Make your own Ribbon Wands
Click on the video below to find out how to make your own ribbon wands as featured in our Ballerina Party. …
Craft
Keen to get creative but clueless as to what to create? Here the OHbaby! team share their favourite DIY projects and showcase beautiful craft ideas for the whole family. Easy and achievable step-by-step guides will have you making a play house out of a sheet, toys out of socks, hey - we might even dust off our crochet hooks in this section dedicated to all things crafty.
CRAFT: How to make Finger Puppets
Felt puppets from Emma Hardy's book Sewing for Children are as easy or complicated as you want to make them and a good way to get the kids involved. Create your own farmyard with these felt finger puppets. Use our downloadable templates and sew …
Make a pine cone bird feeder
Pine cone bird feeder You will need A Pine cone2 Tbsp nut butter1 cup bird seed 1. Mix nut butter and bird seed in a bowl with your hand or a spoon.2. Tie a long piece of string around the top of the pine cone stalk.3. With your hands, cover …
CRAFT: How to make a cute Bunny Rattle
Encourage learning and play with this basic rattle. You will need:🐇 Printed pattern (download and further instructions here)🐇 Fabric offcuts in different prints. We used four fabrics: Faux leather for the base, floral print for the ears, spotty …
Bloomin lovely: simple DIY bloomers to make
Get your little ones warm-weather-ready with a simple pair of DIY bloomers in linen by The Fabric Store. YOU WILL NEED A sewing machine A PDF print-at-home pattern for a pair of bloomers. We used the ‘Baby + Toddler Bloomers’ sewing pattern …
Why not? Make a love knot baby toy
A handmade baby toy makes for a thoughtful newborn gift. Gemma Adams shows us how easy it is to get your craft on. You will need: Wood ring, this is a 70mm beech ring from Eco Bebe Unbleached cotton rope from Spotlight Method 1. Cut …
5 things to make in spring with your little ones
Embrace spring and get creative with five simple craft and activity ideas to make the most of the season. DIY Bird Feeders Dust off those Christmas cookie cutters and fill with some seedy goodness! Alternatively grab a pinecone and smear it …
CRAFT: playful painted pebbles
Put your child’s pebble collection to good use with these projects that spark creativity and imagination. 'TELL ME A STORY' PEBBLES You will need:🦋 Flat pebbles of various colours and sizes🦋 Acrylic paint🦋 Paintbrushes Method: Clean and …
CRAFT: happy little pots
🌿 Pot one, print one, give one, keep one 🌿Create something simply beautiful with this delightful project from Audrey Fitzjohn. You will need: ⚪ Ceramic containers (small bowls, pots, cups and saucers) ⚪ Lawn seeds (available at your local …
DIY: Decorative orbs with Post-It notes.
Thanks Julie Stuart from Clever Poppy for sharing how to make these gorgeous hanging paper orbs. You will need: ● Post-It Super Sticky Notes● Polystyrene orbs ● Clear fishing nylon ● Masking tape ● Thumb tacks ● Scissors ● A …
3 simple projects for sweet dreams
Brighten up bedtime with these delightful projects from Joanna Gosling’s Home Made Simple For Kids. HANGING POM POM BRANCH Whenever we go out for a walk, the girls and I always come back with a haul of treasures – pine cones, shells, stones and …
Dinosaur garden: make one with your kids!
TYRE-ANNOSAURUS GARDEN Make your very own prehistoric landscape in a cleverly decorated old tyre, recreated from garden crafts for children. Dawn Isaac's Garden Crafts for Children has 35 fun projects for children to sow, grow and make. Here's the …
Make your own watercolour paints
Ever wondered about making your own paint? It's easy-peasy, writes Kate Lilley, author of Eco-Friendly Crafting With Kids. Kate Lilley has heaps of great craft ideas for children of all ages in her new book and on her blog at www.minieco.co.uk. …
Make 4 cute baby essentials from 1 metre of merino fabric
Check out The Fabric Store's gorgeous new range of ZQ 200gsm Premium Merino Colours, with a handful of new neutral shades as well as some highlight colours so you can have fun mixing and matching your favourites! This merino is a versatile 150cm …
Craft: make cosy beds for tiny dolls
Gemma Adams shares how to sew cosy beds for tiny toys. You will need Wool or cotton wadding (from Spotlight) Embroidery thread and needle (Spotlight) Fabric (from The Fabric Store) Scissors Pins Method 1. Cut the wadding to …
Make a beautiful floral keepsake
Gemma Adams shares an effective way to preserve and display your foraged treasures. YOU WILL NEED Photo frame, this one is from Kmart Wax paper for pressing Heavy book or weight Flowers or foliage Super glue if …
Create your own family tree
Make your family tree a real focal point with this eye-catching idea to illustrate relationship, connection, and growth. Displaying your family tree is an opportunity to let personality and creativity flourish, so don’t be daunted by the artistic …
Fly high, little guy: make a toy hot air balloon
Gemma Adams’ creativity soars to new heights as she transforms an everyday object into an imaginative toy. You will need Rice paper light shade Small basket (this one was from a set of three from Urban Sales) String Small pieces of fabric …
Crochet yourself a face mask!
