Kids' Craft Ideas — mixed media

Origami for Kids: Monkey Tutorial

March 27, 2020 • animal • kids • mixed media

A cheeky monkey is always happy to see you and ready to play. This origami model of a happy chimpanzee not only shows his cheerful face but also has an opening mouth that will let him chatter away all day. This animal friend is both easy to make and to use. You will need: One sheet of rectangular origami paper (download and print your free template here) Instructions 1. Place the sheet with the design side down and fold in half along its length to make a crease, taking care to ensure it runs exactly down the middle....

5 Fun Projects for Kids at Home

March 25, 2020 • kids • mixed media

Keep your kids entertained at home with these cheap and easy projects. Most of these simple tutorials can be done using materials you already have laying about the house, from socks to rocks! Try one of the tutorials below for a fun afternoon without ever leaving the house.

Valentines Cork Bunny

February 06, 2017 • blogger • kids • mixed media • paper

With Valentine’s Day and the school half term holidays just around the corner, we’re sharing a brilliant kids' craft idea from Tracey Radford, author of Make Your Own Zoo and soon to be published Make Your Own Farm Animals. Kids will love to make this cute bunny and can personalise the project to give a friend for Valentines day with a hand-written message on the heart!

How to make a Felt Cone Christmas Tree

December 13, 2016 • Christmas • felt • kids • mixed media • video

Children will love this fun festive craft using felt, card, sequins and glue! Following this simple tutorial, learn how to make a cute miniature Christmas tree decorated with tiny red and green sequins to look like baubles.