Art & craft ideas for little mates
Hugs and Kisses Gift Wrap
Kickin’ off the Mother’s Day crafts with this very sweet DIY gift wrap.
Matchbox Chick
Wrapping up the Easter crafts with this epically easy one!
Yoghurt Tub Easter Basket
Upcycling + choccy eggies. Perfect!
Easter Stamps
You’ll want to save this one! 🐰 🐥
TP Roll Bunnies
These little bunnies are suuuper easy & require very few materials. You can always add extra details - cotton ball tails or wispy little paper whiskers!
Egg Carton Decos
We completed these little Chrissy cuties over two days, letting the paint dry overnight. They now have a home on our mantle but you could always add some string & hang them on the tree!
Paper Veggie Garden
Spring means plenty more time in the garden for us. If your little mate grows impatient waiting for seeds to pop you can help them create their own little paper garden to tend to!
TP Roll Flower Stamps
I love flowers. Especially flower artworks!
Naturally Coloured Playdough
Playdough! Fun, simple, sensory and pretty!
Lego Print Wrapping Paper
The perfect hand-made wrapping paper for a friend or a dad!
CD Print Making
This activity allows kids to experience cause & effect, which ignites their interest! This one was super simple & made the prettiest mini artworks.
Backyard Observations
Sometimes a little setup like this is all they need to feel focused & inspired.
Bush Bingo
Cross each one off as you wander & if unfinished like us, just leave it in the car for next time!
TP Roll Town
Ok you wanted indoor, simple & mess-free with some tp rolls thrown in. This one ticks all of the boxes!
Citrus Stamps
When citrus is in season & we have excess lemons, limes & oranges filling our kitchen bench! Here’s a simple way to use those zested or not-quite-right fruits so nothing goes to waste.
Mixed Media
The end result is a colourful explosion that always looks worthy of a frame. Sometimes something as simple as offering two types of media to work with is all you need to drum up some creativity.
Egg Carton Fairy Garden
The cutest activity that turns recycling into fairy homes!
Painted Rocks
The perfect rainy day activity!
Leaf Scribbles
As simple as it sounds. Easy peasy crafts!
Leaf Rubbings
The perfect Autumn craft! 🍁