Fun DYI activities with kids

Posted on April 22, 2016

Try these fun activities with your child. It is always great to bond over crafting something lovely together. As a bonus, it will help to develop your kid’s creativity and help you de-stress.

Wear flowers in your hair

With everything blooming, springtime calls for flower crowns. Making a flower crown is easy and fun. Once your pretty crafts are ready, you can organise an outdoor photoshoot wearing your flower crowns. Once you master your crown-making skills, you can try using real flowers.

We recommend: Flower Crowns Kit £10 at Hobbycraft

Cherish your memories

Let your kid pick her/his favourite pictures. Put them in a white collage frame. This will remind you of the happy times together. You can also spice it up by painting the frame a bright colour.

We recommend: White Opening Collage £10 and acrylic paint £2 at Hobbycraft

Tutorial: How to use acrylic paint on wood

Make yarn dolls

This is a really simple, but fun DYI. All you need is yarn, scissors, and ribbon. Your little team can make as many yarn dolls as you want. Pick any colour. Add a ribbon for a nice touch.

We recommend: Snuggly Jolly DK Yarn £3.40 in a fun pink colour and Pastel Polka Dot Ribbon £2 at Hobbycraft

Tutorial: How to make yarn dolls

Chalkboard flower pots

With spring’s arrival, you may want to see more flowers around your house. Team up with your child to paint ordinary pots with chalkboard paint. You can then use the pots to leave each other sweet messages in colourful chalks.

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Products to use: DecoArt Americana Chalkboard Paint £3; Short Handle Brushes £4; Antidust Chalk Sticks £1 at Hobbycraft

Tutorial: Quick DIY | Chalkboard Flower Pot

Paint the rocks

Collect many rocks during your walks in the park or on the beach. Clean them and use them as your canvas. Try different designs. Unleash your creativity. Be amazed by your child’s creative approach. Make your designs unique with 3D neon and glitter paint.