Looking for some creative ways to keep little hands busy and imaginations running wild? Look no further! We’ve gathered 50+ fun and easy crafts for kids that will spark creativity, encourage learning, and—most importantly—lead to hours of fun!
From colorful paper projects and pipe cleaner crafts to adorable preschool Christmas craft ideas, there’s something here for every young artist, builder, and budding inventor. So grab some supplies, clear a space, and get ready to dive into a world of crafting adventures that’ll bring smiles to everyone.
Coffee Filter Dancers
These pretty little dolls are made from coffee filters, pipe cleaners and kid safe washable markers! It’s a really creative and great project that’s safe for kids of all ages. Get the instructions from the One Little project blog.
Squirt Gun Painting
Okay, I’m really jealous that I didn’t get to do this as a kid – cause it looks awesome!! Super easy and fun outdoor painting activity that everybody will love! See more pics and get ideas for your own crazy squirt gun art here.
Yogurt Cup Rudolphs
Need an easy Christmas craft that won’t break the bank? Try these cute little Rudolph cups that turns trash into treasure! Click here to get the materials list and tutorial.
Paper Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath
While this project looks a bit more intimidating, it’s still safe for kids of all ages. This fun paper Halloween craft is great for making spooky season decorations! For your youngest you can just help them cut out some templates and they’ll be good to go. Get the instructions here.
Fuzzy Pipe Cleaner Monsters
Pipe cleaner crafts are loads of fun and they are dirt cheap to make! One trip to the dollar store and a crisp $5 bill will get you loads of rainy day fun. You’ll only need 3-4 items to make these and the whole family can have fun building their own monster. Here’s the instructions.
Pasta Pumpkins
These adorable pasta pumpkins are the perfect kid’s project for fall! Make silly faces or scary ones for Halloween with simple materials and easy to follow instructions. Click here for the materials list.
Salt Painting
Salt painting is a super cool and easy craft that kiddos will love. Mix up your paint and watch it travel down the salt line, magically filling in the picture. Check out this article to learn how to do it!
Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands
Want a craft that becomes even more fun when you’re done? With a few pipe cleaners and beads you can make these cool bubble wands and then head outside for play time in the summer sun. Get the tutorial for these here.
Paper Plate Butterflies
Paper plate crafts are fun, easy, and affordable. So, if you need a craft to keep kids busy at home or in the classroom – give this one a try! Here are the instructions and materials needed.
Leaf Ghosts
What’s more fun than collecting your own crafting materials? Head outside and make it a team effort to collect leaves for this fun spooky season painting craft! Here’s what you’ll need to do it.
Light Up Pipe Cleaner Rudolph
This craft is surprisingly easy and it’s a great way to teach your kids something fun! Even older kids will think this craft is super cool and they don’t cost a lot to make. Here’s the instructions!
DIY Snow Slime
Kids love stuff that’s gross. They just do. That’s why they’ll love making this squishy snow slime that you can smush, toss, and play with when you’re done crafting! Here’s how to make it.
Pipe Cleaner Tiara
Know a little princess in need of a crown? They’ll surely go crazy for this fun pipe cleaner craft. But, not just them – princes need crowns too! Here’s the instructions to make it.
Halloween Sun Catchers
Making your own home decor is always fun! With a little tissue paper and a little creativity – you can make these great window decorations. Here’s the instructions for them.
Paper Bag Kite
Another fun craft that becomes a toy after, this paper bag kite is loads of fun and the materials are cheap. You can fly it around and even tie it to a tree and let it fly on its own. Here’s the materials list.
Lid Banjos
This fun little musical craft uses old lids to make a miniature instrument toy. So cute, and you can get different sounds depending on the lid you use! Here are the instructions for the craft project.
Popsicicle Stick Ferris Wheel
The kids will need some help with this one but it’s a really cool craft! With some popscicle sticks and glue, you can make your own working ferris wheel. Here’s how to put it together.
Tanya, both a nurturing stay-at-home mom and a skilled crafter, is the creative force behind our blog. As the co-founder of Romney Ridge Farms & Crafts, she’s the editor and curator. She also runs the Romney Ridge Farms & Crafts social media accounts where we post new patterns for you to enjoy.
