18 Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids that take 30-60 mins
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Pumpkin carving
A classic autumn activity where families carve creative faces and designs into pumpkins for a fun, seasonal display.
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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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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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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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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.
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Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Create beautiful faux stained glass with just tissue paper and glue! A simple craft that brings bright color and creativity to any sunny window.
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Recycled Robots
Turn trash into treasure by building your own robot creations from recycled materials! A perfect blend of creativity, upcycling, and imaginative play.
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Puffy Paint
Mix up some magic with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring to create puffy paint! Kids will love painting 3D masterpieces that rise off the page.
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Paper Plate Animals
Transform simple paper plates into adorable animal faces using paint, googly eyes, and a bit of imagination. A fun and creative craft, perfect for preschoolers!
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Sand Art Mandalas
Encourage mindfulness and creativity by making mandala-style patterns in the sand using beach treasures like shells, pebbles, and seaweed.
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Loom Bands
Get hands-on with colourful loom bands! Kids can design and create their own jewellery or keyrings while building patience, creativity and dexterity.
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DIY Musical Instruments
Create your own musical instruments using everyday household items and explore the science of sound.