As some of you know, I went to a Cricut Explore launch day a couple of weeks ago. I was uncertain as to what I thought about the Circut Explore before hand (after all, I love making things from scratch), but I came away excited and enthused about the possibilities. There are two things that I…
Our thrifty craft ideas continue (we have LOTS of Recycled Craft Ideas here on Red Ted Art). Earlier this month we shared our Cardboard Box Craft ideas with you and now it is time for some Fabric Craft Ideas. Clearly you can use ANY fabric going… but I love nothing better than upcycling those old…
So, I was quite pleased when Pip Squeak decided to have a Unicorn Party.. a nice change from Princess Party themes (not that there is anything wrong with a princess party of course!!). A unicorn party allowed for lots of lovely horse crafts, as well as some rainbow fun. Brilliant. So Unicorn Party it is….
Time for some Unicorn Crafts! I was deliberating and deliberating and deliberating what our best Unicorn Party Craft would be – after all the kids are all of Preschool age and between 3yrs and 4yrs old. We were definitely going to do some unicorn cookie decorating, but I wanted something else too. And up popped…
I would love to take the opportunity to introduce fellow Mom, blogger and parenting guru Modern Parents Messy Kids and her new ebook Hands-On Holiday. This is a fabulous ebook to see you through from Fall to Thanks Giving to Christmas. Click here to view more details Here is why you may enjoy the ebook:…
Here is another VERY quick “Nature Craft” for you – we made a little Bat Pencil topper out of conkers last week. We have tons more Nature Crafts for you, as well as Conker Snakes, Conker Spiders and Conker Horses! Oooh and yes, more Conker Pencil Toppers from a couple of years ago, as well…
Leaves… glorious leaves. They are such a wonderful indicator of the Seasons – and in terms of leaves, the most glorious season is of course Autumn with all the beautiful Autumn colours. We love Autumn Crafts for Kids as well as nature crafts for kids! I love the reds and oranges and yellows. Beautiful. So we…
The Day of the Dead in early November (usually the 1st (for children) and 2nd of November (for adults)) is a tradition first started in Mexico, but now often celebrated in other Spanish speaking countries. It is the day to celebrate loved ones who have gone by, to remember them, talk about them – think…
The final of our recent “fancy dress” ideas that you can make with kids. Lots of no sew costumes, that should sort you out for any upcoming Fancy Dress party of Halloween. With these simple masks, you can be ANYTHING you like, and let your imagination go wild with these simple paper masks, all made…
Recently Netmums challenged us to get crafty with Cereal Box crafts. I love cereal box crafts ANYWAY, as it is such a free and versatile material and the timing was good, was I was thinking about a fairy wing craft for Pip Squeak anyway. Bring the two together and you have these lovely Cereal Box…
Just before we ZOOMED off on holiday, my publisher asked me to run a crafty workshop at the Wilderness Festival. Workshops are a great way to “test run” Red Ted Art, Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids! in groups. Though, the book is designed for crafting in the family – where there is time for things…
So… you know how we love get together and discuss craft ideas – today we share with you Jar Crafts – yep. How you can reuse or craft jars that you would normally throw away. We created a little video for you discussing all our ideas and I am sharing links to more specific “how…
You may have seen our 4th July Cookie Pops a couple of weeks ago. As we were making them, it dawned on me that they would make GREAT Fairy Wand Cookies too! Add our secret ingredient and then you really have a crackling and popping magic wand – popping candy!!! We made a batch, gobbled…
Finally, in our week celebrating the Despicable Me Minions – Red Ted gets dressed up as one!! Yes, we made a simple Despicable Me Minion costume that even Red Ted was happy with. He is not the “keenest of dresser uppers”, so we always have to come up with something that is fun,but let’s him…
Stones – stones are another one those wonderful materials that you find anywhere and everywhere – be it in the woods, the beach or just the playground or car park. We love nature crafts for kids! My kids love picking up stones and we love a nice stone craft when we get home. Personally, I…
I have a rather and truly lovely giveaway for you today. The wonderful Jean from The Artful Parent has written this gorgeous and stunning Autumn ebook: Retails at $9.99 I have a copy myself and I can promise you it is fabulous. It won’t just keep you busy THIS Autumn but every year – helping…
Autumn is a special time of year. Warm summer days go, yet we often still have bright blue sunny and fresh days. The leaves start to turn and fall from the trees. And the kids get to collect acorns and chestnuts in the park. Wonderful. A great time to get crafty and get stuck in….
Before you fret… the Kids Get Crafty linky is still on.. just keep SCROLLING down! Ahem? Kids Crafts, Recipe Round Up?! Say WHAT!? Yes, yes, yes, yes… baking isn’t strictly speaking kids crafts. However, you can be VERY creative when you get baking. And many people don’t realise quite how many tastey treats there are…
A while back I did a round up of “Crafts for Boys” – a round up of ideas focussing on things to make with and for boys. Of course all the ideas apply to girls too – there is no real “gender discrimination” – I have a girl and a boy myself and we make…
We love paper crafts for kids – paper is versatile, inexpensive and has relatively “low” impact on the environment. If you are recycling your paper, then even better. This is where easy Paper Bag Crafts for Kids are just the best. Recycle your paper bags from your shopping and make something fun (that can eventually…
