Below you will find many Ideas for Glitter Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Glitter for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.
3-D
Glittered Letter Craft Instructions - -
Kathy Cano-Murillo's love for all things shiny and bright led her to
a career of art, crafts, and writing. She is a book author,
professional crafter, and nationally-syndicated craft columnist. She
runs her web site from her home in Phoenix, AZ where she sells her
artwork, and shares free crafty ideas too!
Angelic
Snow Angels Craft with Styrofoam and Glitter - -
Let the angels watch over you. With Styrofoam balls, fiberfill,
glitter and some more materials these angels will be there around the
Christmas season or all year if you want. Learn how to make this
Christmas craft in 12 easy steps.
Art
Foil Cards Glitter Arts and Crafts Activity - -
This creative twist on handmade greeting cards will amaze your
friends and family!
Breezy
Windsock Glitter Craft for Kids - - Catch indoor breezes with a colorful windsock!
Whether you’re learning about Japan, weather, or aviation,
Crayola® Twistables™ give windsocks a new twist.
Catch
the Gingerbread Magnet to Make - - Use Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint to
decorate one-of-a-kind gingerbread magnets that will stick (on your
refrigerator) for a long time.
Chinese
Character Cards Made wtih Glitter - - Here's a
unique way to send a message to someone you care about.
Chinese
New Year Bracelet Arts and Crafts Project - -
At Chinese New Year children are given brand new, colorful clothes to
wear, and red is regarded as an especially lucky color. Your kids can
have a go making this Chinese New Year bracelet as part of their own
Chinese New Year celebration!
Christmas
Door Hanger Kids Craft - - Supply your kids with a few basic supplies
and watch their creativity take shape with Christmas door hanger
decoration.
Christmas
Heart Decoration Making Instructions - - If
you love Christmas, this is the project for you! Make a pretty
Christmas heart to hang in your home this holiday.
Circles Lollipop Crafts Project for Children - -
Learn about circles and sizes in this easy-to-make lollipop craft.
Colorful
Heart Bough to Make with Glitter - - Make a colorful
bouquet of Valentine Heart Boughs to decorate your room.
Craft
Stick Photo Ornaments Activity - - Here's a terrific classroom
project! Use markers on a craft stick tree for quick drying time or
paints for brighter colors. Add a photo to personalize your creation!
Crown
Jewels - - Ever
dream of being a king or queen? Create a gorgeous, glittering crown
that will wow your royal court.
Decorated
Candles - -
Candles make great gifts. Make your own for extra special gifts that
cost much less. Young children will need supervision using the stove
for this project.
Easter
Egg Mobile - -
This wonderful project to do with kids this Easter comes to us from
the ever-creative Mama King of 4 Crazy Kings. Have the kids decorate
egg shapes cut from clear contact paper to create Easter mobiles that
let the sun shine through. Use whatever collage materials you have on
hand such as sequins, glitter, paint and more.
Easy
Glitter Stars - Use
these stars to decorate windows...they come right off.
Egg
Snowman - -
Styrofoam eggs are the base for these very comical snowmen and
cardinals.
Felt
Glitter Flowers - -
These pretty little felt flowers sparkle, cost less than a dollar to
make and can be created in a flash! They're great for adorning the
top of a wedding gift or birthday gift, creating a bouquet that you
don't have to water (maybe just dust occasionally) or just a fun way
to get rid of some felt scraps!
Fleur-de-Lis
Mother's Pin - - A beautiful pin
Mom will cherish.
Fairy
Wand - -
This project is easy to make and is a great craft for parties. Just
make the wands up ready and let the kids decorate them. You could use
chopsticks or blunt skewers if you need to make a lot of these.
'Friends'
Welcome Book - -
Welcome a new neighbor or group member with this little book. Add
your name and phone number inside, or stamp a welcome message.
Fun Glasses - -
Print out, cut and decorate these fun-shaped eye glasses. This
versatile craft would be a great project for summer, Valentine's Day,
Halloween, or when you simply want to make a fun and easy wearable
craft.
