Get creative at home with Krafty Kids online crafts
Here’s a round-up of some of our popular Krafty Kids crafts that use simple, everyday materials you’ll likely have at home or in your recycling bin.
With easy to follow instructions and plenty of opportunity for personal flair, these crafts are a great way to spend some quality time together – let your imagination run wild!
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Paper lanternsPaper lanterns are one of the most creative and elegant ways to decorate your house. Whether you’re hosting a patio party with your nearest and dearest or an indoor celebration, these DIY paper lanterns will definitely bring joy. We first made them on Canada Day and they were a big hit! |
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Spring Stellars JayCombine colours and encourage dexterity through folding paper. If your child enjoys this craft then think about origami too. This craft is also aimed to help raise awareness of local bird varieties. |
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Monster FunFoster imagination and explore colour, shape, and texture. Don’t have googly eyes at home? No problem, enjoy drawing on expressions full of character and hunting down materials in your drawers. Could elastic bands be hair? Could cable ties be arms? Could Q-tips be a dinosaur’s tail? |
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Kindness CloudsThis is a great way for kids to surprise a friend or family member with a handmade gift of kindness that tells them just how special they are. |
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Corner BookmarkThis was by far our most popular craft of the year, especially when you combine it with animal and monster themes! |
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ChromatographyDo you drink coffee? Then grab some filters for this craft. If you’re looking for an alternative try tissue or paper towels. |
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Science and CraftYou’ll need a cork for this craft to secure the pin for safety’s sake. Look to your wine cellar for preparation purposes! This craft is a great way for kids to explore gravity and velocity. |
We would love to see how you’re getting crafty at home!
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ARTS ONLINE!
At Arts Whistler, we love celebrating our local artists, musicians, and makers of all types. Many artists are now sharing their talents through incredible online entertainment, learning channels and artwork. The ingenuity is astounding!
While we’re all practicing physical isolation, there’s never been a better time to throw yourself into creative adventures and/or creative distractions. So we’re sharing all kinds of creative links, projects, performances and home-based arts activities to help keep your creativity in top shape.