Here’s a fun nature craft idea that kids will love – neon cicada shells. If you live in an area where there are no cicada shells maybe you could try making some neon rocks, leaves or acorns. I have a real soft spot for cicadas. When I was a kid I spent large chunks of time every summer in the bush near our house hunting for them. Their incredibly detailed
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Fluffy yarn monsters
Today I’m sharing how to make fluffy yarn monsters for Halloween using left over pom pom trimmings. This is a fun kids craft idea for Halloween! So maybe you’ve followed my DIY pom pom maker tutorial, collected a pile of trimmings (as per my instructions) and are wondering what on earth you could make with them? Here’s one thing: a fluffy yarn monster. You could also make some fluffy pet rocks,
easy apple craft for kids
Here is a cute apple craft for kids which is both fun and easy (OK, it’s VERY easy). Recently we shared a cardboard apple tree craft with apples kids can pick. It was more of a DIY toy which can be incorporated into imaginary play and early counting practice. This one I’m sharing today is an apple craft which kids can easily make themselves. When my girls were preschool aged they
Paper cup and plate construction set
This blog post is sponsored by Recycled Mats Heres a simple idea for an DIY paper cup and plate construction kit. It’s so versatile and kids will love using it to bulid towers, castles, cities and whatever else their imaginations can come up with. Kids have the BEST ideas, don’t you think? I once put together a special craft box for my girls. We called it the no rules craft
25+ DIY toys made from rocks
This collection of ideas I’m sharing today features 25+ DIY toys made from rocks. If you can’t find the perfect rocks for crafting outdoors you can usually get them in the garden section at your local hardware store. Some of these would make great handmade gift ideas if you want to get started early for Christmas too! I love DIY toys! I love that they are inexpensive, unique and just
Coat hanger catapult STEM craft for kids
Make a coat hanger catapult in less than 5 minutes! This is a cool DIY toy for kids and doubles as a STEM/STEAM activity. Note: This activity is designed for use under adult supervision. Using hard objects like rocks in the catapult unsupervised may result in broken windows or injuries. Not long ago I went into our local craft supply store and discovered pom poms on sale, and I love
Gumnut Baby Costume
This post is sponsored by the May Gibbs Foundation Today I’m excited to share this idea for a DIY Gumnut Baby costume inspired by the characters dreamed up by much-loved Australian author May Gibbs. Of course, I’m talking about Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and Little Ragged Blossom among others. If you can believe it we are approaching the hundredth anniversary of May Gibbs most popular works in 2018. How time flies! You
Handprint doodle art
Handprint doodle art is a fun and relaxing art activity for all ages. If you have sharpie markers (or any kind of markers) and construction paper then that’s pretty much all you need to get started. You might also like our 3D Doodlebugs I’ve always loved doodling and patterning. When I was studying art in high school I painted patterns in bright colours and fine details for my year 12
Garden rocks in drawstring bag
Today I’m sharing some folk art-inspired garden rocks kids will love. Rock painting is a current trend in the crafting world and there is a reason why – it’s fun, easy and and suited to all age groups (including grown-ups). These garden rocks make a great DIY toy which kids can incorporate into games and imaginative play, and the drawstring bag is an easy way to store them and keep
Easy Minion Greeting Card
This easy minion greeting card is fun to make and will make a great addition to any gift. My kids love the Despicable Me movies and I have to admit I love them too. The little yellow minions are so hilarious! Here is a simple minion greeting card you can make from construction paper in around 10 minutes. This one is a birthday card but it would also make a great
Amazing Hand Bubbles
Today we’re sharing a simple 3-ingredient recipe to create these stretchy hand bubbles. This is guaranteed to keep the kids entertained at home and is a fun way to encourage outdoor play. Special Note: Please use your own discretion when making this recipe and patch test if your kids are allergic to anything before using. Bubble mixture should not be rubbed in eyes or put in the mouth so please
Easy gift bag with cupcake liner flowers
Create a simple gift bag with cupcake liner flowers – this is a perfect idea for mothers day! Mothers day is just around the corner so I wanted to give you guys a super quick and easy craft idea that all mums will love. I made these gift bags from materials I had on hand, but they would also look great using coloured paper bags instead of the brown and white
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LEGO shoelace practice board for kids
Make a shoelace practice board from Lego to help kids to learn how to tie their laces! Tying a shoelace is second nature to an adult. It’s so easy that we don’t even need to think about it, kind of like breathing. Can you remember a time when it seemed super-complicated and tricky though? I can. When I was in kindergarten we had long fabric strips and every child had to tie one onto the
Camping Small World for Imaginative Play
Create a camping small world for creative play. This idea has been inspired by the book Old Tracks New Tricks which we were gifted for review but all opinions and ideas are my own. I have a small confession to make: my kids have never been camping, poor things! We’ve owned a tent and some camping equipment for quite a while but we’re yet to take our first family adventure. Which
Free printable SING charades cards
This post is sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. One of our favourite family movies, SING is now in stores on DVD and Blu-Ray. To celebrate I’m sharing a free printable set of SING-themed charades cards that go perfectly with a family-movie night! As a family we put on a ‘Movie Night’ every Sunday evening. It really is one of the highlights of the week for all of us. The only problem is that
Galloping unicorn and rainbow flip stick puppets
Today I’m excited to share some moving stick puppets. This is a fun STEAM craft idea which features characters based on the newly-released book My Color is Rainbow written by Agnes Hsu of Hello Wonderful and illustrated Yulia Gwilym. note: we were gifted a copy of My Color is Rainbow for the purposes of this review I’ve always had a thing for unicorns and rainbows, so I was delighted to be offered the chance to
Cardboard tube grasshopper recycling craft for kids
Make a cute cardboard tube grasshopper using a paper towel roll! This craft is part of an Insects from recyclables blog hop. Check out the links at the end of this article for more fun insect craft ideas by my blogging buddies. We happened to capture a little (or some might say BIG) grasshopper in our lounge room last week. To be clear I didn’t capture him myself, my husband trapped it over a
DIY iPhone Speaker to learn about sound
Did you know you can make a working DIY iPhone speaker using a paper cup and a cardboard tube? This is a fun STEM craft for kids which demonstrates how sound can be amplified. How does a DIY iPhone speaker work? The speaker on an iPhone is on the bottom right corner. When you place the iPhone into the DIY stand the speaker points directly into the cardboard tube. The cardboard tube feeds the
Yarn Easter Bunny Craft
Make a Yarn Easter Bunny craft! Yep, it’s that time again. Easter is just around the corner and I love all holiday-themed crafting so we’ve made some cute little bunnies from repurposed cardboard tubes and yarn. You might also like these yarn crafts for kids There is something addictive about crafting with yarn. I have this weird problem where I walk into the craft supply store for one thing (say, craft glue) and
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