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Arts and crafts

Arts and crafts

Simple and fun arts & crafts ideas for the whole family

This playlist offers a variety of easy, enjoyable arts & crafts activities that spark creativity and imagination. Whether it’s quick, simple projects or more involved DIY crafts, these ideas are designed to be fun, easy to follow, and perfect for creative moments with minimal setup.

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Sticker balloon
Sticker balloon
An easy fine motor activity that turns into active play
1m
20m
Flower chain
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
1m
20m

29 play ideas for You in Arts and crafts

Paper nail salon
Paper nail salon
Turn a sheet of paper into a playful nail salon for a simple independent play prompt or mindful activity to enjoy together!
2m
20m
  ·  make it
DIY projector
DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
5m
20m
  ·  make it
Classic paper boat
Classic paper boat
Fold paper into a little boat that actually floats - an easy origami classic!
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Cardboard tube rolling game
Cardboard tube rolling game
A simple rolling challenge using a cardboard tube and an empty box
2m
10m
Paper roll art session
Paper roll art session
Unroll a big sheet of paper and go wild with stickers, scribbles and doodles. A low-mess, open-ended art session that makes great DIY wrapping paper too.
2m
20m
Banana tattoo
Banana tattoo
A simple toothpick turns an everyday banana into a playful surprise.
1m
5m
Silly sandwich faces
Silly sandwich faces
Turn snack time into play time by making funny-faced sandwiches with your little one.
2m
10m
  ·  make it
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.
1m
20m
Tickly drawing game
Tickly drawing game
Take turns drawing simple pictures on each other’s backs, hands or feet with a finger or a soft object, then try to guess what was drawn!
0m
5m
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Nature collage
Nature collage
Create a beautiful nature collage by arranging flowers and leaves on a sticky cardboard frame.
5m
15m
  ·  make it

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