Half Term Crafts to Keep Kids Busy (and Happy!) 🎨 - Blog Post 014

Half term is here and if you’re wondering how to keep kids entertained without resorting to endless screen time, we’ve got you covered. Whether the weather keeps you indoors or you’re heading out for some fresh air, these half term craft ideas are fun, cheap, and guaranteed to keep little hands (and minds) busy.

Free & Crafty Ideas You Can Do at Home

Over on our Free & Crafty section on Instagram, we share quick and clever activities that use what’s already at home or outdoors. Perfect for those “Mum, I’m bored” moments!

• Vegetable Printing 🥕 - Cut up potatoes, carrots, or celery to make your own printing stamps. Add paint and paper for hours of creative fun.

• Outdoor Noughts and Crosses ❌⭕ - Collect stones and sticks to create a nature-inspired version of the classic game. A great way to get kids outside and moving.

• Make a Socktopus 🧦 – Got odd socks? Perfect. Turn them into a silly, squishy octopus with just a pair of scissors and some imagination.

• Butter(cup)fly Nature Hunt 🦋 – Collect buttercups, flowers and leaves to make your own delicate “butter(cup)fly.” A mix of craft and nature play that sparks creativity.

All of these are cheap crafts for kids that don’t require special supplies, just a bit of imagination and everyday items.

Indoor Craft Kits for Rainy Days

When the weather’s less than ideal, having a ready-to-go kit makes life so much easier. Our craft kits for kids are designed to be simple, creative, and mess-contained. They’re perfect for indoor holiday ideas that don’t need you to spend hours prepping.

• Peg Doll Kits - Small and imaginative, these kits are perfect for kids who love roleplay.
• Mini Sewing Kits - Great for little hands to practise beginner stitching and make a toy to treasure.
• Paintable Kits - Perfect for the youngest makers who want to paint, colour, and create something lasting.

Each kit comes with illustrated instruction cards for screen-free crafting, plus QR code video tutorials for guided fun, so kids can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Keep Half Term Creative 🌟

Keeping kids busy doesn’t have to mean pricey outings or endless screen time. With a mix of free, crafty ideas and our ready-to-go kits, you’ve got everything you need for a half term filled with fun, creativity, and happy kids.

👉 Explore our craft kits collection and check out our Free & Crafty reels on Instagram for even more inspiration.