Kids Arts & Crafts Ideas by Theme

Vivid Sand Paper Mache Box Arts & Crafts Project - Use Activa’s Vivid Sand to decorate a gift box or treasure box in a unique way. Great beginners tutorial that will teach kids how to make this easy and fun arts & crafts project.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Activa® Vivid Sand Assortment Box
* Round Paper Mache Box
* Plaid® Paper Paint, Licorice
* Acrylic paint, white (optional)
* Pencil
* Paintbrush
* Paper plates
* White craft glue
* Acrylic spray sealer

Kids can learn how to fold a Swordfish, Pine, Tomato Leaf, Needle Tower and Paper Cutter paper airplane designs. Educational & fun arts & crafts project tutorials.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

*Regular Printing Paper

Learn how to make Aircraft Hanger Paper Model arts & crafts tutorial - Construction is quite simple - drawings are made in black and white, use different cardboard colors to get different wall, roof and floor colors. Educational & fun arts & crafts modeling activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

white paper
dark grey130g/qm cardboard.
light grey130g/qm cardboard.
medium grey130g/qm cardboard.
160g/qm cardboard in the wall color you want.
transparent (overhead) foil.

Learn how to make Aircraft Hanger Paper Model arts & crafts tutorial - Construction is quite simple - drawings are made in black and white, use different cardboard colors to get different wall, roof and floor colors. Educational & fun arts & crafts modeling activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

white paper
dark grey130g/qm cardboard.
light grey130g/qm cardboard.
medium grey130g/qm cardboard.
160g/qm cardboard in the wall color you want.
transparent (overhead) foil.

Alexs Paper Airplanes - Learn how to make many different paper airplane designs. Educational & fun paper airplane arts & crafts projects in easy, medium & hard designs.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

Paper

ARES Mars Scout Paper Model - ARES Enables a New Class of Science that Complements and Extends the Mars Exploration Program. Kids can learn to make the ARES Mars Scout Paper Model with this educational and fun arts & crafts tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper

Learn How To Build Your Own Airplane Business Card Tutorial- Neat arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Business Card Paper Stock

Learn to Make A British Airship Paper Model - This arts & crafts model tutorial builds into a detailed 1:700 scale replica of R101 at the time of her last voyage. The completed model is over 13 inches long.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
67 lb cover stock (approx 8.5 thousandths of an inch or 0.2 mm thick)

Hey Kids! Build Your Own Medieval Castle with this arts & crafts project tutorial - Make your own model medieval castle -- a kids learning arts & crafts activity that teaches about history, feudalism and life in the Middle Ages.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

Scissors, tape or glue, markers or crayons, paper, a PC with printer and Build a Medieval Castle free software.
Helpful: a large piece of paper or cardboard or several sheets of paper fastened together to go underneath the castle; paper clips to hold parts together during construction; toothpicks and colored paper to make pennants to put on the towers; index cards.

Castle and Medieval Building Paper Models Tutorias - Learn to make castle and medieval buildings with these educational & fun arts & crafts modeling activities tutorials.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
A4 and larger (i.e. legal) sized paper

Cessna 172 Paper Airplane - Cool Arts & Crafts Paper Airplane Model of the Cessna 172 Tutorial. An educational & fun arts & crafts project for the more advanced craft student.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

1. A #10 scalpel or X-acto Knife.
2. Arleen’s Tacky glue or white glue.
3. A dull pin knife or machinist scribe for scribing fold lines.
4. Needle nosed tweezers 3 to 4 inches long, I have several sizes from three inches to twelve inches.
5. Acco mini binder clips or several some small similar clamping devices.
6. Emory boards, for light sanding & a flat glue surface.
7. Light weight wire, for adding strength to parts.
8. One inch straight pins.
9. A six inch ruler or straight edge.
10. Wire cutters.
11. Long-nosed pliers.
12. Wooden pencil.
13. Several wooden dowels with smoothly rounded ends for shaping parts from the inside of the model.

