DIY Activities & Play
Unleash creativity with our DIY activities and play ideas. Explore fun, engaging projects and games for kids that are easy to make at home. Discover crafts, educational play, and creative ways to entertain and bond with your little ones.
11 fresh kids’ gardening crafts
With spring in the air and summer in sight, it’s time to get savvy with craft ideas for the kids. We’ve rounded up some seriously […]
17 fun colour-dipping projects to do this weekend
Colour-dipping is so hot right now and nothing is off limits. All you’ll need is a few cans of spray paint, some pots of paint […]
Book Review: Playful
Blogger, illustrator and all round crafty lady Merrilee Liddiard certainly knows her stuff. We have been mesmerised by her DIY creations for a while now […]
15 impressive DIY toy makeovers
With toys now cheaper than ever, it’s tempting to send old, battered and worn-out toys to the tip. But many parents don’t want to add […]
50 screen-free indoor play ideas
When it’s cold and wet outside, it can be easy to resort to the TV and iPad to keep your little monkeys occupied. But we […]
10 leaf crafts to bring the outdoors in
The lovely thing about Autumn is suddenly beautiful ochre-coloured art materials are falling from the sky! Grab a handful of leaves and use them as […]
Make your own giant chalk in a few simple steps
Pavement chalk is a brilliant way to turn your driveway in to a giant drawing canvas (and let the rain do the cleaning up for […]
The World’s Cutest Photography Project: LEGO Man’s Adventures
Photography can be a rough business, especially when you’re 4cm tall. This intrepid minifigure photographer, with the help of his assistant Andrew Whyte, takes a […]
Stuck inside? 16 boredom busters to kick away the blues
Summer holidays! As always, it’s boiling hot (or it’s pouring down, this is Australia after all) and the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here’s our […]
20 ways to recycle Christmas packaging
Christmas is over and your living room is now littered with piles of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and tube rolls. Don’t throw them in the […]
15 creative backyard play ideas for kids
Roll on summer! Outdoor play is a fantastic way to fuel healthy development in our kids and a wonderful way to enjoy the warmer months […]
13 easy DIY stamping and screen printing projects
Anyone who loves colour, pattern and funky prints needs to bookmark this post right now! Stop coveting those designer cushion covers or luxe artworks and […]
10 racing car crafts and activities
With the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix about to hit the track, it’s time to indulge the mini motor heads in your family! Here are 11 fun racing car themed crafts and projects…
Oscars party inspiration!
Hollywood’s night of night is almost here, but the stars aren’t the only ones who get to celebrate! Glam it up with these fun crafts, […]
10 fun Olympics crafts, games and food
With the London Olympics only days away, excitement is building! Get racing, baking, crafting and playing with these 10 fun ideas for celebrating the Games […]