Arts and Crafts
Here you can watch our fun and therapeutic arts and crafts tutorials!
Contact us if you would like art materials.
Fabric Chessboard
As part 2 of our chess set, here's how to make a fabric board to play with and store your pieces!
You will need
2 large pieces of fabric (at least 80cm along each edge),
Embroidery needle and thread,
Scissors,
Pen,
And paint.
We used red and white to match our rocks, but you can use other colours so long as you choose which colour of squares goes with each set of pieces.
Pebble Chess Set
Today's art activity is making the pieces for a pebble chess set! ♟️
You will need:
16 pebbles of 2 different colours (32 in total)
A permanent marker
A bowel of soapy water and a towel.
While you're cleaning and drawing on the pebbles, take the time to feel each rock and notice its differences from the others! 💎
We'll be showing you how to make a board in another video, in the mean time you can make an 8*8 grid using almost anything flat you have 32 of and the floor!
I Spy Jar
Today we have a fun activity to engage your eyes ✨
You will need:
A clean jar or bottle
Enough rice to fill it 3/4 full.
Some "treasures" to hide inside (can be beads, small objects like screws, small toys)
Pen and paper
You can make different themed ones, or make them as gifts!
Drawing a Story
Today we have a way to tell a story using pictures, with an example story by Danielle ✍️
You will need:
Paper, something to draw with, and your imagination!
You can do this either as a single picture that is built up to tell a story, or as a storyboard/comic!
Cotton Ball Cloud Light
Today we have a fun and simple way to make a decorative light feature with recycled materials! ☁️
You will need:
A clean and dry, large clear bottle.
Clear or clear drying glue.
Cotton balls.
Battery powered fairy lights and batteries.
You can experiment with adding things on top of the cotton balls,, and using different colours of lights!
Crayon Splatter
Today we have a way to create a bright and striking piece of art using melted wax crayons 🌈
You will need:
Canvas or strong board
Wax crayons
PVA/other strong glue
Hair drier
Try lots of different colours and placements of crayons to make different designs!
Finger Crochet Watch Strap
If you have a watch with a worn out strap, we have a way to replace the strap easily and comfortably. ⌚
You will need:
Your watch face, a piece of ribbon/cord/yarn long enough to wrap around your wrist 5 times, any clip on charms.
Tin can clock
Today we have another recycling project for you 🕒
You will need:
A tin can, a clock mechanism, a hammer and screw (ask for help and be careful!), 3 drinks bottle lids the same size, paint, glue and any decorations.
You can use an old clock mechanism you already have, or contact us to source one for you!
Pringle's Tube Dispenser
Today we have a quick craft for making a dispenser out of a pringles tube.
It can be used to store things like cotton pads, cotton balls, and larger sweets!
You will need:
Clean pringles tube, wrapping paper, glue, craft knife (ask for help!) and scissors.
Cardboard Stationery Box
Today we have a fun recycling craft project for you to make a stationery organiser ✏️
You will need:
A cereal box, wrapping paper or other colourful paper, glue, scissors, pen and ruler.
If you want, you could even collage the outside with old magazines or newspaper!
Crinkly Squishy
We've got an easy tutorial for making a fun sensory pet today.
You will need:
A few sheets of toilet roll, some clear tape, a pen, some red paint and a pair of scissors.
You could also experiment with adding googly eyes, buttons, and different fillings to make a unique squishy!
DIY Rice Barbell
Following from our last video, we also have a way to make a light barbell out of rice and old bottles. 🌾
Make sure your rod is sturdy enough to take the weight of both bottles full of rice!
You will need:
Two bottles that are the same size and shape, a strong rod that fits through their openings, duct tape, rice, and any decorations for the outside.
DIY Glitter Weights
Today we're showing you how to make a small weight out of an old bottle. We've used a couple of soft drinks bottles, but you could use any bottle you can get the lid on and off of and is watertight. ♻️
1 litre of water weighs ~1 kilogram, so check the bottle's volume to make sure you can safely use it as a weight.
Even though we can't go outside as much, getting exercise is really important to keeping both mind and body healthy!
Gentle weight exercises are good for building both strength and co-ordination.
You will need:
Glitter paint, some cleaned out bottles with lids, water, duct tape and any decorations you want for the outside.
Easy Embroidery - Double Threaded Running Stitch
Today Paula has demonstrated a 3rd embroidery stitch, called a Double Threaded running Stitch. This one is a little bit fiddly, so take your time and don't worry if you make mistakes, practice makes perfect!
Easy Embroidery - Chain Stitch
Paula is demonstrating another embroidery stitch today.
This one is called a chain stitch.
Before you start embroidering on your clothes or furniture, try a few practice runs on some scrap fabric!
Embroidery - Backstitch and Whipped Backstitch
Today Paula is demonstrating a couple of easy embroidery stitches
Embroidery is a fun and easy way to add patterns and individuality to your clothes or other fabric!
You will need:
Some fabric (patterned or plain)
Embroidery thread
Embroidery needle
Scissors
If it helps, you can draw your design onto your fabric before you start sewing so you have a guide.
Cardboard Stationery Box
Today we have a fun recycling craft project for you to make a stationery organiser ✏️
You will need:
A cereal box, wrapping paper or other colourful paper, glue, scissors, pen and ruler.
If you want, you could even collage the outside with old magazines or newspaper!
Recycled Jar Sculpture
Today we have a cute sculpture project for you to try!
You will need: a small jar, some coloured clay/playdough/salt dough, tin foil, cardboard and scissors.
