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Here’s an entertaining blend of science and art for you… today, we’re exploring Magnet Pendulum Painting! This enjoyable sample project comes from the wonderful Science Art & Drawing Games for Kids book! You can easily do this activity indoors or outside, although I personally think it would be especially exciting during the summer – and … Read more

Our latest Ramadan Series carries on with vibrant DIY Ramadan Cards created by the gifted Nidatastic on instagram. You can explore two techniques, both wonderfully beautiful and enjoyable for children of every age to try. These Ramadan Cards are not only lovely to create, they are also excellent for developing fine motor abilities and focus. … Read more

Let’s prepare some colored powder for Holi, which is also called gulal. Gulal can be created with food coloring or natural ingredients such as turmeric. Today, we will concentrate on food dye shades while also sharing a few suggestions for natural coloring! What is Holi? Holi is a two-day Hindu celebration. Originally observed in Northern … Read more

Today, I’m sharing an incredibly easy free felt bunny pattern that you and the children can try making! Some time ago, we created these adorable little characters as a collection of pocket companions – along with the felt bunny shown here, there are also a felt teddy and felt squirrel to discover. Each one has … Read more

Spring has arrived, bringing two wonderful things to mind: Spring Flower Crafts, especially beautiful and simple Daffodil Crafts and St David’s Day. Celebrated on 1st March, St David’s Day is Wales’ national day – also called Dydd G?yl Dewi Sant. To mark St David’s Day, I thought it was the perfect time to gather a … Read more

This Nature Art for Kids project can be enjoyed throughout the year. We just happened to have fun making it during a recent trip to the beach! For this version, we used stones, tiny pine needles, shells and seaglass discovered along the shore. Naturally, the loose pieces available for your nature art will depend on … Read more

As you might have seen, we have really enjoyed creating Mother’s Day Cards for Kids, along with 3D Cards for Kids, ever since launching the Red Ted Art YouTube channel. They are incredibly enjoyable to make and quite habit-forming. With Mother’s Day nearly here (in the UK!), we felt it was the perfect moment to … Read more

Wow, I’m thrilled about today’s contribution from Creating Creatives! It has been a little while since we featured a Perler Bead Craft project. Even so, both of my children (10yrs and 12yrs) still love making them and spent the entire Christmas holiday “Perler Beading” (or Hama Beading, as we call it) in our home! Today’s … Read more

Some time ago, we shared a sweet Felt Softie Rabbit pattern with you – Pip Squeak (6) had a WONDERFUL time creating her tiny bunny in a bed. So, when Red Ted (8) came home, HE wanted to make one too. As usual, he wanted his to be unique, so he chose to make a … Read more

It’s time to create our cute floppy-eared bunny card! Children will enjoy crafting this incredibly easy Pop Up Easter Egg & Bunny Card! All you need is paper and cardstock (decorative paper is an added bonus! You can also create your own Easter Egg designs). We adore making pop-up cards throughout the year, and Easter … Read more