DIY for the Kids Archives

Easter & Spring Colouring Pages – Family Fun

Easter and Spring have arrived. We love a good colouring activity for both the kids and adults alike. These colouring pages are simple designs that you can make as detailed or easy to colour as you wish. Add some glitter or stickers and hang them up to display! Click on each of the images below, … Read more

Christmas Tree Craft – Toilet Paper Roll Craft

by Ruth Ann

This Christmas Tree Craft is a simple addition to your Christmas decor and it is easy for little children to help with. Toilet paper rolls are something we all have in our homes. Keep a few in your crafting supplies for making these quick and cute Christmas Trees.

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments – A Handmade Christmas

by Ruth Ann

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments are one of the first crafts I ever made. When Doug and I first married, over 20 years ago, we made many of our tree ornaments. One of the handmade ornaments that year was a batch of these Cinnamon Applesauce ones.

Fall Nature Crafts For Kids

by Ruth Ann

Fall in New Brunswick brings us beautiful colours and wonderful refreshing days, perfect for getting outside.

It’s Turkey Time – Toilet Paper Roll Craft

by Ruth Ann

It’s Turkey Time – Toilet Paper Roll Craft

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we figured it is time to do a turkey themed craft. This simple toilet paper roll turkey can be made with supplies you have around the house, or easily picked up at your local dollar store.

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Fun Ideas

by Ruth Ann

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and we are sharing a few St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Fun Ideas for the kids.

Pinecone Christmas Tree

by Ruth Ann

Pinecone Christmas Tree Craft Here’s an easy craft for the kids to do. My little guy loved making these. What you need: Pine cones Pompoms Glue (white glue works great) Yellow Paper to make star OR Foam Star Stickers For little kids, I simply put some glue on a plastic plate or sandwich bag and … Read more

Busy Bag: Felt Board Ideas

by Ruth Ann

Busy Bag: Felt Board Ideas There are times when you need an activity to keep the kids busy, while you either have some quiet time, get supper under way or need a bathroom break! You know those times, right? I have started putting together “Busy Bags”, for just those occasions. These are activities or toys … Read more

Kids Craft: Egg Carton Spider

by Ruth Ann

Kids Craft: Egg Carton Spider Do you keep Egg Cartons, thinking you will use them in a craft project, and they are piling up? Here is a cute or creepy little craft you can do with the kids. Great addition to Halloween decor or just to add to your creative creature collection. We have a … Read more

Creative Kids: Some Days They Decide What To Do!

by Ruth Ann

Creative Kids: Some Days They Decide What To Do! I usually do up craft kits to have on hand to do a project with my 3 year old. I have slacked off and haven’t made any up lately. I do them up to make it quick to get out and not let my son see … Read more