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.

Pool noodle lightsabers on Kidspot

Pool noodle lightsaber

Make your own injury-proof lightsabers out of a pool noodle. Your kids will love playing Star Wars with this easy ...
Thumbprint friends

Thumbprint friends

Get your kids to make their mark on their own craft activity. From printing friends to printing houses for friends ...
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 ...
tissue box monster

Craft a tissue box monster

Those large openings are screaming out to be fed - fingers! Toy cars! Little figurines! The kids will have fun ...
Halloween lolly labels

Halloween lolly labels

Make your own Halloween lolly jars and cans your own creations this Halloween. Write fun messages, names and draw scary ...
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Magazine picture puzzles

If you're stuck for entertainment on a rainy day and don't want to park your kids in front of the ...
Homemade trinket box

Popsicle stick keepsake box

Mum has a load of little things laying about that you've collected for her - like that pebble from that ...
Egg shell mosaic on Kidspot

Make an eggshell mosaic

If you're looking for craft materials just have a look in your bin. Save all your egg shells for a ...
Bubble art and science

Bubble art and science

Who doesnt love bubbles? Get creative as you and your kids do the bubble art science project. This is a ...
Sweet heart spheres

Sweet heart spheres

These delightful love-inspired balls are a fun kids activity and a fabulously easy, no-mess art and craft project for even ...
Cute bunny puppet

Cute bunny puppet

This cute bunny puppet is made from an old sweater. It requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don't have ...
Make your own didgeridoo

Make your own didgeridoo

Make your own didgeridoo ...
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 ...
Make a rainbow wind spinner

Make a rainbow wind spinner

Teach your kids about the importance of recycling by reusing some stuff from your recycling bin. This cheerul rainbow wind ...
Cheeky monkey craft on Kidspot

Make cheeky monkeys

These cute little pom pom and pipe cleaner monkeys are a bit fiddly to make, but if you help your ...
Autumn leaf craft crowns

Autumn leaf crowns

When autumn leaves fall, it's a great time to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather. Start with an autumn ...
Heart cuff

Heart cuff

Show how much you care with this easy and lovely heart cuff bracelet. Your kids will enjoy making this simple ...
flower crown

Flower Crowns

One for the older kids (or a parent to help out with), this is a way to put those flowers ...
Super slippy slime

Super slippy slime

Who doesn't love gooey, gross, slippy slime? Not only is this project heaps of fun to make together, but it's ...
Documenting your baby photos

Documenting your baby photos

Keeping those treasured memories are so important don't rely just with online memories your babys book will be safe and ...
Love heart string art

Love heart string art

Try this string art project if you're willing to tackle a complex idea to engage older kids. We've used a ...
Paper snake

Paper snake

Make this paper snake and keep him as a pet. Go for a walk, hang him up or simply hand ...
Boomerang art

Boomerang art

This boomerang art project is simple to do and fun for kids of all ages. Older children can enjoy decorating ...
DIY upcycled tray

Get Organised With A DIY Coloured Chalkboard

Upcycle an old wooden kitchen tray into a useful and colourful chalkboard for the kitchen. Use it for menu planning, ...
Shamrock Hair Accessories

Shamrock Hair Accessories For St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick's Day is a fun day to celebrate all things Irish so go green with these hair accessories. They ...
Galaxy headboard

Make A Space Themed Headboard

Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room! ...
Construct a milk carton pirate ship

Construct a milk carton pirate ship

Every pirate needs a ship! Give your kids hours of imaginative fun with this simple kids art and craft milk ...
Straw collage

Straw collage

Straws are so versatile. Drinking, building, cutting and pasting. Create this amazing straw masterpiece just for art's sake. Build a ...
paper village

Make a pop-up paper village

This pop-up paper village comes with free printables. Just add crayons, scissors and glue ...
Girly friendship bracelets on Kidspot

Easy friendship bracelet

Making friendship bracelets is a lovely old fashioned 'sewing circle' activity. Just sit quietly with your little girl and teach ...
Ice cream container mailbox

Make An Ice Cream Container Mailbox

Kids love to mail things, so why not get them to make a mailbox? They'll love writing letters to everyone ...
Make a paper mache horse pencil holder

Make a paper mache horse pencil holder

Kids will love making this easy paper mache horse pencil holder that will look great sitting on their desk ...
paper bag puppet

Bear paper bag puppet

Making your own puppets is a great way to get your child involved in simple imaginative play. This bear paper ...
Photo frame chore chart idea on Kidspot

Photo frame chore chart

Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. Getting help around the house might ...
Face brooch

Face brooch

Bring your creativity to the table with this project. Making brooches is a fun way to show your stuff with ...
Elephant sock puppet

Elephant sock puppet

The best sock puppets are distinctive, one-of-a-kind creations made from old bits and bobs. This elephant puppet requires some basic ...
Make your own beaded ornaments

Make your own beaded ornaments

If you want to add a handmade touch to this year’s festivities, it’s time to get a move on! Add ...
Homemade puff paint

Homemade puff paint

Just in case puff paint wasn’t cool enough, why not introduce piping to your little artists? No icing bags or ...
Create your own rustic Christmas ‘Joy’ sign

Create Your Own Rustic Christmas ‘Joy’ Sign

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas being stressful for many of us, decorating your home in calming, tranquil blues ...
play dough rainbows

Play dough rainbows

Playdough is a terrific learning tool for young children because it is easy to model and builds self-esteem. This simple ...
Chinese firecrackers

Make a Chinese firecracker garland

Traditionally, firecrackers are let off each Chinese New year to warn away the man-eating monster Nian. Make your own Chinese ...
Stained glass pumpkin window hanger

Stained glass pumpkin window hanger

Bring the spirit of Halloween into your home décor with this fun and easy kids stained glass pumpkin window hanger ...
Chinese paper lanterns

Create Chinese paper lanterns

Chinese paper lanterns are a Chinese New Year tradition, but kids can have fun making them at any time of ...
Bowling pins

Bowling pins

This is a great activity to keep the kids entertained inside on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine ...
Clay play activity

Clay play activity

Clay is a great activity for kids imaginations. Kids love forming their own shapes or joining clay together to form ...

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