Easy crafts

How to make a cool time capsule for the future

How to make a cool time capsule for the future

A sweet time capsule filled with special trinkets and memories is a fun activity to put together with your little one.

Mandy Milks

Lockdown or not, I'm never doing crafts with my kids again

Lockdown or not, I'm never doing crafts with my kids again

Crafts kill way less time than they take to plan and set up. Add whining kids and a massive mess to the equation and frankly, I'm out. I'm done. Forever.

Stephanie Gilman

12 nature-based crafts and activities to celebrate spring (and keep your kids busy)

12 nature-based crafts and activities to celebrate spring (and keep your kids busy)

These colourful, nature-inspired spring crafts for kids are a great way to beat those boredom-blues as warmer weather arrives.

Katie Engel

25 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

25 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

From painting sticks to making mud pies—have some outdoor fun with your little one with any of these nature-inspired activities.

Isa Down

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

This old-school humming toy is a cinch to make. All you need for your very own colourful kazoo is a toilet paper roll, wax paper, an elastic band and paint.

Mandy Milks

How to make fabric-covered pots from yogurt containers

How to make fabric-covered pots from yogurt containers

Go old-school with these quick and easy fabric-covered pots. It's a great way to upcycle yogurt containers and is an impressive gift for kids to make.

Mandy Milks

11 awesome crafts you can make with a cardboard box

11 awesome crafts you can make with a cardboard box

Don’t recycle that box just yet! Instead, make one of these fun cardboard crafts with your kids.

Tina Barkley

How to make a ladybug sensory box

How to make a ladybug sensory box

A few basic supplies are all you need to make a cute and educational sensory box.

Mandy Milks

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

3 fun crafts made from recycled materials

These clever recycled crafts for kids use everyday items like bottle caps, used egg cartons and toilet paper rolls to make fun creations.

Today's Parent

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

How to make an easy reversible felt playmat

That felt you've been stashing is going to come in handy. This playmat is such a cinch to make and will provide your little one with hours of fun.

Mandy Milks

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

8 essential craft supplies to keep on hand

To construct, affix and bedazzle at a moment’s notice, you’ll need a basic craft preparedness kit. Here's our list of must-have craft supplies to stow away.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make a diamond pipe cleaner crown

How to make a diamond pipe cleaner crown

Shine bright like a diamond—well, a pipe cleaner diamond. On a day when you and your kid are stuck indoors, get crafty and make a few pipe cleaner crowns.

Today's Parent

How to make safety bracelets for kids

How to make safety bracelets for kids

Before you send your kid off on a field trip, make them a safety bracelet with their phone number. It's easy to do and will give you peace of mind.

Today's Parent

How to make a mason jar lantern

How to make a mason jar lantern

Looking for kid-friendly Canada Day ideas? Set up a craft station where the kids can make lanterns inspired by the beautiful colours of the Northern Lights.

Today's Parent

How to make a milk carton bird feeder

How to make a milk carton bird feeder

Looking for Canada Day party ideas that are kid-friendly? Set up a craft station and make these bird feeders inspired by Newfoundland.

Today's Parent

Father's Day craft: How to make a "Rad Dad" mouse pad

Father's Day craft: How to make a "Rad Dad" mouse pad

Want to make dad a Father's Day gift he'll actually use? This DIY mouse pad is so easy to make—and will let pops know how awesome he is.

Today's Parent

How to make a whirligig spinner

How to make a whirligig spinner

Is your kid obsessed with fidget toys? Then they are going to love this old-school fidget toy—the whirligig spinner. Here's how to make one.

Today's Parent

How to make a DIY mason jar terrarium

How to make a DIY mason jar terrarium

Roll up your sleeves and spread out a plastic sheet: It'll be worth making a little mess to create this adorable DIY terrarium with your kids.

Mandy Milks

6 DIY Valentines That Are Almost as Easy as Store-Bought

6 DIY Valentines That Are Almost as Easy as Store-Bought

These DIY valentines don’t require glue, glitter or candy. And your kids can basically make them on their own. So what are you waiting for? #minimaleffort

Mandy Milks

How to make a dragon marionette

How to make a dragon marionette

STOP! Don't throw out those toilet paper rolls. Instead use them to make a fire-breathing dragon puppet.

Today's Parent