Make your own pretend ice creams with this fun DIY kids’ craft using colourful sponges — mess-free, imaginative, and inspired by classic Aussie treats! Plus, discover how to take playtime even further with our Iconic Aussie Ice Creams wooden toy set.
Looking for a crafty way to add even more fun to your playtime with our Iconic Post Box? Say hello to DIY felt letters. This simple project is perfect for getting creative while teaching little ones about mail, communication, and imaginative play.
Crafting a realistic-looking cardboard sandwich is fun on its own, but why stop there? Combine your handmade sandwich with our iconic tea set extension kit to create the ultimate high tea pretend play experience! Here's how to extend your cardboard sandwich project into a delightful high tea set up.
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Set up a fun kitchen play set and print out these cute FREE printable signs from out blog to extend your play time. Our iconic wooden toys are perfect for all your shop and kitchen play at home.
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Looking for some fun kids crafting activities? Check out these cute Tortilla chips! With a few simple materials and our step-by-step instructions on the blog, this craft is so easy!
Looking for some fun kids crafting activities? Check out these cute felt lollies! With a few simple materials and our step-by-step instructions on the blog here, this one is so easy to make! Learn how to make your own felt Candy to add to your play from wrapped lollies to licorice all-sorts!
There are nine awesome craft activities your littles ones will love to make at home! They are all pretty easy and don't require too much skill or expensive materials. Don't forget to tag us when you share your Make Me Iconic crafting online with this hashtag #makemeiconiccraft
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Make your own fun layered sponge cakes using recycled materials you already have at home!
Craft your own felt pickles with our step-by-step instructions. A great idea for extending kids food fun and home kitchen play using our Healthy Tummy Breakfast Tray.
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Christmas cake decorating is a fun past time, we've added a modern twist! When you add our iconic toys it creates a fun and playful theme!
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Who doesn't love being creative? Most kids really enjoy getting crafty! But sometimes as parents we need a fun activity for them that doesn't require any fancy equipment. This biscuit decorating past-time is just perfect. Most of the items you may already have in the cupboard or they are quick and easy to find if you don't. Spend some time making your biscuit creations together, then enjoy eating them with a cuppa when your done! Too easy!
Try out some simple at home crafting fun by our good friends from @seemakeplay! Kids will love to practice these scissor skills and extend their play with their iconic wooden taco!
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We know how much most kids love crafting. And when you can use the craft to extend your play it's a win win. Our wood foods craft is cute and nostalgic. Find out how to make your own at home by reading more...
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We know how much most kids love crafting! And when you can use the craft to extend your play it's a win win. This cute and nostalgic Chiko Roll is the perfect craft to add to your play kitchen. Will you order yours with a tasty burger or some fries?
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Get crafty these Easter School holidays with some fun Easter Craft ideas like these cute bunny ear headbands that the kids will love!
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These bunny milkshakes are super easy to make. Decorate and make your own chocolate bunny milkshakes.
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Looking for some School Holiday fun? With our step-by-step instructions you can create a beautiful cardboard Dolls House out of our iconic tram box. And just incase you're not the crafting type, we have put together some simple steps and ideas to help get you started. Read on our Life & Play blog for all the details...
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Looking for something really unique? With our step-by-step instructions you can create your own Iconic Xmas Wreath. The perfect decoration for your home or gift for someone you love and appreciate. And just incase you're not the crafting type, we have put together some simple steps and ideas to help get you started. See below for all the details...
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This week we've had a chat to the lovely Rachel from @immy_plays_and_learns. We really love her insta and know you will love it too. While many of us continue to struggle through the loooong lockdown weeks, we wanted to bring you some unique play ideas to help bring more joy to your kids play. Check out the fun below for more details....
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This week we have some exciting make-at-home activities from our wonderful Melbourne crafting friends at See Make Play. We know many of you are stuck in lockdown and may be looking for some simple at-home kids activities to help pass the time and keep everyone entertained. Check out the super cute and sparkly 'craft-licious tea bags'. Make some really unique and yummy tea for your next indoor tea party. And just incase you're not the crafting type, they have put together some simple steps and ideas to help get you inspired. Read below for all the details...
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This week we are featuring our FREE Iconic Arty + Crafty E-magazine. This fabulous digital magazine features some of our most popular crafting adventures that you might have seen before and just want them on one digital place to refresh your memory. Maybe you are in lockdown too and looking for some fresh ideas to spend some time with you kids while we all stay home.
