These 50+ quick and easy kids crafts can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! No special tools or skills are required to make these cute crafts for kids! Great fun for the entire family!
Skill Level:Beginner – All of these easy crafts for kids are perfect for beginners! No crafting experience required!
Are you ready for some crafty fun with your favorite kids? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, there’s something creative and engaging for you and your little ones today in this collection of 50+ quick and easy crafts for kids!
Transform everyday items and basic supplies into creative masterpieces and colorful art projects! These fun kids crafts provide the perfect opportunity for little hands to make a big impression!
Crafting isn’t just about creating things, though – it’s about sparking imagination, fostering problem-solving skills, and enhancing fine motor coordination. Now, at a time when more and more schools are cutting funding for arts programs, it’s more important than ever for parents and other adults to introduce arts and crafts to the children in their lives.
This collection of 50+ simple crafts for kids makes it easy for you to get crafty with your children! Follow the easy step-by-step tutorials and have fun creating lasting memories and spending creative time together!
The list below contains an assortment of basic craft supplies and materials that can be used to create many of the different kids craft projects in this collection!
Basic Kids Crafting Supplies
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
Washable Paint
Construction Paper
Tape
Glitter
Glue Sticks or Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Popsicle Sticks
Toilet Paper Rolls
Paper Plates
Coffee Filters
Yarn & Ribbon
Stickers
Beads & Buttons
Tissue Paper
Pom Poms
50+ Quick & Easy Craft Ideas for Kids
These engaging crafts for kids don’t require any special tools or skills, just a willingness to have fun and indulge in creative play! There are SO many awesome things here for you to make together!
Microwave Puffy Paint is a TON of fun! Simply squeeze the easy 4-ingredient paint onto your paper and microwave your artwork for a few seconds to watch the paint puff up and grow right before your eyes! A fantastic way to combine art + science!
Tissue Paper Streamer Rainbows are always a huge hit with kids of all ages! Easy enough for toddlers to create, but cute enough that older children want to make them, too!
Bubble Painting is a fun way to create art with your children! Easily craft your artwork into notecards, bookmarks, and more for fun homemade gift ideas!
Bird Seed Ornaments are a fun easy kids craft that your feathered friends will also enjoy! If you like this idea, be sure to check out our Pinecone Bird Feeders as well!
If you have glue/tape, scissors, and a stash of leftover TP and paper towel rolls, you can create your own DIY Cardboard Marble Run – it's easy peasy and SO much fun!
Felt Flower Bookmarksare adorable and super easy to make! A fun quick craft for kids of all ages! A bouquet of these pretty flower bookmarks would make a great homemade gift idea for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or any occasion!
Learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk paint and keep your children entertained all day long with this quick and easy kids’ arts and crafts activity!
These fun “fireworks” were created using a salad spinner! Customize your color scheme to match your décor or upcoming holiday colors and turn your Salad Spinner Fireworks into fun Spin Art Notecards!
This butterfly windsock is easy to make, and you only need a few basic craft supplies. Hang it up under a covered porch to see how the streamers dance around in the breeze!
Make a Beach Themed Monogram with shells and sand from your beach vacation (if you haven't been to the beach recently, they often carry sand and seashells at the dollar store as well!)!
This easy kids craft is perfect for pretend play, spring décor, or to add to your very own fairy garden! All you need are popsicle sticks, glue, and paint!
This is the perfect craft for all ages! Paint your tree shape (or use the free printable!) and add small pieces of tissue paper to act as your Cherry Blossoms.
Get ready for some fun with this fluttering wing paper ladybug craft! With the printable template, kids can create their very own ladybugs with wings that flap, adding extra excitement and fun!
No matter which of these fun kids crafts that you and your child choose to create, you’re sure to build lasting memories and have a great time together!
Benefits of Crafting with Kids
Brain Development: Arts and crafts engage multiple brain areas simultaneously and improve bilateral coordination between the left and right sides of the brain, leading to immediate and future cognitive development.
Improve Motor Skills: Activities like arts and crafts accelerate the development of muscles in the hands and fingers, improving fine motor skills that are essential for school success in the earliest formal years.
Social Development: Arts and crafts promote rich social interactions that help develop language skills and social cognitive abilities like understanding emotions. Creative activities are also a great way to bond with children and create lasting memories.
