We've been sharing simple crafts, art projects and printables loved by kids aged 4 to 12 since 2012.
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Are you ready to get crafting? Here are some ideas ... 3D Elephant Portrait CraftCreate a realistic (or super colourful!) 3D Elephant Portrait with the latest addition to our African Animals series. Age suggestion: 8+, but younger kids could make this with adult help.
Also in this seriesSymmetrical Leaf TemplatesThis open-ended set of fold-and-cut leaf templates includes 6 leaf designs, each in two sizes. The outside shape can be used as a masking template for art projects, and the leaves can be incorporated into Autumn or Fall crafting any way you can dream up! Age suggestion: 4+
More open-ended shape templatesOur readers are loving ...Insect Positive Negative ArtMandy says (in our TPT store): "This was amazing!! My students absolutely loved these and asked to do more! Will do this craft every year!"
See how to make it and get the template here. Happy crafting, Kate blog: www.thecrafttrain.com | printables store: www.thecrafttrainshop.com AI Policy: No AI is used in the creation of our templates, nor in the photography, videography or writing process. Each project shared by The Craft Train has been hand-tested to ensure it works. |
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We've been sharing simple crafts, art projects and printables loved by kids aged 4 to 12 since 2012.
Halloween gives us the perfect opportunity to lean into magic—and who doesn't love a little "Hocus Pocus"? Here are some ideas ... Cauldron Bubble Art NEW - Create beautiful Bubble Art Cauldrons by making process bubble art prints and collaging them into a 3D layered artwork. These turned out so fun! Age suggestion: 7+, but younger kids could make this with adult help. Get the Bubble Art Cauldrons More Arty Fun Squeegee ghosts have a magical reveal Make the brightest Pattern Art Bats on the...
Pumpkins are yummy, but they're not the only thing they're good for. They also make great crafty inspiration! Here are some ideas ... Pumpkin Houses Create a village of Paper Pumpkin Houses using our printable set with mix & match glue-on doors, windows and other decorations. Age suggestion: 6+, but younger kids could make this with adult help. Get the Pumpkin Houses You might also like Paper Apple Houses Pumpkin Sponge Art Pumpkin Sponge Art is fun and easy! This template includes...
Now that October is officially here, it's time to share some of our favourite spooky season projects. Here are some ideas by age ... Ideas for kids aged 8+ Halloween Positive Negative Art Our Halloween Positive Negative Art set includes 3 designs plus optional printable background grids to make patterning easier. It's a fun way to learn about line, space and symmetry. Get the Positive Negative Pattern Art More Halloween Art Projects for Older Kids, Teens and Adults Our 3D Pattern Art Bats...