Summer

  • Fluffy pet rocks

    Today I’m sharing how to make fluffy pet rocks. This is a simple rock craft for kids using yarn trimmings for “fluffy” hair – and they turned out so cute! I’ve been asked before what to do with the pom-pom trimmings that are left over when you use our DIY cardboard pom pom maker. Usually…

  • Recycled tub tortoise craft

    Make an easy recycled tortoise craft with a fancy unique shell created from a plastic snack tub. This is a fun and easy recycling craft for kids. This craft was originally created in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these 50 cardboard DIY toy ideas Tortoises are…

  • Frog crafts and activities

    Today we’re sharing an amazing collection of frog crafts and activities for kids!  There are educational printables, DIY toys, life cycle activities, STEM crafts, small worlds and more.  There’s something about frogs. It could be their cuteness, or maybe it’s their hopping. Possibly it’s their fascinating metamorphosis from a tiny egg to a vegetarian tadpole…

  • rainbow wings kids can make

    Make a pair of rainbow wings for dress up play! This is a fun recycling craft that will inspire imaginative play and keep them busy for hours. This kids craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for todays audience What kid wouldn’t want a pair of rainbow wings to…

  • Easter bunny craft idea

    Make an adorable Easter bunny craft from a paper roll. These little guys are simple to cut out using our free template, then all they need is a little paint and decorations. You might also like our printable Easter bunny baskets You can never have too many Easter bunnies floating around the house, right? Well,…

  • Recycled plastic squid craft

    How adorable is this recycled squid craft by Mini Mad Things? Today as part of our sustainable crafting theme I’m pleased to have Eleanor from Mini Mad Things sharing this easy recycled squid craft for kids. Plastic waste is such a HUGE problem, it’s good to know that plastic can be recycled – and even…

  • Paper fish craft

    Check out these super cute paper fish we made using a tutorial from Easy Paper Projects – the new book by Maggy Woodly of Red Ted Art fame. We were gifted this copy to review and share with our readers. When I had a look through the book I found the projects inside are all…