DIY Kids Crafts

Apr 192 min read

Koningsdag Inspired Craft Idea: DIY Ring Toss Game

27 April is the birthday of the Netherlands's King Willem-Alexander. It is a national holiday and the whole country goes all out in...

Oct 24, 20231 min read

Kids Craft Idea: Paper Bag Beaver Puppet

Hi there, meet BeBe, a paper bag beaver that my 6-year-old daughter made. BeBe works at Royal Canadian Mounted Police and builds dams to...

Oct 12, 20231 min read

Kids Craft Idea: Cup Cake Liner Hawaiian Lei

Last week, for my Arts & Craft workshop (age 4-7), we talked about the U.S. States of Hawaii and made some colourful Hawaiian leis for...

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Kids Craft Idea: South Korea-inspired Paper Plate Drum

For my Kids Arts & Crafts Workshop (age 4-7) last week, we went on an imaginary journey to South Korea and learn about their mid-autumn...

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Kids Craft Idea: Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting

It's week 2 of my Arts & Crafts workshop for kids age 4-7 and this week, we are doing some Australia inspired art! Last week, our theme...

Sep 13, 20232 min read

The Netherlands Kids Arts & Craft Activity Idea - Lekker! Making a Dutch Tompouce with a Sponge.

The new term of Arts & Crafts lessons have started and this term, we'll be making a trip around the world! I work with kids age 4-7 and...

May 23, 20232 min read

Kids Birthday Craft: How to make DIY Milk Carton Party Favour Boxes

It's that time of the year again - my daughter's birthday! Can't believe she is turning 6 this year, time really flies! She is counting...

Sep 23, 20225 min read

Top 10 Autumn Kids Craft Ideas

I love spring for its florals and optimism that warmer days are approaching. And I love autumn for its colours. The intense, warm colours...

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Easy to make simple Easter Egg Hunting Basket

I'm probably way late to the whole Easter craft craze but if you are like me and organising a last minute Easter crafting, here's an easy...

Mar 11, 20221 min read

How to dye macaroni pasta with vinegar and food colouring

Have you ever tried making dyed macaroni? I've seen people make pretty cool DIY macaroni necklaces on Pinterest and I have always wanted...

Jan 2, 20224 min read

Top 5 Craft Workshops that Kids Adored in 2021

In 2021, I had an absolute pleasure of organising art & craft workshops for kids at the local international school. I had so much fun...

Oct 25, 20212 min read

5 Simple Halloween Crafts to make with your kids!

It's 5 more sleeps until Halloween! My daughter and I have been busy making Halloween crafts and decorating our house with DIY Halloween...

Sep 13, 20211 min read

Air Dry Clay Art Projects for Kids

A very long, 45 days to be exact, summer vacation in the Netherlands ended last month. During the holiday, my daughter and I worked on...

Jul 15, 20213 min read

Make Your Own Kuku Bird Coin Purse

** This post is part of the Sew a Softie tutorial hop! It's a month-long event in July where people from around the world post free...

Jul 4, 20211 min read

How to Make a Spray Bottle Paint Jellyfish

This is a fun craft project that combines different art techniques. It is messy and playful, and makes a wonderful summer craft activity....

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Make Your Own Styrofoam Art

We recently purchased a new picnic table for our garden and the packing came with lots of Styrofoam. So I wondered whether I could make a...

Apr 1, 20212 min read

DIY Salt Dough Easter Eggs

How's everyone doing looking after your kids full-time? Hope you are all healthy and maintaining your sanity during this very challenging...

Mar 28, 20212 min read

How to Make Paper Mache Easter Eggs

The countdown has begun and it's less than a week until the Easter break. Have you sorted out your plans for the Easter already? I keep...

Mar 16, 20211 min read

How to Make a DIY Scratch Art

Growing up, I used to love playing with scratch art sheets. It always felt like a magic to see colours appear as I scratch the black...

Feb 27, 20213 min read

10 Spring Inspired Kids Craft Ideas

1. Potato Stamp Tulip Art This artwork is made using something that you probably always have in your fridge - potatoes!! I love making...