Kids Arts & Crafts Ideas by Theme

Bunny Rabbit Visor Hat Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own Bunny Rabbit visor hat with this easy & fun kids arts & crafts Project idea tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
White visor;
Fun foam (2 sheets of white and 1 sheet each of pink & black);
42mm oval animal eyes;
(2) 2" white pom poms;
pretty pink creamcoat paint
Scissors;
pencil;
ruler;
wire cutters;
Elmer's Glue-All™;
Elmer's Glue Sticks;
Elmer's Squeeze Creations™

Clever Caps Kids Arts & Crafts Project Ideas Tutorial ~ Kids can make these caps with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Red acrylic paint and brush
* Decoupage medium
* Red glitter
* Gold glitter fabric paint
* Assorted blue gems

Decorated Visors for Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - These visors are perfect for the upcoming warm weather. And we have plenty of ideas to snazz them up!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Plastic Visor
Foamie Hearts
Tacky Glue
Foam USA

Easy Hat Organizer Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - How to creatively organize your hats! A fun gift idea for kids to make with this easy arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 yardstick with a hole in 1 end (you may have to drill it)
* Spray paint or other paint in your choice of color
* 6 Spring-type clothespins
* Glue

Rain Hat Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Kids can learn how to make this fun rain hat using a clean, empty milk jug with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plastic Gallon Milk Jug
* Misc supplies to decorate

Easter Chick Thumbprints Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Why not have a go at making some of these gorgeous thumbprint chicks! Children love making thumbprints, and even the youngest children will enjoy trying this with your help!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
All you need are some yellow poster paint, scraps of orange paper or felt (or an orange pen) and a black pen.

Fingerprint Bumblebee Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Yellow Paint
Gray Paint
Black Marker

Handprint Bumblebee Arts & Crafts Activity Idea For Kids- Yet another arts & crafts project for kids that uses handprints (I love em!!). You can really make any animal with wings this way, but its always nice to have a printable template on hand for the rest of the critter.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper (for handprints)
pencil or marker
scissors
glue
printer and paper

Handprint Butterfly Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Yet another arts & crafts project for kids that uses handprints (I love em!!). This one takes a bit more work than a normal one because you need to assemble the wings (5 handprints each).  

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper (for handprints) - 3 different colors of construction paper work well.
pencil or marker
scissors
glue
printer and paper

Handprint Butterfly Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids- This is a simple arts & crafts project for kids made from a child's own hand print cutouts.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A few pieces of colored construction paper (stiffer paper makes a more durable butterfly)
* A pencil
* Scissors
* Glue, tape or a stapler
* Crayons, paint or markers
* Googly eyes (optional)
* A pipe cleaner

Handprint Paper Flowers Arts & Crafts Activities For Kids- These lilies are made from a childs handprint (on ftpaper) stapled to a straw. You can make an entire bouquet of flowers for a great gift or Spring decoration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Green pipe cleaners (or straws)
* Tape or glue
* Stapler

Hand print, Photo Blossom Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - This is a simple keepsake arts & crafts project made from a child's photo, a child's hand print, and construction paper.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.) - for the backgound
* One piece of brightly-colored construction paper - for the flower petals
* A photo of the child
* Scissors
* Glue
* Green tempera paint
* A brush (or just use your finger)
* Pen or pencil

Precious Prints Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make molded handprints

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Dough ingredients
* Aluminum foil covered cookie sheet
* Acrylic paints
* Some form of shellac
* Paint brushes and sponge or paper towels (if desired)
* Ribbon or tack-on hooks
* Felt
* Permanent marker
* Craft or hot melt glue

Spring Summer Thumbprint Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids- This is a wonderful, yet simple arts & crafts project for young children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
paper
couple colors of tempra or finger paint (we used 2, but you could use more... just remember, you only have 2 thumbs so if you use more, you'll have to wash off in between colors)
black marker

