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May is the perfect time of year to craft with your kids; the fresh blooms of spring and warm sunshine will inspire and motivate them! You can use common craft items like paint, craft paper, popsicle sticks, markers, crayons and craft glue to make something amazing.
It’s a NEW month and it’s time to start brainstorming some craft ideas to recreate with your child this month. From handprint keepsake ideas to super simple paper crafts, we have a little bit for everyone on Glued To My Crafts!
So on that note, let’s get to it! As you scroll through our list below, you will find tons of great spring themed art projects, as well as ideas for Mother’s Day, that range from using wood popsicle sticks to basic materials such as paper plates and tissue paper. We even have several different free printables and templates for you to download and use as well. Not to mention, there are enough May craft ideas in this very roundup list for you to try a new one every day throughout the month so there is never a missed opportunity.
These fun & easy craft ideas will keep your aspiring artist busy throughout the month, while making memories and welcoming a new season into your home! I really do hope you enjoy this roundup collection! Happy crafting, my dear friends!
With just a few simple craft materials and a bit of creative planning, you’ll be able to bring excitement into your next crafting session with your kids!
Paper Craft Ideas For May:
This is where you find ideas that mainly only use cardstock paper to complete them.
- Handprint Bird Nest
- Handprint Gnome Craft
- Chalk Art Flower On Black Paper
- Fork Painted Dandelion Craft
- Chalk Art Bird Nest
- Paper Handprint Flower Bouquet
- Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine
- Fingerprint Raindrops Craft
- Q-Tip Painted Cherry Blossom Tree
- Stained Glass Kite Suncatcher
May Popsicle Stick Crafts:
Popsicle sticks are our favorite to use, especially when centered around a season!
- Popsicle Stick Frog
- Popsicle Stick Snails
- Popsicle Stick Garden Gnomes
- Craft Stick Mushroom Fairy House
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine
- Popsicle Stick Bugs
- Craft Stick Dragonfly
- “F” is for Flower
- Craft Stick Strawberry Fairies
- Popsicle Stick Flowers
May Crafts Using Paper Plates:
Paper plates are so super inexpensive and can be “molded” into just about anything!
- Paper Plate Mushroom House
- Paper Plate Spring Scene
- Paper Plate Duck Truck
- Paper Plate Dandelion
- Paper Plate Butterfly
- Paper Plate Cricket
- Paper Plate Ladybug
- Paper Plate Butterfly
- Paper Plate Sunshine
- Paper Plate Flower
Handmade Card Ideas For May:
These crafts are perfect to for someone smile this month!
- Paper Doily Sunshine Cards
- Thumbprint Fish Cards – Swimming By To Say
- Fingerprint Flower Note Cards
- Cupcake Liner Umbrella Cards
- Thumbprint Sunflower Card Craft
- Fork Painted Flower Cards
- Washi Tape Flower Cards
- Balloon Butterfly Cards
- Thanks For Helping Me Grow Card
- Pipe Cleaner Spring Flower Cards
Learning Games and Activities:
These are sensory bins, playdough recipe and learning game printables we have shared on our website.
- Bird Nest Sensory Bin Idea
- Roll The Dice Donut Game
- Fly Swatter Painter
- Invitation To Play – Pig Pen
- Moon Dough – Two Ingredients!
- Oatmeal Playdough Recipe
- BEST Way To Make Slime
- Cookie Cutter Match Game
- Dinosaur Spike Counting Game
Mother’s Day Is In May:
Celebrate moms on Mother’s Day {and all month long!} with these fine gift ideas!
- Baby Bear Keepsake
- Grandmas With Extra Frosting
- Mosaic Mason Jar Vase
- Mother’s Day Love Bug Cards
- WHALEY”Like You Keepsake
- Out of This World Keepsake
- Handprint Butterfly Keepsake
- Kisses For Mommy
- You Are My Sunshine Keepsake
- Handprint Duck Keepsake
- Mom You Are My Sunshine
If by chance you are already looking ahead into the next season {I honestly don’t blame you!} be sure to check out our summer roundup post! It’s another fine collection of craft ideas, that anyone can tackle during the hot June and July months! We are talking handmade cards to super fun outdoor ideas – go check it out now!
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