47 AWESOME Kids Crafts Your Little One Will Love ...

By Eliza

If you have little ones at home, it really pays to have some kids crafts you can do with them. Not only do arts and crafts projects promote several areas of your child's development, but they also give you both something fun to do together when days at home get boring. Check out these really fun kids crafts and you'll have so much to do you won't know where to start.

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Soup Can Bird Feeders

Soup Can Bird Feeders Via Kids
This is one of the most creative kids crafts I've found. Paint some empty aluminum cans, add a stick and hang your bird feeder with some pretty ribbon.

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Toilet Paper Roll Owls

Toilet Paper Roll Owls Via Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
All you need to create this cute little guys is a slightly flattened toilet paper tube, some craft paper and eyes and you're good to go.

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This craft is a great way to keep your little ones entertained while also teaching them about creativity and resourcefulness. To make these adorable Toilet Paper Roll Owls, all you need is a slightly flattened toilet paper tube, some craft paper, and eyes. It's a simple, yet fun project for kids of all ages. Once the owls are complete, they can be used as decorations, toys, or even gifts. With a little bit of imagination, your kids can make a whole family of these owls to bring some fun and cheer into your home.

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Weaving with a Hula Hoop

Weaving with a Hula Hoop Via Weaving with a hulla hoop ...
Use a hula hoop and some fabric scraps to create these masterpieces.

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Handprint Crab

Handprint Crab Via For the Family
For really little ones, dip their hands in red paint and turn them into cute little crabs.

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Yarn Wrapped Letters

Yarn Wrapped Letters Via Yarn Wrapped Letters {Classic Kids ...
A cardboard letter and some brightly colored is all you need for these adorable monograms.

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Lava Lamp

Lava Lamp Via A Very Unique Way To ...

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Christmas Footprint

Christmas Footprint Via Kid projects
Just a dash of paint and your child's feet and you have this cute this display for the winter holidays.

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Hand Print Sun

Hand Print Sun Via Baby crafts
This craft looks really great where ever you hang it, but it's so easy to make.

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Crayon Candle

Crayon Candle Via Lesson Plans & Lattes: Ten ...
Use up all those bits and pieces of crayon by piling them in a jar and melting them in the sun. Add a wick for a really pretty homemade candle.

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Beaded Heart Mobile

Beaded Heart Mobile Via craftsunleashed.com
This craft would be fun to Valentine's Day, but you could modify it with different shapes and colors too.

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Hand and Foot Love

Hand and Foot Love Via Crafts
I could see giving this gift on Grandparent's Day or for a fun Christmas gift.

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Fork Fireworks

Fork Fireworks Via Kids Fireworks Craft Using a ...
Press a fork into red and blue paint and press it onto white paper for some festive fireworks.

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Toilet Paper Tube Snake

Toilet Paper Tube Snake Via Movies for the Weekend: Play ...
Attach several toilet paper tubes together with brads and let your child paint it to look like a snake.

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Egg Carton Bugs

Egg Carton Bugs Via 12 Spring Crafts For Kids ...
If you cut a cardboard egg carton into pieces you have the perfect shape for lots of different crafts. These bugs are a fun one to start with.

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Ballerina Hand Print

Ballerina Hand Print Via 10 Handprint and Footprint Kids ...
You can help your little ballerina create this magical masterpiece with paint, fabric and ribbon.

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3D Hand

3D Hand Via DIY
By drawing lines in a curved pattern over the outline of your child's hand and filling the spaces with color, you create a 3D effect any kid will love.

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This craft is a great way to get kids involved in art and can be done with materials you likely already have around the house. It's a fun and creative activity that will help your child express themselves and develop their fine motor skills. The 3D hand can be used as a decoration for your child's room or as a gift for family and friends. It is also a great way to capture a moment in time as your child grows up. With a few simple steps, you can make a 3D hand that your child will love.

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Mason Jar Tea Lights

Mason Jar Tea Lights Via Fun easy arts and crafts ...
Kids love messy crafts and this one totally fits the bill.

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Thankful Turkey

Thankful Turkey Via Thanksgiving Kids Craft: Gratitude Turkeys ...
Stick feathers a turkey face to a paper plate and write the things you child is thankful for right on it.

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Jellyfish

Jellyfish Via 10 Fantastic Summer Yarn Kid ...
Turn a painted paper bowl upside down and glue strips of yarn inside to create these under the sea friends.

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Ocean Creatures

Ocean Creatures Via Kid Craft Ideas
Paper plates and construction paper are all you need to create a whole sea of animals.

