art & crafts | Mum's Grapevine

Keepsake shrinkies keychains Mother's Day craft

Make: Keepsake keychain with your kids’ handwriting

Anita ButterworthMay 2, 2018

The first clumsy words your child scrawls always makes a mum's heart leap, and here's a gorgeous way to carry it with you always. Keepsake shrink film ke... Read More...

AllMums

Ahoy little crafters: How to make a paper plate boat

Jenna GalleySeptember 14, 2017

Ahoy crafty mums and first mates. Set sail for adventure with this paper plate boat craft that is sure to ignite the imaginations of little buccaneers acros... Read More...

Activities for ToddlersAllDIY Activities & PlayKids

Groove things: 14 DIY musical instruments for toddlers

Hejira ConverySeptember 29, 2016

Ah... Music, sweet, music. Whether your baby is shaking a rattle to their own beat or your school kid is banging a drum you can hear down the street, music ... Read More...

AllDIY Activities & PlayKidsToddlers

Shhhh! Secret art and play supplies in Melbourne

JessApril 20, 2016

Reverse Art Truck & Resource Rescue Centre Where do all those amazing art supplies come from? You know the stuff, the treasure troves in school art rooms... Read More...

AllParentingToys + Crafts

17 cracking ways to decorate Easter eggs

Louise WeeksMarch 1, 2016

With Easter just around the corner, we're getting a little bit egg-cited(!) about the fun family activities coming our way. First stop on the Easter to-do l... Read More...

AllCelebratingFamily

52 Reasons I love you valentines day cards

15 ways to make this Valentine’s Day the best yet!

Louise WeeksFebruary 11, 2016

Spoiling your sweetheart on Valentine's Day can be done without weeks of planning or blowing the monthly budget (we promise!). To help you dazzle y... Read More...

AllCelebratingFamily

Happy Hand Happy Heart natural play dough

All natural play dough from Happy Hands Happy Heart

Kate Le GallezDecember 29, 2015

Fact: kids love to play with play dough. The thing is, playing with play dough so often involves not just playing with but eating that salty mixture (we rea... Read More...

AllKidsToys + Crafts

12 cute ways to decorate the front door

Amanda LongSeptember 30, 2015

Decorating for a party means lots of balloons, streamers, table cloths, maybe a garland or two but what about the front door? If you really want to make an ... Read More...

AllKidsPartying

Celebration station: 10 easy DIY party hats

Louise WeeksSeptember 5, 2015

The invites are sent, the cake is ordered and your little nippers are counting down the hours till party time. To add to the excitement of party prep, we've... Read More...

AllKidsPartying

9 DIY wands for magical play

Louise WeeksAugust 30, 2015

Imaginary play does wonders for mini-minds and a good game of dress-ups is always a winner. Whether it be fun at home or passing the time at parties, if you... Read More...

AllDIY Activities & PlayKidsPartying

11 Bananalicious Minion craft ideas

Amanda LongAugust 22, 2015

Can we hear a bannannaa? If everyone has gone Minion mad in your house, we've got your back. From toilet rolls to homemade slime we've found a whole host of... Read More...

AllDIY Activities & PlayKids

13 piñatas to make your party a hit

Louise WeeksJuly 27, 2015

OK, we admit it. We LOVE piñatas! No matter what the occasion, a piñata will guarantee a smashing good time! The colourful cardboard creation provides decor... Read More...

AllKidsPartying

Inspirational craft kits bring dreams alive

Mums GrapevineSeptember 20, 2014

The amazing Mon Petit Art range from Micador is taking arts and crafts to a new level! It's all about creating worlds where... Read More...

AllKidsToys + Crafts

Gwyneth Paltrow teams up with Seedling

Briony WalkerMarch 15, 2014

We've always had a soft spot in our hearts for Seedling: their kids' craft packs are the ultimate tools for creativity, play and all-round imagination run f... Read More...

AllKidsToys + Crafts

Sneak peek: NEW Tiger Tribe out soon!

Simone McNamaraSeptember 1, 2012

We know Santa isn't coming for another four months, but Tiger Tribe is already gearing up with a collection of fab new products to make your kids OMG o... Read More...

AllKidsToys + Crafts