Make homemade clay beads
This is a simple and great way to make beads. Children will enjoy painting and threading them to create necklaces
20 ways to have fun with eggs and egg cartons
Open the fridge. Have you got a carton of eggs in there? Well guess what? You've also got yourself a carton of fun!
Craft a pelican windsock
This paper mache pelican windsock is a great addition to any garden and is super easy to make. Make one today.
Bowling pins
This is a great activity to keep the kids entertained inside on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine. They will have loads of fun decorating the skittles and even more fun trying to knock them down!
Make your own drum
Making a drum for your kids will make you one rockin' mum in their eyes. But why help create something that makes noise when you're always telling them to be quiet? Because once your little musos start drumming, they'll be happily occupied for ages.PLUS the drum can be used as a secret special storage compartment when they get bored of it.
Make an egg cup holder
Try this easy craft activity with FREE printable to make your own hen egg cup holder to hold your soft boiled googies for breakfast. Kids will love making their own egg holder.
Popsicle stick ballerinas
Get your ballerina craft on with these tiny dancers made out of popsicle sticks and cupcake wrappers.
Simple sew monster
A few simple craft materials and a monster drawing is all you need to create this cute, soft toy pal!
Butterfly paper garland
This butterfly garland, made from pegs and patty cases, is a super-simple craft idea to pretty up a little girl's room, or just to make that string-and-peg art display a little funkier.
Autumn leaf garland
Autumn leaves can provide many great Autumn craft activities for kids. Just go outside and collect a bagful then spend the afternoon making leafy art. Try this autumn leaf garland.
Fashion fun: decorate your own shoes
Shoes they've decorated themselves? Well, if it gets them excited about putting their shoes on, then it's worth the wonky patterns and random scribble. Of course you could always decorate them yourself, but for a $4 pair of shoes, why not let them have a go!
No-sew sock snowman
Up-cycle all those odd socks in your laundry basket by making a sock snowman for winter. This is a fun rainy day activity that requires no sewing: Just string and glue.
Easy chore jars idea
Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. Getting help around the house might be a bit easier with this easy chore jars system.
Create online cards – Crayola
The Crayola card creator offers heaps of FREE cards for you to print out for your child. They'll love colouring in a heap of cute card designs, from animals, to book lovers, Father's Day, Mother's Day, holiday cards and more.
Fluttering hearts
Love is in the air this Valentines Day and this fun fluttering hearts kids art and craft project is bound to rev up those feel good love vibes. Get your kids into some crafty fun by making this beautiful piece of art to show how much they care - from their heart to yours.
Make a toy frog
This gorgeous frog has a vintage feel and is so easy to make. Filled with rice or grains, he is solid and squishy and can be used in a variety of games. He may even become your child’s favourite froggy friend. Make several to use as gifts or for preschool fundraisers. Buy new fabric or repurpose some old sheets or clothes. This is a great beginner hand-sewing project for your child once he or she has mastered using a needle and thread, or you can take charge of the sewing yourself and let your child do the stuffing.