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.

Paper plate puppet theatre

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

This is a simple and fun paper mache mask for kids to make. They can use it as part of ...
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Moving self portrait mobiles

Take a picture of yourself and make it move with this crazy craft activity for kids. Kids will enjoy watching ...
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Make a pirate flag

Arrrrr, me hearties! Paint this colourful Jolly Roger flag to adorn your child’s make-believe pirate ship, or hang it from ...
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DIY doctor mask and play set

If your child is into pretend play at the moment, why not introduce them to the doctor play set? You ...
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No-cook play dough recipe

Making play dough without cooking is an easy and fun way to entertain the kids. Children will love to squish, ...
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Craft paper chain people

Paper chain people is a timeless craft activity that all kids love. Whether it's a chain of their friends or ...
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Origami lily table decoration

Keep your kids busy making these gorgeous origami lilies to decorate the table while you're organising the rest of your ...
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Keepsake playdough recipe

Kids adore playdough: it bends to their will and they can create any shapes and forms they want. This playdough ...
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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 ...
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Make your own parachute toy

This is a great art and craft activity that will have your kids expressing their creativity in no time. The ...
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Make an octopus’s garden

If there's one thing we've all learned from Playschool, it's that egg cartons and toilet rolls are the cornerstone of ...
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How to make green gooey slime

Impress your kids with this gooey green goo slime making activity. Green goo is a fun learning experience as they ...
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Autumn leaf crowns

When autumn leaves fall, it's a great time to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather. Start with an autumn ...
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Make a dog sock puppet

The best sock puppets are homemade and slightly eccentric. Don't go spending money on same-same craft supplies, just use an ...
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Build an egg carton bus

Make a bus out of an egg carton that kids can use to transport their toys around the house or ...
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How To Make A Glow In The Dark Wall

Ditch the nightlight for a glow in the dark galaxy wall – the kids will love it! Follow the simple ...
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Make flower magnets

Making flower& magnets is a quick, easy and inexpensive gift idea. They are fun to make and easy so the ...
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Toilet roll hot rods

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

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

Create a fabulous Alligator card with this fun art and craft kids activity showcasing your childs talent. Delight your child ...
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Vampire lollipops

Every child loves Halloween time and what better way to accessorise your kids' Halloween bags than with these fun little ...
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Make an ocean headband

All kids love to dress up and now they can have even more fun creating a headband to wear with ...
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Make pretty purses

Time to raid the cupboards or the second hand shops for this fun dress-up activity. Bring a squeal of excitement ...
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Lolly stringing party game

Nimble fingers and a calm head are all that are needed for this deliciously fun kids party game. The Lolly ...
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DIY Mountain Coat Hooks

Create your own snow-capped mountain range with these charming yet practical coat hooks in your choice of Resene shades ...
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Origami iris

Origami can be a great way to help your kids improve focus and attention to detail. This step by step ...
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Create yoghurt pot flowers

Create stunning yoghurt pot flowers with this creative art and craft kids activity. Your kids will love making these pretty ...
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Cotton wool rain clouds

The perfect craft for a rainy day! Be inspired by those rain clouds and get making your own. They'll be ...
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Valentine’s flowers

Everyone loves to receive flowers, especially on Valentine's Day! But did you know the Victorians gave flowers a language all ...
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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 ...
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Colour Your Winter Garden With Nifty Tricks and Artisan Décor

Colour Your Winter Garden With Nifty Tricks & Artisan Décor

Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor ...
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Make your own boomerang

Kids will love making and decorating their own boomerang ...
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Create an animal mask

Make an animal mask with this fun art and craft project that will spark your child's creativity and encourage their ...
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Heart face magnets

These adorable fridge magnets are wonderful homemade gifts for loved ones this Valentine's Day. They are super-cute and super-easy to ...
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Make a graduated rainbow

Children enjoy drawing and will love creating this graduated rainbow for their bedroom door ...
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Popsicle stick keepsake box

Mum has a load of little things laying about that you've collected for her - like that pebble from that ...
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Baby’s hand and foot prints

This is an activity you could do many times as your child grows - the hand and footprints are a ...
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Family tree

Something a lot of kids find fascinating is where they came from. Where their parents and grandparents came from and ...
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How To Create A Painted Headboard

Love the look of painted headboards? Create your own half-moon headboard featuring Scandi-inspired blues to achieve a modern, moody bedroom ...
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