Making things with your kids is a fantastic way to encourage their imaginative skills and develop their coordination. Here are 17 fun project ideas that will brighten your day and keep little hands busy.
Pulp Crate Flower Art
Make gorgeous flower art from pulp crates. Just cut, paint, and arrange them to create bright floral designs. It’s wonderful to see something simple turn into something so pretty.
Painted Stone Garden
Paint stones with bright designs and use them to decorate your garden. This is a lovely way to add a personal touch to your outdoor space.
Foot Covering Characters
Turn old foot coverings into quirky characters with a few buttons and fabric pieces. We often put on character shows at my house, full of laughter and creativity.
Paper Coating Goodie Holders
Make a fun goodie holder using paper coating methods and fill it with treats. Celebrations in my studio aren’t complete without a colorful goodie holder.
Handmade Cardboard Forts
Transform cardboard boxes into amazing forts using just scissors, tape, and a bit of creativity. My place often turns into a kingdom with brave knights and fair princesses after a fort-building day!
Cardboard Circle Animal Masks
Turn simple cardboard circles into fun animal masks with some paint, string, and your imagination. It’s heartwarming seeing kids pretend to be their favorite animals!
Handmade Character Stage
Make a simple character stage from a cardboard box for endless story-telling fun. It’s amazing how this turns a room into a stage.
Seasonal Print Art
Gather leaves and use them as stamps with paint on paper for seasonal art. This is an easy way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
Beaded Tone Chimes
String beads together with small metal pieces to make musical tone chimes. I love how every breeze brings a new melody to my window.
Pocket Wrap Splatter Art
Stick pocket wrap to the floor and let kids splatter paint by stomping on it for happy splatter art. Their laughs echo through the house as they see their footprints appear.
Mineral Paste Decorations
Mix a bit of mineral paste to make decorations that you can cherish all year. The process is just as fun as the results.
Outdoor Scene Collection
Collect twigs, leaves, and flowers to make a collection that captures the feel of the outdoors. This is a great way to enjoy the textures and colors all around us.
Upcycled Bottle Gardens
Cut and paint old plastic bottles to create charming mini-gardens for your herbs or flowers. This is a great way to teach children about caring for the Earth, and it brings a bit of green into your house.
Handmade Multi-Hue Hanging
Make a fun multi-hue hanging using colored paper and string. It adds a bit of magic to any room, dancing in the light.
Bright Swirl Art
By using an old green-cleaner and some liquid color paints, your kids can make bright swirl art pieces. It’s always fun to see the beautiful patterns come to life!
Handmade Pattern Viewer
Build a fascinating pattern viewer with a cardboard tube, mirrors, and colorful beads. The little ones are always amazed by the magical patterns.
Handmade Winged Creature Snackers
Use pine cones, nut spread, and seeds to make winged creature snackers and watch the birds gather. This is a wonderful way to connect with nature and watch local birds.