Easy Kid Crafts For Busy Moms & Caretakers

We have TONS ideas for all age ranges in this "easy kid crafts" section! You will find many easy projects for toddlers, grade school children and even teenagers. You will probably even want to join in the fun too!

Handprint Koala On Eucalyptus Tree Craft

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Unleash your child’s creativity with this fun, easy-to-make handprint koala craft idea from Glued To My Crafts! It’s a super easy handprint koala keepsake that children can craft up, with minimal help or steps. This is such a cute and easy craft idea that makes for a great art project idea for kids! Assemble your […]

Paper Bag Cowboy Craft Idea For Kids

Get crafty with the little ones and make a fun paper bag cowboy puppet! See how it’s done and create memories that will last forever. Paper Bag Gnome Cowboy Today’s Lunch Sack Wild Wild West Puppet tutorial is something I’m building off of from the cowboy gnome tutorial that went live on our website a […]

Fork Painted Sunshine Craft Idea For Kids

Learn how to make this fun and easy yellow sunshine craft using a plastic fork and paint! We are hoping to bring TONS of BRIGHT rays of sunshine into your home, with our easy Paper & Paint Sunshine kids craft tutorial today! It’s perfect to recreate ANY day of the year, especially on those days […]

Fork Painted Dandelion Craft Idea For Spring

Need a creative and fun activity to do with your little ones? Get inspired with this delightful fork painted dandelion craft! It’s a great way to spend some quality time together and explore their artistic side! Painted Dandelion Craft For Kids No need to call this WEED a PEST! Today we are going to show […]

Fork Painted Lion Craft For Kids

This easy kids craft is perfect for a rainy day. All you need is an inexpensive plastic fork, some orange craft paint and white cardstock paper. Watch the video tutorial to see how simple it is to make this adorable lion mane. Your little one will love making it with you today! Fork Painted Lion […]

Pom Pom Painted Watermelon Craft

Get creative and colorful with the kids this weekend! Let them get their hands messy by painting some watermelons on paper – an easy, fun craft idea that’s sure to brighten up any day! Pom Pom Stamped Watermelon Art Project For Kids Our latest watermelon kid craft idea is not only super simple but really […]

Paper Plate Zebra Craft Idea For Kids

Let your little ones express their creativity with this fun zebra paper plate craft! With just a few supplies and some imagination, they’ll be designing wild creations in no time. Paper Plate & Craft Yarn Zebra I personally love a good animal craft for kids and today’s paper plate zebra craft idea is EXTRA special […]

Paper Bag Pirate Puppet Craft Idea For Summer

Arrrr you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? Look no further than our paper bag pirate craft! This super simple, adorable, and fun project is perfect for all skill levels. So get your little pirates in gear and have some summer crafting fun! Pirate Made From A Paper Bag AHOY MATEY! I’m […]

Paint Splat Fishing Pond Craft Idea

Make some creative fun of your own with this colorful paint splat fishing pond craft! Let your little ones enjoy hours of imaginative play while they bring their favorite fish to life and make magical memories. Paper & Paint Splatter Fishing Pond Craft Today’s fishing pond craft idea uses a popsicle stick for the fishing […]

Paper Plate Minion Craft Idea For Kids

Today’s Paper Plate & Chalk Art Minion kids craft tutorial is drenched with so much crafty “mischievous” fun! Keep scrolling to see how we made this Paper & Chalk Minion Hair craft idea come to life with a few simple supplies and steps! I’ll show YOU how easy it really is! Fun and educational crafts […]

Paper & Chalk Art Cat Craft

I’m hoping to encourage some PURR-FECT creativity in your home today, with our latest Paper & Chalk Art Cat kid craft tutorial! Chalk isn’t just for the sidewalk and I’m going to prove that to you, once more with this bright & colorful chalk art cat kids craft idea! This latest chalk on paper craft […]

Popsicle Stick & Clothespin Panda Craft Idea For Kids

This easy kids craft is perfect for a rainy day. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they create their very own panda bear within minutes! Are you looking for a fun and creative activity to keep your little ones entertained? Look no further! In today’s blog post, we are going to show you how […]

Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly Craft

We are going to show you how easy it is to make this super fun and completely customizable craft project using dark colored cardstock, sidewalk chalk AND our free butterfly printable! Keep scrolling to learn more about our unique and first seen here Paper & Chalk Butterfly tutorial! Chalk Drawn Butterfly Craft I’ve done it again […]

Popsicle Stick Magician’s Hat Craft

We are sharing something MAGICAL on Glued To My Crafts today! Roll up your sleeves, wave your magic wands and get ready to recreate this Popsicle Stick Magician’s Hat kid craft idea with us today! It’s a first-seen-here idea that I hope you fall in love with! Keep scrolling for the detail and free provided […]

Popsicle Stick Otter Craft Idea For Kids

We are keeping the craft tutorials this year on Glued To My Crafts SUPER UNIQUE and today we are adding this Popsicle Stick Otter craft tutorial to the website archives! It’s a first-seen-here idea and I just hope you love it as much as I do! My ultimate goal is that YOU are inspired to […]

Popsicle Stick Cat Craft Idea For Kids

Our latest Craft Stick Cat tutorial is simply PURR-FECT and guaranteed to bring several smiles into your home! Keep scrolling to see how I made these wow-worthy feline friends come to life within minutes! This popsicle stick cat puppet craft is so much fun for kids! It’s a great way to get creative and have […]

Torn Paper Fox Craft Idea for Kids – You Are FOX-TASTIC!

Are you looking for a fun, creative activity to keep little hands busy? Torn paper crafts are a hit with kids of all ages, and this fox-themed project is as adorable as it is easy to make. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or babysitter, this “You Are FOX-TASTIC!” torn paper fox craft is guaranteed to […]

Paper Elephant Craft Idea For Kids

Isn’t this cute little fellow a cool paper craft to make?! Preschooler and kindergarten age children will LOVE making their own version of a Paper Elephant. Keep scrolling for the how-to and to score the free printable template to get you started with ease! It’s Simply Perfect For Beginners – Elephant Paper Craft For Young […]

Craft Foam Star Shaped Fox Friends

The days are long but there is ALWAYS fun to be had. Especially in the craft department! It’s time to shred the boredom blues today and check out our latest Craft Foam Star Shaped Fox Friend kid craft tutorial. Super quick comes to mind when I think of our craft foam fox idea. We’ve gone […]

Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet Craft Idea

We are splashing into craft heaven with this awesome Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet kid craft tutorial! Keep scrolling for the full how-to and a quick joke as well! Mermaid Puppet Made From A Brown Paper Bag Today’s pretend mermaid play kid art project is full of mermaid whimsy! With just some inexpensive brown paper bags, […]