This is an activity you could do many times as your child grows - the hand and footprints are a lovely way of recording just how big she is getting!

Crocheting is a simple way to improve your child's fine motor skills.  Watch the how to crochet video below to find out how to do a simple chain stitch.

Do you have old broken crayons lying all over the place? Help the kids create a melted crayon picture with this fun art and craft activity that will use up all those old crayons. Watch the video below to see how it's all done!

These binoculars are fun to make and even more fun for little ones to play with! They are easy to craft too - just watch our step-by-step video to show you how.

If your kids love creating patterns and are right into shapes or learning about geometry, they’ll love these handmade geometric magnets. Make your magnets in different colours for hours of sticky, creative fun!   

Have a 'crafternoon' with an ocean theme. This cute beaded starfish is an easy ocean craft activity for kids. You can make a whole lot of other sea creatures to go with it and create your own Octopus's garden.

This cardboard hobby horse is the perfect companion for your favourite little person. In under half an hour you can have a new friend AND a new mode of transport. Everyone's a winner!

Chinese New Year happens every year in January - and is a great excuse to get the kids into fun red and gold craft activities. Try making these fun firecracker garlands that are super-simple to make.

If you are looking for a cool idea for Valentines Day, these little lollipop hearts and roses are adorable as children's gifts. Very simple to make and cute too, this kids activity will delight everyone.

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's actually a great rocket made by YOU! Make a rocket with your child in a short amount of time. A really great art and craft project to bring out the imagination of your little one.

Clay is a great activity for kids imaginations. Kids love forming their own shapes or joining clay together to form 3D objects, animals or even their favourite modes of transport. Encourage the imagination of your little one with clay play.

Do you have a horse lover in the family? This is a super fun activity to use up old wrapping paper rolls and will keep the kids entertained for hours! You can even create a horse Olympics with different events for the kids to take part in.

  Get the kids to help you make these ride-on horses that require no sewing. They’re perfect for backyard races, pony shows and other equestrian events. You could have some gold coin chocolates on hand for medals if you're keen on bringing the Olympics to your home. 

This is a great activity to entertain the kids on any given day. The end results will look fantastic and can even be used as wrapping paper for that special persons birthday coming up!

Making paper flowers is a simple craft activity that will keep kids busy AND brighten up your home. These simple tissue paper flowers can be altered slightly to create all different kinds of pretty blooms. What varieties can you create?

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

Something a lot of kids find fascinating is where they came from. Where their parents and grandparents came from and how they all fit into the family. Forget the paper family tree idea and make this real version of the family tree.

Connect your kids with nature with this easy bird feeder art and craft kids activity. Its simple to construct and you and your kids can watch the birds eat from it once you are done.

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You don't need a special occasion to make a colourful streamer costume. All you need is some creative imagination and lots of streamers! Here's how.

So you have a budding tailor or seamstress in the house? There is no better excercise than this to create wonderful artwork, practice their one of many future occupations and don't forget about fine motor skills.

Every pirate needs a ship! Give your kids hours of imaginative fun with this simple kids art and craft milk carton pirate ship project. All you need to make it are things you probably have sitting around at home already.

Pom poms are a fantastic craft basic.  If you can make a pom pom, you can turn it into all sorts of fun craft activities for kids. Try turning yours into a pom pom sea anenome for your octopus's garden. Watch the video tutorial below for how to make a pom pom.

Everyone loves playing with play dough! This activity allows you to create a little play dough garden complete with anything you desire. Remember to wrap it up after use and it will keep for a long time!

Make an animal mask with this fun art and craft project that will spark your child's creativity and encourage their artistic talents. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.

These pretty floating Christmas lanterns look lovely floating in a tub or pool in your home or garden. Get maximum impact for minimum effort with this stylish Christmas project.