Tie dying paper towel is a fun and easy process art idea for kids of all ages. It’s similar to traditional tie dying, only cheaper, quicker and easier. This kid’s art activity was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these 80 Summer crafts and…
Create simple and beautiful garden nature art using leaves, flowers, seed pods, and petals collected from the garden. This nature art activity is fun and easy for all ages and is a perfect excuse to get the kids outdoors and away from their screens! This art activity was first published in 2017 and has been…
We adore nature crafts, and today I’m sharing one of our all-time favourites, a DIY nature craft construction kit. This simple STEM craft idea is a way to encourage open-ended nature play. The things we’ve created with our kit are merely examples, there are so many possibilities for kids to use their own imaginations with…
Check out this easy paper towel sun catcher earth craft you can make in about 5 minutes! This paper towel craft idea is perfect for Earth Day and is also a fun process art activity kids will love. This easy kids’ craft idea was first published in 2020 and has been updated and re-shared for…
Light a candle for Earth Day with these decorative recycled mason jar lanterns. You might also like these 30 Earth Day crafts for kids This Earth Day craft is a great ‘family’ project suitable for all age groups. Younger kids can make simple designs, for example the blue heart on green (or you could just…
It’s no secret that we’re big on recycling crafts here at The Craft Train. Today we are sharing 40 of our favourite recycled craft projects to inspire you to grab a piece of discarded rubbish and get making! From cardboard boxes to upcycled bottles and lids, to paper rolls, egg cartons, newspaper and even recycled…
Help kids celebrate our amazing planet with more than 30 fun Earth Day crafts and activities! This collection of ideas from bloggers around the world includes everything from process art to recycling crafts, sewing projects, printables and more. You might also like these egg carton recycling ideas With all of the excitement around Easter-themed crafting,…
Today I’m sharing a collection of 27 inspiring nature art ideas for kids of all ages from preschooler and up. Nature makes a fantastic art medium because it’s versatile, beautiful, colourful, textural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it’s free! Can’t beat that. You might also like these frog crafts and activities I love getting my kids…
Cicada shell art – a simple, decorative nature craft for kids. Are there cicadas where you live in Summer? There are lots of them where we live. This article was originally published in 2013 when we had a BUMPER cicada season. Seven years later and we’re having another bumper season (it must be all the…