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Looking for one of the best Thanksgiving turkey crafts for kids?

These birds are so funky! I love their bright feathers, I love those googly eyes and I think they make sweet Thanksgiving table decorations.

If you want to make a turkey craft with your kids, these are brilliant for older kids, aged 8+. We have a fabulous Turkey Hand Craft tutorial for younger kids here to try out.

I made them with my 9-year-old daughter and she loved making them, but she also got a bit frustrated in some steps. Which is why I have shared some tips in my instructions below on how to make this Thanksgiving turkey craft idea a bit easier.

You can find all the information below.

DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Idea for Kids

Find below all the supplies and the step-by-step instructions that you will need to create your DIY Turkey craft project.

As a disclaimer, the credit of this project goes to Crafty Morning. She has a tutorial on her blog on how to whip up these birds as party hats! So hop over to her page if you wish to extend this project.

I have added a few helpful tips in my tutorial to make the craft a bit easier (I got a bit frustrated during some steps), so make sure to browse through our steps below as well.

Materials:

• Brown, Orange & Red Thick Paper
• Sticky Tape
• Bright Colored Feathers
• Googly Eyes
• Glue
• White Paper
• Sharpie Pen
• Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: Draw a circle onto your brown paper. I just used some lids from some Tupperware in the kitchen. Cut the circle out and then cut it in half. One half-circle will make one turkey, so set the other half aside for now.

Step 2: Bend the two corners of the half-circle towards each other to form a cone shape. Use some sticky tape to secure your cone.

Tip: I found that I had to reinforce my sticky tape as they kept coming undone, so best to add a bit more sticky tape or some staples (if your cone is large enough) to ensure it is secure.

Step 3: Choose your feathers and organize your arrangement. I found it easiest to sticky tape them together like a bouquet of flowers.

Tip: After struggling with the first turkey and the feathers, I ended up stripping off the feathers towards the bottom. It was easier to sticky tape them together without all the feathery fuzz getting in the way.

Step 4: Next use some more sticky tape to adhere your bouquet of feathers to the back of the turkey.

Step 5: Next stick on some googly eyes or create your own funky eyes by simply drawing some pupils with a sharpie onto some whitepaper. Sticky liquid glue works really well to adhere the eyes (or you could try a glue gun?).

Step 6: Fold some orange paper longways. Next cut out a triangle shape on the fold in order to create a beak. Cut out a wonky snood for the turkey and stick these under the eyes.

And you are done!

And there you have possibly the cutest turkey craft project in the world – don’t you think!? I hope you guys have loads of fun whipping up these colorful wonky thanksgiving birds.

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx

Looking for really fun and easy Christmas card to make with your kid/s?

Our DIY Christmas Card Craft for kids is perfectly geared for children aged 8+.  You will be able to enjoy this project with kids of younger age, however, I would expect that you would need to be more hands-on with helping out during each step.

You can find the full step-by-step tutorial on how to create this gorgeous Christmas card below.

DIY Christmas Card Craft Idea for Kids 

Find below the supply list as well as the step-by-step tutorial to show you how you can create this easy and beautiful Christmas card. 

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Supply List:

• 1 x Double-Sided Patterned Paper (12 x 12″)
• 1 x White Cardstock or Paper (A4 in size)
• A Range of Colored Paper for the Tree Circles (A4 in size)
• Scissors
• Decorative Edge Scissors
• Paper Trimmer (Not Essential but Helpful)
• Glue
• Black Pen
• A Way to Make Circles (I’ll discuss these below)

Easiest Ways to Create your Circles:

Here are a few ways in which you can easily create some circles for the card.

1. Use Circle Punches. Kids love using punches, so you can easily leave your child to punch out some circles to their heart’s content.

You can even buy circle punches in sets of 3 to get the different size circles that you are after. Here are some great circle punches on Amazon.

2. Use a manual or electronic die cutting machine and some circle dies.

Manual die cutting machines are pretty cheap. You can pick up a Cricut Cuttlebug Die Cutter for under $100. (Read our review about the Cricut Cuttlebug Machine here).

Grab your Cuttlebug from Cricut.com here.

Grab a circle dies from Amazon here.

