20-30 minutes Archives

Family Christmas traditions (some crafty, some not)!

1 hour or more, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Christmas, free, Make for kids, Make with kids, Needlework, Paper Craft, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I LOVE Christmas. I mean seriously LOVE IT. I think it’s because my parents (Mum especially) always made a huge deal out of it when we were growing up and had lots of traditions that were (and still are!) repeated year on year. Mister Podge had his own family Christmas traditions and now that we…

Gorgeous yarn craft: wrapped sticks

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, Nature, older kids / adults, pennies, young kids

Today’s wonderful yarn craft tutorial is by super talented blogger Jennifer from Jennifer Grace Creates. By the way, she has a fantastic giveaway running at the moment, so why not pop over after you’ve finished reading this post – you could win some fantastic prizes! Over to Jennifer… This easy yarn craft is a perfect…

An Autumn Scavenger Hunt (with free printable)!

20-30 minutes, free, Nature, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

*this post contains affiliate links* When you purchase something after clicking on an affiliate link, the price you pay will not be affected, but I will receive a small commission from the seller. Thank you for supporting Hodge Podge Craft in this way. It was such a lovely sunny Autumn day last Sunday, that…

More firework crafts for kids!

20-30 minutes, 4th July, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I’ve already shared 5 of my favourite firework crafts for kids and since bonfire night is coming up next month, I wanted to share some more with you. These are easy, safe, fun and pretty! Young children love the bright colours of fireworks, but sometimes the real thing can be a little overwhelming, loud and…

How to make a dinosaur garden

20-30 minutes, pennies, toddlers, young kids

I’m so pleased that lovely Kate from Crafts on Sea is going to show us how to make a Dinosaur Garden today! Kate Williams blogs at Crafts on Sea and is a stay at home mum to two small superheros. They like dressing up as Batman and Robin, crafts where they can get messy and…

Earth day kids’ craft: recycled junk robot

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, older kids / adults, young kids

Today is Earth day & I’m sharing our easy Earth day kid’s craft with you – a junk robot! To make this Earth day kids’ junk robot, you will need: Cardboard boxes of varying sizes Toilet/kitchen paper rolls String Plastic bottle tops Scissors A sharp pencil Glue/glue gun Sticky tape Paint/pens Pipe cleaners (optional) Pom…

Polka dot spring bunny garland

20-30 minutes, Easter, Make with kids, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, young kids

My preschoolers helped make this Spring bunny garland to decorate our living room. It was quick and easy to make, working as a team. Sticking the dots on was quite a meditative, calming activity for all of us! *this post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on something here, then buy it,…

5 fantastic New Years Eve craft ideas for kids!

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, New Year, pennies, toddlers, young kids

These 5 exciting New Years Eve craft ideas for kids are perfect to welcome in the New Year and reflect on the past one. They help children to think about family events and personal achievements, plus focus on ambitions and hopes for the new year. Most of these New Years Eve craft ideas for kids use materials…

The 5 best firework craft ideas for kids!

10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, 4th July, free, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

The 5 best firework craft ideas and activities for kids: nature collage, picture spinning, pasta, cotton bud painting and fizzy fireworks! Remember, remember the 5th of November! It’s almost bonfire night here in the UK (Guy Fawkes night strictly speaking) and in keeping with this, I’m sharing a round up of my favourite firework craft…

Z is for ZOOM!

20-30 minutes, pennies, toddlers, young kids

An exciting and low-prep art activity for kids to learn the letter Z (or indeed any letter)! Paint plus cars makes toddlers happy… This Z is for Zoom craft idea is part of the 31 days of ABC series, which I am linking up to (you can see the rest of the fantastic posts on…

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No carve, metallic Sharpie mandala pumpkins

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, older kids / adults, young kids

Easy, pretty no-carve Sharpie mandala pumpkins are fun to make and make great Autumn centrepieces. Create your own intricate designs and doodle away! These metallic Sharpie mandala pumpkins are the perfect alternative to carving – less time-consuming, easier and altogether more chic! To make Sharpie mandala pumpkins, you will need: A pumpkin (pick a…

10 awesome pumpkin carving tips

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, older kids / adults

The 10 best pumpkin carving tips to make carving your pumpkin easier and your finished jack-o-lantern last longer..!

5 spooky spiderweb craft ideas for kids

1 hour or more, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, Make with kids, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

The 5 best spiderweb craft ideas for kids – perfect for a Halloween party! Decorations, glitter, paper crafts and a giant yarn web.

How to create Leaf Art (after an adventure)

20-30 minutes, free, Make with kids, older kids / adults, toddlers, young kids

A fun, free craft for all ages, combining a nature adventure, collaborative art and imagination.

Duck Tape Brazilian Samba Dancer Craft

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Make with kids, older kids / adults

This easy Samba dancer craft was inspired by the World Cup. Download the free printables and have a go yourself!

The 10 best Wimbledon inspired tennis crafts

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Make for kids, Make with kids, toddlers

A glow-in-the-dark comet with streamers, fluffy chicks, tennis ball cookies, garden crafts, and many more creative uses for your old rackets and balls. Game, set and match.

DIY anniversary love-bird card for my husband

20-30 minutes, older kids / adults, Paper Craft, pennies, Valentine's Day

Easy anniversary card idea using paper cutting and water colours. This is a super fast tutorial, but looks really pretty!

The best L crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, older kids / adults, pennies, toddlers, young kids

A selection of the best L crafts for kids: lolly stick aeroplane, list for Summer (on a bucket!) and little pineapple upside-down cakes.

How to make the cutest DIY Minion costume

20-30 minutes, a few quid, Halloween, Make for kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Full tutorial for a DIY Minion costume (complete with hard hats, Gru logo, goggles and crazy hair) – great for a fancy dress party or Halloween outfit.

The best D crafts for kids (link up with #Pintorials)

#Pintorials, 10 minutes or less, 20-30 minutes, a few quid, babies, Gifts, Make for kids, Make with kids, pennies, toddlers, young kids

Here’s a few of the best D crafts for kids: dot-marker painting, drip pots and a simple baby dress pattern.