Glitter
Bangle - -
All these bangles started off the same way. Carefully cut an old
plastic bottle (we used a washing up liquid bottle but water or juice
bottles will work fine) in to rings about 2 inches wide.
Glitter
Birds - - Turn
a plain craft bird into a glitter bird. Great for wreaths, floral
arrangements and as Christmas tree ornaments.
Glitter
Bracelet Craft - - Mona Lisa shares these instructions for making a
simple bracelet using only masking tape and glitter.
Glitter
Chicks Easter Card - -
Use plump element and glitter to make this Easter Card standout
featuring fluffy yellow chicks and Easter eggs!
Glitter
Felt Snowman - -
Ornaments are more than decorations for the tree. They come in all
shapes and sizes and are great for creating your own one-of-a-kind
ornaments.
Glitter
Flower Pendants - -
Use polymer clay, floral stamps and multi-colored glitter to create
the most beautiful necklace pendants. These blooming, shimmering
flowers hung from your neck are sure to attract admiring attention.
Glitter
Galaxy Craft - - This craft makes a beautiful picture of our
galaxy, the Milky Way. The stars in our galaxy are represented by the
glitter (or sand).
Glitter
Glue Ornament - -
A little glitter glue turns an ordinary glass ornament into a
sparkling Christmas craft for kids.
Glitter
Glue Votive Candleholder - -
Make any occasion sparkle and glow with this glitter glue votive
candleholder. Drawing the designs with sparkle glue pens gives kids
lots of leeway for creativity with this Christmas craft.
Glitter
Glue Yarn Stars - -
These glittery patriotic stars are not only an easy to make craft for
kids, they use very few supplies and are great for the Fourth of July
holiday. Make these cute 4th of July yarn stars to hang in your
window!
Glitter
Hair Clips - -
Be just like Barbie with these easy-to-make Glitter Hair Clips. All
it takes is some old hair clips and glitter nail polish for a fun
kids' craft.
Glittering
Foil - - Dazzle
your family with this decorative, flashy foil art.
Glitter
Leaf Candle Ring - -
Add glittery highlights to this autumn-colored leaf candle ring in
gold, red, orange and green.
Glitter
Ornament Tree Skirt - -
With the help of a stencil, add glitter ornaments to a plain fabric
or felt Christmas tree skirt. This Christmas craft is a great way to
add a bit of sparkle to a table-top Christmas tree or a larger
version.
Glitter
“Peace” Christmas Box - -
Create a unique gift box for small items – the box is reusable
for years to come.
Glitter
Pens - - Great for school or for party favors...
turn an ordinary pencil into an expensive looking glitter pen!
Glitter
Snow Cross - - Celebrate the reason for the season with this
elegant snowflake cross painted with Instant Images templates and
Americana Acrylics.
Glittery
Butterfly Lace Card - -
This gorgeous glitter lace card can be created in 11 steps. Emily
Miller shows us how to make it. Give one to a friend or loved one.
Tell them you were thinking of them and you made the card with love.
Glittery
Fall Foliage - -
Halloween is done and Thanksgiving is upon us, what better way to
welcome fall (if you haven't already) than with a beautiful, glittery
fall brooch? Made from card stock, glitter and glue, this little pin
is sure to garner you oohs and ahhs from your fellow fall foliage
appreciators.
Glittery
Holiday Centerpiece - -
Make a glittery centerpiece with dramatic flair for your winter
holiday table! The whole family can join in on the decorating fun.
Glittery
Pinecone Decorations - -
These pinecone decorations are a quick and easy craft which children
of all ages - even the youngest - will enjoy.
Glittery
Shell Fish - -
Compare and contrast various forms of ocean life, identify shellfish
by their shell characteristics, and create ocean scenes inside
shells.
Glittery
Suncatcher - - Children
will love recycling a CD into this pretty, glittery suncatcher. A
quick and easy craft.
Glitzy
Glitter Ivy Bowl - - This simple-to-make, dazzling bowl is sure to
liven up any corner of your home! Use with a tealight or fill with a
sweet treat.