If you want to make your own dough, mix 1 cup of plain flour with 1/2 a cup of salt and 1/2 a cup of water. If you're using this you'll need some paint as well.
We made ours a tree-coloured tree, you could make yours any colour and shape!
Learning to Crotchet- Part 1
Today Paula is taking you through the first few steps of crocheting a square. You will need: wool/yarn, a wool needle and a crochet hook. Crochet is a fun relaxing activity, and you can make lots of different things from it!
Learning to Crochet - Part 2
Here's part 2 of our beginner's crochet tutorial! One more part to come after this. You will need: wool/yarn, a wool needle and a crochet hook. It might be fiddly at first but keep trying!
Learning to Crochet- part 3
This is the last part of our beginners crochet tutorial! Paula is demonstrating how to change wool colours and how to start forming a square of material.
Running Ink Art
Ink contains at least one pigment (which gives ink its colour) dissolved or suspended in a liquid or gel. Many inks that look like they're just one colour actually have multiple different pigments in them. You can find out what colours of pigment are in a washable felt tip pen using kitchen towel and water!
You will need:
Kitchen towel, A6 card (cut A4 into quarters), felt tip pens (non-permanent), stapler or needle and thread, scissors, water and jug or bowl.
Let your creativity flow!
Paper Chain Snake
Thissss week we made a fun wiggly friend out of paper and paint!
The smallest known snake, the Barbados threadsnake, is only 10cm long on average, and weighs less then a gram. It can curl up on a coin!
The longest, the reticulated python, can measure more then 6 meters long and weigh over 70kg!
You will need: Thick paper, paint (any colour, preferably acrylic), a sponge, googly eyes, red crayon or pencil, scissors and glue! Have fun!
No Glue Flour Slime
Slime is fun and stress relieving to play with, and this version doesn't require glue or borax. All you need is some flour, water, sunflower oil and colourings, scents and any other decorations you like. Get creative and have fun making different colours and textures!
Water Colour Tree
Create a memory/grateful tree using watercolour. Use the tree template at the bottom of the page.
Pom Pom Planetarium
Build your own planetarium out of recycled cardboard and pom-poms. ☀️
Ocean Collage
Make a mysterious ocean scene from coloured paper!
Toilet Roll Pencil Holder
A cute and easy way to keep your stationary in order.
Mini Lamp Shade
A cute mini lampshade you can make from paper and recycled beads!
It's easy to make, and can be used with battery powered candles to give a cosy glow to your room.
Your hanging decorations can be anything you can hang from the paper, we used beads from recycled jewellery!
Christmas Block Characters
We made some cute Christmas Wooden decorations using recycled wood and fabric ♻️
You will need: Wood, paint, fabric, glue, pompoms, ribbon and any other decorations you like.
Have fun making a cast of characters to decorate your house or garden!
Bubble Wand
Make a pretty bubble wand to watch bubbles fly and shimmer.
Upcycled and recycled jewellery
Make some custom jewellery out of broken bits and other household items.
Snakes and Ladders
Make a snakes and ladders game out of scrap fabric and paper!
Crayon Print Bag
Customise a plain canvas bag with a crayon print!
You will need: Crayons, canvas bag, fine sandpaper, plain paper, clothes iron.
Wool Cloud
A soft wool cloud decoration.
Textured Salt Art
Use salt to create some sensory textured art.
You will need: Paper or canvas, fine salt, glue, paint and paintbrushes.
I'm Roaresome Positivity Lion
A decoration to remind yourself you're roaresome!
You will need: Paper plates, paint, coloured paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes, pom-poms, pen and pipe-cleaners.
Painting without Brushes
This activity is about using different tools to move paint around and make different and individual pictures!
Cardboard Tube Unicorn
A cute cardboard friend who can hold your pencils!
Fuzzy Pom Pom Caterpillar
A fuzzy pom-pom Caterpillar that can be made as long as you want.
Mini Aquarium
Make a mini aquarium, and fill it with cuddly sea creatures!
Large Cuddle Reading Pillow
Make a big cuddly pillow to get comfortable for a long reading session.
Water Colour And Wax Art
Use watercolour paint and wax crayon to create cool patterns.
Blow Paint Monsters
Make fun shapes and turn them into creatures by blowing the paint onto your paper.
Reusable Canvas
Make a reusable canvas to keep making art without having to buy another canvas!
Sensory No Mess Painting
Use your fingers to squish the paint around,without getting messy!
Rainbow Fan
Make a colourful fan, to keep yourself cool or for decoration!
Paper Plane Target Board
Entertain yourself with this paper plane target game!
Milk Bottle Storage Box
Today we made a box out of an empty, clean milk bottle.
Cardboard Netball Hoop
Tape this easy to make netball hoop over a bin and score when you recycle!
Lollipop Stick Characters
Easy decorative characters that can be made as hanging ornaments or stood up in a pot together!.
Collage rocks
Got lots of scrap paper or old magazines? Make them into a decorative paperweight or door stop!
Fabric Car
A cute stuffed car you can customize and use as a pincushion, or just as a cuddly decoration.
Contrast Art
Make bright and striking contrast art!
Monster Dice and Draw Game
Make a fun game to create a creature from a roll of a dice.
Spray Paint Art
Make your own spray paint, then use it to make cool art!
Cup Phone antics at Uppertunity
We had fun making cup phones and talking into them!
Downloadable Instructions
Digital Instruction books if you prefer or want to take with you offline
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