Create a realistic 3D Giraffe portrait with this printable template. OR, if you’d rather get creative, use the line art version and go crazy with colour! This is a fun craft to celebrate African safari animals (see also our 3D Zebra portrait). It’s easy to put together, involving basic papercraft skills of scoring, folding, cutting…
Make a Bee bookmark with this easy no-sew felt craft. The finished bee is super cute and can’t wait to mark your page! This is a nice craft for kids and adults to do together. Felt can be a difficult material to cut so if you have younger kids they will probably need help with…
Create a 3D cicada craft using our latest template. This realistic insect craft is based on the North American Periodical Cicada that emerges from the ground every 13 or 17 years. Age recommendation is 8+, although younger kids could make it with some help. Get the template here The finished 3D Cicada can be made…
This 3D printable bee craft enables kids to make a realistic paper model of a honey bee, complete with anatomy labels. This is a fun and educational activity for kids who are learning about bees or minibeasts. It’s been designed for ages 8+, but the cutting and gluing is simple so younger kids may be…
Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft using this simple weaving technique. This is a fun kids craft for Summer or Spring and the finished butterflies could easily be given as a handmade gift. This yarn craft idea for kids was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might…
Use our printable butterfly garden craft to upcycle an egg carton into a gorgeous decoration that doubles as a night light. This is a fun kids’ craft for Spring, and Summer or to support a unit on insects or minibeasts. It’s also suitable for Earth Day coming up later this month. Age recommendation is 6+…
Here’s an easy frog papercraft for kids – make a fun, bouncy frog on a lily pad using our printable template. It’s just been updated to include an all-in-one print and colour version. This idea is perfect for spring crafting or for a unit on amphibians or life cycles. Get the frog template here We…
Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy, sometimes known as a spinner, from recycled cardboard and our printable template. This is a fun STEM (or STEAM) craft idea for kids of all ages, inspired by a classic that has been around for centuries. This whirlygig craft was originally published in 2015 and has been updated and…
Make an egg carton goldfish craft in a few simple steps. This is a fun recycling craft idea for kids of all ages! *This recycling craft was first published in 2019 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like our paper roll fish craft. When I was in grade six…