100+ Awesome DIY Crafts Kids Will Love Making
DIY crafts are an excellent way to keep kids engaged and creative! I am always looking out for educational and fun ways to keep kids occupied without technology. If you want some cool craft ideas for the kids to work on, here’s a list that will give you tons of inspiration. From art projects to easy DIY crafts, you won’t run out of things to keep your kids busy.
Hopefully you will already have lots of the items you need to make these crafts at home, however, I have also added links to places you can shop at discounted prices! To make your life easier.
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Anyway, here is the list of fabulous DIY Crafts:
1) 17 Groovy Pipe Cleaners Crafts For Kids
Photo From Moonfrye
So many DIY kids crafts you and your kids can do with pipe cleaners! Fun and creative items for both boys and girls.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Groovy Pipe Cleaner Crafts
2) DIY Geodes
Photo From DollarStoreCrafts
If I would have known as a child that I could grow geodes, I would have done this in a heartbeat! So cool.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Geodes
3) DIY Felt Play Food
Felt Play Food Photo by Everyday Dishes
It’s a pizza party after making this easy play food. Don’t forget to supervise with the glue gun. Your future chef will have a delightful feast!
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Easy Play Food
4) DIY Polka Dot Slime
Photo from Fun at Home With Kids
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Polka Dot Slime
5) DIY Lava Lamps
Photo From AWhimsicalLife
These are very quick to make and super awesome to watch!
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Instructions: DIY Lava Lamps
6) How to Make a Toy Marshmallow Catapult
Toy Marshmallow Catapult Photo by DIY Network
Kids will have hours of fun with these creative catapults!
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Toy Marshmallow Catapult
7) How to Make Glitter Snow Globes From Mason Jars
Glitter Snow Globes Photo From DIY Network
These are such a fun and personal gift idea, especially for Christmas!
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Glitter Snow Globes
8) DIY Tie-Dye Spin Art
Photo From GoodHouseKeeping
9) How to Make Soap Using Herbs, Perfume and Oatmeal
DIY Soap Photo from DIY Network
I love this DIY Soap. However, if making the second soap to make it completely non-toxic I would use 100% pure essential oils rather than perfume!
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Soap
10) Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets
Photo From DIY Network
Kids of all ages can be inspired to make all kinds of awesome duct tape bracelets! The design possibilities are endless…
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Duct Tape Bracelets
11) DIY Sponge Water Bombs
12) DIY Bread And Peanut Butter Bird Feeder
Photo from SimpleAsThat
Teach your kids compassion for animals with this DIY bird feeder. It’s so easy! Let your feathered friends have a feast right in your backyard.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Bread and Peanut Butter Bird Feeder
13) DIY Funfetti Play Dough
Photo From SmartSchoolHouse
Skip the cupcakes and make this sprinkle-packed, two-ingredient play dough instead. The mixture is even edible (but nearly all sugar, so don’t turn your back on little ones for too long).
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Funfetti Play Dough
14) DIY Bubble Painting
15) DIY Flip Book
Photo From iheartcraftythings
Seriously fun, the kids will not be saying they are bored once they get into making this! The countless face combinations will keep them entertained for hours.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Flip Book
16)DIY Watercolor Banner
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Instructions: DIY Watercolor Banner
17) DIY 3 Ingredient Foam Paint
Photo From Dabble&Babbles
Amazing!! This three-ingredient recipe is a little bit art, a little bit science. The paintable foam (which kids can pipe out of plastic bags) hardens overnight into super-cool, puffed-up masterpieces.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: DIY Foam Paint
18) Mason Jar Aquarium
Photo From HelloWonderful
I LOVE these! Add plants and rocks for a real-looking DIY aquarium. A great craft idea kids can make on play dates.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Mason Jar Aquarium
19) Squirt Gun Painting
Photo From FirefliesandMudpies
Get your kids creating fabulous looking paintings using fun squirt guns. Their creations are bound to be displayed proudly on your wall!
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
SHOP Non-Toxic Liquid Watercolor Paint
Instructions: Squirt Gun Painting
20) 79 Cool Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
Photo From RedTedArt
Who doesn’t like to use toilet rolls for something fun and creative? Check these out…so many awesome ideas!
Instructions: Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
21) DIY 45-Minute Cardboard Box Car
Photo By LittleRedWindow
You may need to do the box cutting for this cool cardboard box car but the kids will surely want to have a say on how the decorating goes. Have them attach the stickers and wheels, too!
Instructions: 45-minute Cardboard Box Car
22) DIY Story Stones
23) Button Art
Photo By SimplyDesigning
A big canvas can have kids designing in teams. A sure hit for kids of all ages, but make sure to stay close while they’re doing this fun button art as younger ones might be tempted to put the colorful buttons in their mouths.
If needed, you can purchase some of the supplies here:
Instructions: Button Art
24) DIY Temporary Tattoos
Photo From HelloWonderful
25) DIY Fireworks in a Glass
Hope you find these awesome craft ideas inspiring! They will keep your kids busy and creative for hours…
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