5 Fun DIY Ideas for Kids

Life is as fast-paced as it has ever been. Spending quality time and making memories with loved ones in today’s world. 
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects      are a great way to create something together, share life lessons and have fun.  Nurturing a       child’s creative spirit and sparking your own imagination can have many positive benefits beyond the walls of a home flowing over to work, school and other project-type spaces. The best DIY projects are affordable, creative and challenge us to see the beauty in simplicity. 

Here are five fun DIY ideas to try today:
 

1. Create a Shoe Rack      
     
Every parent has been through the “where are my shoes” cry at the most inconvenient time like heading out the door to an event or getting ready for school, one foot here and the other…missing. Pallets are a trendy item in DIY circles and are very easy to decorate and upcycle with a little paint or the bare-look with varnish. Used pallets are an ideal storage shelf solution to repurpose and help kids to keep their space tidy while quickly finding their shoes. 

2. Unleash Your Inner Picasso: Design a Mural      
     
Who doesn’t love a good mural? People travel all over the world to pose in front of iconic drawings that tell stories or showcase the talents of local artists. While we’re used to seeing these at large scale, it’s very possible to do your own simple and beautiful murals at home. 
This DIY will take more time and definitely more effort. Still, it’s a project that parents and children can really enjoy together with big pride points when it’s done. Use stencils to create professional-looking art and let the little voices lead as much as possible, sharing their own ideas about what to create and even choosing from our range of fun paint colours.

3. Make Your Old Ragged Jeans Into a Pocket Pal Organizer
     
Jeans are probably one of the most popular items of clothing across the world, regardless of income. Have old jeans that are too raggedy to donate? Try this DIY using denim back pockets to create storage for office/school supplies that can be hung beside your child’s homework desk. It can be handmade or you can achieve a patchwork look by using a sewing machine.  Be sure to hang at eye-level so it’s easily accessible and safe for kids. 

4. Create A Reading Nook
 
 Reading children become thinking adults. A love of books and learning starts at home. Create spaces where children can really get into reading on their own, getting lost in faraway worlds and their very active imaginations.      
Try repurposing a used crib mattress, wrapping it with a fun or bright coloured fabric to create the perfect reading nook. Throw in comfy cushions or pillows to up the comfort level so your kids can really get lost in the pages of good books. If you have space, you can also hang a curtain from the ceiling to give the effect of privacy or their own little escape.

5. Rollaway Bookshelf      
     
This DIY is both creative and cute. Have a cube-sized bookshelf already? Try adding wheels so your kids can have their favourite books on the go and move it easily from their bedroom to a common area to host their own little reading club with friends. 
No cube? There are lots of simple and easy to make DIY ideas online for book cubes. This one will definitely be a hit, especially if you customize with paste on figures of favourite characters or repaint with bright, fun colours.      
     
There are endless possibilities that can emerge from creating new things from the general items around you. These projects could be the right amount of fun for the entire family!