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The Ultimate Guide to School Holiday Fun: Kids DIY Craft Activities

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey with your kids during the upcoming school holidays? Look no further, because we have curated a list of exciting and engaging DIY craft activities that will keep the little ones entertained for hours. From simple projects to more intricate designs, there's something for every skill level. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your art supplies, and let's dive into the wonderful world of kids' DIY crafts!


DIY Christmas Tree Kit


Its that time of year. Get into the Christmas spirit with our Christmas tree yarn kits. A simple activity the kids can complete on their own to create their very own Christmas decorations.


Their are two options to choose from to ensure you get the most out of your kit. The blank kit comes with precut tree, stand and star, ready to be warped with your choice of string. Alternatively you can choose the full kit which includes a sparkly red yarn and pom pom.


DIY Yarn Flower, Princess or Mermaid


Our new DIY Kids Craft Yarn Kits are the perfect activity for young crafters! Each kit comes with everything they need to create beautiful yarn flower, princess or mermaid to keep and display. Kits include the wooden plaque with pre drilled holes, colorful yarn, and a plastic sewing needle.

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These cute kits provide a fun and simple introduction to the art of yarn crafting, and are great for kids of all ages. Whether for a rainy day at home or a creative playdate, our Kits are sure to provide them with lots of entertainment, improve fine motor skills and encourage artistic expression.


There are 6 designs to choose from. A princess, mermaid or 1 of 4 flowers.



Paper Plate Animals/masks


Unleash your kids' wild side with paper plate animal masks. Transform ordinary paper plates into roaring lions, cheeky monkeys, sheep or birds using paint, markers, craft paper and yarn. Let your little ones' creativity run wild as they design and decorate their masks with colorful patterns and embellishments. Once the masks are complete, watch as your kids immerse themselves in imaginative play as their favorite animals.


For a range of textured yarns and wool to use as manes and feathers check out our fibre packs and bundles for a mix of different coloured yarns and fibres to play with.



Mini fibre rainbows


DIY your very own rainbow wall hanging. This one is great for the older kids and may require some adult supervision or help.


You will need chunky rope and 5 different ribbons, yarns or string to wrap your arches. A hot glue gun or sewing needle is required at the end to piece all the arches together.


Select one of our pre packaged DIY rainbow kits with 5 arches in one of 3 colour ways. These kits include all the supplies and printed instructions to make your own fibre rainbow wall hanging.




Conclusion: Let the Crafting Begin!


With these creative and hands-on DIY craft activities, your kids are guaranteed to have a blast during the school holidays. Whether they're making beautiful blooms, whimsical Animal Masks or pretty rainbows, these projects offer endless opportunities for fun and self-expression with the added bonus of developing fine motor and problem solving skills. So, gather your supplies, set up a crafting station, and let the artistic adventures begin!


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