5 Crafting ideas to keep the kids busy this October half term

Keeping the kids entertained during school holidays can be a huge headache for parents.

Plus, keeping costs down when looking after little ones is always a challenge.

With October half term coming up, we've rounded up some great arts and crafts ideas sets that are available to buy online now.

And this child-friendly fun won't break the bank either with crafting ideas starting from just £4.

So read on for 5 of the best kids crafting ideas to keep the kids busy this half term.

  • A3 LED Tracing Light Box, £29.99 from Groupon – buy here
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Kids can use this A3 LED lightbox for sketching and drawingCredit: Groupon

This thin A3 light box is ideal for all types of craft projects and is currently on offer with 40% off on Groupon.

The kids can work on sewing, sketching and drawing projects using the light box on a desk or on their laps.

It doesn't require any assembly and has adjustable brightness settings.

  • TotallyBeads Macrame Knotted Bracelets, £14.99 from createandcraft.com – buy here

This Macrame Knotted Bracelets kit from TotallyBeads is on sale now from createandcraft.com.

Kids can create 25 different bracelets with a great selection of different cords and beads in varying colours and sizes.

The kit includes metallic and diamante beads as well as jewellery making instructions.

  • Toft Unicorn Crochet Kit, £24.99 from createandcraft.com – buy here

Budding makers can try their hand at crochet with this unicorn kit available to buy from createandcraft.com for £24.99.

The kit includes all the yarn you need and step-by-step pattern instructions for this unicorn soft toy.

The wool is made from 100% cotton to make 'Chablis' the unicorn super-soft.

  • Kids Big Bag of Craft, £6 from The Works – buy here

 

For low-cost crafting activities, this big bag of crafting supplies is available to buy for just £6 from TheWorks.co.uk.

The bag includes supplies for card-making such as pom poms, glitter glue, googly eyes and sequins.

The supplies are suitable for children over five years and are sure to keep them busy during the school holidays.

  • Paint Your Own Piggy Bank, £4 from ASDA – buy here

Providing some frugal fun for half term, this piggy bank painting set is just £4 to buy from ASDA.

Little ones over three years can get creative with their own designs.

The set includes one plain piggy bank, three ceramic paints (red, yellow, blue) and one paint brush.

Plus, the kids can then keep the finished product to save their pocket money in.

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