Poster Paints £2.49 for six, Rainbow Block £3.99, Chubbybrush £1.25 each all by Galt

1. Cover the floor with newspaper, as this is a messy activity.2. Blow up a balloon; sit the end in a cup.3. Tear newspaper strips about 15cm long, dip them in papier mâché paste (one part flour, two parts water) and spread them across the balloon, covering everything except the ...

There’s nothing like a little creative endeavour to help subdue those wedding day jitters. And so, as the Big Day draws ever nearer, this knit your own William & Kate pattern from Galt provides the perfect distraction. The handsome Prince is suited and booted in military style (l...

1) Match a little girl’s vintage party dress with a bolero-style ballet wrap and ballet pumps for that added party glamour.2) The same dress could be styled with a long sleeve T-shirt underneath worn with a battered pair of canvas Superga-style lace-ups.3) Customise plainer retro...

The Art Book For Children: Books One and Two (Phaidon, £12.95)Behind the childlike and unassuming covers of these two volumes, inspiration comes in the form of classic works from famous artists including Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Andy Warhol's Marilyn. Children are invited to thin...

Miffy At The Gallery by Dick Bruna (Egmont, £4.99)Bruna's ever adorable bunny-girl takes a trip to the gallery and wonders if she, herself might become an artist one day in this gentle and simple read. A perfect introduction to  the concept of modern art for very young children w...

They are thought to reveal the secrets of your subconscious, and whether you absent-mindedly etch swirly patterns while chatting on the phone or create an entire comic strip on the back of an old receipt, doodling is a universal hobby practised by young and old alike. Founded in ...

1. Fold the two opposite ends of a square piece of paper to make a triangle, then fold the opposite ends of the triangle to make a smaller one.2. Open the paper up and fold a corner into the centre point, repeat with the opposite corner – you should now have a square.3. Turn the ...

1. Look at some examples of mosaic designs, then choose a central image – it could be a truck, a moon or a face that inspires your designer.2. Sketch your design or paste a picture of the object on the back of a paper plate to create a template.3. Using colourful magazine pages, ...

James Baxter, age 7Back in March, Junior joined forces with John Lewis Little Home to invite budding young designers to dream up their perfect room, with three fabulous prizes of £750, £500 or £250 of vouchers to spend. The Little Home collection includes a host of brilliant prod...