Get creative this May! Here are 31 days of wonderfully unique craft ideas to make your month more fun and colorful!
Crafts For Kids To Tackle This May!
It’s time to break out your scissors, glue sticks, and googly eyes, because March is National Craft Month!
On that note, I’m, so glad you landed on our website today! The May kids craft ideas that you will find listed below, are absolutely perfect for the ages of toddler, all the way through elementary school age children. We have a little bit for everyone and every skill level to achieve. Even “not so crafty” adults can join in on the fun with these simple DIY ideas! Did I mention some of our tutorials even make for great keepsakes to display year after year in your home? Seriously – there are many good things you will find below!
So let’s get to it! As you scroll through our list below, you will find tons of great kids craft tutorials 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 super-simple, seasonal crafts teach kids fine motor skills and shapes, as well as open a discussion about the weather and nature in springtime! I really do hope you enjoy this roundup collection!
Happy crafting, my dear friends!
Paper Craft Ideas For The Month of May:
This is where you find ideas that mainly only use cardstock paper to complete them.
- Butterfly Suncatcher
- Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly
- Cherry Blossom Popcorn Tree
- Confetti Hydrangea Flowerpot
- Q-Tip Painted Lavender Plant
- Cupcake Liner Caterpillar
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine
- No Place Like Gnome
- Chalk Art Bird Nest
- Paint Splat Sheep
- Chalk Art Duck In Pond
- Sidewalk Chalk Baby Bird
- Handprint Chicken Puppet
- Handprint Butterfly Keepsake
- Confetti Cherry Blossom Tree
- Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly
May Crafts Using Paper Plates:
Paper plates are so super inexpensive and can be “molded” into just about anything!
- Paper Plate Dandelion Art
- Paper Plate Snails
- Paper Plate Butterfly
- Paper Plate Bug
- Paper Plate Cactus House
- Paint Splat Bird
- Paper Plate Lily Pad
- Paper Plate Ladybug
- Paper Plate Butterfly
- Paper Plate Sunshine
- Paper Plate Flower
- Paper Plate Cricket
- Paper Plate Umbrella
- Paper Plate Honey Bee
Popsicle Stick Crafts For May:
Popsicle sticks are our favorite to use, especially when centered around a theme!
- Popsicle Stick Flower Truck
- Pom Pom Hyacinth Bouquet
- Popsicle Stick Fairy House
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine
- Flower Pot Magnets
- Popsicle Stick Duckling
- Popsicle Stick Bugs
- Craft Stick Dragonfly
- “F” is for Flower
- Popsicle Stick Tree Branch
- Popsicle Stick Snails
- Popsicle Stick Garden Gnomes
- Popsicle Stick Garden Fairies
- Popsicle Stick Picket Fence
- Craft Stick Caterpillar
Mother’s Day Keepsake Ideas:
These keepsake ideas are great for kids to make and gift to those they love on Mother’s Day {May 8th, 2022}:
- Baby Bear Keepsake
- My Heart Soar Keepsake
- Handprint & Footprint Bird
- Handprint I Love You Mom
- Handprint Muffin Keepsake
- You’re My Jam Valentine Card
- Handprint Butterfly
- Kisses For Mommy
- Pear-fect Footprint Pear
- All The Moms In The World
- Could Not Blossom Without You
- Paper & Handprint Cupcake
- Handprint NUTS About You
- Handprint Monkey
- Handprint Work Gloves & Poem
- Handprint Light Bulb Craft
Gift Ideas For May:
These are gifts ideas that are perfect to give those close by or far away!
- Honeycomb Cereal Bee Snack
- Thanks For Helping Me Grow
- Balloon Butterfly Cards
- Handprint Flower Pot
- Handprint Flower Bookmarks
- Clothespin Bee Puppet
- Handprint Flower Bouquet
- Wooden Spoon Butterflies
- MUFFIN Compares To You
- Cupcake Liner Snail Mail Card
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
- Egg Matching Game
- Cupcake Counting Game
- Tic Tac Toe Game
- Recycled Material Microphone
- Invitation To Play Pig Pen
- Oatmeal Playdough Recipe
- The BEST Way To Make Slime
If by chance you are already looking ahead to the next season {I honestly don’t blame you!} be sure to check out our summer kids craft roundup post! It’s another fine collection of craft ideas {all from us} that anyone can tackle throughout the hot June & July months! We are talking everything mermaid and under the sea mixed in – go check it out now!
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