Heidi Kundin has captivated the hearts of millions with her colorful and inspiring approach to crafting, celebrations, and family fun. With over 15 years of experience, Happiness is Homemade has become a must-visit destination for those seeking quick and easy creative ideas and last-minute solutions. Heidi’s warm personality shines through her posts, inviting readers to join her on a creative journey that’s fun, rewarding, and achievable. Heidi is also the author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye.
You’ve got lots of great ideas for entertaining kids!! I’m pinning a few of your activities posts. I also wanted to comment how pretty your blog is. I love the hearts everywhere! Very cheerful and inviting! 🙂
I love how you point out the importance of art and crafts as a developmental tool. The importance of art should not be underplayed. I also believe that it is great as a therapy tool as well.
I tried clicking through to the Coffee Filter PoppyFlower, but it doesn’t link through and I can’t find any instructions when I search. Do you have instructions or give me some general idea of how the coffee filters were colored? It looks like a button for the center & pipe cleaner for the stem. I’d love to do this craft if someone could give me a little help. Thanks!
Oh, I love this! Definitely will be doing some of these with my kids. 😉 If you don’t mind, can I post your blog link in a round-up of my favorite kid-friendly art projects? 🙂
I know this is an older post but I’m getting some great traffic from it the last week or so, so thank you!!! 🙂 I think I saw you at SNAP – too bad we didn’t get to meet in person. Next time! XOXO
Yay for great traffic! I’m super bummed I didn’t get to meet you at SNAP! I missed SO many people this year that I didn’t even know were there! Next year, for sure! 🙂
I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use over the long weekend and into summer to combat the inevitable “I’m booooooooored” that happens. Thank you!
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Nice craft activity I like it very much
It has really nic, beautiful and awesome ideas for kids!! Hats off to you!????
Thanks for sharing wonderful idea of cherry blossom tree. Amazing idea for my daughter’s birthday card.
Can’t wait to watch all.
Thanks
Edwin Madison
Thanks for the ideas atleast I can do some amazing stuffs in the weekend rather then watching tv
Hi Heidi,
You’ve got lots of great ideas for entertaining kids!! I’m pinning a few of your activities posts. I also wanted to comment how pretty your blog is. I love the hearts everywhere! Very cheerful and inviting! 🙂
Thanks for the ideas!
Nice creative ideas. I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use over the long weekend. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post.
I love how you point out the importance of art and crafts as a developmental tool. The importance of art should not be underplayed. I also believe that it is great as a therapy tool as well.
I tried clicking through to the Coffee Filter PoppyFlower, but it doesn’t link through and I can’t find any instructions when I search. Do you have instructions or give me some general idea of how the coffee filters were colored? It looks like a button for the center & pipe cleaner for the stem. I’d love to do this craft if someone could give me a little help. Thanks!
So sorry! That link does appear to be invalid now. I have an alternative tutorial that you can find here that will answer some of your questions: http://www.happinessishomemade.net/2011/03/14/coffee-filter-flowers/
Hey Heidi…lovely post. I really loved this. This weekend i will surely try this with my kids. Keep sharing such nice creative ideas.
very nice crafts. really i would like to try these. thanks a lot for this superb and awesome crafts.
Oh, I love this! Definitely will be doing some of these with my kids. 😉 If you don’t mind, can I post your blog link in a round-up of my favorite kid-friendly art projects? 🙂
Absolutely, Jennifer! Thanks for asking! 🙂
I know this is an older post but I’m getting some great traffic from it the last week or so, so thank you!!! 🙂 I think I saw you at SNAP – too bad we didn’t get to meet in person. Next time! XOXO
Yay for great traffic! I’m super bummed I didn’t get to meet you at SNAP! I missed SO many people this year that I didn’t even know were there! Next year, for sure! 🙂
I enjoy making goo though ima child but yea its so awesome
As a less-than-crafty person, I love this collection of ideas that even I can handle, lol!
Love it.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing my cherry blossom craft!
Making the rain sticks now! Thanks so much for posting these!
bravissimi
Terrific round-up of simple crafts! Thanks a bunch for including our Fairy House.
I will definitely be putting some of these ideas to use over the long weekend and into summer to combat the inevitable “I’m booooooooored” that happens. Thank you!
What a great post Heidi and great timing right before summer! I was “happi” to share this today on my social media sites. :):) Have a great weekend!