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.

3-D standing Christmas star

3-D standing Christmas star

Create a 3D standing Christmas star with this art and craft kids activity. Kids will love how simple this project ...
Merry and bright with a coastal Christmas

Merry And Bright With A Coastal Christmas Theme

With the hustle and bustle of Christmas being stressful for many of us, decorating your home in calming, tranquil blues ...
Stained glass window

Stained glass window

This is a great art and craft activity that kids will have so much fun in making. The kids will ...
Create your own mosaic masterpiece with this fun project using Resene testpots.

Sunny Side Up – Paint Your Own Mosaic

Create your own mosaic masterpiece with this fun project using Resene testpots. A great project for all ages, you can ...
sock puppets

Cat sock puppet

Making sock puppets is the ideal solution to the age-old household conundrum of odd socks. Don't go spending money on ...
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 ...
Tissue paper flowers on Kidspot

Tissue paper flowers

Making paper flowers is a simple craft activity that will keep kids busy AND brighten up your home. These simple ...
Painted fruit patterns art project

Painted fruit patterns art project

Your kids will love getting a little bit messy with this fun paint activity! By using the different shapes of ...
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 ...
Mandarin Jackolanterns on Kidspot

Mandarin jack-o’-lantern

Halloween is a great excuse to put up some spooky decorations around the house and do some Halloween-inspired craft projects ...
Fishing line and fish

Make And Play A Fishing Game

All you need is a few basic materials to construct this fun magnetic fishing line that is also a game ...
Threading fun

Threading fun

You can do so many things with what you have lying about at home, or you can grab things from ...
colouring in pages

Create an animal kingdom artwork

Children can create a colourful animal kingdom artwork with this fun colouring in activity ...
kid with puppet

Sock puppet – advanced

Experimenting with puppets allows children to express all kinds of alter egos; all within the safe haven of imaginative play ...
Snake sock puppet

Snake sock puppet

Sock puppets are the ultimate make, do and mend; activity: not only are you making use of odd socks but ...
Spooky bat with printable on Kidspot

Make a spooky bat decoration

If you are looking for Halloween ideas and printables to add some spooky Halloween decorations to your house, try making ...
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 ...
Make your own fairy wand

Make your own fairy wand

What little girl doesn't love fairies? Create a magical sparkly fairy wand together for make-believe fun or dress-ups with this ...
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 ...
Edible necklace

Edible necklaces and bracelets

Jewellery that is pretty and edible? Kids will love this edible necklaces and bracelets art and craft activity because they ...
Make your own Advent Calendar

Make your own advent calendar

Make your own advent calendar and craft one of the most rewarding gifts of all - a countdown to Christmas ...
Valentine's garland

Valentine’s garland

A Valentines garland is a sweet addition to any home during Valentine;s season. Decorated with hearts and flowers, this garland ...
Paper bag monsters

Paper bag monsters

Make your own gang of ghoulishly magnificent monster lunch bags to put on your verandah or doorstep and bring some ...
Make a dress-up doll game

Make a dress-up doll game

This easy-to-make game will be a favourite with kids who love playing with fabric scraps or dressing up dolls. Made ...
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 ...
How to crochet: make easy coasters

How to crochet: make easy coasters

Crocheting is a great way to improve your child's fine motor skills. You can make these easy coasters by learning ...
Make a leaf pattern wrapping paper

Make a leaf pattern wrapping paper

Your kids will love making beautiful homemade wrapping paper by using a leaf and a little paint. Simply use the ...
How to make glue

How to make glue

Kid`s art and crafts can provide hours of fun for parents and children. Making glue is a fun and useful ...
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 ...
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 New Year activities: Make your own Chinese hand drum

Chinese New Year activities: Make your own Chinese hand drum

Celebrations are all about making a little noise - especially when it comes to Chinese New Year. Give the kids ...
Paper chain

Make paper chain decorations

Paper chains represent many things. Linking of cultures, the joining of hearts, Christmas decorations or just for the fun of ...
Craft pretend bugs in a jar

Craft pretend bugs in a jar

Bugs are awesome and collecting them has never been this easy and safe before, that's because this activity gets kids ...
Under the sea window collage

Under the sea window collage

Create your own under the sea window collage with this fantastic kids art and craft project. This kids learning activity ...
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 ...
Two boys in tree

Activities for boys: Five things to make and do

Activities for boys: Five things to make and do What you need: Number of players: Activity: Snips and snails and ...
Wool ball

Wool ball

You don't need much to make the kids happy. Just a few ingredients and you could be making all shapes ...
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 ...
Magnetic lunch chart on Kidspot

Make A Magnetic Lunch Chart

Get some help with school lunches by making this magnetic lunch chart with your kids. The theory is: if they ...
Holiday memory book

Holiday memory book

This is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of creating a memory journal. This art and ...
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 ...
Make your own chalk

Make your own chalk

Children will love seeing how chalk is made from plaster with this activity, and then get to draw with their ...
Paper plate puppet theatre

Paper plate puppet theatre

Paint and puppets - the perfect combination for a creative afternoon. In fact, making these puppets is a big part ...
crayons

How To Turn Old Crayons Into Candles

Have fun with your kids turning something old into something new! Try this simple activity that transforms tired old crayons ...
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 ...

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