Make It
by Rebecca Brown
Maker Camp is a virtual summer camp created by the folks at Google and Make Magazine. Kids participate live via Google Hangouts, held Monday to Friday at 2 PM EST. Each day, counsellors guide campers through a project. The day’s project, plus a supply list, is posted in advance. Campers can chat with each other and with counsellors, ask questions… Read More »
4:00pm August 4, 2014
by Helen Spitzer
I was so excited to discover these tiny starter Makedo kits in our neighbourhood toy store last week. My three-year-old definitely has a crafty side, but I wasn’t sure he was ready for the connectors and tools in Makedo kits. They’re rated 5+ but after a little digging online, I found that they’re also suitable… Read More »
2:07pm January 13, 2014
by Carla Mundwiler
Well, it’s supposed to rain this week — if not today, then tomorrow. Monsoon season keeps getting longer in Ontario, so we had better be prepared. With that in mind, here’s a roundup of kids’ crafts and activities for rainy days. (Click on the title or right on the pictures below.) 1. Yarn Laser Grid This is fairly self-evident,… Read More »
8:30am August 6, 2013
by Helen Spitzer
This is maybe the greatest DIY we’ve ever seen.
9:47am July 17, 2013
by Helen Spitzer
It’s gonna be 33 degrees (feels like 42!) again today in Toronto and across southern Ontario. Got some kids to entertain? Keep it cool.
10:52am July 16, 2013
by Jes Watson
Paint the town red (and blue, and yellow, and pink…) with this super cool sidewalk chalk paint recipe If your kids love sidewalk chalk (and who doesn’t, really?), they’ll love this paint-y, liquid-y twist on the tried-and-true stick form. Sidewalk chalk paint is actually chalk-free, so you can make this recipe in a snap… Read More »
1:20pm June 21, 2013
by Meri Perra
Into cool stuff? Desperately searching for a Father’s Day present for a dad into making cool stuff? Look no further. After writing a kid-friendly ‘How To’ column for several years on MAKE, U.K. dad and creative director Scott Bedford has written a book with 67 blueprints for some pretty wicked ideas: Martian door decal, an earthquake coat hook, slingshot car… Read More »
10:30am June 14, 2013
by Meri Perra
It’s Victoria Day in Canada — the day where, all across the country, neighbour motivates neighbour to shake off old cobwebs, clean up old leaves and make their garden beautiful once again. We know. You’ve got kids. You’re busy. Your house is a mess. So what? We’ve found some super easy garden ideas you can do with… Read More »
8:30am May 20, 2013
by Meghan Housley
Catherine Romano blogs about crafty projects for kids and parents Every celebration includes a few party favours. My son’s favourite is the party hat – colourful, festive and fun to wear, the party hat is an important part of my family’s special events. Party hats can easily be purchased at the dollar store, or you… Read More »
12:37pm May 12, 2013
by Helen Spitzer
Okay, moms: AVERT YOUR EYES. Or just leave this page open on the computer. So it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday and you were meaning to find time to gather the kids and make a beautiful and meaningful present, right? There’s still time. Here are three practical DIY gifts that everyone in the family can collaborate on for mom.… Read More »
5:57pm May 8, 2013
by Kait Fowlie
Melt them, shave them, or mold them; crayons make a great Valentines Crayon Stained Glass Cards You’ll need: waxed paper, a pencil sharpener, crayons, a bone folder, and a warm iron. Remove the paper from crayons and shave them using a pencil sharpener. Sprinkle the waxed paper with the shavings. (The more wax you sprinkle,… Read More »
3:21pm February 8, 2013
by Helen Spitzer
Well, some of us got that sinking ohh nooo feeling when we saw the date today: Christmas is a week away. Luckily for Bunch readers our guest craft blogger Siri has an exquisite craft. Not only are these ornaments gorgeous, they are easy and intuitive to make. They require no tools (just firm beading wire) and… Read More »
4:37pm December 17, 2012