Hamsa
Wall Hanging - -
Magic charms such as the hamsa are based on ancient cultural
traditions. Create a replica of this amulet, which has its roots in
both Judaism and Islam.
Hanging
Leaves - -
You could also bring a small branch inside and decorate with the
leaves. This would make a lovely display at Harvest or Thanksgiving.
Hanukkah
Votives - - Turn ordinary glass
votive cups into a Hanukkah table adornment. Make these pretty votive
cups and keep glitter mess to a minimum with double face tape. This
craft is easy enough for kids old enough to handle scissors.
Have-a-Heart
Magnet - - Is
your heart full of LOVE? Make a 3-D heart magnet with glittery
Crayola Squeezables™ 3-D Paint for someone you love.
Holiday
Candleholders - -
Make your holiday season bright. These snowball candleholders will
lighten up every room. Using velvet petals, paints, glitter and of
course candles you can create a great holiday candleholder.
How
to Make Glitter Clay Beads - -
Clay expert Marie Segal demonstrates how to create lasting glitter
beads for jewelry, gifts or home accents. These glitter beads require
no varnish.
Irish
Ribbon Banner - - Irish
eyes will smile wherever you hang this ribbon
banner. Pots of gold glitter at the ends of Ireland's frequent
rainbows!
Jewish
Yarn Bug - - Here's a craft
you can make for Hanukah, your Bar Mitzvah or any day.
Joshua's
Shofar - - You can blow this horn just like Joshua did
at the walls of Jericho. This great project comes from Susan of
Suffolk Association for Jewish Educational Services. Thanks Susan!
Knight's
Armor - -
Whether he's playing with his imagination or enjoying a themed
birthday party this Knight's Armor will provide hours of fun.
Loopy
Paper Wreath - - If you are using
this as a class project, have each student decorate their own ball in
their own special way. This is a great project for any occasion or
time of the year. Just change the color of the paper and the
decorations and you've got a great project for any occasion.
Love
Bug - - Create a
cute Love Bug with a big heart. It makes a great gift or a darling
Valentine's Day decoration.
"Love
You" Note Card and Envelope - -
Send you affections to those you love with this cute matching note
card and envelope set made from handmade paper.
Lucky
Stones - - You
don't have to be Irish to have fun making these!
Mardi
Gras Shakers - -
To make these Mardi Gras shakers you will need to raid the junk
cupboard for supplies. Kids can use them in a very noisy Mardi Gras
parade!
Mardi
Gras Yarn Bug - - This
Mardi Gras bug is ready for a party on Fat Tuesday!
Mini
Donut SWAPs - - Tiny little
half inch donuts look good enough to eat!
Mini
Shoe Ornaments - - What
pretty ornaments these mini shoes make. Decorate them any way you
want.
Mom's
Mirrored Jewelry Box - -
Here's a pretty box decorated just for mom.
Painting with Glitter - -
Add sparkle to your craft projects by painting with glue and glitter.
Papier
Glitter Snowflake Ornament in Delight - -
Create this lovely Snowflake Ornament using Delight™ air dry
modeling compound.
Patriotic
Caps - - Wear a
patriotic cap and let your pride in the USA shine out.
Plaster
of Paris Shingle Wall Decoration Using Paper Napkin Applique - - Paper napkins with lovely
Christmas designs are all you need to decorate plain shingles for
instant wall decorations. With a bit of glitter, you can give any
design a festive look.
Poinsettia
Present Pal - -
Just like Present Pals, but with a pretty twist!
Quinceaños
Memories Journal - -
Record the good wishes of friends and family attending a Quinceañera.
Decorate a journal to fit the occasion. This one is portable, like a
bolsa (purse).
Roaring
Racers - -
Drivers, start your engines! This gleaming Roaring Racer is a winner,
on and off the track.
Santa’s
Sleigh - -
Santa's Sleigh is headed for your home! Kids use their imaginations
to make this decoration for a mantle or table, or to give as a gift.
Science
Test Tubes - - Use
magic beads and watch them change color when you take your science
test tube outside in the daylight.
Sculpy
Clay Card - -
Now all you have to do is write in your greetings or well wishes!
