Category: Kid’s Crafts

Posted in Kid's Crafts, Lifestyle

Woodland Fairy Puppet Craft

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Kick off summer with a magical, nature-inspired craft your kids will love! This woodland fairy puppet is easy, creative, and perfect for outdoor-loving little ones. Inspired by my own fairy garden, this activity uses leaves, petals, and twigs—plus a printable I designed myself featuring both a boy and girl woodland fairy.

Find it in My Etsy Shop.

Why You’ll Love This Fairy Craft

  • Includes a boy and girl fairy to choose from
  • Great for kids of all ages
  • Encourages imaginative play and connection with nature
  • Minimal supplies, maximum creativity
  • Ideal for fairy-themed birthdays, forest school, or rainy day fun

Materials You’ll Need

  • My printable (includes both a boy and girl fairy)
  • Thin cardboard (cereal boxes work great)
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Crayons or markers (optional for coloring your fairies)
  • Natural decorations: leaves, flower petals, small twigs, moss, etc.
  • A craft stick or natural twig

How to Make a Woodland Fairy Puppet

1. Download & Print the Fairies

Click below to get the  printable, which includes both a boy and girl fairy design.

Buy here

Print on regular paper or light cardstock.

2. Cut Out Your Fairy

Choose your fairy (or do both!) and carefully cut them out.

3. Mount on Cardboard

Glue the fairy cut-out onto thin cardboard to make it sturdy. Let it dry for a few minutes.

4. Cut Again

Once dry, cut around the fairy again—this time cutting through the cardboard.

Tip: Let little ones do the paper cutting, then help with the cardboard if needed.

5. Decorate with Nature

Use leaves for wings, petals for clothes or hair, twigs for wands—get creative! Markers or crayons can be used to color your fairy before adding nature elements.

6. Add the Stick

Glue a stick to the back so your fairy becomes a puppet or wand.

7. Let It Dry

Once everything is glued and decorated, let it dry completely before play.

Ready for Fairy Adventures!

Now your woodland fairy puppet is ready for garden adventures, storytelling, or imaginative puppet shows. You can even create a fairy family or add them to your fairy garden décor!

This is a wonderful way to bring art, nature, and storytelling together—and it’s just as fun for parents as it is for kids.

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If you loved this idea, pin it for later or share it with someone who loves fairies and fun outdoor crafts!

Posted in Kid's Crafts, Spring

Recycled Paper Tube Rainbow Castle

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

I had a blast making this colorful rainbow castle using just cereal boxes, paper rolls, and cardstock. It’s a super fun way to reuse stuff you might usually throw away, and it turned out way more magical than I expected!

I had so much fun making this colorful rainbow castle craft using recycled materials like cereal boxes, paper rolls, and cardstock. It’s a super easy and creative DIY project that’s perfect for kids and adults alike!

This rainbow castle is a great St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids, since rainbows go hand in hand with leprechauns and pots of gold.

It also makes a fun spring craft idea, especially for rainy days when you’re stuck indoors—because what’s better than a rainbow after a spring shower?

With its bright colors and imaginative design, this project is a fun way to celebrate the season, encourage creativity, and teach kids about recycling through crafting.

* note: this project was created as part of a sponsored post for Astrodesigns* link to Instagram post

STEP 1: Gather Materials

STEP 2: Cut cardstock into strips

STEP 3: Glue strips onto cardboard

STEP 4: Wrap paper tubes with cardstock

STEP 5: Glue castle pieces together

STEP 6: Line inside with more cardstock

STEP 7: Make turret roofs with cardstock

STEP 8: Make windows out of cardstock

Posted in Celebrations, Kid's Crafts

Hats Off to the New Year

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Looking for a fun, easy craft for kids to enjoy this New Year’s Eve? A DIY top hat made from two toilet paper rolls and some paper is the perfect way to get little hands busy while adding a festive touch to your celebration. Here’s how to make a fun, no-fuss top hat that kids will love to create!

What You’ll Need:

  • 2 toilet paper rolls
  • Colorful construction paper (black, gold, or any fun color!)
  • Scissors
  • Glue or tape
  • Decorative extras like stickers, sequins, or ribbons (optional)

Steps:

  1. Prepare the Hat Base: Start by taking one toilet paper roll—this will form the main part of your child’s top hat. If you want to make the hat a little smaller or more fitted, simply pinch the edges of the roll to adjust the size. Kids can help with this part, which is easy and fun.
  2. Create the Brim: Take the second toilet roll and cut it into two pieces, each about 1 inch wide. Flatten these pieces to form the brim of the hat. You can tape or glue them in a circle shape around the base of the first roll. This will give the hat a fun, wide-brimmed look.
  3. Wrap with Paper: Once the structure is in place, take the colorful construction paper and cut it to size. Wrap it around both the top and bottom of the rolls, covering the entire surface. Secure it with glue or tape. If you’re using black paper, this will give your hat a classic top-hat look!
  4. Decorate: This is the best part! Let kids get creative with stickers, sequins, glitter, or even a ribbon to give their hats a New Year’s sparkle. You could also add little stars, fireworks, or “2025” written on the hat to mark the occasion.

Now, your little ones have their very own festive top hats to wear while ringing in the New Year! It’s a great craft that’s simple, fun, and perfect for kids of all ages. Happy crafting!