If there's one thing we've all learned from Playschool, it's that egg cartons and toilet rolls are the cornerstone of craft activities. Just add an ice cream container and you've got an Octopus's Garden! Sure it's not to scale, but neither is Henry the Octopus.
Halloween means it is time to make some spooky, scary arts and crafts and this project is right on target for some creeptastic fun. Your kids will enjoy making these pencil toppers and can even use them as decoration for their school rooms or desks!
Egg carton craft is the cheapest craft ever. Just save your egg cartons and you can make so many different recycled crafts. This egg carton turtle comes with an easy free printable template for his body if you're artistically 'challenged.'
All you need is a few basic materials to construct this fun magnetic fishing line that is also a game. Kids will love pretending to "fish" when they've finished crafting.
Bring your creativity to the table with this project. Making brooches is a fun way to show your stuff with art and craft. This activity is fun for all kids and really brings out their individuality. Make funny faces, freaky faces or add a touch of crazy critter. The choice is yours.
Get creative this Valentines Day with these cute yo-yo flowers. They are the perfect Valentines Day gift for kids to make -A lovely surprise for that special someone.
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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 apartment block comes with two FREE printables that make it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
Children love using their imaginations, through dress-up play. A wizard cape is lots of fun to make and even more fun to dress-up in.
This is an advent calendar that is less about lollies and more about fun. It's the perfect way to begin your Christmas with the kids. Get crafting this easy and fun project and have your kids enjoy a little treat a day until Christmas.
Pop up books are one of the most popular forms of kids entertainment. With this activity, kids can create their own pop up page or even pop up book. Add features to the page like favourite animals, shapes or even photos.
Chinese drums are fun to play and even more fun to make! Try making this easy craft activity with your kids in time to celebrate Chinese New Year this year.
This is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of creating a memory journal. This art and craft project will keep them busy for hours during the holidays as well as give you an activity you can do as a family.
Getting kids to do chores is much easier when you devise a system. Chore charts and rewards charts are a great way to motivate kids to do housework. This magnetic chore chart idea is easy to make.
These pretty beaded snowflakes are easy to make and great as a wintry day, indoor activity. They can make a few to hang up in their bedroom as a celebration of winter.
There are so many fun ways to tell those dear to you how much you care, so this Valentines Day why not say it in a sweet note? This cool kids art and craft project is easy and suitable for the little ones to get involved too!
Make your artworks interactive with picture puzzles. This innovative art and craft kids activity is fun for families to do together and can be used again and again. What a great gift idea!
If you're stuck for entertainment on a rainy day and don't want to park your kids in front of the telly (again!) try making your own picture puzzles out of old magazines.
These spooky Halloween witches candle jars will make your home look perfect for any spooky visitors making their way to your door on Halloween night. They are fun and easy to make, so get crafting with your kids this holiday season.
This flower fairy wand takes a bit more effort than just buying one from the local toy shop, but the result is a unique fairy princess accessory to be treasured for years. Watch the video to see how to make this cute wand for a fairy costume, or for everyday fairy fun.
Children will love creating their own soap sculptures and using them when washing their hands.
Every now and then we need a change. Jazz up old furniture with these gorgeous decals you can craft all by yourself. And being you're in charge, you choose the fabric and the design to suit yourself!
Aye matey! Heres a kids art and craft project worth turning pirate for! Gather your treasure and make your very own pirates treasure chest to store your precious booty.
There's a new show on the tube and your child is the star. He'll love being the celebrity when he creates cereal box television. Use the television as a frame for your artwork and show it off in style!
Whether it’s Chinese New Year or just a rainy weekend, this vibrant paper dragon will brighten your day and maybe even bring some good luck your way. Let your child’s creativity fire as they decorate their dragon, then watch them swirl and dance with the colourful creature. Manoeuvring the dragon on chopsticks, your child can bring it to life in a puppet show. Or help them create percussion music with drums or saucepans and wooden spoons, then watch them mimic the dance of a Chinese dragon to the rhythmic beat.
Get your ghoul on with these fabulous festive balloon ghosts. Add some spooky style to your verandah or table as your kids get crafty with this fun Halloween papier mache craft activity.
Get your kids to make their own dreamcatcher to hang in the home. This dreamcatcher tutorial is easy to follow, and your little dreamers can help too!
Pizza is great to make with the family. Not only will your kids be happy to finish their meal kitchen, they will have the opportunity to show you just how creative and artistic they are! It's easy and fun and you can even help them choose healthy ingredients to make their pizzas.
Children mimic real life all the time. How many times have you seen your child chatting to a pretend friend on the pretend phone? Replace both of the pretends in there with real play things. Make a phone or two and play chat with your little one.
These pillow slips are so easy to make, you don;t even need to sew a single stitch
