Tag Archives: crafts for children
Toddler DIY Christmas Tree
Crafts do not get easier than this, good for any toddler or, as proven, a sick, bored but lacking energy 3 yo, that likes stickers:
Coasters of Ice Cream Sticks
One evening after work and daycare we sat down with a number of ice cream sticks. My son wanted to make a pirate ship but after a little thought we designed these unique (and impractical?) pot coasters: The only thing needed were ice cream sticks, glue and different things to decorate with. Other ideas for […]
Printing with a Bottle
We tried printing flowers on tea towels with 0,5l bottles because I saw an article I can’t find any more circulate on Facebook with a number of cool things to do with a bottle. The idea seemed so simple: you make the petals with the bottom of the bottle and print the centre with the […]
Simple Crafts: Sunnies
Big sister made simple sunnies at daycare, which made little brother so jealous that we had to make him ones after our forest tour at home. We only happened to have yellow “lenses” at home, that is coloured plastic pockets but he did get to choose the colour for the frame. Very simple to make but they […]
Pompoms and Easter
Pompoms and Easter may sound like a weird combination but as I’ve mentioned before, I think the good part of a celebration often consists of the anticipation, and that common crafts are a good way to build up the excitement. At first I thought I’d knit Easter eggs to decorate willow branches with. But my […]
Paper Bead Bracelets
A friends got two Hello kitty bracelet kits, and gave us one. It says it is for kids 7 years and above, and my 3 yo did need a lot of assistance but it was a fun thing to do together. We got the gadgets to play with and roll the paper straps with, and […]
Free But Fun 