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And this is more than just a craft — it’s a cool little science experiment, creative playtime adventure, and a whole lot of fun rolled into one. Whether you’re a kid, tween, or someone who simply loves a good art surprise, this puffy painting project is sure to impress. So let’s dive in and make some magic happen! Helpful Tips: How does this sponge canvas art work? This magical craft starts with a compressed sponge — a flat, thin sheet that looks a lot like paper....

These beaded pipe cleaner people are SO CUTE and they’re really simple to make! With pipe cleaners, pony beads and drinking straws, you can make a realistic looking person with arms and legs that bend and flex. This is such a fun kids craft and a great low mess activity! The kids will be so happy if you sit down with them this weekend to give this one a try: Did you see our last book update post?...

We tried to make dancing gummy worms a few weeks ago using baking soda and vinegar, but it was a huge failure. They just didn’t work and we were so disappointed! So I was skeptical about whether or not this experiment would work. But it was amazing! It worked pretty much instantly. No waiting. No fussing. It just plain worked! Take a look at our video! It’s ridiculously simple! Almost embarrassingly simple!...

Make a homemade confetti popper using a paper roll, a balloon, and a sprinkle of creativity. Whether you’re hosting a party or celebrating quietly at home, these poppers are fun for both kids and adults to make, and they’re a blast (literally!) to use. So let’s dive into this quick and fun craft that’s sure to bring some extra joy to your New Years celebrations! This post contains affiliate links....

Use our free printable template to make Easter eggs in the shape of all your favourite farm animals – cows, pigs, chicks, chickens, horses, and ducks! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Download our free printable farm animal Easter eggs template: Click on the link or picture below to download our free, printable farm animal Easter eggs template!...

Real cacti might be prickly, but a felt cactus is soft and cuddly! You can decorate your sewing table and use your felt succulent as a pincushion, or simply place it on a shelf or mantel. They also make a fun housewarming or hostess gift! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

These gingerbread printables come in all different sizes to suit your needs. Both kids and adults will love using them to spark some Christmas creativity! We have 12 different printable pages for you, and they’re all free! Colour them or use them as stencils for crafts. These gingerbread outlines are perfect for decorations, school learning activities, library Christmas parties, or any other time you need a gingerbread man shape. Keep reading for some fun and festive ways to use these templates!...

I’m not a huge fan of creepy and scary Halloween decor in my home. However, anything with googly eyes is sure to get me every time. They make anything instantly so quirky and cute! Adding googly eyes to just about any decor item instantly makes it ready for Halloween in my book. I have tried adding them to a Halloween wreath a few years ago to take it to the next level of cuteness....

Handprint Bunny Craft This is such a simple Easter craft that you can make with the kids – and the best part is that you probably have everything you need at home already! Just grab some paper, scissors and a few pens, markers or pencil crayons – that’s all you need! This craft is really simple, super fast, and completely adorable when you’re done! Video Tutorial: How to Make Paper Handprint Bunnies: *Note: Scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial....

While my kids have been home for winter break, we’ve been doing lots of cooking together, and it has been really fun! We’ve made waffles and pancakes for breakfast, soup for dinner, and several batches of cookies so far. My seven year old is especially loving it, and keeps wanting to be more independent with her cooking. The other day she woke me up at 6:00 a.m. to ask me if it was okay if she used the KitchenAid mixer to make her breakfast....

Today, we put together our raised garden boxes. I’m going to show you exactly how to make a garden box in the tutorial below. They are surprisingly easy to put together and I love how neat and tidy they look in the garden. Materials for one raised garden box: (Keep in mind as you see our photographs that we bought enough cedar for two boxes, then we decided to add a top lip so we went back to Home Depot to get more boards)....

These cute little star keychains are really easy to make, and they’re definitely candy for the eyes. They’re super kawaii, they’re fun to fidget with, and they look great holding your keys or accessorizing your bag! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What type of cord is best for making a kandi star?...

How to Make a Stress Ball Homemade stress balls are SUPER SIMPLE to make at home. You can use flour, rice, water beads, play dough, and even oobleck as a filler inside the balloon. In order to get the flour inside the balloon, you’ll also need a funnel. But no worries if you don’t have one! Simply cut the bottom off a plastic water bottle to make your own funnel....

Everything about winter fruit choices pretty much sucks. (At least where we live.) But the one shining star, is that you can buy clementines. I LOVE clementines. I love buying the first box of the season. And that first smell when you peel them and a bit of orange oil sprays out and makes the whole room smell like Christmas – it’s one of my favourite things! I’ve seen this idea floating around on Pinterest for ages and I’ve always wanted to try it myself!...

So I was really excited when I came across this recipe for Jello Roll-Ups because 1. It’s Jello – and they love making Jello – and 2. It’s a novel new specialty item they’ll be excited to eat because they get to brace yourself, unroll it with their fingers! (I guarantee when you make them it’ll be the first thing you do too…). Check out our video for How to Make Jello Roll Ups: We love Jello here at One Little Project!...

Whether you’re new to slime-making or a total DIY pro, this jelly slime recipe is simple to follow and super satisfying to play with. The final texture is cool, squishy, and jiggly, in the best way possible. So grab your ingredients, and let’s make some seriously fun slime! Helpful Tips: What is instant snow? Instant snow is a cool powder made from a special material called a polymer, which can soak up lots of water — way more than its size!...

I love having the kids home during summer. I always look forward to spending more quality time with them since I have them home all day and we tend to keep our agenda pretty free during the summer months. However, I don’t love the boredom that seems to overtake my children so quickly. In the past, I have been tempted to turn to technology to keep them occupied but that can get out of hand so easily....

We love how easy this macrame craft is, perfect for beginners but also engaging for advanced crafters. You can jazz up your keys with this boho accessory, or use it as a decoration for a backpack or purse. So let’s get knotting and craft something beautiful together! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....

Check out our video for how to make no-bake monster cookie energy bites: When my kids get home from school and daycare they are STARVING. I’ll be frantically running around in the kitchen, about 15 minutes away from getting dinner on the table, and the moment they walk through the door they’ll start hunting through the cupboards for a snack. It drives me crazy. So in the end, they complain so loudly that I give them a banana....

Kids will have a blast bending and shaping their snake and making it slither around. This knotted craft is easy and fun, perfect for summer camp and Scouts! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: How much paracord do I need to make a paracord snake? You will need roughly 1 foot of paracord per inch of snake....