Children’s Activities

What's On In Brisbane - How to Make a Paper Mache Piggy Bank

How to Make a Paper Mache Piggy Bank

Paper mache (or papier-mâché) is one of the most appealing crafts for children to do. The paper mache piggy bank utilizes the tremendous appeal of the paper mache craft form and creates a very unique craft that has a functional use. Making a paper mache piggy bank is easy and fun for children, however should [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - How to Make Stilts with Cans

How to Make Stilts with Cans

A neat craft for kids to do is the can stilts. These are stilts that can be worn by children for enjoyment and are very simple to make. If you wish to do this craft then you will need the following items: 2 unopened juice cans. Long rope Bottle opener Scissors (to cut rope pieces) [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Make Your Own Tie Dye Shirt

Make Your Own Tie Dye Shirt

The tie dye shirt is very stylish and while originally a craft it has become a mass produced fashion item. There is still no taking away from the roots of this piece of clothing though. The tie dye shirt remains as a fun craft to do with the kids and the end result is a [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - An Easy Guide to a Handmade Birthday Card

An Easy Guide to a Handmade Birthday Card

Most birthday cards sold in stores include their price on the back, they have generic sayings and worst of all, there are hundreds or thousands of other special birthday boys and girls that will receive the exact same card. For all these reasons, doing something more unique such as creating a birthday card by hand [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Make a Candy Bouquet in 7 Easy Steps

Make a Lollipop Bouquet in 7 Easy Steps

A great alternative to the traditional bouquet of flowers is a lollipop bouquet. This is simply a bouquet consistent of various types of lollipop and possibly other items as well. The lollipop bouquet is a very unique and creative craft which can be used for many occasions – a special mother’s day gift, Valentine’s present, [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Creating You Own Birdfeeder

Creating You Own Birdfeeder

Did you know that over half of Australia’s bird varieties live in or visit the Brisbane region throughout the year and one thing that all animals love to do is eat. So what better way to attract this birdlife to your home than to create your very own birdfeeder. Although you can head down to [...]

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Create Painted Christmas Cards At Home

Create Painted Christmas Cards At Home

Providing children with the tools to create arts and craft allows them to use their imagination, to be creative, develop patience, acquire new skills sets and can just be a whole lot of fun. What better time than to delve into arts and crafts with your child then around Christmas and we have provided a [...]

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What's On In Brisbane - Having Fun With Homemade Play Dough

Having Fun With Homemade Play Dough

Taking play dough is a fun and exciting way to spend time with the kids on a rainy day, or during winter when the chill has set in. Children will love the the variety and the ability to create their favourite colour of play dough. Below is a easy and fun recipe to create play [...]

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