Craft activities

Kids crafts and children’s art provide hours of kids fun for parents and children. Find art projects and craft ideas for kids of all ages to do at home. Parents will love this easy tool for children’s arts and crafts with step by step instructions.

egg carton lobster ocean craft

Make an egg carton lobster

If you have some egg cartons in your recycling box, turn them into a wonderful art project! This egg carton ...
Animal cards

Animal cards

Inspire their imaginations with a fun game of animal cards. This easy kids activity is a great year-round art and ...
Make your own paper pirate hat

Make your own paper pirate hat

Kids love to dress up! Have fun indoors learning to make your very own paper pirate hat with step-by-step instruction ...
Make your own bubble solution

Make your own bubble solution

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Get creative with homemade bubbles by making your own solution. Follow the simple steps below and there ...
Make a paper mache world globe

Make a paper mache world globe

Show your kids the wonder of the world by making this fun paper mache globe. You can teach them about ...
two girls making playdough

Snow play dough

Play dough is cheap and easy to make and once you've made it, your child will enjoy playing with it ...
Sleek traditional paper plane on Kidspot

How to make a sleek traditional paper plane

Making paper planes is a simple paper activity for kids that leads to fun outdoor games as they fly their ...
Build a paper mache piggy bank

Build a paper mache piggy bank

Construct and decorate your very own paper mache piggy bank. Here's how ...
Make your own snow globe

Make your own snow globe

What is it about a snow globe that makes them so magical? Is it because they may be souvenirs from ...
Easy chore jars chore chart idea on Kidspot

Easy chore jars idea

Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. Getting help around the house might ...
Valentine's Day ideas for kids

Valentine’s Day ideas for kids

On Valentine's Day, spread the love by helping kids to do crafts, create cards and poems – and even make ...
Sock snowman on Kidspot New Zealand

No-sew sock snowman

Up-cycle all those odd socks in your laundry basket by making a sock snowman for winter. This is a fun ...
very hungry caterpillar fruit stamps

Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit stamps

Bring one of the all-time favourite books to life with a little paint and fruit and the kids will be ...
Create a baby blog

Create a baby blog

Just like a baby book or baby journal, a blog is a easy way to document your baby’s progress read ...
Colour collage

Create a colour collage

This activity focuses on favourite colours and shapes. Learn shapes and colours as well as many other skills with this ...
Paper plate dove craft on Kidspot

Paper plate dove

Paper plates are the ultimate go-to for craft activities. You can make so many crafty things. Try this simple but ...
Cloth decals: How to turn trash to treasure

Cloth decals: How to turn trash to treasure

Every now and then we need a change. Jazz up old furniture with these gorgeous decals you can craft all ...
Pool noodle pegasus

Pool noodle Pegasus

Make your very own magical flying horse out of a pool noodle and some craft supplies. You can even add ...
pizza game

Kids pizza perfection

Pizza is great to make with the family. Not only will your kids be happy to finish their meal kitchen, ...
Make a soft drink can pig

Make a soft drink can pig

Make a whole barnyard of animals with this fabulously fun and easy kids art and craft project. Soft drink can ...
fun with eggs

20 ways to have fun with eggs and egg cartons

Open the fridge. Have you got a carton of eggs in there? Well guess what? You've also got yourself a ...
Homemade Fairy Princess Tiara Kidspot

Fairy costume: make a fairy princess tiara

Make something different for your little fairly princess. This homemade tiara is a unique addition to any girl's princess dress-up ...
Bucket of eyeballs craft on Kidspot

Bucket of eyeballs

Collect your lollies or display your goodies in this monster-friendly eyeballs bucket that will impress even the scariest visitor this ...
Valentine's day scrapbook

Valentine’s day scrapbook

Valentines Day is a wonderful time to make lasting memories with loved ones. This Valentines Day scrapbook art and craft ...
Silly sunnies

Silly sunnies

Sunnies are stylish and fun all children love sunglasses, so why not make some custom-designed sunnies to wow their friends ...
Valentine's tree craft

Valentine’s tree craft

Love is the air! Celebrate Valentines Day with fun activities for kids that will keep the little lovebugs entertained for ...
Cool pencil toppers

Cool pencil toppers

Have some fun with your pens and pencils with these fun pencil toppers. This kids craft project is easy to ...
Make a pet rock

Make a pet rock

A pet rock is fun to create and, best of all, it is a pet kids love that requires no ...
Maraca

Make your own maraca

Music soothes the soul - or so they say. These noisy maracas will not soothe anything else, but I bet ...
Pom pom spider

Pom pom spider

Pom pom spider What you need: A lot of wool Scissors 4 pipe cleaners Scrap cardboard Googly eyes Glue Number ...
Make a winter mobile

Make a winter mobile

Make a pretty winter snowflake mobile with this very simple paper craft that children of all ages will love to ...
Christmas lantern craft activity

Christmas floating lanterns

These pretty floating Christmas lanterns look lovely floating in a tub or pool in your home or garden. Get maximum ...
Kids in masks

Easy costume: butterfly mask

Making masks is a wonderful way for children to get creative with art and then engage in some play with ...
Polar bear craft on Kidspot

Make a woolly polar bear

This cute little winter craft is a great way to upcycle empty toilet rolls and keep little hands busy on ...
Heart art

Heart art

Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to say 'I love you' to those people who mean the most to you ...
Heart cuff

Heart cuff

Show how much you care with this easy and lovely heart cuff bracelet. Your kids will enjoy making this simple ...
Make a Chinese drum

Make a Chinese drum

Chinese drums are fun to play and even more fun to make! Try making this easy craft activity with your ...
Silver foil crown

Craft a silver foil crown

This impressive jewelled crown is fabulous for dress-ups and all sorts of imaginative play. Get your child to decorate it ...
Homemade egg carton game on Kidspot

Make an egg carton game

Show your kids how to make their own fun by doing some good old fashioned egg carton craft. You can ...
Toilet roll hot rods on Kidspot

Toilet roll hot rods

Got a million empty toilet rolls in your bathroom bin? Well get them out and make a great homemade toy ...
Balloon ghosts

Balloon ghosts

Get your ghoul on with these fabulous festive balloon ghosts. Add some spooky style to your verandah or table as ...
Build a play box car

Build a play box car

Isn't it always the case that toddlers love the box more than the present inside? With this activity, they get ...
Chinese firecrackers

Chinese firecrackers

Traditionally, firecrackers are let off each Chinese New year to warn away the man-eating monster Nian. Now your kids can ...
gluten free play dough recipe

Gluten-free play dough

Kids love putting things in their mouth. This gluten free recipe for play dough is a great way to ensure ...
Horse lover's dream

Horse lover’s dream

Do you have a horse lover in the family? This is a super fun activity to use up old wrapping ...

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