Here is an easy sponge butterfly craft you can make from standard kitchen sponges plus a few other materials. Sponge butterflies are a fun Spring craft idea for kids, and the finished butterflies make great fridge magnets. They’d make a cute handmade gift idea for mothers day too! This craft was first published in 2013,…
Today I’m sharing this super quick and easy sponge butterfly printing art idea, suitable for kids of all ages (kids at heart included!) You might also like our 3D Cube Bugs Butterfly crafts are one of my favourite things. I first came up with this idea when my girls were preschoolers to create cards and…
Here’s a super cute paper chick craft idea! Make some adorable (and very easy) paper chicks to decorate for Easter or Spring. The bulk material used in this craft is newspaper, with a few sheets of tissue paper for colour and some optional feathers thrown in there, so it’s a great recycling craft too. You…
These super cute craft stick bee puppets are what I call a double whammy craft. I love double whammy crafts! What I mean by ‘double whammy’ is that they are two activities rolled into one; a fun Spring or Summer-themed craft, and a DIY toy for play. If you are learning about bees or mini-beasts…
Create a realistic 3D paper dragonfly with our printable template. It comes in full colour as well as line art with or without the body part labels. While this craft looks complex, it’s actually REALLY easy, made with just cutting, folding and gluing. It’s a great support for kids learning about dragonflies, minibeasts, insects or…
Today we’re sharing over 40 cool crafts for tweens. Technically, that includes kids aged 10-12, but there’s plenty of wiggle room when it comes to age with this list of ideas. Kids who are a little bit younger or older would enjoy them too. We’ve got DIY jewelry, stationery, beauty DIYs, art ideas, bedroom decor,…
Do you have a supply of LED candles taking up space in your cupboard? Here are 14 fun light up crafts for kids that will put them to good use! There are DIY night lights, tissue paper crafts, lanterns, DIY toys and more. You might also like these DIY toy ideas There is no denying…
Make a paper roll firefly craft that lights up in the dark, just like a real one! There is a shape template available for download. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities for kids Last week I shared a light-up firefly art project, picturing fireflies dotting the twilight sky like stars. You know…
Here’s a fun and easy peg or clothespin bee craft you can make with a few basic craft materials and 15 minutes of your time. We love how our bees turned out, and they are so quick and easy to make! We have even included a free printable template for the wings. You might also…