15 Arts and Crafts for Kids

Arts and crafts are a fun, easy way to keep the kids entertained. These 15 colorful projects are sure to get plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from little artists. They’re fun to make and pretty to look at – a perfect combination!

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15 Arts and Crafts

These projects are bright, colorful and kid-approved.

Make a rainbow loom bouncy ball. // Loom Love

Paint plastic plate garden flowers. // The Girl Creative

Try this easy photo art project. // Handmade Kids’ Art

Make fingerprint dandelions. // Crafty Morning

Create an easy washi tape wooden bracelet. // Mama Miss

Turn kids’ watercolor paintings into a fun playroom garland. // Art Bar Blog

Take a virtual trip under the sea when you make this oober adorable mason jar aquarium. // Hello Wonderful

Use empty tin cans to make a homemade wind chime. // Hands On As We Grow

Have fun turning family members into silly faces with extra craft supplies you have around the house. // Picklebums

Use pencil shavings to make kids’ art. Who knew?! // Tatertots and Jello

Do a little cereal box weaving. // Kix Cereal

Turn everyday drinking straws into a pan pipe. // Real Purdy

Unleash your child’s inner superhero with these free printable superhero masks. // Red Ted Art

Fingerprint art is always fun. Put those little hands to work making poppy flowers. // Crafty Morning

Make a handmade kazoo. // Handmade Kids Art

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