Spring is the perfect time to enjoy some crafts with your kids! With the warm weather, you can even head outdoors. Crafts are an excellent way to showcase your creative side. Here are some fun project ideas for the whole family.
1. Flowers Made From Pipe Cleaners
This is a mess-free and straightforward project. You can buy affordable and colorful pipe cleaners from the dollar store or your local craft shop. Then your kids can easily bend them into beautifully shaped daffodils or tulips.
After they finish the craft, display them on a living room table or your child’s bedroom dresser. They will love to come home every day and admire their hard work. Plus, it’s a mindless activity that can help you forget about work for a little while.
2. Rock Ladybugs
Do your kids enjoy collecting stones? Instead of having a pet rock, what about a pet ladybug? You just need some paint, tissue paper for the antenna and googly eyes. It’s also the perfect excuse for your children to get some fresh air. While outside, they’ll absorb vitamin D, which reduces the risk of heart disease and supports your immune health.
To make it even more fun, encourage your kids to paint with any color they want. Plus, if they finish early, encourage them to paint more rocks. Then they’ll have a whole stone family.
3. Bubble Wrap Trees
The changing of leaves signifies springtime. So, your children will love this nature-inspired craft. You will need stock paper, brown and pink paints, and bubble wrap. You can even use bubble wrap from old packaging to save money. After they’re done with the project, let your kids have fun popping the material.
To create your tree, follow these steps:
1. Paint the tree branches and bare leaves.
2. Cut off a small section of the bubble wrap.
3. Paint the individual bubble with pink paint.
4. Turn the bubble wrap around, put it over the tree and press firmly.
4. Repeat until the tree is full of blossoms.
4. 3D Tissue Paper Flowers
Flowers are the perfect representation of the season and 3D ones are unique. They also stand on their own and are easier for kids to hold. For this project, use tissue paper and a cardboard tube. Use the cardboard as the stem and layer the tissue paper to create petal arrangements. Then staple the tissue paper onto the base.
The flowers are not only perfect decorations but gifts as well. Children can give them to their friends or other family members. Also, they make special Mother’s Day presents.
5. Chicks Made From Egg Cartons
Instead of throwing out your old cartoons, why not repurpose them? It saves items from ending up in landfills and releasing greenhouse gasses. This craft is perfect for Easter and will keep your kids entertained for a few hours. Pick up acrylic paint, paintbrushes and construction paper from the store. Also, have a pair of scissors on hand.
Then follow these steps to create your egg carton chicks:
1. Cut two egg holders from the carton.
2. Glue them together.
3. Play around with colorful paint and allow it to dry.
4. Then add a beak and some eyes for finishing touches.
6. Tie-Dye Beach Towels
This is an excellent way to get ready for summer fun. Tie-dying is a perfect way to show creativity and encourage your child’s imagination. Just do the project outside and buy some gloves since it can be messy. Also, have disposable rubber bands and saran wrap on hand to prevent the dye from leaking.
To complete the process, follow these steps:
- Dampen your towel with water.
- Lay it flat.
- Scrunch and pleat your towel together.
- Squeeze your towel and secure it into sections using rubber bands.
- Apply the dye to each area.
- Wrap your towel in a plastic bag and let it sit.
- Remove the ties and wash the towel.
7. Lamb Made From Q-tips
You probably have a pack of these lying around collecting dust. So, why not put them to use. This is a creative project that allows kids to make cute little creatures. Before starting, gather these materials:
- Q-tips
- White glue
- A magic marker
- A pink pencil crayon
- Scissors
- White paper
- Two Clothespins for the legs
- Red ribbon
Once you have everything, start by cutting out the lamb’s body and head from the stock paper. Then cut the tips of the Q-tips and glue them to the paper. Once the glue dries, you can draw the face on with the marker and attach the two parts.
8. Cardboard Tube Bunny
Bunnies are another adorable symbol of spring. This project is perfect for your animal-living kids and makes the best Easter decor. You’ll need some paint, cotton wool, glue and scissors.
Then gather your kids around the table and follow these simple steps:
- Draw two ears onto the cardboard tube to form a basic outline.
- Cut along the lines to create the ears.
- Paint the cardboard tubes and add details like the eyes.
- Add a little white paint around the nose and scrape with a sharp point away from the nose to create whiskers.
- Scrunch up some of the cotton wool to create that fluffy tail!
Fun Crafts to Do With Your Children
Crafts are an excellent way to spend quality family time! Spring is the best season to be creative and make Easter decorations. So, consider some of these fun crafts when your kids need an activity to do.