{"id":9258,"date":"2022-01-17T19:07:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T13:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=9258"},"modified":"2024-10-05T21:55:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T16:25:31","slug":"best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10-Minute Best Crafts for Kids to Make at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-131e529d-adf9-43d0-9ff5-0e0bdf8c8b4a\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#1-1-clay-bowl>1. Clay Bowl<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#2-2-pom-pom-bouquet>2. Pom-Pom Bouquet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#4-4-origami-chatterbox>4. Origami Chatterbox<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#5-5diy-sticker-book>5.DIY Sticker Book<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#6-6-counting-stick>6. Counting Stick<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#7-7-milk-jug-watering-can>7. Milk Jug Watering Can<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#8-8-garden-pinwheels->8. Garden Pinwheels&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#9-9-painting-with-old-cars-or-trains>9. Painting with Old Cars or Trains<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-crafts-for-kids-to-make-at-home\/#10-10-fabric-covered-paperweight->10. Fabric Covered Paperweight&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are your kids glued to their smart gadgets? Is it raining like cats and dogs, so your kids can&#8217;t play outdoors? Then, it is the perfect time to grab art supplies because the perfect crafts for kids are here!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making crafts will keep your kids busy and reduce their screen time. Plus, you can spend some quality time with your little ones while creating some DIY crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a look at these 20 quick and easy craft ideas for kids that you can easily make at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-20-easy-diy-crafts-for-kids\">20 Easy DIY Crafts for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-clay-bowl\">1. Clay Bowl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your kids get their hands dirty with clay and paints to make a cute bowl for your center table. It would help if you bought easy oven-baked clay and some watercolors for this craft idea. Allow your child to use their imagination to make a clay bowl and decorate it using vibrant colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-488x1024.png\" alt=\"image of clay bowls easy crafts for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-488x1024.png 488w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-731x1536.png 731w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-150x315.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-300x630.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-696x1462.png 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl-200x420.png 200w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/clay-bowl.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><em><strong>Related Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/enjoyable-kids-activities-for-a-whoopee-time\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/enjoyable-kids-activities-for-a-whoopee-time\/\">15 enjoyable kids' activities for a whoopee time!<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-pom-pom-bouquet\">2. Pom-Pom Bouquet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing more fun than making pom-poms. Grab colorful yarns, folks, needles, scissors, and ribbons to execute this craft idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap 3 inches of yarn around folk, tie it in the center and cut edges to form a pom-pom using scissors. Create several colorful pom-poms and use a needle to tie them all together to form a bouquet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this video &amp; make beautiful pom-poms from wool!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIY Pom-Pom flowers- Wool Flowers- Home Decor- The Blue Sea Art\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BlEkfwb_pGk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/artsy-christmas-crafts-for-kids-that-are-easy-to-make-at-home\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/artsy-christmas-crafts-for-kids-that-are-easy-to-make-at-home\/\">20 artsy Christmas crafts that are easy to make at home <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-dough-shapes\">3. Dough Shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This craft for kids is educational and therapeutic for adults. All you need is flour, water, and salt to make this craft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your kids mold the dough into different shapes, it will strengthen their hand and finger muscles. Additionally, you can teach them different geometrical and animal shapes while having fun with dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dough-shapes.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of dough\" class=\"wp-image-30582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dough-shapes.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dough-shapes-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-origami-chatterbox\">4. Origami Chatterbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Origami chatterbox is a fun craft idea for kids. It is the easiest craft for which you need A4 size paper, scissors, and a pencil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Form a triangle using the paper and cut extra edges. Open the triangle and fold the opposite corners together. Open it again to fold each point of the square into the center. Now, flip the fortune teller in half and slip your finger and thumb under its flaps to tell your kid&#8217;s future. You can add funny future predictions on the different flaps using a pencil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orgami-chatterbox.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of origami chatterbox a fun craft for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orgami-chatterbox.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orgami-chatterbox-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/orgami-chatterbox-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source @howtoi.com.au\/make-a-chatterbox\/ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5diy-sticker-book\">5.DIY Sticker Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn&#8217;t like cool stickers? Give sketch pens, scissors, glue sticks, and a plain notebook to your kid, and let them draw different stickers and paste them into an empty notebook to create a personalized sticker book. You can also get stickers of different characters from their favorite books and movies to make it more interesting for your kids!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a sticker notebook easy crafts for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sticker-notebook.