Spring is the perfect time for fun, colorful crafts that keep little hands busy and creativity flowing. Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day activity or something to celebrate the season, these 21 easy spring crafts for kids will brighten up any day! Plus, we’ve included recommended products available on Amazon to make crafting even easier.
1. Paper Plate Rainbows
Materials:
Instructions: Cut a paper plate in half, then let kids paint a rainbow on it. Once dry, glue cotton balls on the ends for fluffy clouds.
2. Coffee Filter Butterflies
Materials:
Instructions: Color coffee filters with markers, lightly spray with water, and let them dry. Gather them in the middle and twist a pipe cleaner around to form the body and antennae.
3. Egg Carton Caterpillars
Materials:
Instructions: Cut an egg carton into strips. Let kids paint them and glue on googly eyes. Use pipe cleaners for antennae.
4. Tissue Paper Flowers
Materials:
Instructions: Stack 4-5 pieces of tissue paper, fold them accordion-style, then wrap a pipe cleaner around the middle. Fan out the layers to create a fluffy flower.
5. Popsicle Stick Birdhouses
Materials:
- Popsicle sticks
- Glue
- Paint
Instructions: Glue popsicle sticks together to make a small birdhouse shape. Paint and decorate as desired.
6. Handprint Sunflowers
Materials:
- Yellow and green construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions: Trace kids’ hands on yellow paper and cut out. Glue them around a brown circle to create a sunflower. Add a green stem and leaves.
7. DIY Pinwheels
Materials:
- Square paper
- Push pin
- Straw
Instructions: Cut and fold paper into a pinwheel shape. Secure it in the center with a push pin and attach it to a straw.
8. Thumbprint Ladybugs
Materials:
- Red paint
- Black marker
Instructions: Have kids dip their thumb in red paint and press onto paper. Once dry, use a black marker to add spots and antennae.
9. Bunny Paper Bag Puppets
Materials:
- Paper bags
- Construction paper
- Glue
Instructions: Cut out bunny ears and a nose from construction paper. Glue onto the paper bag to create a bunny puppet.
10. Cherry Blossom Tree Painting
Materials:
- Brown construction paper
- Pink paint
- Q-tips
Instructions: Use a Q-tip to dot pink paint onto brown paper to mimic cherry blossoms.
11. Pom-Pom Bees
Materials:
- Yellow and black pom-poms
- Googly eyes
- Pipe cleaners
Instructions: Glue black stripes on yellow pom-poms. Add googly eyes and pipe cleaner wings.
12. Flower Pot Painting
Materials:
- Mini terracotta pots
- Acrylic paint
Instructions: Let kids paint their own flower pots and plant real flowers.
13. Rock Painting
Materials:
- Smooth rocks
- Paint markers (Amazon)
Instructions: Paint rocks to look like animals, flowers, or patterns.
14. Paper Roll Butterflies
Materials:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Construction paper
- Googly eyes
Instructions: Decorate a paper roll and add wings cut from construction paper.
15. Felt Flower Garden
Materials:
- Felt sheets
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions: Cut felt into flower shapes and glue onto a felt background.
16. Cupcake Liner Flowers
Materials:
- Cupcake liners
- Pipe cleaners
Instructions: Flatten liners and layer them to create flowers.
17. DIY Wind Chimes
Materials:
- Shells or beads
- String
- Stick
Instructions: Tie beads or shells onto string and hang from a stick.
18. Stained Glass Suncatchers
Materials:
- Contact paper
- Tissue paper
Instructions: Stick tissue paper onto contact paper to make colorful suncatchers.
19. DIY Bird Feeders
Materials:
- Toilet paper rolls
- Peanut butter
- Birdseed (Amazon)
Instructions: Spread peanut butter on a toilet paper roll, roll it in birdseed, and hang outside.
20. Spring Wreaths
Materials:
- Paper plates
- Tissue paper
- Ribbon
Instructions: Cut the center out of a paper plate, then glue tissue paper flowers around it.
21. Rainbow Pasta Necklaces
Materials:
- Dry pasta
- Food coloring
- String
Instructions: Dye pasta in different colors, then let kids string them into necklaces.
These easy spring crafts are perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Plus, they make wonderful keepsakes or gifts! Happy crafting!
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