My kids LOVE LOVE LOVE cranking the handle of a manual die cutter to cut out circles.

This is my preferred way of doing it as you can cut multiple layers at once. If you do a lot of crafts with your kids, these machines are gold!

3. You can create some chipboard circles (as templates) from lids or round objects from around the home. Your child can trace around these and then cut out the circles this way.

Seems painful to me and will take forever – not to mention your child might get bored with it.  But it is a cheap way to do it.

Instructions:

Step 1: Grab your patterned piece of paper and trim it down to an A4 size.

• If you have a trimmer, trim it to 12″ x 8.5″.
• If you don’t have a trimmer, give your child an A4 sheet of cardstock. They can use a pencil and trace around this and then cut out the patterned paper along the pencil lines.

Fold this sheet in 1/2 to make a card. Set aside the rest of the patterned paper so you can use it to make circles for the tree.

Step 2: Trim down your white cardstock to around 5″ x 7.5″. Glue this piece down in the center on the front of your card.

Step 3: Create around 20 circles in different sizes and from a range of colors. We love to mix up solid colors with some double-sided patterned paper.

Step 4: Fold each of these circles in half.

Step 5: Pop glue on one-half of the circles and glue these down in a triangle/tree shape on the patterned paper.

Tip: If your child is younger, you might wish to lightly draw a triangle shape on the cardstock so that your child can work inside the space.

Step 6: Cut down a red piece of cardstock to around 4.5″ x 1″ in size. Cut a triangle shape out of each side of the rectangle to create a banner. (See photo below for visual example)

Step 7: With a pencil draw a rectangle on your white paper that measures 3.5″ x 1″. Use some decorative edge scissors to cut around the edge of this border. Glue this down on top of the red banner you created in the previous step.

Step 8: Neatly write your Christmas message such as ‘Merry Christmas’ to finish off your card.

Alternative ideas to using circles from the paper:

If you don’t want to use paper circles, you can also create a similar card from:

• Buttons
• Circle Stickers
• Die-Cut Snowflakes
• Circle Stamp and Ink/Paint

How to Make this Craft Easier for Younger Kids:

If your child is younger, you can always pre-cut all the elements for them so that they only have the task of folding and gluing down all the elements.

We hope you had fun spending some quality craft moments with your child. Now the challenge is to go and whip out a few more of these cards so that there are enough for all the family members.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx

Looking for some cool DIY Happy Potter crafts?

We have a massive list of some of the best Harry Potter craft ideas from around the web.

There is something for everyone on this list, from wands, to edible crafts, to robes, owls, mugs, t-shirts and so much more!

There is also some fabulous Harry Potter crafts for kids to make, as well as some awesome projects that make excellent Harry Potter decorations for birthday parties.

And whilst you are in the Harry Potter mood, don’t forget to grab a Hogwarts Letter of Acceptance. You can read more about how to get hold of one of these letters here.

Enjoy!

BEST DIY Harry Potter Craft Ideas From Around the Web

Find 20 fabulous Harry Potter craft ideas from all of our favorite craft bloggers below.

Silhouette & Cricut Harry Potter Projects

Find below all Harry Potter craft ideas that require either a cutting machine or a heat press (or both). Here is our fabulous guide to help you find the best home vinyl cutter.

1. DIY Harry Potter Box People Using a Cricut

After some Harry Potter Cricut crafts?

We are in love with this adorable set of Harry Potter box people. Julia from The Quiet Grove has a detailed tutorial on her blog that you can follow. She also has FREE Harry Potter SVG files available for download to help you with this craft as well. Click here to see the step-by-step instructions.

Check it Out: Wondering which Cricut machine is best?

2. Easy Harry Potter Craft Owls Using the EasyPress 2

These Hedwig Owls are gorgeous! Lindsay designed them to hang from a Christmas Tree, but I can also see them being used as a bookmark or as string them up and use them as decoration at a Harry Potter themed party.

Lindsay uses her Cricut Maker, some Cricut Iron-On Felt, and her Cricut EasyPress to create these beauties. You can find the full tutorial on her blog: See Lindsay.

Did you Know: The Cricut Maker is the best cutting machine to use for both felt and fabric crafts? Read our review of the Cricut Maker here.