Silver
and Golden Easter Egg - -
A breathtakingly beautiful creation, this glittery Easter egg has
been decorated using old fashion coarse aluminum silver glitter and
enhanced by golden flowers. More silver and only touches of gold give
it a very classy look despite its otherwise loud metallic and bling
look.
Sizzling
Snowflake - -
Snow is so cool! But how is snow formed in the atmosphere? What
effects does snow have on our lives? Create this amazing 3-D
snowflake crystal to explain their importance!
Snowflake
Tea Light Candle Glass - - This is a very lovely way to decorate your
holiday table. Create candle glasses such as this one and set them
onto iridescend flakes. It has almost a magical look to it when the
candles are lit. The snowflakes are sprinkled with extra glitter to
add to the look.
Sorcerer's
Glitter Globe - -
These crystal balls are sure to cause a stir among wizards -- in the
center of each one is a sparkly sorcerer's stone.
Sparkle’s
Glitter Pumpkin Centerpiece - - This
swirly pumpkin looks great in the center of my table where a little
bit of light from the window catches the glitter and makes it
sparkle. I think I will leave it there until after
Thanksgiving. It is made from paper, glue and glitter….very
easy to make and inexpensive too. You can make it in any size. Mine
is about 10 inches tall.
Sparkling
Bracelets - - Dazzle friends with
bracelets that glitter with flowers and loops. What could be more fun
that making your own jewelry? Making bracelets for gifts!
Sparkling
Princess Crown - - You
are a shining star on your birthday! A magic fairy! A dazzling
princess! Be anything you like when you wear this brilliant crown.
Sparkling
stars mobile - -
As we all know everything is better with glitter and this mobile is
no exception, simply taking some wooden star cut outs, wire, ribbon,
a glue gun and lots of glitter!
Sparkly
Glitter Bottle - - A simple-to-make Glitter Bottle! When you
swirl the bottle, it sparkles.
Sparkly
Shamrock Brooch - -
The Sparkly Shamock Brooch. I just can't turn down glitter.
Stamped
Wristbands - -
Sport your team colors. Show your manly style with wristbands that
are punched with texture. Best of all, they’re fun to make.
Star
of David Craft - -
You could turn your Star of David into a photo frame magnet for a
Hanukkah gift. Only apply glitter to one side of the star.
String
Art Snowflake - - This delightfully
delicate snowflake will be a treasured heirloom for years to come.
Spring
Glitter Wreath - - Smoothfoam Letters are lightweight, paintable
and easy to glue. Cut, sand or pin to them with ease. For indoor or
outdoor use.
Summer
Spiral - - This
Summer Spiral looks pretty dangling in the breeze and sparkling in
the sunlight. It's a very pretty craft for kids to try in the summer
- our photo doesn't do it justice!
Tie
Dye Fan - - Tie dye a fan with Fabric
Spray Paint and keep cool in style!
Totem
Pole - - September 25th is Native
American Day. Here is a chance to recycle those tin cans into this
fun totem pole and teach young people about our Native American
heritage.
Treasure
Box With Sparkles - -
This sparkling treasure box is the perfect place for you to keep your
jewels.
Victorian
Christmas Boot - -
This elegant Victorian Boot is the perfect place to tuck holiday
sweets and treats.
Whirling
Color Flashes - -
Create a spinning toy that’s a groovy flash of color and
pattern.
Wooden
Flying Glitter Witch - -
Learn to make this wooden flying glitter witch by following this
tutorial.
Wooden
Glitter Star Ornament - - This is such a quick and easy craft
and is great for novice wood crafters. If you pre-cut the star out,
kids can also have a great time painting the stars and adding the
glitter. This ornament will add a lot of sparkle to the tree when
light reflects on the glitter particles.
Wooden
Heart “ Love” - - This is a easy token of love you can create for
your darling for Valentine’s Day or even for a wedding
anniversary. It is easy to saw out and you can choose to create a
design like the one shown or one of your own.
Yellow Handprints Sun - -
Make a bright and shiny yellow sun with your handprints. This is a
great project for learning the color yellow, the weather, or the sky.
