Here are a few of our latest craft ideas to get you started.
Crafting is all about sharing the joy – and we love seeing the special touch you put on our creations with your kiddos! Show us how you got creative with our ideas over on Instagram, then we’ll show off your handiwork in our stories. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see for any future creations. Got a challenge for us? Drop us a note – no crafty idea is too tough!
EGG CARTON HAMMERHEAD SHARK – Upcycled Craft for Kids
Have you ever been at brunch and seen the discarded egg cartons and champagne corks and thought to yourself, “OOH! That looks like hammerhead shark!” No?…just me? LOL To be fair, I did have sharks on the brain. Max has been shark-obsessed lately, which means lots of shark book, shark facts, shark songs and, of…
RING POP CLAY RINGS
Why just eat your Ring Pop when you can craft your Ring Pop and eat it too?! Let your imagination run wild and create a beautiful gemstone ring or even a whimsical golden fairy snail (see the pics at the end of the post). These upcycled creations are the perfect accessory for any budding fashionista…
ZIPLINING KOALAS
You ready to create the cutest, cuddliest STEAM craft that’s ever existed?! ME TOO! Let’s start with some fun koala facts. Did you know that koalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day? No wonder they always seem so well-rested. (And yes, this mama is super jealous! LOL) Their fingerprints are also eerily similar…
RECYCLED BARBIE MERMAID TAIL
Transform your child’s playtime into an underwater adventure with this super easy mermaid tail! Using materials you already have at home, your little one can dive into a world of magic and imagination. Of course we always have a stash of TP and paper towel rolls laying around for crafting. One day when Mighty was…
SLEEPY SLOTHS
Do you have little sloth-lovers at home who struggle with falling asleep? Fear not! I have a brilliant and adorable solution that will make bedtime a bit easier. Introducing…the lavender-infused rice-filled sloth! Not only is this palm-sized plushie adorable, it also provides a sensory outlet for your little ones to fidget with before dozing off….
BERNARD FELT STUFFIE
Who needs a hug?! Bernard is a bit different than other birds. His super long wings make it impossible to fly. Luckily the other jungle animals in Ged Adamson’s “Bird Hugs” help Bernard find his true calling… giving HUGS!! It truly is the cutest book for discussing how we all have differences that make us…