DIY and Crafts

15 Fun DIY Ideas & Activities to Do With the Kids

Published on July 17, 2017

Need some fun ideas to keep your kids entertained? Favorite DIY crafts and activities for kids, and we think you are going to want to tackle one or more of these cool projects this weekend. From rainbow paints to little crafts kids can make themselves, these activities just make us smile. Check out these 15 fun ideas your kids are sure to love!

1. Toilet Paper Roll Baby Farm Animals

Since I have a problem throwing away empty toilet paper rolls, we always have plenty of these laying around the house. This was a really fun craft (though I’m pretty sure that I enjoyed it as much, if not more, than the boys)!! Tutorial via: viewfromthefridge

2. Cork Sail Boats with Sparkly Sails

So much fun with this little diy project. The best part is that it was completely impromptu. Tutorial via: mama papa bubba

3. Kid Made Dish Towels

These dish towels make a practical gift for anyone who loves your kids, a wonderful house warming gift, or just a fun addition for your own kitchen! Tutorial via: i can teach my child

4. Birdy Flower Markers

If you’d like, you can read “Planting Your Own Rose Garden” and “All About Tulips” over at P&G Everyday and Homemade Simple. Tutorial via: craftsbyamanda

5. Craft Stick Crocodile Craft

Bring out your craft sticks and pipe cleaners as we’re making a craft stick crocodile craft today! Ready? Let’s make this crocodile! Tutorial via: easypeasyandfun

6. DIY 3-Ingredient Glitter Slime

One of popular kids recipe on how to make slime. The great thing about homemade slime is you can make any color you want, the options are really endless. Tutorial via: mom luck

7. Bubble Wands

It would be fun to make some of their very own bubble wands that they could use for the bubbles. This is a great craft for any age. Tutorial via: we-made-that

8. DIY Wool Felt Ball Coasters

These little felt balls have been popping up all around craft-land. How to make some colorful coasters for my new office space! Tutorial via: inspiredbycharm

9. DIY Caterpillar Kids Craft

Fun to make this pom pom caterpillar craft. In the making of these caterpillar pick different colors to make them. Tutorial via: we made that

10. DIY Ultimate PVC Bow And Arrow

These kids bows are really easy and surprisingly shoot really well! Lots of fun long hours put into these bows. Tutorial via: upliftingmayhem

11. Ribbon Flower Headband Tutorial

Welcome spring with this pretty and whimsical ribbon flower headband. Kick winter to the curb! Tutorial via: sewmccool

12. DIY Mason Jar Fairy Lights

DIY mason jar fairy lights are surprisingly easy to make for the entertainment value they offer. This one just uses glow in the dark paint, glitter and pretty much any clean jar you can find. Tutorial via: diyjoy

13. Squirt Gun Painting

Bust summer boredom at home, school, or camp with Squirt Gun Painting, an amazing art experience for kids of all ages. Tutorial via: firefliesandmudpies

14. Perler Bead Fruit Magnets

Perler beads are so much fun and are pretty versatile as far as projects you can make with them. So I’m going to tackle a pretty easy project and share with you how to make perler bead magnets. Tutorial via: frugalmomeh