Cheap Kid Craft Ideas From Glued To My Crafts

What are some fun crafts for kids to do at home, that don't cost a lot? Find a wide variety of easy and fun kids' craft tutorials in this fun category on Glued To My Crafts! All of which are nearly free or SUPER inexpensive from start to finish!

Our most popular post from this category is our Puffy Paint Recipe.

DIY Clay Unicorn Magnets

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It’s time to unleash your inner artist! Have some fun with these DIY Clay Unicorn Magnets – they’re so easy to make and will add a magical touch of whimsy to any space. Air Dry Clay Unicorn Magnets Fair warning – long, detailed {maybe boring} story ahead! Sorry not sorry. Ok. Recently I challenged myself […]

Thumbprint Ants Picnic Craft

Looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? This one is perfect! Let your child create their own creepy crawly bugs using thumbprints. Super simple and lots of fun! These are the ONLY creepy crawly bugs I want to see – EVER! Check out my Mixed Media Picnic Ants craft idea! It ALL started […]

Paper Bag Ninja Turtles Craft

Let your kids learn to be creative and have fun with this paper bag ninja turtle craft idea! Get ready for a day filled with imaginative play and laughter. Ninja Turtle Puppet Craft Hi my dear “crime-fighting” readers! Today’s post is titled Paper Bag Ninja Turtles and it’s super fun, really inexpensive and great for those who absolutely […]

Paint Splat Sunsets Craft Idea For Summer

Are you looking for a craft project that will engage kids’ creativities and get them excited about making art? If so, look no further than paint splat sunsets on paper! Are you looking for a vibrant and creative way to bring the beauty of sunsets indoors? Dive into the world of Paint Splat Sunsets – […]

Paint Splat City Skyline Craft Idea For Kids

Get your kids creating with this fun and colorful paint splat city skyline craft idea! They’ll have a blast making their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece and you’ll be left with something special to hang on your wall. Make your own nighttime scene come to life with today’s Paint Splat City Skyline Silhouette craft idea! This is a great […]

Paint Splat Penguin Craft Idea For Winter

The paint splat craft tutorial meets Glued To My Crafts again with this super adorable “Paint Splat Penguin Friends” kid craft idea! Perfect for a zoo themed craft day in the classroom or any day of the year! Think of this as an evergreen craft that you can bookmark today and refer back to, anytime the crafty […]

Paper Cup Dalmatian Dog Craft

Are you looking for a creative craft idea that your kids or students will love? Then look no further! This paper cup Dalmatian dog is an easy and fun project that anyone can make with simple materials around the home or classroom. Dalmatian Craft Idea For Kids Today’s SIMPLE kid craft idea is for the […]

Thumbprint Troll Hair Craft Idea

Is your child still on a “Trolls Movie” kick like mine? Well – today’s colorful and completely customizable Thumbprint Troll Hair craft is perfect for kids and adult alike, to create together! Just download, print and add multi-colored thumbprints all over, to bring your TROLL’s HAIR to life! Fingerprint Troll Hair Craft Idea With the help […]

Paint Splat Crafts From Glued To My Crafts

It’s NO SECRET but at Glued To My Crafts, we LOVE stepping outside the box! We want to break the traditional when it comes to crafting! Check out our Paint Splat Kid Craft Roundup below! At Glued To My Crafts, we LOVE making Paint Splatter Crafts! It takes us back to our “younger days” when […]

Sponge Painted Birthday Cake Card Craft Idea

Looking for a darling kids craft idea that also doubles as a homemade card perfect for kids to give to friends and family? Today’s sponge stamped birthday cards are just what you need! This kids craft is not only simple to make, but it’s also incredibly adorable. Plus, it’s a great way to recycle old […]

Potato Stamped Unicorn Card Craft Idea

This fun craft allows kids to use potato prints to decorate blank greeting cards with magical unicorn designs. All it takes are some basic supplies you likely already have at home like potatoes, paint, and cardstock paper! Creating crafts with your kids is not just a fun way to spend the afternoon; it’s an excellent […]

Paper Bowl Unicorn Craft Idea For Kids

Get creative with your kids and make some magical memories! This unicorn head made from a paper bowl is the perfect craft idea to get them involved in crafting something cute and magical. Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea to do with your kids? Look no further, because we have an […]

Wood Clothespin Fox Craft Idea For Kids

Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea to do with your kids? Look no further than this adorable wood clothespin fox craft! With just a few simple materials, you and your little ones can create a cute and customizable fox that will bring a touch of whimsy to any space. Whether you’re […]

Don’t Let Pigeon Drive The Bus Craft Idea

Unleash your child’s inner artist with this fun Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus craft idea! Let their creativity soar and make something special for yourself or a loved one. Craft Idea For Pigeon Book Series Back-to-school season is already on my mind and I was recently inspired to take the beloved book “Don’t […]

Puffy Paint Pizza Craft Idea For Kids

With no special supplies needed and easy instructions provided, anyone can make this fabulous puffy paint pizza craft that’s sure to draw oohs and ahhs! Pizza Craft Idea Using Puffy Paint It comes as no surprise {seriously – it’s no secret around here} but I absolutely LOVE sharing with you all my kid friendly craft […]

Popsicle Stick “T” is for Tractor Craft

Get creative with your kids this summer! Challenge them to make their very own green tractor out of popsicle sticks. We can’t wait to see what they come up with! Tractor Craft Idea For Kids Just because school is currently out for the summer, doesn’t mean the learning fun has to stop – especially at […]

Handprint Giraffe Craft Idea For Kids

Perfect for moms, teachers, educators, crafters or any creative person looking to have fun with their kids; this simple yet delightful handprint giraffe art project idea is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face! Join us in the jungle of creativity, where even the smallest hands can create something truly amazing! Welcome to our […]

Paper and Paint Splat Monster Craft Idea For Kids

Looking for a fun and creative craft idea for your kids? Look no further than this awesome paper and paint splat monsters craft! Paint Splatter Monsters On Paper These monsters are made out of paper and paint, making them a fun craft project for kids of all ages! Growing up, one of my favorite things […]

Mixed Media Owls In The Night Craft Idea For Kids

Want to make something fun for your kids? This owl craft is perfect for a nighttime activity that will keep them entertained and engaged. Tree Branch & Owls At Night Paper Kids Craft Idea Inspired by nature and my current love of owls – today I present to YOU our Simple Mixed Media Night Owl […]

Love Monster Cupcake Craft Idea

There is no need to be scared, my dear friends! Today I’m going to teach YOU how to make some EXTRA adorable ” love monster cupcake” for your Valentine’s Day celebrations, with our simple step-by-step tutorial below! Not to mention, it also goes along perfectly with the Valentine’s Love Monster picture book by Rachel Bright. […]