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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Craft: Ombré Easter baskets

Craft: Ombré Easter baskets

Easter crafts! Thrift shops are laden with baskets that are perfect for this adorable update to your Easter basket.

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Craft: Petit cake stand

Craft: Petit cake stand

Mismatched plates and liqueur glasses can easily be transformed into a playful cake stand.

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Craft: Make your own chandelier

Craft: Make your own chandelier

With just a few items, this craft easily sets the stage for an outdoor soiree fit for the Queen of Hearts.

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13 kid-friendly crafts using recyclables

13 kid-friendly crafts using recyclables

Reduce, reuse and recycle your trash into these fun kid-friendly crafts!

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12 easy Easter crafts for kids

12 easy Easter crafts for kids

Try these easy Easter crafts for kids and fill your house with homemade eggs, bunnies, chicks and more signs of spring.

Jenna Campbell

9 fun Rainbow Loom crafts

9 fun Rainbow Loom crafts

The hottest toy of the year comes with nearly endless crafting possibilities. Check out some of our favourite things to make ranging from easy to difficult.

Tina Barkley

3 easy Valentine's crafts you can totally do

3 easy Valentine's crafts you can totally do

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Craft: How to make a pirate ship centrepiece

Craft: How to make a pirate ship centrepiece

This DIY pirate ship centrepiece is an easy craft guaranteed to make a pirate-themed birthday that much more exciting.

Jamie Piper

8 easy DIY cookie packaging ideas for the holidays

8 easy DIY cookie packaging ideas for the holidays

These easy cookie packaging ideas elevate simple sweet treats to coveted-gift status.

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How to make a modern Menorah

How to make a modern Menorah

Turn wooden candlesticks into special holiday decor. Find out how to make a Menorah here!

Steph Hung

Make a festive Dreidel garland

Make a festive Dreidel garland

Steph Hung

Craft: How to make a bird feeder

Craft: How to make a bird feeder

Welcome feathered friends to your yard with a recycled bird feeder.

Kate Stewart

7 creative pumpkin decorating crafts

7 creative pumpkin decorating crafts

Forget carving, these pumpkin decorating ideas are kid-friendly, easy, and spookily stunning. Check out our seven favourite pumpkin decorating crafts here.

Hannah Terry-Whyte

Craft: How to make a jetpack

Craft: How to make a jetpack

Whether you're throwing a birthday bash for your little one or just need an easy activity to keep them occupied, try this simple jetpack craft!

Kate Stewart

DIY pumpkin place card

DIY pumpkin place card

Set the table with these adorable DIY pumpkin place cards. This craft adds a festive touch to your settings.

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Ridiculously easy back-to-school crafts

Ridiculously easy back-to-school crafts

As summer comes to a close, get the kids together to prep for classes with these back-to-school craft ideas.

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DIY project: Painted magazine-rack-turned-book-holder

DIY project: Painted magazine-rack-turned-book-holder

Turn a magazine rack into an adorable book holder for all your child's favourite books.

Sarah Gunn

DIY project: Cute chalkboard wall

DIY project: Cute chalkboard wall

Follow our easy steps to create your own fun chalkboard wall to jazz up your child's room.

Sarah Gunn

Craft: No-sew fish pencil case

Craft: No-sew fish pencil case

Swim your way to the top of the class with this easy no-sew pencil case.

Kate Stewart

DIY Terrarium

Discover how easy it is to create a DIY terrarium!

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