3. DIY Cricut Harry Potter Potion Labels by GYCT Designs 

After some nice and easy Harry Potter Crafts? It doesn’t get much easier than this! Chelsea from GYCT Designs has a great tutorial to show you how you can create these gorgeous potion bottles. You will need a Cricut machine to cut out the potion labels. Hop over to GYCT Designs to see the full tutorial.

4. Harry Potter Shirt Design by Swoodson Says

Looking for some Harry Potter T shirt transfers? Stephanie from Swoodson Says kindly shares her FREE Hermione Granger quote file (you will need to sign up for her newsletter to get it) so that you can whip up a T shirt similar to hers. Hop over to her site to grab the downloadable file.

Tip: You have a lot more control over your HTV application when you are using a good quality heat press. Here is a great post that will help you find the best T shirt press.

5. DIY Mandrake Pot using a Silhouette by More Than Thursdays

After some truly cool Harry Potter crafts for kids? I think this is really brilliant! PLUS it gives your child the opportunity to look after a plant as well right? Hop over to More Than Thursdays and grab the full tutorial on how to whip up your very own Mandrake pot with some vinyl.

6. DIY Harry Potter Mugs by Simply Made Fun

Teresa from Simply Made Fun has a fabulous tutorial on how to create these awesome ‘his & hers’ Harry Potter mugs. You will need a cutting machine, some Oracle 651 vinyl, and some transfer paper. She also shares the link to the Hermione silhouette as well. Click here to see her tutorial.

DIY Harry Potter Wand Craft Projects

Wondering how to make a Harry Potter wand? We have you covered with some beautiful Harry Potter wand DIY tutorials.

1. DIY Harry Potter Wizard Wands by My Poppet Makes

Cintia from My Poppet Makes shows us how to create these cool Harry Potter Wands. She created them for her daughter’s themed Harry Potter Party. She made her wands out of chopsticks – how brilliant is that! You can find the full tutorial on how to make these magic wands on her blog.

2. Easy Custom Harry Potter Wands by The Inspiration Edit

These gorgeous custom Harry Potter wands are in actual fact made from paper. I bet you might even have most of the supplies on this list at home already! Hop over to The Inspiration Edit to check out the full tutorial.

3. DIY Luna Lovegood – from Harry Potter – Toy Wand by Tikkido

Looking for a softer, more girlie wand to whip up? These gorgeous soft pastel-colored Luna Lovegood wands are perfect for any girl. Nicole used some twirly willow sticks for her wands. You can find her full tutorial on her blog: Tikkido.

4. Wood Chopstick Harry Potter Wands by The Quiet Grove

Julia from The Quiet Grove shows us how to quickly and easily whip up these fun Harry Potter wands. You will need some wooden chopsticks for some hot glue for these wands. Click here to see her full tutorial.

Homemade Harry Potter Golden Snitch Ideas

Want to whip up some homemade Harry Potter Golden Snitch Ornaments? What about some Golden Snitch editable crafts? Sound good? Here are some of our favorites!

1. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Ornament by Savings Lifestyle

This beautiful Golden Snitch works beautifully as a Christmas Ornament. So easy to make, that even your kids can join in on the craft. Andrea from Savings Lifestyle shares the full tutorial on her blog. Why not whip up a few for your Christmas tree?

2. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Cupcakes by Dessert Now Dinner Later

After an edible craft? Or maybe you are planning a Harry Potter Birthday Party. Amber from Dessert Now Dinner Later shows us how to create these beautiful Golden Snitch inspired cupcakes. Hop over to her blog and grab the step-by-step instructions.

3. Harry Potter Golden Snitch Edible Craft by Adventures of Mel

Don’t these Golden Snitch Snickerdoodle Cookie Pops look absolutely delicious!? We are loving these edible Harry Potter craft ideas. Mel from Adventures with Mel shares the recipe as well as a video tutorial on her blog.

Other Harry Potter DIY Crafts to Make

Looking for even more DIY Harry Potter crafts to make? Here are some more fabulous projects.