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source @Pintrest.com <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-6-counting-stick\">6. Counting Stick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids are still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/counting-games\">learning to count<\/a>, then this craft can help them learn numbers in a fun way. It would help if you had popsicle sticks and glitters to make this craft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Draw circles on popsicle sticks using glitters so your kids can count circles and tell a number. It is a fun and tactful way to teach counting to toddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/counting-stick.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of counting sticks a fun craft for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/counting-stick.jpeg 457w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/counting-stick-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/counting-stick-150x92.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @Craftprojectideas.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><em><strong>Related Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/10-fun-unique-thanksgiving-crafts-for-your-kids\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/10-fun-unique-thanksgiving-crafts-for-your-kids\/\">10 fun &amp; unique Thanksgiving crafts for your kids<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-7-milk-jug-watering-can\">7. Milk Jug Watering Can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your kids to develop gardening as a hobby, this simple craft idea can help. You need to grab a waste milk bottle from the garbage and prick a few holes in the bottle&#8217;s cap. Now, fill the bottle with water and ask your toddler to water plants in your backyard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can.jpg\" alt=\"man watering to plant with water can\" class=\"wp-image-30587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can-150x140.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can-696x650.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/watering-can-450x420.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @preschool-creative-learning.blogspot.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-8-garden-pinwheels-\">8. Garden Pinwheels&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another craft idea for kids to connect them with nature. For this craft, recycle your kids&#8217; old drawings into pinwheels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make pinwheels, you need to help your kid cut a paper in half from all four sides. Using the pin, take the edges of the paper to pin them in the center and glue the pinwheel to a stick to place in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-679x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of garden pinwheels a fun craft idea for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-679x1024.jpeg 679w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-199x300.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-150x226.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-300x453.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-696x1050.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels-278x420.jpeg 278w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pin-wheels.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @craftingmyhome.com <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-9-painting-with-old-cars-or-trains\">9. Painting with Old Cars or Trains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This craft idea is super fun and messy. First, make your kids wear old clothes to have great fun with colors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay down a big paper piece on the floor. Splash watercolors on a tray and dip your kid&#8217;s old car or train toys in the paint to run on the paper. If you forget the mess part for a moment, your entire family will have blast racing cars and creating abstract art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings.png\" alt=\"Image of toddler painting with trucks trains toys\" class=\"wp-image-30589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings.png 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings-150x206.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings-300x413.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/trucks-trains-paintings-305x420.png 305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @notimeforflashcards.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-10-fabric-covered-paperweight-\">10. Fabric Covered Paperweight&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kids can use this craft to organize their desks and pass their time. All the things to make this craft are available in your home &#8211; fabric, small rock, scissors, and a hot glue gun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help your kid cut straps of fabric using a scissor. Then, cover the rock with fabric straps and decorate it with different embellishments to make a cute paperweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fabric-paperweight.jpg\" alt=\"Fabric Paperweight\" class=\"wp-image-30592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fabric-paperweight.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fabric-paperweight-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fabric-paperweight-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-11-hand-stitched-card-\">11. Hand Stitched Card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Card making is a popular craft for kids. But you can jazz it up a bit using hand stitching. Ask your kids to cut a shape out of paper like a flower or an animal to make a card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, use a small punch hole to punch holes in the border of the paper. Use embroidery floss or yarn to stitch holes. You can also use vintage buttons to decorate your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-1024x612.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of a card made by kids\" class=\"wp-image-30593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-1024x612.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-768x459.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-696x416.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-1068x638.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card-703x420.jpeg 703w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/flower-card.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @craftsy.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><em><strong>Related Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/free-fun-coloring-pages-for-kids-to-foster-creative-development\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/free-fun-coloring-pages-for-kids-to-foster-creative-development\/\">23 free &amp; fun coloring pages for kids to foster creative development<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-12-paper-bag-monster\">12. Paper Bag Monster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most affordable craft for kids. All you need is a waste paper bag, colorful papers, and other embellishments. And let them use their imagination to turn a paper bag into a scary monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of paper bag monsters\" class=\"wp-image-30595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags-696x696.