50+ Quick & Easy Kids Crafts that ANYONE Can Make!
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These 50+ quick and easy kids crafts can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! No special tools or skills are required, so ANYONE can make these cute crafts for kids! Great fun for the entire family!
50+ Quick & Easy Kids Crafts
One of the #1 things that people often say to me is, “I would love to make creative projects with my kids, but I’m just not crafty. I don’t even know where to start!” My reply is always, “Trust me, you do NOT need to consider yourself ‘crafty’ to start getting creative with your children!” There are hundreds upon hundreds of craft projects that you can make with your children that require NO special skills or tools and that take less than half an hour of your time. In fact, most of these 50+ quick and easy kids craft project ideas that I’ve rounded up here actually take less than FIFTEEN minutes to make!
Why Craft with Your Kids?
A recent study by Dr. Richard Rende revealed that creative interaction between parents and young children engaging in activities like arts and crafts not only provides immediate and lasting cognitive benefits but also creates a unique bonding experience, which creates lifelong memories. Taking time to be creative with your children is a topic that I am incredibly passionate about. I know firsthand the benefits that children reap when they are exposed to arts and crafts activities, and in an age where arts are in a decline in the school systems, it is even more important than ever for parents to take the initiative to introduce art activities to their children.
Other key findings of Dr. Rende’s study showed that:
Nearly 90% of the parents surveyed for the study said that they would like to spend more time creating arts and crafts with their children, but they didn’t know where to start or how to carve out the time needed.
With this list of quick and simple crafts, I’m hoping that I can show you that there is always an easy to bond and spend creative time together. It’s SO simple!
50+ Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids
These Recycled Tin Can Windsocks are one of my family’s favorite crafts to make (we’ve also made a turkey version for Thanksgiving!), and they only require a recycled can, paint, glue, and ribbon!
Microwave Puffy Paint is a TON of fun! Simply squeeze the easy 4-ingredient paint on to your paper and microwave your artwork for a few seconds to watch the paint puff up and grow right before your eyes! A fantastic way to combine art + science!
Turn old keys into a Colorful DIY Key Windchime for your yard or garden!
These Airplane Clothespins are super easy to make, and they’re super cute, too! All it takes is a clothespin, some craft foam, and glue!
Tissue Paper Streamer Rainbows are always a huge hit with kids of all ages! Easy enough for toddlers, but cute enough that the big kids always want to make them, too!
Quick & Easy Kids Crafts
Quick & Easy Kids Crafts
Just a few basic supplies are all that you need to make this awesome Hawaiian Flower Lei Necklace!
These cute Ladybug Rocks are just one of the many ways that you can paint and decorate rocks! Perfect for decorating your yard and garden!
Paper Plate Fans are a great way to stay cool in summer! A super fun and useful kids craft!
These awesome DIY Spinner Toys provide hours of entertainment!
Bring this Fire Breathing Dragon to life with a cardboard tube, tissue paper, pom poms, and googly eyes!
These adorable Baby Turtle God’s Eyes couldn’t be any cuter!
No matter which of these fun kids crafts that you and your child choose to create, you’re sure to build lasting memories and have a great time together! Happy crafting!
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Heidi Kundin has captivated the hearts of millions with her colorful and inspiring approach to crafting, celebrations, and family fun. With over 15 years of experience, Heidi’s website has become a must-visit destination for those seeking quick and easy creative ideas and last-minute solutions. Her warm personality shines through her posts, inviting readers to join her on a creative journey that’s fun, rewarding, and achievable.
Nice craft activity I like it very much
It has really nic, beautiful and awesome ideas for kids!! Hats off to you!????
Thanks for sharing wonderful idea of cherry blossom tree. Amazing idea for my daughter’s birthday card.
Can’t wait to watch all.
Thanks
Edwin Madison
Thanks for the ideas atleast I can do some amazing stuffs in the weekend rather then watching tv
Hi Heidi,
You’ve got lots of great ideas for entertaining kids!! I’m pinning a few of your activities posts. I also wanted to comment how pretty your blog is. I love the hearts everywhere! Very cheerful and inviting! 🙂
Thanks for the ideas!
Nice creative ideas. I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use over the long weekend. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post.
I love how you point out the importance of art and crafts as a developmental tool. The importance of art should not be underplayed. I also believe that it is great as a therapy tool as well.
I tried clicking through to the Coffee Filter PoppyFlower, but it doesn’t link through and I can’t find any instructions when I search. Do you have instructions or give me some general idea of how the coffee filters were colored? It looks like a button for the center & pipe cleaner for the stem. I’d love to do this craft if someone could give me a little help. Thanks!
So sorry! That link does appear to be invalid now. I have an alternative tutorial that you can find here that will answer some of your questions: http://www.happinessishomemade.net/2011/03/14/coffee-filter-flowers/
Hey Heidi…lovely post. I really loved this. This weekend i will surely try this with my kids. Keep sharing such nice creative ideas.
very nice crafts. really i would like to try these. thanks a lot for this superb and awesome crafts.
Oh, I love this! Definitely will be doing some of these with my kids. 😉 If you don’t mind, can I post your blog link in a round-up of my favorite kid-friendly art projects? 🙂
Absolutely, Jennifer! Thanks for asking! 🙂
I know this is an older post but I’m getting some great traffic from it the last week or so, so thank you!!! 🙂 I think I saw you at SNAP – too bad we didn’t get to meet in person. Next time! XOXO
Yay for great traffic! I’m super bummed I didn’t get to meet you at SNAP! I missed SO many people this year that I didn’t even know were there! Next year, for sure! 🙂
I enjoy making goo though ima child but yea its so awesome
As a less-than-crafty person, I love this collection of ideas that even I can handle, lol!
Love it.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing my cherry blossom craft!
Making the rain sticks now! Thanks so much for posting these!
bravissimi
Terrific round-up of simple crafts! Thanks a bunch for including our Fairy House.
I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use over the long weekend and into summer to combat the inevitable “I’m booooooooored” that happens. Thank you!
What a great post Heidi and great timing right before summer! I was “happi” to share this today on my social media sites. :):) Have a great weekend!