Stories

Make an enchanting Fairy Garden. The perfect family project for your summer break

Our talented designers have spent hours letting the magic of Meri Meri inspire them to create something wonderful. The result? They’ve crafted amazing paper dolls for everyone to enjoy, based on our best-selling fabric dolls. 

Print-out and make these special rosettes to make your teacher feel appreciated at the end of the summer term

Create a rocket-themed Father's Day card kids will love. A fun craft project perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and young kids to make a special gift for Dad.

Print-out and make a Meri Meri Papel Picado garland to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Download, print-out and craft these fun Meri Meri-designed Lunar New Year red envelopes, red lanterns and rabbit lanterns. 

Valentine’s cards are the perfect way to tell the special people in your life that you love them. Put them in the post, into a postbox or deliver them in person (if virus rules allow). Our talented designers have created several card designs for you to make.

Looking for fun craft activities for your little people? Our talented designers have crafted an amazing Harry paper doll for everyone to enjoy. They’ve also created Ruby, Matilda, Carolyn and Lila paper dolls – do check them out in our stories section (so you can make several friends for Harry to play with). Harry Loves to Travel Harry is a real adventurer and enjoys exploring the world and going on marvellous holidays – perfect for imaginative play! Download our Harry printable paper doll template and 2 pages of his clothes and accessories onto card (or print onto normal paper and stick onto card) Click here to download. He comes with a sensational suitcase which you can make, then fill, with all his favourite things needed for the perfect get-away – including clothes, suntan lotion, a camera, a mask and snorkel, binoculars, bucket and spade, sunglasses, toothbrush and toothpaste. Here are the instructions on how to make his suitcase: Step 1: Print onto card, and cut around the suitcase and handle. Step 2:  Fold along all of the dashed lines.Step 3: Put glue or double-sided tape on the tabs and stick into position following the printed arrows. Step 4: Stick on the handle. Create Harry’s Many Looks As well as travelling and going to the beach, Harry loves performing magic shows and comes with an amazing star-sprinkled cape, top hat and wand. He also loves to pretend to be a pirate and has a fabulous pirate hat and striped top. He enjoys taking photographs whilst on walks on cooler days, so has a woolly hat, gloves and sweatshirt to stay warm in. Keep all his clothes and accessories neat and tidy in his suitcase when he’s on his travels. Then, when at home, if you prefer you can hang them onto a neat little washing line (see our Ruby blog for details).

Dress your tree in festive paper chains! Our free, printable template contains fun designs in holiday colours and is an activity to share with friends and family.

Welcome Jasper, the black cat who loves Halloween! Enjoy hours of imaginative play with our printable templates of Jasper, his outfits, and accessories.

Boom! Zap! These cool superhero cuffs are a great activity for DIY dressing up. Simply download the free template, follow our easy instructions, and prepare to save the world...

A great party activity or at-home craft – make your own circus top hats with a signature Meri Meri twist! Download the free template to make yours now.

Perfect for a mermaid-themed party or to hang up in their bedroom – this easy mermaid craft is a great activity for creative kids.

Gravity-defying acrobats, mischievous clowns, bareback horse riders and thoughtful creative direction... Gifford’s Circus is a breath-taking spectacular of diverse talent. Originally homegrown in the Cotswolds, the circus now tours the country and is loved by British celebrities like Stella McCartney, Helena Bonham Carter and Lily Allen. 

Say “boo!” Celebrate Halloween with this easy-to-make treat box. Simply download the free template, follow our easy instructions, and prepare to collect all the treats...

Sydney Piercey is a mother of three who is passionate about re-use, creativity and pursuing a slower, more sustainable life. Previously a nanny before having her own children, she’s now making waves online with her cardboard play creations. Sydney’s first book, Sustainable Play, will be released this Spring – featuring over 60 cardboard crafts and games for an earth-kind home.

This beautiful jewellery box is easy to make with just card and ribbon, using our free downloadable template. A perfect rainy-day activity, or used as favours for a ballet-themed party – just write each guest’s name in the frame provided.

Triceratops fans will love transforming into their favorite dino with this easy headpiece to make at home.

Keep the Christmas magic alive by sending Santa a letter and crafting a reply! With our free, printable templates & top tips for writing a response, you’ll ace the holidays this year.

Craft a Halloween Headpiece: Meri Meri's DIY Delight - Unleash your creativity with step-by-step instructions to create a bewitching headpiece for a truly unique Halloween look.