30 Days of Kids Crafts

By Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee
Kiddie crafters of all ages will love getting creative with these fun and easy projects. From handmade jewelry to science projects, paper crafts and pom-poms, there's a DIY to delight everyone.
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Paper Animal Masks

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Trace our templates onto paper plates to make a zoo of creatures in no time. Kids can personalize with feathers, glitter, and cut-out accessories. 

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Clothespin Paintbrushes

Pernille Loof
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Nature provides incredible inspiration—and one-of-a-kind supplies. Get your fledgling creatives to gather grasses, leaves, stems, and flowers in your yard, at the park, or at day camp.

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Natural Ink

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Here's another reason to corral the kids and head outside: foraging for arts and crafts supplies. To make kid-friendly inks, look for natural materials—leaves, berries, bark, moss—and use our base recipe to transform them into rich, saturated hues.

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Fluffy Slime

Shanna Sullivan
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It's soft and slippery and fun to play with for hours on end. (And parents, take note: this version is Borax-free.)

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Crystal Snowflakes

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Whether the forecast calls for snow or not, this science project is a flurry of fun. Add glitter to the crystal creations for extra sparkle. 

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Thermochromic Kinetic Sand

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Wow little ones with this shape (and color!) shifting sand that morphs the more you play with it. 

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Natural Vegetable Dyes

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Maybe your tots are still working on eating their vegetables; let them try crafting with them first! Turn beets, spinach, and tumeric into brightly hued dyes perfect for coloring fabrics. 

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Stickers From Scratch

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The only thing more fun for kids than collecting stickers is having a sticker collection they've designed themselves. 

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Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

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Who's ready to get peppy? Show some team spirit or make them just because. Customize with colors and sizes -- or make a batch of minis to string onto a festive garland. 

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Homemade Watercolor Paints

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See how many colors of the wheel they can make and mix with these easy DIY paints -- plus, you'll find all the ingredients in your pantry. 

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