England Paper Arts and Crafts for Kids

Natural Beach Living/Crafty Morning/One Little Project

Whether it's summer break and you need an activity to keep the little busy or you have a under the weather kiddo at home, these cute and clever crafts will do just that. Added bonus, they double as decorations or toys, so after they make it they can find the perfect spot to display it in their room (who doesn't love admiring their handiwork) or spend hours playing with their new creation. Win, win!

Brian Woodcock

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Flower Petal Change Bowl

Kids love getting their hands dirty, and creating this fun flower shaped bowl out of oven-baked clay will allow them to do just that.

To make: Use Sculpey (or another oven baked clay) to form a large flower petal. Form a smaller petal and press it into the center of the larger petal. Place plastic beads in bottom of the bowl. Bake, per package instructions, to melt plastic and harden clay.

What you'll need: oven-bake clay ($14, amazon.com); plastic beads ($8, amazon.com)

Ian Palmer

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Drop Cloth Picnic Blanket

Kids can paint stripes, their initials, or anything that strikes their fancy on their soon-to-be favorite yard lounging blanket.

To make: Wash and iron a desired size hardware store canvas drop cloth. Use fabric paint (or mix fabric paint fixative with acrylic paint per package directions). Tape off desired pattern with painter's tape and paint drop cloth. Allow to dry and head outside.

What you'll need: drop cloth ($17, amazon.com); fabric paint ($24, amazon.com)

Brian Woodcock

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Pom-pom Bouquet

There is nothing more fun and satisfying than making pom poms! Turn the soft squishy puffs into flowers for an evergreen bouquet.

To make: Start by placing a green pipe cleaner parallel with the tines of a fork so that it extends 3 inches above the tines. Wrap yarn perpendicularly around all the tines. Fold the 3-inch section of pipe cleaner down over the yarn, slide everything off the fork, and wrap the two pieces of pipe cleaner together. Carefully cut the wrapped yarn and trim any scraggly ends. Repeat as desired. Wrap stems together with a length of ribbon.

What you'll need: yarn ($7, amazon.com); pipe cleaners ($9, amazon.com); ribbon ($9, amazon.com)

William Dickey

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DIY Watermelon Bowling Game

Technically there is no crafting needed to set up this silly outdoor game. No mini bowling pins, no worries: use small plastic bottles partially filled water instead. Let the gourd times roll!

What you'll need: bowling pins ($30, amazon.com)

Brian Woodcock

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Fabric Covered Paper Weight

Kids will love keeping their desks in tip-top shape with a hand crafted paper weight bearing their initials.

To make: Start by cutting fabric into strips. Adhere to a small rock (2 to 3 inches) with glossy Mod Podge. Cut an initial and a heart from felt and adhere to the top of the rock. Allow to dry completely.

What you'll need: fabric ($11, amazon.com); felt ($6, amazon.com); Mod Podge ($6, amazon.com)

Brian Woodcock

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Stitched Paper Cards

Kids will love crafting these hand stitched cards that they can gift to a friend or hang on their bulletin board. Bonus, you probably have most of the supplies on hand for this project.

To make: Start by cutting a shape (try a flower or an animal shape) from medium to thick craft paper. Punch holes along the border with a small hole punch. Stitch, using embroidery floss, thin twine, or yarn. Add additional flare like a pipe cleaner stem and a pretty vintage button

What you'll need: card stock ($25; amazon.com ); yarn ($11; amazon.com ); buttons ($7; amazon.com)

I Heart Crafty Things

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Paper Bag Monster Puppets

Natural Beach Living

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One Little Project

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Crafty Morning

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Clothespin Dragonflies

Little crafters can make these dragonflies using clothespins and pipe cleaners.

Get the tutorial at Crafty Morning.

What you'll need: pipe cleaners ($7, amazon.com) ; googly eyes ($6, amazon.com) ; clothespins ($5, amazon.com)

The Suburban Mom

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The BFG Paper Plate Dream Catchers

Have you kiddos craft a way to catch their dreams each night, inspired by the classic Roald Dahl book, The BFG.

Get the tutorial at The Suburban Mom.

What you'll need: paper plates ($11, amazon.com); sequins ($5, amazon.com); pony beads ($10, amazon.com)

I Heart Arts N Crafts

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Jellyfish Salt Painting Activity

One Little Project

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Easy Peasy And Fun

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Cute Paper Rainbow

This adorable rainbow cloud can help the youngest DIYers practice their cutting skills while learning the colors of the rainbow.

Get the tutorial at Easy Peasy And Fun.

What you'll need: googly eyes ($6, amazon.com) ; colored construction paper ($5, amazon.com); glue stick ($2, amazon.com)

Frugal Fun 4 Boys

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Egg Carton Turtles

Recycle egg cartons to create an adorable band of turtles. There are caterpillar and a frog versions too!

Get the tutorial at Frugal Fun 4 Boys.

What you'll need: tempura paint ($12, amazon.com); pom poms ($13, amazon.com); googly eyes ($6, amazon.com)

England Paper Arts and Crafts for Kids

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g4988/easy-crafts-for-kids/

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