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

Flower chain

Flower chain

A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.

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DIY projector

DIY projector

Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!

Classic paper boat

Classic paper boat

Fold paper into a little boat that actually floats - an easy origami classic!

Cardboard tube rolling game

Cardboard tube rolling game

A simple rolling challenge using a cardboard tube and an empty box

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.

Banana tattoo

Banana tattoo

A simple toothpick turns an everyday banana into a playful surprise.

Silly sandwich faces

Silly sandwich faces

Turn snack time into play time by making funny-faced sandwiches with your little one.

Sticky tape nature bracelet

Sticky tape nature bracelet

Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.

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!

Nature collage

Nature collage

Create a beautiful nature collage by arranging flowers and leaves on a sticky cardboard frame.

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Watercolour on ice

Watercolour on ice

Turn a block of ice into a magical, swirling canvas using watercolours or food colouring - perfect for a hot day or an indoor sensory surprise.

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