31 Fun Arts & Crafts activities for kids
Unleash your child’s creativity with fun, hands-on arts and crafts! These activities encourage self-expression, build fine motor skills, and offer a screen-free way to explore color, texture, and design.
Whether it’s painting, cutting, gluing, or crafting something totally unique, this collection is packed with creative projects for kids of all ages. Just grab some supplies and let the imagination flow!
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Sand Mummy Wrap
Sculpt something silly in the sand by gently burying arms or legs — a fun and creative way to turn someone into a sand mermaid, dinosaur or superhero!
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Threading with Pasta
A simple, mess-free craft using dry pasta and string that supports fine motor skills and creativity — perfect for quiet play or beginner crafting.
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Paper Tearing Collage
Tearing paper into little bits and sticking them down to make creative designs is great for coordination, focus, and self-expression — and it’s really fun too!
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Rock Painting
Grab some smooth stones, paint, and let kids turn rocks into mini works of art. Perfect for creative outdoor or indoor fun—and lovely to hide for others to find!
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Attend an Art Club or Workshop
Art clubs and workshops give children space to be creative, experiment with materials, and enjoy the freedom to express themselves.
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DIY Top Trumps
Design, draw, and battle! DIY Top Trumps is a fun mix of creativity and strategy as kids make their own themed card decks and challenge friends or family to a showdown.
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Footprint Painting
A gentle, creative activity that lets babies explore colour and sensation by stamping their painted feet onto paper. A lovely keepsake and a sensory-rich experience.
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Draw a map
Encourage creativity and spatial thinking by helping your child draw a map—of a real place, a fantasy land, or even your own house.
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Pavement Chalk
Use chunky chalk to turn your driveway or pavement into a masterpiece. A bright, creative outdoor activity that washes away with the next rain!
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Friendship Bracelets
Teach kids how to make colourful friendship bracelets using thread or yarn. A relaxing and heartfelt craft they’ll love to gift and wear.
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Make a Card
Encourage creativity and kindness by helping kids make their own cards. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because!
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Leaf Rubbing Art
Use crayons and paper to uncover the beautiful textures of leaves. A calming, creative activity that blends nature exploration with simple art.
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Decorate biscuits
Grab some plain biscuits and unleash your imagination! Kids will love turning them into tasty masterpieces with icing, sprinkles, and sweets.
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Cereal Box Puppet Theatre
Transform an empty cereal box into a mini puppet theatre and put on your very own shows with paper puppets. A perfect rainy-day activity packed with creativity and drama!
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Secret Reveal Watercolour Painting
Draw invisible designs with a white crayon, then reveal the surprise by painting over them with watercolours. A simple, magical art activity for curious kids!
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Handprint Art
Capture little hands in big, creative ways! Turn handprints into animals, flowers, and seasonal art that’s perfect for display or gifting.
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Foil Art Embossing
Make eye-catching embossed artwork using foil, glue, and cardboard! A fun mix of texture, shine, and bold colour for crafty kids of all ages.
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Egg Carton Flowers
Turn egg cartons into blooming works of art! With a little paint and imagination, kids can create their own colorful flowers with pipe cleaner stems.
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DIY Paper Beads
Transform old magazines into beautiful, colorful beads! A creative, eco-friendly craft perfect for making one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces.
