Craft Activities for Kids

Papier Mache – Papier Mache is made from paper pulped with paste and is most useful for making very decorative articles. It is quite simple to produce and this is how it is made. Get a few old newspapers and odd pieces of waste and tear the sheets up into the tiniest fragments and shreds. Mix these thoroughly with ordinary …

Painting – The art of painting is, of course, very old, but the actual methods of decorating walls and woodwork have changed a little. It is essential for good painting that the paints are of the right thickness for use. Not too thin and certainly not too thick, well mixed so that there are no lumps or a scum on …

Terrifying Skeleton Face Painting – If you want to scare your friends, then take your courage in both hands and paint this terrifying skeleton!    

Sun Face Painting – This is a complicated design. You must follow these steps carefully to create the sun’s rays over the sea.    

Scary Tiger Face Painting – To turn yourself into a scary tiger, all you need is a little patience and a bit of artistic skill!    

Robot – Face Makeup – Pretend you’ve come from another galaxy. You’re an indestructible metal robot!    

Red Indian Chief – Here we show you how to turn yourself into a brave American Indian warrior – complete with feathered head-dress and warpaint.    

Rabbit – Face Make Up – It takes quite a while to make yourself up as a rabbit, but the result is so sweet it’s certainly worth it!    

Pirate Captain – Face Pack – Become a fierce pirate captain – no one will get in your way as you look for buried treasure!    

Making Shapes on Face – To create a harlequin effect, paint lots of different shapes on your face, and use all your colors to fill them in.