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Arts and crafts for kids

Unleash your child's creative side – or at least keep them occupied for a bit – with our brilliant arts and crafts ideas for kids of all ages. From simple painting ideas to recycled craft inspiration and even making your own castle, there's something for everyone.
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15 easy junk modelling ideas for kids

Recycling toilet rolls and egg boxes is a great – and cheap – way to do some easy crafts…

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How to make slime: 5 quick and easy recipes (one without glue)

Kids don't just love playing with slime – they love making it, too! Because it's so much…

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11 easy puppet making ideas for kids

Kids love making puppets - and it's the perfect activity for a rainy or snowy day when…

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The best craft buys for toddlers and preschoolers

Arts and craft sets are great for bonding, inspiring creativity and passing the time on…

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Easy toilet roll crafts

Before you throw away your empty toilet rolls, why not consider creating some of these cute…

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How to make playdough

A recipe to make your own playdough. This is such a quick and easy playdough recipe - you…

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How to tie dye: 3 simple techniques for kids

It's the coronavirus craft trend that's all over Instagram – and kids love it! Here's how…

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Arts and crafts activities near you

We’ve put together a guide to the places offering arts and crafts for kids in your area,…

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Top printing ideas for kids

We've got some top craft ideas for printing with kids. You can have great fun making your…

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How to make salt dough

Salt dough is lovely to work with – soft and squidgy and it can be baked so it is perfect…

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How to make gloop (oobleck)

You simply have to try this one. It's just such fun and kids will find gloop fascinating…

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How to do marble painting

Marble painting is such a fun activity for kids of all ages. Here are the step by step…

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How to make shaving foam paint pictures

Make textured marbled pictures using shaving foam and paint. A great fun craft that kids…

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Arts and crafts chat

Chat about your craft projects and get advice and inspiration from other crafters.

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How to make paper mache bowls

How to make paper mache bowls. This craft takes a wee while and a bit of patience so is…

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How to make egg box flowers: easy step-by-step instructions

Whether you're looking for easy homemade Easter decorations or just a fun crafting activity…

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How to make cornflour clay

Make some beautifully smooth cornflour clay - this is so lovely to work with and you can…

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How to make cloud dough

Make your own cloud dough. This dough is wonderfully light and soft as a cloud and smells…

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How to make paper bunting

Make your VE day celebrations extra special with this easy no-sew bunting, perfect for…

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How to build a castle

From the Duplo masterpieces built as a pre-schooler to the cereal box sculptures created in…

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Top modelling and messy play ideas for kids

Top messy play and modelling ideas for kids. Have fun with clay, play dough and gloop to…

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Homemade gifts that kids can make

A selection of lovely homemade gifts that the childen can make to give to family, teachers…

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How to make a paper plate owl

Make a wise old owl from a paper plate in minutes. A quick, easy and cute craft ideas for…

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Modelling dough

There are many types of modelling dough you can buy, but it is just as easy (and cheaper)…

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Craft days: fairies

Fairies provide all kinds of imaginative play and craft opportunities. Based on pure…

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How to make comb paintings

Why not swap a paintbrush for a comb to make some wonderful pictures? Children will enjoy…

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How to make model fairy houses

Transform a boring old toilet roll into a pretty fairy house. A quick and easy craft for…

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How to make no-sew felt puppets

A quick and easy way to make felt finger puppets that doesn't involve any sewing at all. A…

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Make a crown

An easy to make crown fit for a queen, king, prince or princess.

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How to make egg box ladybirds

Turn an old egg carton into some cute ladybirds with this quick and easy craft for kids.…

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Top washi tape crafts for kids

Gorgeous crafts for children using washi tape. You can find washi tape easily now in craft…