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Our Iconic Post Box Letters Craft Kit is the perfect indoor winter activity to do at home with your little loves. We know just how much kids love crafting and making and decorating. Now they can make their own custom mail for their Iconic Post Box. And just incase you're not the crafting type, we've put together some simple steps and ideas to help get you inspired.
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This week we've had a chat to the lovely Bec from @ocean_daze. Her images are just divine and we know you will love her as much as we do. As part of giving back to the community we really love to support other up-and-coming businesses and the people behind them who juggle work, life and parenting. We know just how hard it can be! Sharing the work of inspiring brands and building each other up is so important to us. Check out Bec's work in our Blog
Kids birthday parties can be really fun to plan. But it's always hard to know what to put in the party bags! If you hate giving excess lollies or cheap toys that will only be put into landfill, why not invest in some small wooden toys that will last much longer and that kids will actually want to play with and keep. To help you out, we have put together some fun party bag crafting ideas for your next birthday.
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We love to help you to extend your wooden toy play with some fun and unique ideas that we have created with our toys in mind. With our latest crafting activity you can grab a tasty burger from our online shop and make it into a meal at home with our fries and drink DIY craft. Just read below to find all the easy step-by-step instructions!
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To celebrate special occasions such as Easter, we always love thinking outside the box and creating fun new family traditions. These beautiful Easter cakes and hot cross bun creations are such a unique Easter surprise, or a fun holiday activity to prepare with your loved ones! Topped of course with some classic Make Me Iconic goodies from our online faves, you really can't go wrong this Easter!
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Easter is almost here so it's a great time to shop for your Easter gifts with is. Easter is just over a week away be sure to get in quick for your last minute gift shopping. We love giving toys as an alternative to chocolate at Easter. The fun of toys lasts so much longer and gives kids something fun and new to entertain them over the school holidays (and all our wooden toys don't contain any extra sugar!). Choose express shipping to ensure your order arrives in time. We have also got some great new Easter gift and crafting ideas for you. Head to the blog for the full details!
We know how much most kids love crafting so we've designed the perfect addition to our Iconic Post Box! The snail-mail lovers in your home will love this wood-based letter posting craft kit - is so much fun. Our craft kit includes all the bits and pieces you need for an engaging crafternoon with your kids. Start by decorating your own postcards and envelopes, then add the clipboard, receipts and parcel slips for hours of post-office play with friends. Designed for play with our Iconic Post Box, but just as fun when all you have is your imagination!
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With Valentine's Day just around the corner why not make something unique with the kids for that someone special. Below you find the the easy to make instructions.
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We are looking forward to having lots to celebrate about this coming year. There are so many new goodies on their way this year which we can't wait to share with you all really soon. But if you and the kids are looking for an excuse to make your own little Australia Day party at home this weekend we have some great craft ideas to add to your Iconic Aussie Burger set. This is one of our most popular toys so we can't wait to share these fun ideas to dress it up just that little bit more for Australia Day. Or get in quick if you don't have our stacking burger in your toy collection yet... we promise you won't regret it!
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If you are looking for some fun Christmas craft ideas these pipe cleaner crafts are super easy to pop together for lots of Christmas dress up fun!
The little ones really enjoy the countdown to Christmas. We've tried to get more creative this year to make the countdown just that extra bit special and memorable. What a year it has been! We'd love to finish off on a positive note and bring some extra joy and fun to this Christmas!
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It's easy to add some coloured rice to your play or you could even make your own. Grab some of our wooden toys and simply watch them play. Kids love bright colours and our natural wooden tea set show off the bright colours of the rice. It's easy to have a tray of rice and add some cars for play too. Watch the shapes in...
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Learn how to create your own tea towel wall art. We think this cute wall art will be the perfect at home craft activity for the next rainy day. Use any of your favourite tea towel designs to create artwork for your own wall or a unique gift for someone special. See below for the full instructions.
A trip to the doctor's has never been so much fun. GET YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR DOCTORS EXTRA PROPS We wanted to make play just that bit more fun so we have created some extra props you can print out at home for a more realistic play! Visit the blog by clicking below for more play ideas and to download our FREE doctors PDF
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Winter has set in, and with that comes the fun of chilly nights by the campfire perfecting the art of the roasted marshmallow. But you don't have to wait till it's cold and dark outside to have all the fun - bring out your
iconic campfire toy and make your own play smores! It will make for a fun afternoon craft activity for the little ones (and it's way less sticky than the real thing!)