1. Free Harry Potter Brush Lettering Worksheet by Awesome Alice

Viktoria from Awesome Alice has this fabulous free printable brush lettering practice sheet available for download. She also has some fabulous tutorial posts on how to get started with brush lettering. Hop over to her website and download your printable PDF.

2. Editable Harry Potter Themed Crafts: Chocolate Frogs by Kim and Carrie

After some yummy Harry Potter craft ideas? Check out this fabulous DIY Harry Potter chocolate frogs candy recipe from Kim and Carrie. Another great project that you can easily get your kids involved in as well.

3. Crochet Harry Potter Art Projects by Too Much Love

If you can crochet, this is a fabulous project. Aren’t these guys adorable! Nancy from Too Much Loves shares a full and detailed tutorial on how to make the Wizarding Trio – Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

4. Sorting Hat Harry Potter Art Project by Ruffles and Rain Boots

How cute is this bookmark!? I know my girls would love one of these. Sarah from Ruffles and Rain Boots has a brilliant tutorial walking you through the steps of how to whip up these bookmarks with some polymer clay. Have fun!

5. DIY Hogwarts Robe by My Poppet

This project is truly a step above the rest. Be warned that there are loads of steps in order to create the tie, the logo and of course the robe itself. But in my opinion, it is worth all the effort. Cintia from My Poppet shares the full step-by-step tutorial on her site here.

6. Harry Potter Owl Lollipops Tutorial by Tikkido

These are just way too clever.  Not only are they super adorable owls, but they actually have a lollipop inside of them!! Uhmmm yes, please!! Hop over to Tikkido where Nicole shares her full tutorial.

7. DIY Harry Potter Prophecy Ball by More Than Thursdays

I really love this and I think it is brilliant. A DIY Prophecy Ball! Whilst this might look like it is complicated to make, it is in fact pretty easy. So hop over to More Than Thursdays to check out the tutorial.

And there you have our massive guide full of awesome Harry Potter art ideas. We would love to know which of these crafts you might like to try out. Please leave us a comment below and tell us all about it.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx

Looking for a super fun and crazy easy kids craft idea?

These crazy stone monsters are crazy for those rainy days. They are also brilliant to kill some time when the kids get bored over the school holidays.

I find that the activity is best suited for kids aged 5+ simply due to the fact that they need to hand paint the mouths, but of course, you can easily customize this activity to suit toddlers up to 5 years as well.

To make the activity more suitable for younger kids, I highly recommend that you simply create some sticker mouths with your sticker vinyl cutting machine instead. They will have loads of fun sticking on those mouths and I’m sure you will end up with some truly weird and wonky monsters.

Click here to find the best vinyl cutting machine for stickers.

The rocks are really easy to make, but we have shared some step-by-step instructions below for those who wish to follow instructions.

DIY Monster Stone Crafts for Kids

Find below the materials needed as well as the step-by-step instructions to help you recreate these cool stone monsters.

Supplies List:

• Smooth Stones for Craft Purposes
• Variety of Acrylic Paint Colors
• Paintbrushes
• Googly Eyes in Different Sizes
• Fast Drying Liquid Glue

Instructions:

Step 1: Choose 5 stones and completely cover each stone in one color of paint. Set aside to dry (or use a hair dryer to speed up the process).

Step 2: Use the liquid glue and have some fun with adding some googly eyes. Use the photo below for inspiration. Really have a good think about what your monsters eyes should be like.

Try mixing up a larger eye with a smaller one. What about creating a 3 eyes monster, or maybe make a cyclops monster with only one big eye.

Step 3: Finish off your rocks by giving your monster a mouth. I find it easiest to use black for the mouth outline, white for the teeth and some red if they wish to add some lips. But of course these are monsters, so let your kids create whatever color mouth they wish to make.

Again you can use the photo below for inspiration or come up with your own fun designs.

Step 4: Set your monster stones aside to dry properly.

Now, remember the idea is to come up with some truly weird and wacky ideas. So step away from the normal and really truly just let your mind go crazy with ideas.

Here are some more rock designs to get your brain ticking.

This stone art and craft project is lots of fun to do. I find that girls and boys both equally enjoy creating these rock monsters.

I would love to know if you are planning on making these monsters. I find it fascinating seeing what the kids come up with – it is like a little peek into their imagination – fabulous!