Free Paper Models arts & crafts project tutorials - Free paper model arts & crafts that we at free paper toys have created for you to download and cut out then print out and use a little glue to build and play. Easy & fun arts & crafts activities for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper
Glue
Scissors

Mouse in a Cup Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea. - Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small Medicine Dosage Cup
* Paint
* Paper
* Pom-poms
* Wiggle Eyes
* Pipe Cleaner
* Felt

Make this Extra 300S Paper Airplane Model with this simple arts & crafts project tutorial. - Designed this paper model to help visualize different paint schemes for my"full size"model (Midwest Extra 300S, 80"wingspan).

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
80lb paper

Four Wing Paper Boomerang Arts & Crafts Project Idea for Kids - Make a Paper Boomerang with this easy & fun arts & crafts tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Manilla file folder (one folder makes two boomerangs)
Scissors
Pencil
Pattern

Free Paper Airplane Models Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial for Kids. - The basic instructions for building your paper Geobat are on the 8.5"x11"plans sheet. An easy & fun arts & crafts project idea for kids.

8.5"x11" Regular Paper
Scissors
Glue
2 Pennies

Free Paper Airplanes arts & crafts project idea tutorials. - Download free paper airplane models kids can make with these arts & crafts project idea tutorials.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
card stock
scissors
white glue

Dolphin Beaded Safety Pin Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - Try this fun beaded safety pin pattern.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# 14 - 1 1/16 inch Safety Pins
# 1 - 2 inch Safety Pin
# Seed Beads

Fish Weather Vane Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - Seeing which way the wind blows is a breeze with this homemade weather station kids can make with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
2 large clean foam meat trays
Scissors
Nail and hammer
3 corks
Permanent markers
2-foot-long wooden dowel with a 1/8-inch diameter
6 beads with 5/8-inch holes
Plastic drinking straw
Duct tape
Clay flowerpot with a drainage hole in the bottom

Glass Aquarium Craft Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - Instructions to make an easy glass aquarium arts & crafts project for kids. This project makes a beautiful centerpiece for a table or dresser.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Glass container
* Glass fish
* Shells, stones, beads
* Artificial greenery
* Sand or decorative gravel

JellyFish Coffee Filter Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorial For Kids - Make a jellyfish out of a coffee filter with this easy & fun arts & crafts tutorial for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
coffee filter
clear plastic cup
markers or pens
tissue paper (or wool/string)
clear tape

Model Magic Coral Reef Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - Coral reefs are actually made from skeletons! Coral polyps, tiny animals that live in colonies, leave behind a hard, stony, structure made of limestone and over many years they build up.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Crayola® Neon Model Magic, Assorted Colors
* Plastic Knife

Ocean In A Bottle Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make an ocean in a bottle scene with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea tutorial for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* rubbing alcohol
* mineral spirits
* food coloring
* water bottle

Octo the Octopus Pencil Topper Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - Adorable octopus pencil topper kids can make with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Pencil
Sculpey clays of various colors

Salty The Fish Craft Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids. - Yep, its decorated with real salt!  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper (we used white paper, but in retrospect, blue construction paper would have been nicer)
printer
salt
tempra paint powder or colored drink crystals
(2 colors -- or if you're using blue construction paper, one color will work)
tinfoil
glue
optional: paint brush
optional: thin cardboard (old cereal box)

Scaley Fish Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions to make a fish with bread tag scales in this kids arts & crafts activity tutorial..

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Heavy Paper or Cardboard
* Bread Tags
* Glue

Terra Cotta Clam Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - A "pearl" of a craft, this Clay Pot Clam is the perfect complement for your fishy friends.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* ecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Cloud White
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Foxglove Pink
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Petunia Purple
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Wrought Iron Black
* Craft glue, thick
* Paintbrush, flat, ¾-inch
* Paintbrush, liner, No. 0
* Plugs, ¾-inch, 2
* Styrofoam balls, 3-inch, cut in half
* Terra cotta saucers, 3¼-inch, 2
* Water container

Trained Octopus Arts & Crafts Project Activity For Kids - Expect your kids to carry around this amazing toy for days, showing friends how they can make their trained"octopus"rise or fall at their command.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
a piece of colored cellophane,
an eye dropper and a clear,
squeezable plastic bottle with a screw-on cap

