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26 Easy Crafts for Kids to Do at Home

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School breaks provide the perfect opportunity to get crafty with the kids! We've brought together 26 wonderfully simple project ideas, perfect for occupying your little one's time in a valuable and fun way!

From edible slime and story stones to jungle craft rolls, we've got step-by-step guides for it all...

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26 Easy Crafts for Kids to Do at Home

How to Make a Memory Box

Memory boxes are delightful keepsakes that hold a world of memories within them. Allow your little ones to cherish their favourite mementos by creating their own personalised memory box.

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How to Make a Personalised Peg Doll Frame

Create personalised peg dolls to display in a box frame in your room! Using paint and felt, customise the peg doll bases, then ask an adult to glue them onto the base of a box frame using a hot glue gun.

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How to Make Toadstool Night Lights

Discover how to create an adorable collection of toadstool night lights with this beginner-friendly project guide. The charming designs are perfect for keeping your little ones company at night!

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How to Make Ladybird Rock Pets

These ladybird rock pets are really quick and simple to make, the perfect outdoor project! You don't just have to stick to making ladybirds either, why not try making frogs, bumble bees and butterflies too?

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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Kids' Suncatcher Kits

Our range of paint your own suncatcher kits makes it easy to enjoy painting fun, perfect for kids’ school holidays and more!

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How to Make a Fairy Garden
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How to Make Slime

Always wanted to make slime but not quite sure how to get there? Follow this super simple recipe and experiment with your own colours and embellishments to make the slime of your dreams!

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make a Crayon Box Frame

Let the kids get creative; grab a frame and some crayons, and let loose their artistic streak with this heart-warming crayon box frame project. This make is perfect as a gift or looks great displayed in their room!

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How to Make Clay Best Friend Necklaces

Show your bestie some love with these split heart best friend necklaces. They're really easy to make from a little air-dry clay and acrylic paint, making them the perfect personalised present for a perfect pal.

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make Pipecleaner Wands

These wands are simple to make and the options for shapes, beads and straw combos are endless. As pipe cleaners have sharp bits at each end make sure you tuck them in out the way of little hands.

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make Jungle Craft Rolls

Keep your little ones busy with this quick and easy project guide. A perfect cardboard craft for kids, these jungle-themed craft rolls can be made from a few recycled materials in just a few hours!

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How to Make a Clay Rainbow Cloud

Create this clay rainbow cloud to add a pop of joy and colour to your room! Get your little ones stuck in and, together, create a cute ornament that can be displayed and cherished forever.

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make Pebble Story Stones

Create endless storytelling memories with these colourful pebble story stones. Follow along with our top tips to learn the skills, then get creative and paint whatever animals you like. 

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How to Make Cardboard Zoo Rolls
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How to Make Trapped Toy Soaps
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3 Easy Ways to Make Edible Slime

Discover edible slime recipes that are just as stretchy and gooey as the slime you love, but they taste good too! Choose from marshmallow, gummy bear, and chocolate dough slime, or make all three!

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make Animal Headdresses

Make bee, lion and crocodile headdresses to transform into character! They're great for completing your animal costumes. Team with Snazaroo face paint and you are all ready for an animal adventure!

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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Three Ways to Decorate Felt Animal Shapes

These felt shape projects are perfect for all ages and keep kids entertained for a few hours! You can do whatever you like when it comes to decorating your felt shape; anything goes!

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How to Make Pom Pom Fairies
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Handprint Art Ideas
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How to Make Kids Pirate Accessories

Let your kids be the captain of their own ship with these super fun pirate accessories! Your kids will be thrilled to let their imaginations run wild with these simple craft projects.

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Uplifting Colouring in Downloads for Kids

Keep your little ones happy and feeling creative with these 14 FREE downloadable colouring in pages. Each design promotes positivity, and a can-do attitude, and is perfect to colour in and share with friends!

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How to Make Pebble People
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How to Make a Rocket Pack
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How to Make a Pebble Portrait

Create a beautiful pebble family portrait with this easy-to-follow guide. Let your littles ones to express their creativity in the best way, adding personalised details to their pebbles to create a sentimental gift.

Discover the step-by-step instructions here >

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How to Make Story Spoons
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