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Craft ideas for kids: Masking tape canvas painting

We’ve been trying out some simple craft ideas for kids this summer. Masking tape painting was heaps of fun and resulted in some fantastic artwork!

10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes a few quid

Top 10 gorgeous wedding craft ideas which are simple enough even for kids to do!

These fabulous wedding craft ideas are so easy, the kids can help you make them, so why not recruit your little nieces, nephews, siblings, friends' (or your own) kids to…

20-30 minutes a few quid Make for kids

Craft ideas for kids: No spill pig watering can

Is your toddler as keen on watering the garden as mine are? Do they also get more water on their feet than in the plant pots? Here’s your answer – a cheeky pig watering can made from a recycled plastic milk jug!

1 hour or more a few quid Make for kids

Simple bird automaton

Want to try one of the best EVER craft ideas for kids? How about a machine which makes a bird ‘fly’ up and down and round and round when you turn the handle?

1 hour or more 10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes

10 sensational summer fete crafts & activities round-up

We've been so lucky to have had really beautiful weather recently - Pickle and Chops love the freedom of running around outside every day. They especially enjoyed our local village…

10 minutes or less Make with kids pennies

Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird

Looking for craft ideas for kids? This quirky little bird is made from pompoms, feathers and pipe-cleaners. He’s full of personality and only takes a few minutes to make!

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Craft ideas for kids: Yogurt pot telephone

Looking for craft ideas for kids? Here’s an old school one! I remember making these with my mum and bro when I was small (and there’s a top tip from Granny in this tutorial)…

10 minutes or less free Gifts

10 clever ideas for paper airplanes for kids

Do you like to make paper airplanes for kids? I do and my boys love them! Following this guest post for The Pin Junkie, the process of making paper planes…

1 hour or more a tenner or more Birthday

How to make scented candles in a teacup: a step-by-step tutorial

These easy scented candles in a teacup make great gifts (especially vintage ones from the thrift store)!
Here’s a full step-by-step tutorial.

20-30 minutes a few quid Make with kids

Decorate a robot craft idea (with free printable)

Need a robot craft activity that will keep the kids busy for at least 30 minutes, but don’t want loads of prep or to clear up for hours afterwards?
Here’s your answer (includes free printable)…

10 minutes or less Make with kids Paper Craft

Personalised paper planes (guest post at The Pin Junkie)

A fun, simple, low-cost craft idea that can help children with literacy, name-recognition, gross and fine-motor skills. See post for link to how-to…

1 hour or more a few quid Birthday

The most delicious chocolate dipped cut-out cookies (that your toddler can make)!

Yes, I know baking isn’t generally considered a craft, but I would argue that my definition could apply to either: a fun process of combining materials in order to create something wonderful.
Wouldn’t you agree..?

10 minutes or less Birthday Make with kids

Pop-up flower birthday card: a step-by-step tutorial

A simple pop-up birthday card (would also be wonderful for a get well, thank you or Mothers’ day card). Great way to use up scrappy bits of wrapping paper!