Crafts parents and kids can enjoy together. Recommended craft ideas to keep children entertained.

A paper airplane that flies well

[For Kids] A Former Nursery Teacher Teaches Fun Crafts! [Make It and Play to the Fullest]

Even though it’s a paper airplane, this time we’re making one that really flies! All you need is a single sheet of origami paper and some cellophane tape.

Fold the paper into a triangle, then unfold it.

Fold one side toward the center crease, then fold the edge toward the center again; repeat this a total of three times, and finally fold along the very first crease you made.

Next, instead of folding the tips together, curl them toward each other and attach them with tape.

It doesn’t look like an airplane at all, so you might wonder, “Does this really fly?” But if you know how to launch it, it flies amazingly well.

To launch it, slip three fingers into the untouched triangular section and simply toss it—prepare to be surprised at how far it goes!

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Perler beads

[At-home time] Making Perler beads together [stay home]

Many of you may have been hooked on Perler beads (fuse beads) when you were kids.

While beads might sound like a girls’ activity, boys can enjoy them too.

They’re easy to play with: place the beads on a special pegboard, then press an iron on top to melt them so the beads fuse together—that’s it.

Try making anything you like, from small items to large creations.

You can also turn them into keychains or hair accessories, so the fun continues after you’re done making them.

Since it’s dangerous for small children to use an iron, have an adult handle that part.

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rubber band gun

Explaining how to make a 5-shot, easy “chopstick rubber band gun.” Simple craft!

Let’s make a rubber band shooter with chopsticks! You’ll need three pairs of disposable chopsticks, six rubber bands, and scissors.

First, split all the chopsticks in half.

Take three of the split sticks, bundle them together, and tie them with a rubber band.

Make sure that only the stick in the middle sticks out slightly upward.

Cut the remaining chopsticks into halves or roughly thirds to create the trigger and the handle, then attach everything to the main body with rubber bands.

Hook the last rubber band over the stick that’s sticking up and the top part of the trigger.

When you pull the trigger, the rubber band will whoosh off and fly!

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How to make strawberry jam

One charm of strawberry jam is its vivid red color and distinctive translucence; it even seems like its appearance enhances its deliciousness.

This project focuses on that colorful aspect of strawberry jam and aims to cutely recreate the look of jam in a small jar.

Use a tiny jar—like the kind that once held craft parts—and pack it with pieces of clear plastic sheet painted red to resemble strawberry jam.

By decorating the inside of the jar, you can convincingly replicate that unique translucence and shine.

It’s also a great idea to plan jar decorations that highlight the contents inside.

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Strawberry roll cake squishy

A cute-looking strawberry roll cake squishy that’s perfect for a school science project.

Start by making the roll cake, then decorate it adorably with pink silicone whip! Experiment with color choices that make it look real and explore differences in texture as your theme.

It’s not only cute to look at, but also super squishy and soothing to the touch.

To make it even cuter, try adding strawberries, cookies, and pink pearls.

Displaying photos or the actual piece will surely convey the fun to anyone who sees it.

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toy pasta

Pasta has the image of being an easy, accessible food you can enjoy in many places, and choosing the flavor is part of the fun.

This piece is about using parts that evoke pasta to recreate various variations as mascots.

Since pasta comes in many shapes, let’s carefully plan decorations that match each type of pasta.

It’s important to imagine what ingredients would make it delicious as you create, and to do the detailed work needed to faithfully reproduce those elements.

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Sparkly inedible dessert

Why not try your hand at sweets art with “sparkly inedible desserts”? They look just like real jelly! But… in fact, they’re entirely handmade fake sweets.

Using resin sheets, glitter, and clear materials, this craft lets you create jewel-like desserts you can’t eat.

Their cute, mysterious look will captivate anyone who sees them! Most people will probably think, “I’ve always wanted to taste a dessert like this at least once.” They’re sure to be eye-catching, photogenic pieces.

Plus, put them on a light base and they glow! It’s the perfect finishing touch for a romantically charming sweet.

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