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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.

DIY goody bag: Wooden stamps

DIY goody bag: Wooden stamps

This wooden craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

How to make a pinwheel

How to make a pinwheel

Kate Stewart

Craft: Striped yarn decoration

Craft: Striped yarn decoration

Whether you're throwing a birthday bash or just want to keep them busy on a rainy afternoon, try this easy craft with your kids.

Kate Stewart

Craft: Make your own cardboard race car

Craft: Make your own cardboard race car

Get crafty with your kids this March break and watch them zoom through the room in their own cardboard race car.

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DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

Too warm for play dough? Try this cool, frozen DIY craft and have a pretend ice cream parlour.

Tina Barkley

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

These tasty necklaces take a few simple steps to make and are perfect to use as goody bag fillers!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

This snazzy craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

This bubble-making craft takes a few simple steps to create and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

This pretty pouch takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Grass head

DIY goody bag: Grass head

This funny little craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

This cute animal craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

This pretty hair accessory takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Craft: DIY papier-mâché balloon bowl

Keep the kids busy by making this DIY balloon bowl craft. With such a clever storage idea, they might be even excited to put their toys away.

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Craft: DIY plant pegs

Craft: DIY plant pegs

Caitlin Doherty

9 easy clay crafts for kids

9 easy clay crafts for kids

What kid can resist the urge to play with squishy clay? Give in to the temptation and create these awesome clay crafts.

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DIY modern embroidery mobile

DIY modern embroidery mobile

This modern baby mobile is neutral enough to fit any decor.

Amy Valm

How to make a macrame dip-dyed mobile

How to make a macrame dip-dyed mobile

Breathe new life into old-school macrame with this simple bohemian-inspired mobile.

Amy Valm

7 Star Wars crafts

7 Star Wars crafts

Mini Jedi masters will love these Star Wars-themed crafts. With everything from Rainbow Loom patterns to Stormtrooper helmets, we've rounded up our favourite DIY projects you can work on as a family.

Amy Valm

11 stamps you can make with household items

11 stamps you can make with household items

Add some funky patterns to your little ones’ basic T-shirts and pants using everyday household materials.

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Craft: Lace-dyed Easter eggs

Craft: Lace-dyed Easter eggs

Create your own lace-dyed Easter egg in three easy steps!

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