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How to make a tote bag

Making a handy tote is great idea for your next shopping spree – it’s also a great way of using up your favourite leftover fabric remnants.

How to make a teacup bird feeder

Turn a chipped teacup into a stylish bird feeder for your feathered friends

How to make shell vases

Upcycle a plain set of vases with some pretty seashells

When is the summer solstice 2020? The longest day of the year

When is summer solstice 2020? The longest day of the year

How to make your own picnic bag

How to make hair scrunchies

13 things to make with toilet roll tubes

You won't believe that all of these amazing crafts started out as a humble toilet roll tube. They're simple to make and will be hours of fun for you and your little one.

Salt dough

Get crafty with this easy-to-make salt dough recipe, it's great for a rainy day activity, kids love this stuff!

How to make a chatterbox (also known as a fortune teller)

This guide to making a chatterbox (AKA fortune teller) is so simple! With just need a piece of paper, thproject provides endless fun and games for the kids

How to make stickers

Our best play dough recipe: How to make play dough and 7 other fun play dough crafts

Keep the kids entertained with this cheap recipe for play dough - you'll already have most of the ingredients and the kids will love to play with it while it's still warm!

Tissue paper hair dye: How to dye hair with tissue paper

All over social media, people have been posting their colourful new hair styles. This is how to dye your hair with tissue paper...

How long does grass seed take to grow?

We're all spending a lot more time in the garden at the moment...

Forest school activities to try with your kids at home

While children are still away from regular school, forest school activities can offer exciting ways for little ones to engage with the world around them.

Six of the best plants to grow with kids

Looking for the best plants to grow with kids? Sowing a seed in earth is like magic. And the reward of watching a seedling push its head into the sunlight is a thrill for all ages.

How to make paper plate masks

VE Day craft ideas for you to make at home

There's no better time than this weekend to get stuck into some crafting activities. Check out our great selection of VE Day craft ideas...

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How to make a face mask without sewing

Can’t get hold of a facemask? Make your own with just a bandana and a pair of hair ties with this simple no-sew solution.

How to make a lava lamp with children

Follow this tutorial on how to make a lava lamp and light up any space with neon, glowing colours.

How to make knitted bunting

This cute knitted bunting pattern is so easy to make the kids can help, and they can pick the colours, too!

How to tie dye t-shirts with dye, bleach and food colouring

How to make a bug hotel

Craft kits for kids

Craft kits are a great way to keep the kids entertained on rainy days, so we've rounded up 10 of the best and cheapest craft kits for kids from just 99p.

How to make a rainbow sun catcher

Display this rainbow sun catcher in your window and reflect beams of light for all your neighbours to see.