Whale Water Scoop Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - Pour, splash, and otherwise play in the sink or tub with this"creature of the deep"water toy.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Clean plastic gallon milk jug
Permanent marker
Scissors

Bonko Music Instrument Children's Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make this bonko out of old cans and make a bonko for after-dinner music

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* tin cans (you'll need at least 3 cans of the same size
* can opener
* sturdy tape (masking tape is okay, but plastic packing tape or duct tape works best)
* towel
* wooden spoon
* pencil

Bonnie Bagpipes Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make bonnie bagpipes with this easy & fun children's arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Gel Markers
* No-Run School Glue
* Blunt-Tip Scissors
* Construction Paper
* yarn
* lunch bags
* rubber band
* recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Bottle Cap Tambourines Children's Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - Make and shake these tambourines that are popular in Brazil and Africa.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Strong, Y-shaped branch, preferably hardwood
Dozen metal bottle caps
Strong wire
Acrylic paint and brushes
Assorted decorations; feathers, colored cord, or beads

Bottled Music Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial -Who hasn't blown across the lip of a half-empty pop bottle and marveled at the richness of the tone? Now kids can make their own music with this easy, fun & educational arts & crafts activity!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Eight 20-ounce pop bottles
Stickers
Water

Cardboard Box Guitar Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial For Kids - Its easy to make a variety of stringed instruments from boxes and rubber bands with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
a good, strong cigar box, shoe box, or large, corrugated grocery box.
four or more rubber bands
ribbons
stickers
coloring markers, crayons, pencils
glitter
other decorations.

Chinese Dizi Flute Musical Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Make a Chinese Dizi Flute with this easy & fun kids musical instrument arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Gel Markers
* Model Magic®
* No-Run School Glue
* Blunt-Tip Scissors
* yarn
* thread (optional)
* recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Homemade Instruments Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorial For Kids - By making their own instruments, with this educational, easy & fun arts & crafts activity tutorial kids learn how sounds are created and gain concrete experience with music fundamentals, such as timbre and pitch.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

COPPER-PIPE GLOCKENSPIEL
1 10-foot length of 1/2-inch copper pipe
• Yardstick and pencil
• Pipe-cutter (the best inexpensive cutters are tubing cutters with no exposed blades) or a hacksaw (which should be used only by a parent)
• 2 strips of foam rubber

THE RAIN STICK
• 1 1 1/2-inch-wide mailing tube (or 1 3-inch-wide mailing tube) per child
• 1 lb. 1 1/2-inch nails (or 3-inch nails) per child
• 1 hammer per child (borrow from friends)
• Wide plastic tape (only if your tubes don't have their own stoppers)
• Funnel
• Selection of sand, rice, lentils, popcorn kernels, dried beans
• Origami paper, wrapping paper, contact paper, colored electrical tape

Jingle Bell Mitts Arts & Crafts Project Activity Tutorial For Kids - Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play music.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Felt
* 1/2 to 1 Inch Size Jingle Bells
* Glue
* Needle and Thread

Make Your Own Kazoo with this great Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Toilet-paper roll
Tape or glue
Scissors
Crayons, markers or paint and brushes (or all of them)
Construction paper
Waxed paper
Hole punch

Margarine Container Drum Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
a small margarine tub and lid,
colored duct tape,
a 3/8-inch dowel cut to an 8-inch length,
two 6-inch pieces of string and two wood beads.

Musical Instrument Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorials For Kids - A lot of cool instruments to create with these easy & fun children's arts & crafts activity tutorials.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Drum Craft
Empty container of oatmeal, instant potatoes, or other tin food can.
1 1/2 pieces of construction paper
crayons, markers, or whatever else to decorate the drum

Kazoo Craft
Toilet paper roll, paper towel roll, plastic wrap roll, aluminum foil roll, or Hefty Baggies
Rubber band

Trombone Craft
Supplies Needed for Each Child
1 empty paper towel roll
1 empty toilet paper roll
9 inches string (or yarn)
tape
scissors
Art supplies: crayons, markers, paint, etc.
Crayons, colored pencils, markers, fabric, paints, etc.
Wax paper