Face masks are becoming a bit of a trend this season thanks (but no thanks!) to Covid-19. As much as we’re hoping this ‘Covid season’ won’t last too it’s hard to predict and seems like future lockdowns are an imminent reality for many of us in New …
How to make an under-the-table house
Children love private spaces to hang out, play in, and pretend with. This clever twist on a child's play tent, from the book Cool Spaces for Kids by Sam Scarborough (Hamlyn $39.99), is easy to make and looks gorgeous. Nothing could be easier than …
CRAFT: make your own forest family
Engage busy little fingers and entertain active minds with a playful project by Audrey Fitzjohn. TOADSTOOL HOUSE You will need: Cardboard Self-adhesive white vinyl (from a dollar store) Fabric scraps Scissors Black marker pen and a …
Craft: a sweet and simple felt garland
Add some seasonal colour to your décor with this sweet and simple felt garland. You will need Felt sheets in green, brown and orange Embroidery thread in green and beige Polyfill stuffing Sewing needles Scissors for both fabric and …
Ballerina Pops
Click on the video below to find out how to make your own ballerina pops as featured in our Ballerina Party. You will need: • wooden skewers• mini cupcake cases• large marshmallows• melted white chocolate• pink sprinkles 1. Push a …
3 stylish & simple pom pom crafts
On trend and super easy (and cheap!) to make, pom poms can be used to adorn just about anything. Get the kids winding leftover wool and create beautiful fluffy balls of fun. 1. WREATHThis Scandi-inspired wreath only requires a wooden embroidery …
Make your own no-sew tutu
Click on the video below to find out how to make your own no-sew tutu as featured in our Ballerina Party. …
Kitchen craft: give old knives & utensils a new lease of life
OHbaby! Art Director Jaimee Clapham sharpens up her act in the kitchen by giving old knives and utensils a new lease of life. You will need: ◼️ Plasti Dip (visit griffithsequipment.co.nz for retailers)◼️ Knives and/or kitchen utensils◼️ Good …
CRAFT: Hand printed tea towels
🌿 Pot one, print one, give one, keep one 🌿Create something simply beautiful with this delightful project from Audrey Fitzjohn. You will need: ⚪ White tea towel ⚪ Black fabric paint ⚪ Paintbrush ⚪ Paper ⚪ Leaves Method:1. Gather a few fresh …
Fun painted twig letters
Let the kids go crazy with paint and patterns to make decorative letters from Clare Youngs' Find It, Make It craft book. These brightly coloured letters are a great way to personalise your own space. They would look brilliant on your bedroom door …
A stunning gift: dipped wooden spoons
Take stirring to a whole new level with these dipped wooden spoons, an easy and striking project that makes a great gift! You will need: • Wooden spoons, ours are from Father Rabbit • Masking tape and paintbrushes • Resene Testpots. We used …
CRAFT: How to make a Hula costume
Create this super-easy dress-up outfit for your little hula girl, extracted from Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids by Emma Hardy (CICO Books $39.99). Aloha! Surf's up with this Hawaiian hula-girl outfit that's perfect for a day on the beach. …
Recycled Vintage Printer's Tray
A vintage printers’ tray makes a great display centre for precious little collections. Once you’ve sourced an old wooden printers’ tray (TradeMe regularly turns up options, or check out local markets, antique or junk stores) the beauty of this …
Pop art
Ever wondered what to do with the masses of artwork your kids bring home from preschool or kindy? Christall Lowe (with the help of her four-year-old boy), created the fabulous "pop art" for her wall. She tells you how: 1. Use a large, framed, …
How to: personalise your gifts with stamps
Here's an idea that will have your gifts to family and friends standing out from the rest. The gifts are personalised to make the recipient feel special but you don't have to stick to words, there are some fabulous pictorial stamps that the kids …
Wall heART: time to print some photos
Create a mile of smiles on your wall with all your best snaps in one place - no photo frames required. We all "heart" our families but despite the best of intentions, photos inevitably end up on the hard drive, unprinted and out of sight, or in a …
CRAFT: How to make a teddy bear
In this extract from Star Boy & Friends, by Vasanti Unka (Penguin $25), we'll show you how to make a cuddly soft friend out of two argyle socks. You will need:🐻 2 socks (argyle is best)🐻 3 buttons 🐻 Thread 🐻 Stuffing How to make 1. Cut …
How To Make Hot-Air Balloon Mobile
Soar to great heights. Get your crafty aspirations off the ground with this hot-air balloon mobile. You will need:🌥️ 25cm-diameter wooden embroidery hoop (inner ring)🌥️ Six 50cm lengths of invisible thread or fishing line🌥️ A4 sheets of …
Make Your Own Draught Stop
Got a breezy gap underneath the door? Here’s a crafty solution that couldn’t be simpler. You will need:🍃 About half a metre of thick, strong fabric (needs to be at least a metre wide)🍃 About 5kg rice🍃 Scissors🍃 Cotton🍃 Sewing machine🍃 …
Salt Dough Medals
Award your kids a Gold, Silver, and Bronze! Make your own medals out of salt dough - a really easy recipe that children will love to lend a hand with. You will need: 🏅 1 cup of salt 🏅 1 cup of flour 🏅 3/4 cup of water 1. Combine the flour and …
How to make a Butterfly net
YOU WILL NEED • wire coat hanger • tulle fabric • scissors • sewing machine (or needle and thread) • pliers • bamboo or dowel rods (pre-cut to size) • electrical tape • strips of ribbon or fabric TO MAKE 1. Unroll the coat hanger and twist into …
Create a cat-ears headband!
We found this great tutorial for making super-cute cat ears from crafty blogger Tally's Treasury What you will need: headband - doesn’t matter what it’s made of or what it looks like, though you may want one the same colour as your cat ears, or …
How to make a Rocking Horse
The winner of our inaugural Upcycling Competition gave an old cable reel a new life as a charming rocking horse. Dunedin mum SallyDobson is a passionate upcycler who sees treasure where others see trash. The 100-year-old villa she shares with her …
DIY Rustic Mason Jar Wall Holder
We've got a bit of a girl crush on YouTubers, The Sorry Girls. They have some gorgeous crafty ideas, like this DIY Rustic Mason Jar Wall Holder. In fact, if you've got a stash of mason jars, check out their other videos.. there's a whole series of …
