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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.

11 Valentine's Day crafts for preschoolers

11 Valentine's Day crafts for preschoolers

Break out the red and pink paper! It’s time to show some love with these Valentine's Day crafts.

Tina Barkley

10 glow-in-the-dark crafts

10 glow-in-the-dark crafts

Brighten up a gloomy day with these magical glow-in the-dark crafts. Things will look sunnier in no time.

Tina Barkley

Valentine's Day craft: Crown of hearts

Valentine's Day craft: Crown of hearts

Make this sweet Valentine's Day topper for your little love.

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11 homemade holiday cards

11 homemade holiday cards

Get your kids to craft some DIY seasonal greetings.

Tina Barkley

Washi tape: 8 fun crafts

Washi tape: 8 fun crafts

Do you know about washi tape? It's a fun tape that adheres well without damaging walls. Available in an array of fun colours and patterns, read on to try one (or all) or our fun washi-inspired crafts.

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Advent calendar printable

Advent calendar printable

Use our Advent calendar printable to create pockets for your Advent garland.

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DIY festive metallic garland

DIY festive metallic garland

Deck the halls with something sparkly this Christmas. This DIY garland is made with bow tie pasta, and is a great gift the kids can make.

Steph Hung

Rustic Christmas tree craft for kids

Rustic Christmas tree craft for kids

Sometimes the simplest crafts are the cutest. This rustic-inspired Christmas tree craft is easy for little hands to make, and it it makes for a sweet personal holiday gift.

Steph Hung

Handmade Christmas ornaments how-to

Handmade Christmas ornaments how-to

Get creative this holiday and dress up your tree with these handmade christmas ornaments made from clay. They make great gifts, too.

Steph Hung

DIY Christmas tree baubles

DIY Christmas tree baubles

Who knew corrugated cardboard could be so festive? These DIY Christmas tree baubles are a great way to get the kids involved with holiday decorating.

Steph Hung

Photo craft: Memory game how-to

Photo craft: Memory game how-to

This fun photo craft combines a classic kid-friendly game with your favourite family photos. Match up identical photos, or pair sets of siblings or grandparents.

Steph Hung

Accordion-style homemade photo album

Accordion-style homemade photo album

This homemade photo album is a great gift idea for kids to give to family members.

Steph Hung

Cute cookie cutter photo ornaments

Cute cookie cutter photo ornaments

These sweet photo ornaments use cookie cutters to frame your kids' photos. Give them as gifts, or keep them for your own tree!

Steph Hung

Popsicle stick craft: Honeycomb picture frame

Popsicle stick craft: Honeycomb picture frame

This popsicle stick craft is so easy to make, and is a great gift for kids to give to a grandparent.

Steph Hung

Whimsical pipe cleaner ornaments

Whimsical pipe cleaner ornaments

Personalize your Christmas tree with these playful pipe cleaner ornaments that the kids can help make.

Steph Hung

Holiday craft: Homemade clay jewellery

Holiday craft: Homemade clay jewellery

This bold homemade clay jewellery make a fashion-forward present for stylish aunts and fashionista grannies.

Steph Hung

5 cute DIY accessories for the holidays

5 cute DIY accessories for the holidays

Encourage the kids to have a handmade Christmas this year. These DIY accessories are easy to create and fun to give to family and friends.

Steph Hung

Homemade printed handkerchief

Homemade printed handkerchief

Grandpa will love a hand-stamped printed handkerchief from his favourite grandchild to keep in his pocket.

Steph Hung

Easy holiday necklace how-to

Easy holiday necklace how-to

This homemade holiday necklace is a great gift the kids can make for their friends.

Steph Hung

DIY gift for Dad: colourful tie clips

DIY gift for Dad: colourful tie clips

Make Dad smile with these DIY tie clips he can wear to work every day.

Steph Hung