Children’s crafts are rarely more rewarding than sewing. It promotes manual dexterity, patience and accuracy. In these ‘throw-away’ times, sewing raises awareness that things can be mended or repaired instead….
The pre school child learns and absorbs information at an astonishing pace. You can channel this activity by coming up with fun projects and craft ideas together. Initially, a parent’s…
Think psychedelic, Sixties’ hippies and the fabulous swirly designs immortalised in the fashion of those eras. You’re thinking about the art of tie dye. It’s a craft with examples dating…
Arts and crafts for older kids mean lots of new and exciting projects to get stuck into. Older kids are working hard in full-time education and kids crafts offer a…
A staple ingredient of many crafts for kids is the pom-pom. So what better way for kids to personalise their craft ideas than making their own pom-poms? It’s really easy,…
Bringing up kids is expensive, but arts and crafts are one area where making economies bring many rewards. Watching the pennies encourages resourcefulness and produces innovative budget crafts. Shop Around…
Collage is often one of the first arts and crafts that children attempt. Universally loved, the craft’s name is derived from the French word ‘coller’, which means ‘to stick’. Collage…
Children’s crafts map a child’s development and skills. This journey through childhood deserves to be stored carefully or proudly exhibited in colourful displays. There are many simple and effective ways…
Crafts for kids reveal insights into a child’s world. Scrapbooking is a perfect example of this idea. The craft of scrapbooking is incredibly popular, inspiring kits, books, scrapbook products and…
