craft projects Archives - Bright Star Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/tag/craft-projects/ Our Blog: Inspiration, tips & lots of FUN! Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:47:14 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 145971950 10 Halloween Arts and Crafts for Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/halloween-kids-arts-craft/ https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/halloween-kids-arts-craft/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:05:31 +0000 https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/?p=7598 You will never run out of Halloween arts and crafts activities with this blog post! From easy masks to gooey slime, we have compiled ten of the easiest arts and crafts activities that you can do with the kids. Print and Color Halloween Masks These DIY masks are a fun activity to do at home. […]

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You will never run out of Halloween arts and crafts activities with this blog post! From easy masks to gooey slime, we have compiled ten of the easiest arts and crafts activities that you can do with the kids.

Halloween

These DIY masks are a fun activity to do at home. You will already have most of the materials that are needed for this craft at home. They’re super easy to make, doesn’t really cost that much to produce and don’t leave a huge mess.

Cardboard Tube Spiders

Halloween

If your child is obsessed with spiders, they would love this next craft. Or make these even if they don’t! This might just push them to the pro-spidey camp.

Halloween Eyeball Slime

Halloween

If there’s one thing that kids really love, it’s slime! There are lots of online tutorials for it, but this one will make sure you are Halloween-ready. Just be sure that you’re there to assist the kids when they make this one.

Coffee Filter Ghost Lollipops

Halloween

Whoever said that Halloween crafts shouldn’t be scary hasn’t seen these ghost lollies! The best part is that they are just made with tissue papers!

Halloween Paper Lanterns

Halloween

If your children are at that stage when they just want to cut paper all day long, we have the perfect craft for you. These paper lanterns are perfect for your Halloween decorations!

Yarn Mummy

Halloween

If you’re looking for a craft activity to do with a young toddler, look no further. This yarn mummy is not only safe for them to make, but it also teaches them fine motor skills!

Pumpkin Face Fridge Magnets

Halloween

If your kids are counting down the days before Halloween as early as now, you can tide their excitement over with these pumpkin face fridge magnets. They would also look really cute in your fridge doors!

Harry Potter Floating Candles

Halloween

For the biggest Harry Potter fan, there’s nothing better than to recreate the Great Hall festivities at Hogwarts! Bonus: this DIY floating candles tutorial comes with a video on how to do them.

Pop Goes the Pumpkin

Halloween

If your household is hosting a Halloween party, we have a great game that you can set up with your kids. You will not only have fun assembling it, but this will also entertain your guests to no end.

Hippie Costume

Halloween

If you’re looking for a quick and cheap costume, this hippie Halloween costume might just the thing that you need. All you need are a white shirt, scissors, some neon marker and label paper!

Do you have other ideas for easy Halloween arts and crafts to make with the kids? Leave your comments below. We’d love to learn about your recommendations.

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11 Weaving Art Ideas For Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/11-weaving-projects-for-kids/ https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/11-weaving-projects-for-kids/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2016 18:17:46 +0000 https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/?p=4998 Fun & Colourful Art Ideas For Kids It’s official, woven wall hangings are back in fashion. Here are some art ideas for kids that they’ll love doing, and you’ll love having on display. 1. Mini Woven Wall Hangings Using a cardboard loom, kids will love making these mini DIY wall art hangings to brighten up any […]

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Fun & Colourful Art Ideas For Kids

It’s official, woven wall hangings are back in fashion. Here are some art ideas for kids that they’ll love doing, and you’ll love having on display.

1. Mini Woven Wall Hangings

Art Ideas For Kids

Using a cardboard loom, kids will love making these mini DIY wall art hangings to brighten up any room in your house.

2. Clipboard Weaving Project

Art Ideas For Kids

If you’re looking for slightly bigger, but still easy craft ideas, follow these instructions to make a clipboard wall hanging.

3. Butterfly

Art Ideas For Kids

These super sweet butterflies make a great art work for kids to display proudly in their bedroom. Using a pipe cleaner and beads for the body, paddle pop sticks make the perfect loom for weaving the wings.

4. Circle Weaving

Art Ideas For Kids

How bright and colourful are these circle DIY wall art hangings! Let your kids express their creativity with pom poms, beads and anything else they can weave into the design. 

5. Mini Turtles

Art Ideas For Kids

Weaving art projects for kids don’t get much cuter than these little turtles! 

6. Hula Hoop Weaving

Art Ideas For Kids

We love art ideas for kids that recycle other items. Using an old hula hoop, create geometric lines & let them decorate it with fabric, ribbons & yarn.

7. Rainbow Plate Weaving

Art Ideas For Kids

Rainbow art projects for kids are popular in our household. For this rainbow artwork, simply cut a paper plate in half & paint the sky, before weaving your rainbow on top. 

8. CD Dream Catchers

Art Ideas For Kids

If you’re looking for upcycling craft ideas for kids, these CD dream catchers might be just the thing for your next craft project.

9. Embroidery Hoop Weave

Art Ideas For Kids

Do your kids need fun things to do at home while you’re trying to get chores or work done? Embroider hoops make the perfect loom for a weaving project that should keep them entertained for hours. 

10. Branch Weaving

Art Ideas For Kids

If you’re after some DIY craft ideas that bring a bit of nature into your home, this wall hanging that uses a branch for the loom is just perfect. 

11. Stick Loom Weaving

Art Ideas For Kids

A smaller version of the branch weaving, these weavings using sticks with a ‘v’ shape make great craft ideas for kids to contribute to your decor. Have fun hunting in your garden or local park for the perfect branch shape. 

If you loved making these beautiful new wall arts for your home, make sure you check out our toilet roll crafts for some more hands on fun!

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