Spooky Spider Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Kids can make this spooky spider with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Black Construction Paper
* Cotton Balls
* Red Construction Paper
* 8 X 12" Orange Construction Paper
* Green, Red, or Orange Crepe Paper
* Glue
* Paper Punch
* Ruler

Well Dressed Ghost Finger Puppet Kids Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial - make a ghost finger puppet with this simple & easy kids arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Tissue paper
Cotton ball
Rubber band
Ribbon

Caterpillar Costume Arts & Crafts Project For Kids - Make a cute caterpillar costume with lots of gloves and this children's arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Purple sweat suit
* 4 pairs of small work gloves
* Fiberfill
* 3 yards sequined trim
* Visor and 2 chenille stems
* 2 plastic foam balls and crafts glue
* 12x18-inch thermal fleece rectangle
* Purple felt scraps

Mitten Bookmark Clip Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Kids can make these mitten bookmarks with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Felt in any color
* Pattern (see “Mitten Bookmark pattern” link below)
* Felt marker
* Scissors
* White or craft glue
* Curl Hair clips with spring (see picture below)
* Stickers, glitter, glitter paint, ribbon and any other decorations
* Wax paper

Build a Bubble Powered Rocket Arts & Crafts Project Idea for Kids - Build your own rocket using this easy, educational & fun arts & crafts project tutorial, paper and fizzing tablets! Watch it lift off. How high does your rocket go? Print this page for the instructions.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper, regular 8-1/2- by 11-inch paper, such as computer printer paper or even notebook paper.
* Plastic 35-mm film canister (see hints below)
* Cellophane tape
* Scissors
* Effervescing (fizzing) antacid tablet (the kind used to settle an upset stomach)
* Paper towels
* Water
* Eye protection (like eye glasses, sun glasses, or safety glasses)

Child Size Playhouse to Fold and Play With Arts & Crafts Project Idea. - Make a Playhouse out of newspapers with this easy & fun arts & crafts tutorial. Your kids could use it for a clubhouse.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
• newspaper
• doweling or broom handle
• tape
• marker pen
• stapler (and staples)
• measuring tape

Climbing Critters Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - Kids can stage a rematch between the tortoise and the hare with this pair of string-climbing critters -- or they can break new ground by facing off the animals of their choice.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Crayons or markers
Paper plate
Scissors
Drinking straw
Stapler
String
Paper towel tube
2 wooden beads

Fire Truck Box Toy Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Children can make these fire trucks to pretend to ride in or to use as a toy box. If you like, you can cut out the bottom of the box (before making the craft) and the children can enter the box, carry it, and walk around pretending to be a fire fighter.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY
* A cardboard box
* Four paper plates
* Red and black paint
* 3 paint brushes
* Black, white, blue, and orange construction paper
* Scissors
* Glue

Hacky Sack or Stress Ball Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. -This is a really fun toy for teens! They make a great stress ball.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Steel Hook size 7
Cotton thread - just a small amount - less than 1 oz. I used regular crochet cotton ('Peaches and Cream Type') for this one and it makes a tightly crocheted ball!
Ball size: Measures 2" across top and 1 3/4" tall
1/4 cup of stuffing pellets

Make Your Own Mobile Ship Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Make Your Own Mobile Ship with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Walnut shell halves;
Toothpicks;
Construction Paper;
Yarn or fishing line;
Glue;
Wire;
Hangers.