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Grass Pets

Grass Pets Via NAILED IT!
Use stickers to make faces on clear plastic cups and then fill them with dirt and grass seeds.

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Sock Caterpillar

Sock Caterpillar Via Pieces by Polly: Search results ...
Your child may need some help with this craft, but what a fun way to spend an afternoon together.

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Spooky Bat

Spooky Bat Via Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...
This super simple bat craft will keep your child engaged, but isn't so hard she gets frustrated.

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Another Owl

Another Owl Via Texas Homemaking: Mommy & Me ...
Owls are so popular these days and this handprint version will look super cute on your refrigerator.

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Photo Turkeys

Photo Turkeys Via 5 Easy Turkey Crafts for ...
Use your child's photo as the turkey head and your little ones will crack up!

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Clay Santa

Clay Santa Via noel
This cute little guy is a perfect gift for your child's teacher.

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Wind Socks

Wind Socks Via Arts and Crafts
You can paint these tin can windsocks any way you like and add fun colored streamers with crepe paper.

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Clothespin Caterpillars

Clothespin Caterpillars Via Style | Babble
Glue some pom poms to a clothesepin and you can use it as a bookmark.

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Nativity

Nativity Via Pink and Green Mama: * ...
Use bits and pieces of leftover craft supplies to create this cute nativity scene.

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Kokeshi Dolls

Kokeshi Dolls Via Yahoo - login
I love this craft for using up leftover scrapbook paper. Look for templates online or draw your own.

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Creating Kokeshi Dolls is not only a fantastic way to recycle remnants of paper, but it's also a delightful way to introduce kids to Japanese culture. These dolls, with their simple lines and minimalist aesthetic, conjure a charming appeal that entices the little ones to personalize with their own color choices and designs. Children can pick their favorite patterns to create a small family of dolls, or even make a set as a gift. The best part is watching your child's face light up with pride as they showcase their very own handmade collection. Extra tip: Use markers or paint for facial features to bring the dolls to life!

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Cinderella's Carriage

Cinderella's Carriage Via Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...
Carve a foam pumpkin and paint it to look like the royal carriage in Cinderella.

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Cupcake Liner Flowers

Cupcake Liner Flowers Via For The Kiddies ~ Spring ...
Flattened cupcake liners and paper are the perfect mediums for these cute flowers.

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Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Pipe Cleaner Flowers Via Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...
Because pipe cleaners are so easy to manipulate, your kids can easily turn them into many things, like these colorful flowers.

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Tiny Sled

Tiny Sled Via Items similar to Country Fall ...
This tiny little sled is a great decoration or hanging ornament for wintertime.

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Decoupage Light Switch Covers

Decoupage Light Switch Covers Via Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...
Use craft paper and Modge Podge glue to make these fun little additions to every room in the house.

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Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher Via dreamcatcher
You can easily make this dreamcatcher together by using string and feathers.

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Wreath

Wreath Via DIY wreath Christmas kids' craft. ...
Mix and match the paper and embellishments on this wreath to fit any season or holiday.

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Name Frame

Name Frame Via Redirecting
These sponge painted wooden frames are fun to make and great for gifts.

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Painted Flowers

Painted Flowers Via Painted Garden Flowers {create memories ...
These little beauties would look so cute in your garden.

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Footprint Penguin

Footprint Penguin Via squidoo.com
Add this little cutie to your hand and footprint crafts collection.

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Sea Shore Garland

Sea Shore Garland Via Disney-Inspired Crafts and Activities for ...
This is a fun way to collect together all the items you picked up on a beach vacation with your little one.

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Fabric Wreath

Fabric Wreath Via Super Easy 4th of July ...
Strips of fabric cut with pinking shears and tied to a wreath is both easy and fun.

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Snow Globe

Snow Globe Via Make your own snow globe
You can get everything you need to make this little snow globe at the dollar store.

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Fall Foliage Candle

Fall Foliage Candle Via Crafts & Activities | Babble
Modge podge leaves to a glass container and - instant candle holder!

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Marshmallow Snowflake

Marshmallow Snowflake Via Marshmallow Snowflakes - No Time ...
Glue marshmallows in the shape of snowflakes to paper. Just make sure you kids don't eat them all!

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Cardboard Town

Cardboard Town Via Christmas: Bethlehem Town Kids Craft
A group of toilet paper tubes makes a great little town or city for your kids' action figures.

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Snowman

Snowman Via kids craft: jug heads...
All those little bits leftover from other crafts are just what you need to make this cute snowman on a stick.

Do you enjoy crafting with your kids? It's one of my absolute favorite things to do with mine. Are there any great ideas you want to add?

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