors you can usually get them in the garden section at your local hardware store. Some of these would make great handmade gift ideas if you want to get started early for…
Make a coat hanger catapult in less than 5 minutes! This is a cool DIY toy for kids and doubles as a STEM/STEAM activity. Note: This activity is designed for use under adult supervision. Using hard objects like rocks in the catapult unsupervised may result in broken windows or injuries. Not long ago I went…
Today we’re sharing a simple 3-ingredient recipe to create these stretchy hand bubbles. This is guaranteed to keep the kids entertained at home and is a fun way to encourage outdoor play. Special Note: Please use your own discretion when making this recipe and patch test if your kids are allergic to anything before using….
Today I’m sharing a super cute seahorse puppet paper roll craft. This makes a great Summer or Ocean-themed DIY toy and will inspire hours of imaginative play long after the fun of making them is over. This easy ocean craft idea was first published in 2017 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience….