Planes, trains and automobile crafts
Need some crafty ideas for the kids in your house? This activity will bring hours of entertainment for both the boys and the girls. There are loads to choose from on this awesome website!
Make mess-free roll-on paints
Painting activities can be a recipe for mess, except this one! By using roll-on deodorant containers for applying the paint, this activity eliminates the need for pots and brushes and, hopefully, keeps the paint far away from clothing!
Decorative and fun: Ribbon corkboard project
Fun for the kids with the addition of practicality and organisation? Who ever heard of such an amazing piece? We have and we recreated it so you could share it too! Get the kids crafting their own scene on a corkboard for organisation in their room they'll be happy to use.
Activities for boys: Make a rubber band CD car
With a bit of help from Mum, these rubber band CD cars are a great boy's activity or craft project that makes practical use of recycled materials and creates a fun homemade toy.
Simple no-glue leaf collage
Start the day with a nature walk and gather a collection of leaves. Then come inside and make this easy leaf collage: no glue, no mess, virtually no clean-ups. A very cute Autumn craft.
Colour salt trays
This is a great craft activity for the kids to do when they are stuck inside on one of those rainy days. You could even make a game out of it and see who finds the most first!
Make a jellyfish
Make your own wriggly, jiggly jellyfish with this kids art and craft project that is also a great learning activity as kids learn about life under the sea. Hang the jellyfish above the bath and create your own ocean world!
Glitter Christmas wreath
Christmas wreaths are beautiful whether they are made of buttons, leaves, pine cones or glitter. We love the sparkly type, and with this Christmas craft project it's all about the bling with this show-stopping decoration. So get crafting today and celebrate Christmas in style.
Pasta pictures
Pasta pictures are a fun art and craft project and a great year round kids activity. Your kids can create amazing pictures using the ingredients that you already have in the cupboard. So get crafting.
Chinese paper lantern
Decorate with style with this Chinese paper lantern art and craft kids activity. Kids love to make things so why not create a fabulous string of lanterns and decorate your garden or balcony today?
Laundry carton blocks
No matter how much money you spend on expensive, developmentally targeted toys, your kids will always love playing with the recycling cartons! Embrace it and recycle by making these laundry box blocks.
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 family, kids will love decorating each and every person in the chain.
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 craft supplies - just make this cat sock puppet out of old bits and bobs.
Make a fancy fan
Need a way to keep cool during the warmer months? Im sure the kids will jump at the chance for them to create this super easy and fancy fan for themselves, maybe even you if you are lucky!
Potato stamps
You dont need to buy art sets - your home is loaded with materials your kids can use to create art with. Let the kids raid the cupboard for old potatoes or apples that can be turned into homemade stamps.
Make a pop-up paper flower
Little girls and origami fans will love the intricacy of this pop-up paper flower. Plus when this paper craft is finished you can turn your pop-up paper flower into a homemade card that's perfect for a special personalised thank you note.
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 with you always
Make a pop-up paper corner shop
Creating a three dimensional shape from a flat piece of paper is a great way to teach your child about shapes and volume. This pop-up paper cornershop comes with a FREE printable that makes it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
Make a family photo puzzle
Kids will love making their own puzzles out of family photos. You can use existing photos for this activity or just print some big ones off your computer. Watch the video tutorial to show you how.
Make your own maraca
Music soothes the soul - or so they say. These noisy maracas will not soothe anything else, but I bet your kids will have a blast! Give them a hand creating these maracas so they can make their own music.
Improve fine motor skills: Weaving craft
Nothing gets the kids wanting to improve something like not knowing about it. Kids will do just about anything to get out of fixing an issue but if it is not there and they are just having fun - then they are all for it. Weaving will improve fine motor skills, is enjoyable, crafty and fun.
Extended picture
Try out an extension image with your own design or create a collage to extend. This cool craft project will have the kids playing with all kinds of art and different designs. Frame them or give them as a crafty gift.
Make a pop-up paper house (large)
Creating a three dimensional shape from a flat piece of paper is a great way to teach your child about shapes and volume. This paper house template makes it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
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 these spooky bats. The FREE printable template makes it easy.
Finger knitting
Children are often keen to learn how to knit or crochet. Finger knitting is a great way to introduce them to these crafts.
Ribbon pencil holder
If you are looking for fun craft ideas for kids, making ribbon pencil holders are a great way to inspire your kids' creativity. You can also use this project as a way to teach your children about colours! This budget-friendly kids activity is perfect for the holiday season, birthday parties or school holidays.
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 accessories. Check out our tiara template for a fairy princess costume.
Create Chinese paper lanterns
Chinese paper lanterns are a Chinese New Year tradition, but kids can have fun making them at any time of year. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.
Paper plate pirate
Paper plates are a great starting point for some fun kids' craft activities. How many things can you make? Start with this easy pirate face and go from there.
Easy costume: butterfly mask
Making masks is a wonderful way for children to get creative with art and then engage in some play with their new craft. Download the free printable below to make a pretty butterfly mask. Just add imagination.