Today I’m sharing a new Japan-themed activity for kids that comes with a seasonal cultural context: Make a 3D Otsukimi display from paper. This printable Otsukimi craft is for kids who are curious about Japan, and for Japanese and multicultural families who want to share their traditions with children growing up outside Japan. In this…
Today we’re stepping into outer space with a printable alien craft for kids! Color the pieces, cut them out, and mix and match the different parts to build all sorts of funny aliens. The printable template includes four alien heads, bodies, sets of arms and legs, plus plenty of accessories. Kids can combine the printable…
Making gorgeous DIY stickers at home is much easier than I thought. After trying this with a friend, I ended up spending an afternoon coloring, cutting, and turning little drawings into glossy stickers. The stickers looked surprisingly professional, despite being completely homemade, without sticker paper, a Cricut machine, or any special tools. Wanna make them…
Today I want to celebrate summer and explore some of Japan’s beautiful culture. For that, we’re making a printable paper lantern craft inspired by the Japanese Star Festival, Tanabata! This printable Tanabata craft is a colorful decoration that sways beautifully in the wind. It is inspired by one of Japan’s most popular summer events. I…
Let’s make a cute DIY mermaid keychain! I’ve created an easy mermaid keychain craft that’s perfect for kids and tweens. The craft includes free printable templates for the kawaii mermaid and the seashell, along with a step-by-step tutorial for turning them into glossy little charms. For this mermaid craft you don’t need shrink plastic, resin,…
This printable sombrero craft is a colorful paper project for Cinco de Mayo or a Mexican-themed party. It also makes a great party prop and table decoration, as you’ll see! Everything for this craft is already laid out on the printable sombrero template — you just print it on colored cardstock, cut the pieces, and…
I tried to think of a quick Easter craft for kids that also makes a cute table decoration, and came up with these: printable paper bunnies that stand on their own! These little 3D paper bunnies are very easy to make, and they turn into adorable DIY Easter table decorations. Each bunny is made from…
There are so many St. Patrick’s Day crafts out there — shamrocks, rainbows, pots of gold — but this one literally pops out 😀 This printable leprechaun craft turns a color-by-number activity page into an original 3D paper craft for St. Patrick’s Day. Kids color the pieces, cut them out, and build a leprechaun popping…
Today I’ve got a quick and easy printable Groundhog Day craft you can make with kids without planning ahead. It’s mess-free, low prep, and works well on a busy day. All the pieces you need for this craft are included in a ready-to-print template, available here for free for personal use. This Groundhog Day craft…
Look what we’ve got to welcome fall: a printable kawaii letter-envelope that’s also an adorable fall craft for kids! It’s a a piece of printable fall stationery and a cozy seasonal activity all in one — something to make and enjoy while autumn creeps in. Easy Fall Craft + DIY Stationery in One Printable In…