Well, that is all from me.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx

I think this might just be one of the best gift ideas. Not only it is beautiful, but it is cheap to make, takes only 2 steps to create and it is easy to customize depending on the occasion.

Of course, you could create these for yourself. We love using them as table decorations when we invite family or friends over on special occasions.

You can image what beautiful aromas these candles have – I love the smell of cinnamon sticks!

Easy 2 Step-Only DIY Cinnamon Stick Candle Tutorial

Find below the steps to show you how easy it is to whip up these beautiful candle gifts.

Supply List:

1 x Unscented Candle

1 x Packet of Cinnamon Sticks

Jute Twine

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Optional: Ribbon, Lace, Star Anise, Baby Cones etc.

Instructions:

Step 1: Heat up your glue gun and simply stick your cinnamon sticks onto the candle with some hot glue. Repeat until you have covered the whole candle.

Step 2: Cut off a long piece of the twine and wrap it around your cinnamon sticks a few times, before tying it in a bow.

And that might possibly be one of the quickest and easiest DIY gifts that you have ever made!? And how effective does it look!

Now how about we show you how you can add some beautiful variations to this candle. You can easily theme it for any special occasion.

Idea 1: DIY Gift Idea for Valentines

Use a red candle instead of the white. Use a red bow to tie off the cinnamon sticks. Super easy, super sweet and perfect for that someone special on Valentine’s day.

Idea 2: DIY Gift Idea for a Birthday

Take your basic candle idea one step further. Use a lovely colored candle in the center. Follow the tutorial above, but instead of tying a bow with the twine, think about adding some knots instead. Then add some beautiful Star Anise. You can simply use your hot glue and glue them onto the decorated candle.

Idea 3: DIY Gift Idea for Christmas

Step up your game with these simple additional extras. Use a lovely soft cream colored candle. Surround your candles with cinnamon sticks. This time tie it all together with a beautifully soft piece of lace.

Embellish the candle with 2 Star Anise and one baby cone. Super elegant and perfect as a Christmas DIY gift.

Now, all you have to do is to prepare it for gifting.

I love pairing up the candle with a few other bits and pieces, such as a nice packet of bath salts, or a gift card to a cooking store or a voucher for a spa treatment. Simply wrap it up in brown paper, tie it together with some twine.

We love using our die cutting machine to simply whip up some beautiful die cuts. You can stamp a birthday message on the die cut, punch a hole at the top and add it to the twine as your birthday card.

These are fabulous, aren’t they? We are so might chuffed with this idea and I hope you love it too.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx

So you have a new addition to the family – congratulations!

If you are one of the lucky parents, you might even have some time to whip up some sweet baby scrapbook layouts. But I bet the brain might be a bit tired and you might be struggling to come up with some baby scrapbook ideas.

That is okay, we totally understand!

In this post, you will find 15 fabulous baby scrapbook page ideas to help inspire your creativity. Our designer, Jolene, has three beautiful daughters, so whilst our post is full of baby girl scrapbook ideas, you can easily use the same principles and features for baby boy pages (just used some boy papers and embellishments – easy!).

Your baby’s first scrapbook is a truly important one, so don’t rush the process, allow your time to play until you are happy with the placement of your photos and all the elements of the baby scrapbook pages.

15 Newborn Baby Scrapbook Ideas

Find below 15 baby scrapbook album ideas. I’m not sure which is our favorite scrapbook baby layout that is featured below, but if you have one, we would love to know which one you loved the most in the comments below.

#1 Welcome Baby Girl Scrapbook Page

I think the ‘welcome baby’ scrapbook page is always the hardest one to make. Not only because your baby is probably covered in blood and amniotic fluid, but also because there is so much emotion attached to the photo.

Jolene says that this photo was a bit ‘gross’ in color, which is why she reverted to a softer black and white photo. She tried to add ‘pretty’ with the spray of flowers. I think it sets off her baby daughter beautifully.

#2 Baby Girl Scrapbook Ideas: Recording Details

I love this layout because all it does is focuses on the details. A sweet layout to give a perception to how teeny tiny those sweet baby feet truly are. Make sure to record the details of your baby, because they grow up so fast and before long these moments will be forgotten.

