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The Craft Train

Crafty ideas for kids and parents

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paper pterodactyl puppet craft for kids

Paper Pterodactyl Puppet

Here is a fun and easy paper pterodactyl puppet craft for kids. The template to make this paper puppet is free! I love puppet crafts … [Read More...]

Jungle carpet python snake craft for kids

Paper snake craft

This paper chain snake craft is based on two exotic-looking species of python which live in Australia's tropical Daintree Rainforest. The … [Read More...]

Fluffy yarn turtle craft for kids with free printable template

Yarn turtle craft

Here's a fun and easy yarn turtle craft kids can make using our DIY pom pom maker plus a free printable template. They're made using the … [Read More...]

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50 DIY toys for kids

Without hesitation my absolute favourite category of kids' crafting would have to be DIY toys. I love them for so many … [Read More...]

easy boat craft for kids using sponges

sponge boat craft DIY toy for kids

Make an easy sponge boat craft DIY toy for kids! These cute kitchen scourer boats with duct tape sails are perfect for hot Summer days or … [Read More...]

pom pom and pipe cleaner dolls

Pom pom and pipe cleaner dolls

These cute little pom pom and pipe cleaner dolls are a fun DIY toy idea to make for or with kids. This craft was first published in 2015 … [Read More...]

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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