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/moster-paper-bags-420x420.jpeg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @iheartcraftythings.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-13-paper-plate-fish\">13. Paper Plate Fish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, you need old paper plates to create this simple craft. To make this craft, your kids need to cut a triangle shape from the half side of a paper plate and stick it to the other side to form a fish&#8217;s tail. After that, they can use colors, googly eyes, and other things to decorate the fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-fish.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a paper plate fish craft for kids\" class=\"wp-image-30597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-fish.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-fish-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-fish-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-fish-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @kidfriendlythingstodo.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-14-paper-roll-dragon\">14. Paper Roll Dragon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your kids can create a cool dragon using the waste toilet paper roll. Kids can paint toilet paper rolls into furious dragon colors like red, yellow, and orange. Later they can use googly eyes, pom-poms, and colorful paper strips to give a character to the dragon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-roll-dragon.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a paper roll dragon\" class=\"wp-image-30598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-roll-dragon.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-roll-dragon-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @onelittleproject.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-15-paper-plate-dream-catchers\">15. Paper Plate Dream Catchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another paper plate-based craft for kids. For this craft idea, help your kids cut the center of the paper plate and make crisscrosses using yarn instead. Now, attach bird feathers to the base of dream catchers. Further, they can use colors and beads to decorate the dream catcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers.png\" alt=\"Image of paper plate dream catchers\" class=\"wp-image-30599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers.png 600w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers-197x300.png 197w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers-150x228.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers-300x456.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paper-plate-dream-catchers-276x420.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @thesuburbanmom.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-16-salt-painting\">16. Salt Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is salt, watercolors, and paper to make a salt painting. By mixing salt with watercolors, your kids can create a unique salt painting at home. Once your kids create the painting, just put it under the sunlight for water to vaporize and create a unique grainy texture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/salt-painting.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a painting made by salt &amp; colors - fun crafts for kids \" class=\"wp-image-9273\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/make-and-celebrate\/handmade\/salt-painting-kids-art-project\">Source<\/a>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-17-magic-wand\">17. Magic Wand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid is a big fan of magic and witches, you can pick a stick from your garden to make a magic wand for your little one. You can use colorful paper, pom-poms, and other magical embellishments to decorate the magic wand for your little magician at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-wand.jpeg\" alt=\"Image of a magic wand made at home\" class=\"wp-image-30600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-wand.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/magic-wand-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @pinterest.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-18-leafy-friends-\">18. Leafy Friends&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take your kids to a local park or your backyard to pick some dry leaves. Then, please give them a sketch pen to draw faces on leaves, make cute leafy friends, and place it in their books as a bookmark.<br><br>Here\u2019s a video to paint ten leafy faces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"10 Cute Faces \/ Painting leaves for beginners\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HMW0L_ULQEU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-19-dye-old-t-shirts-\">19. Dye Old T-shirts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids are big enough to handle fabric colors, let them be creative with your old t-shirts and colors. However, take your kids outside for this craft to prevent your expensive furniture from color treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt.jpg\" alt=\"Image of dyed old t shirt\" class=\"wp-image-30601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt-696x544.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dyed-tshirt-537x420.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @instructables.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-20-pen-holders\">20. Pen Holders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have broken or old coffee mugs lying around. 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It helps to channelize their creativity and imagination to create something different and new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, if your kids are free at home, use this opportunity to teach a new craft to them. We have already shared 20 easy and pocket-friendly crafts for kids. So, don&#8217;t wait up and start crafting with your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore more <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/resources\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online educational resources<\/a> for kids that will help with their learning experience and make them smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) <\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Why is craft important for kids?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Crafts help to stimulate creativity and improve hand coordination among kids. 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