#3 Baby Scrapbook Page Ideas: Mummy and Daughter

Don’t forget to grab a photo of yourself with your baby. The best moment to do so is when your newborn baby is fast asleep. Tip: If you find that your papers or cardstock feel to ‘hard’ for a baby layout, you can always soften them up by dry brushing some white paint over the top.

#4 Baby Scrapbook Pages to Record Sibling Moments

Absolutely in love the way that Katie is staring at her new baby sister her. Make sure to record those new sibling vibes – even if they aren’t so pleasant. Describe the feelings and the emotions to make the layout even more sentimental.

#5 Baby Book Ideas Scrapbook Pages to Show the Size

Back to showcasing your new baby’s size. Think about grabbing photos that clearly give proportion to your baby’s size. Jolene used Lily’s dad here and his hands helped to tell the picture of how teeny tiny Lily truly was.

Those red flowers on the layout were created with scalloped circles. You can easily create scallop circle die cuts with a manual die cutting machine, such as the Cuttlebug Die Cutter. Simply snip down each scallop and roughen up the petals. Layer them up and add a brad, pearl or some bling in the center.

#6 Baby’s First Scrapbook: Baby Holding Mum’s Finger

Another clever way to show size. Grab a photo of your baby holding your finger! And if possible, try to get a handprint of the size so that you can add it to the layout as well.

#7 Baby Scrapbook Album Ideas: Recording Sweet Moments

We all take photos of our babies that we think are absolutely adorable. It is important to scrap those and to record them so you can look back at them in the future. My favorite photos of babies are either when they smile for the first time or when they yawn – so cute!

#8 Scrapbook Baby Layout to Showcase New Family Relationships

Another sibling layout. Katie’s proud face says it all! Don’t forget to add some journaling on your layout to record some of the detail of the new blooming sibling relationship.

#9 Scrapbook for Newborn Baby

Look at that little baby face – totally milk-drunk here! This layout is maybe more about mum, instead of the new baby. It is important to record your own feelings too, even if the feelings include being tired, drained and scattered.

You can always create some hidden journalling if you don’t want all your emotions and feelings visible.

#10 Baby Scrapbook Layouts To Record Favorite Baby Features (Such as the Eyes)

What is one of the features of your baby that you love the most? Jolene says that those steel blue eyes really captured her from the moment of birth. The color didn’t last, Lily now has brown eyes, which is why it is so important to grab photos of the features that you fall in love with. So that you have that memory recorded.

#11 Baby Layouts to Record Love Shared

Capture the moments of love, whether it is between siblings, or dad and daughter, or dad and son, or grandparents and grandchild. I think it is important to record those photos.

They will be priceless for your child one day when they are old enough to appreciate their first scrapbook album.

#12 Sweet Baby Layouts to Record Favorite Photos

Sometimes you manage to capture a photo at just the right time. This was one of those moments. Little Lily decided she is hungry and instinctively reacted to the skin rubbing past her mouth – so she was going in for a drink haha!

#13 Baby Pages to Record Baby’s Firsts (Such as the First Smiles)

Of course, it won’t be long till baby knock off those ‘first’ moments. The first smile, the first crawl, the first mouth full of food. Don’t forget to grab photos and to scrap those very important moments.

#14 Layouts to Record Growth and Changes (Check out the Hair going Orange??)

Things change. Your baby’s eyes might change color or if this case we went towards orange tinged hair (but she is back to brown again now!). When you notice those subtle changes, make sure to snap some photos.

#15 And of Course Baby Scrapbook Layouts – Just Because!

And lastly, don’t be afraid to try out bolder and brighter colors with your baby photos. Jolene had Avalee in a green outfit here, so she could play with strong pinks in the paper without the layout feeling like a ‘pink-overload’.

We hope you have loved all of our baby scrapbook ideas. Hopefully we have given you loads of ideas of what to scrap as well as loads of ideas on how to scrap those photos.  You can also grab some baby scrapbook title ideas from here.

As always, we love seeing your creations, so please leave us a comment below and tell us all about them.

Till next time,

Samantha xxx