Pretend Play Archives

Let the imaginations of your little ones run wild with some creative and fun pretend play crafts! Get ready to spark their curiosity and inspire a love of learning with these exciting ideas.

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Popsicle Stick & Handprint Mermaid Keepsake Craft Idea

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Summer days bring the perfect chance to create fun memories and get a little crafty. We love projects that double as sweet keepsakes, and this mermaid craft does exactly that. By using your child’s handprint to create flowing mermaid hair, you freeze a tiny moment in time while making an adorable piece of art. This […]

Handprint Wooden Spoon Butterfly Craft Idea

With just simple supplies, minimal effort and loads of joy, it doesn’t get much better! Let’s start crafting together now! Wooden Spoon & Handprint Wing Butterfly Do your kids love crafting? Are you looking for a new way to engage them in something creative? Then look no further than today’s delightfully cheerful handprint wooden spoon […]

Felt Pretend Play Popsicles Craft

A fun and easy craft idea for kids – make pretend play popsicles out of felt! Great for a summer activity or rainy day activity! DIY Craft Felt Popsicles Today’s pretend play felt popsicle craft tutorial is a fun summer activity that is not only calorie free and pretend fun for all ages BUT it’s also […]

Paper Bag Bunny Craft Idea For Easter

Easter is just around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect craft idea for kids! This paper bag bunny puppet is easy to make and tons of fun. Lunch Sack Bunny Craft Hi my crafty friends! Easter is literally right around the corner {yikes!} If you are looking for some last minute craft ideas to […]

Wooden Spoon Christmas Friends

Calling all my young crafters! We are going to transform the ordinary kitchen utensil into wooden spoon Christmas friends today! All it takes is some craft paint, felt and a little imagination! Keep scrolling for the full tutorial that is simply striking for the holiday season! Reindeer, Santa & Snowman Spoon Puppets Come one, come […]

Cotton Pad Snowman Craft Idea For Kids

Create the cutest snowmen with your little ones! With just a few simple cotton pads, you can make the most adorable puppets for your next family activity. Snowman Puppets Made With Cotton Pads Come beat the winter blues with us as we make Cotton Pad Snowman Puppets together!!! It’s super simple and I’ll show you […]

Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet Craft Idea

This fantastic tutorial is PACKED with creativity to inspire YOU to make your own popsicle stick snowman puppet today! Keep scrolling for ALL the details so you can recreate it with your child this winter season! Popsicle Stick & Clothespin Snowman What are kids and parents to do on a snow day at home? Build […]

Paper Bag Reindeer Puppet Craft Idea For Christmas

Get ready for the holiday season and join in on the fun with a homemade paper bag reindeer puppet! It’s an easy craft that even the parents will love recreating! Reindeer Puppet Made From A Paper Bag Have you seen all the Christmas themed kid crafts I’ve been sharing lately on Glued To My Crafts? […]

Paper Bag Sloth Puppet Craft

Get the kids inspired and creative with this fun paper bag sloth puppet craft idea! With just a few supplies, your kids can create their own unique sloths in no time! Sloth Paper Bag Puppet Craft Turn a simple brown bag into an adorable {and furry!} SLOTH friend in less than 10 minutes! It’s perfect […]

Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow Craft

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to keep the kids entertained this fall season? Then check out this adorable scarecrow out of a toilet paper roll tutorial. They’ll love it! Recreating our toilet paper roll scarecrow tutorial is a perfect craft idea that will keep your children busy and entertained during the […]

Pumpkin Pie – DIY Felt Pretend Play Set

Let the little ones’ imaginations run wild with our DIY Felt Pumpkin Pie Pretend Play Set! Handmade Felt Pretend Pie Play Set For Toddlers Did you catch our Apple Pie Sensory Bin post the other day? Well – continuing on with pie making and Thanksgiving theme, today I present to you the simple tutorial on […]

Paper Bag Frankenstein Craft Idea For Kids

Unleash your inner artist and make your own Frankenstein puppet out of a paper bag! Lunch Sack Frankenstein Craft Idea For Kids With Halloween knocking at our doorsteps very soon, I wanted to focus on a character that is commonly known and seen around the spook-tacular season. But no worries – this fun paper bag […]

Paper Bag Halloween Owl Craft Idea

No need to be “haunted” by complicated crafts this “spook-tacular” holiday. Today’s Paper Bag Halloween Owl Puppet kid craft idea comes with a FREE PRINTABLE template that is sure to be a HOOT! #gluedtomycrafts Get ready to create a spook-tacular Halloween craft that’s perfect for kids and adults alike! This Paper Bag Halloween Owl is […]

Paper Bag Monster Puppet Craft

Not only does this project allow your child to explore their own creativity, it also requires minimal materials and supplies – so why not give it a try? With just a few simple steps, your little crafter can have without fail an adorable paper bag monster puppet that will be sure to bring smiles all […]

Paper Bag Crow Puppet Craft Idea For Fall

Have some extra fun with your little ones this fall season and make them their very own Paper Bag Crow Puppet. It’s an easy craft that will bring hours of joy and creative play this fall season! How To Make A Paper Bag Crow Puppet It’s been awhile since I’ve in-cooperated paper bags into our […]

Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Puppet Craft Idea

Rake up those fall memories with today’s Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Puppets kid craft idea. It’s super easy to make and each one can be customized to fit a specific theme, favorite color or style! Scarecrow Puppets Made From Craft Sticks You can’t help but LOVE today’s scarecrow themed art project. A real scarecrow might scare […]

Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Craft For Kids

If you are looking for some inspiration for a great fall themed craft to do with your child today, look no further because our Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Puppet is the ONE TO DO! No need to be scared of this art project tutorial! Keep scrolling for the simple supply list, FREE printable and easy directions! I […]

Paper Bag Gnome Craft Idea

Get crafty and bring your imagination to life with this adorable paper bag gnome puppet! Tag us in your pictures so we can see your creations! Not only is today’s Paper Bag Gnome craft idea super simple, adorable and fun for all ages to recreate – but it’s also really inexpensive when it comes to […]

Pipe Cleaner Wrapped Mummy Craft

Get creative with your kids this Halloween! Wrap up some fun with this pipe cleaner wrapped mummy craft – easy enough for little fingers and sure to bring smiles all around! Friends – we are now DAYS AWAY FROM HALLOWEEN! Can you believe how fast that happened?! Seriously, where has October gone? Did I blink […]

Leaf Fairy Puppets For Kids To Make This Fall

Whimsical Leaf Fairy Puppets to Delight Your Kids This Fall Fall is a magical time of year, filled with vibrant colors and crisp air. What better way to celebrate the season than by crafting whimsical leaf fairy puppets with your kids? Today’s tutorial is an engaging activity that not only taps into their creativity but […]