Craft Ideas
Educational Art Supplies has partnered with the amazing Pip Dot Studio to bring you some inspiring craft ideas for use at home or in the classroom.
These incredible project ideas feature products from the extensive Ed Art Supplies range converted into fun, engaging and educational projects through Pip Dot creative art classes.
- Mothers Day PendantsThanks to @anideaontuesday for this great idea using our Cabochon pendants! Details below: SUPER SUPER cute fingerprint pendants!! ❤️ If you are looking for a quick, easy and super cute Mother’s Day gift, look no...
- Wooden Key HouseMake something useful and beautiful with these Wooden Key Houses! This house design is a great canvas for drawing, painting, printing and collage projects. This self-assembled wooden project starter includes 3 metal hooks and a...
- Wooden Boomerang DecorationBoomerangs have been historically used for hunting , as well as a sport, and entertainment. They are commonly thought of as an Australian icon. Decorate Wooden Boomerangs and include teachers notes and history to make...
- Blotting Paper PeopleBlotting Paper People Duration: 1 hour Materials: blotting paper, A3 paper, edicol dye, scizzors, pencil, black, gold and silver markers. Children draw their single shaped image onto the blotting paper using pencil and then cut...
- Fimo/Sculpey BeadsChildren can make the beads and add glitter or leave them plain. The beads are made by rolling the clay into a ball them piercing with a stick to make the hole. While on the...
- Decorating Paper Parasols – Crafty IdeasParasols were originally developed in China where they were used initially for sun protection to replace large leaves and later as bold symbols of nobility. Chinese artists painted parasols with dragons, tigers, Chinese characters, flowers, landscapes...
- Blank JigsawsThis is a great opportunity to let kids customize their own puzzle. Suggested materials: Blank jigsaw puzzles Texta’s/felt tips/permanent markers/gel pens Instructions Decide on theme for drawing: for example: free design/drawing; self portraits, family portraits,...
- Melting CrayonsEveryone has old, broken crayons lying around the home... This is a great way to turn them into something new and awesome! What you need: Old crayons of any colour An oven A muffin tray...
- Pipecleaner People Activities For Kids – Bendy PalsCreate your own community of Bendy Pals with some simple craft essentials. You'll have your own little world of people that you have made in no time at all! You will need: Pipe Cleaners Googly...
- Mega Markers Pear ArtworkCreate amazing watercolour effects with this beautiful pear artwork. These amazing Mega Markers create amazing results when mixed with water. Follow these steps to create a unique artwork for your home. What you need: Roymac...
- Magic Painting with Oil Pastels & WatercoloursMake a picture magically appear with watercolour paint! This is a great activity to capture children's imaginations! This activity can be completed independently, or for younger children you can draw the oil pastel outline and...
- PomPom Alphabet LettersPomPom Alphabet Letters Duration: 30mins to 1 hour Materials: cardboard or cardboard letters, scissors, glue, masking tape, pompoms. Children create their chosen letter using masking tape and cardboard. Alternatively a pre-made alphabet letter can be...