Milk Carton Spanish Galleon Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This is also a really cool ship kids can make with this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
2 milk cartons
2 straws
playdough
black and white paper (construction paper)
glue,
scissors and tape

Race Car Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - This makes a fun party or preschool activity. Children will enjoy making the car with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity and playing a game of Red Light Green Light.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Apple box for each child (or similar sized box)
* Red, yellow, blue, green and orange paint
* Colored plastic plates
* Paint brush
* Tacky glue
* Box knife
* Colored construction paper in a variety of colors, optional
* Metal brads, optional

Stuffed Football Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - Instructions for making paper footballs out of paper bags. Great for decorations.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper Bag
* Brown Watercolor Paint
* White Yarn
* Hole Puncher
* Tape
* Stapler

Styrofoam Airplane Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Kids can make this airplane using a styrofoam meat tray and this easy & fun arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Styrofoam Meat Tray
* Paint or Markers
* Utility Knife

Foam Wallet Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Here’s a great arts & crafts project idea that you can make for yourself and a friend.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Fibre Craft® Flexi-Foam™, Blue
* Darice® Value Pack Sticky Back Foam, Orange
* Prym-Dritz 5/8-inch White Snaps, 7 sets
* Prym-Dritz 5/8-inch Snap Attacher Tool
* Rexlace, Clear Blue
* Sharpie® Fine Point Marker
* Punch Line Paper Punch, 1/8-inch round
* Scissors
* Ruler
* Pencil

Meat Tray Collage Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Use the styrofoam meat tray as a base for a collage.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Styrofoam Meat Trays
* Glue
* Misc. Materials For Collage

Button Flowers Kids Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids - Make a flower out of buttons with this easy & fun arts & crafts project idea for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Stiff construction paper
Scissors
Pipe cleaners
Buttons

Daisy Chain Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - You’ll look as fresh as a daisy with a daisy chain around your neck. Daisy chains are so bright and cheerful, no matter where you put them it will seem like a sunny spring day.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 sheet of tracing paper;
pencil;
scissors;
white, yellow, and green construction paper;
paper paste.

Decoupage Flowerpots Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own Decoupage Flower pots. Decoupage ordinary flowerpots with patches of gay fabric to make quick, unique gifts for anyone who loves plants. If you wish, you can put plants in the pots before giving them away.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Flowerpot (clay or plastic; or wide-mouth jar or plastic food-storage container), scissors,
fabric (brightly colored cotton calico or other non-bulky fabric; or use colored papers such as gift wrap or pictures cut from magazines),
white glue, clear varnish or decoupage varnish or clear shellac and
brush (optional).

Decorate a Flower Pot Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Have some fun this season by adding a personal touch to your outdoor flowerpots.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Clay flowerpots - any size
Pencil
Paints or Markers
Shellac (optional)
Paintbrush(es)

Eggshells Flower Pots Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Whoever thought that eggshells could be used as flower pots? This is a fun arts & crafts project for Easter too because you can use colored egg shells.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1 eggshell (broken in half);
1 small piece of sponge;
grass seed (available at garden supply stores);
water.

Pencil Decoration Flower Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - These flower pencil or pen decorations are made from paper. This is a great way to spruce up an old pencil.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper, gift wrap (2-sided is best), or any paper
* Scissors
* Tape
* A pencil
* Markers (optional)

Photo Flower Arrangement Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Instructions for making a unique flower arrangement with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* photos
* construction paper in differnt colors
* pipe cleaners (green)
* scissors
* glue
* tape
* felt
* an empty can with lid-such as a raisin container
* felt marker
* optional- buttons, feathers, or any item to decorate the outside of the raisin container

Wooden Spoon Bouquet Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Long-handled wooden spoons
Acrylic or tempera paint
Paintbrush
Mug
Assorted flat wooden craft shapes (sold by the bagful at most craft stores)
Wood glue
Wooden beads (colored or plain)

Flower Bookmark Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - An easy & fun to assemble arts & crafts bookmark project idea for kids for springtime

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* bright color of fun foam
* green fun foam
* 12" green grosgrain ribbon about 1" wide
* paper fastener (brad)
* scissors
* fray check (available at fabric stores)
or clear nail polish

Flower Bookmark II Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - An easy to assemble arts & crafts bookmark project for kids for springtime.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* bright color of fun foam
* green fun foam
* 12" green grosgrain ribbon about 1" wide
* paper fastener (brad)
* scissors
* fray check (available at fabric stores)
or clear nail polish