10 Fun and Easy Beginner Crafts for Kids (With Instructions)

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1. Paper Plate Animals

Materials: Paper plates, markers, construction paper, glue, googly eyes
Instructions:

• Draw or cut out ears, wings, or fins from construction paper.
• Glue the features onto the paper plate to create your animal (e.g., cat, butterfly, or fish).
• Add googly eyes and use markers to draw additional details like whiskers or scales.

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2. Popsicle Stick Picture Frames

Materials: Popsicle sticks, glue, markers, stickers, small photo
Instructions:

• Arrange popsicle sticks into a square or rectangle and glue the corners.
• Decorate with markers, stickers, or paint.
• Attach a photo to the back using tape or glue.

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3. Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Materials: 2 toilet paper rolls, string, glue, markers
Instructions:

• Glue two toilet paper rolls side by side.
• Decorate the rolls with markers, stickers, or paint.
• Attach string on each side to create a neck strap.

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4. Button Art

Materials: Buttons, glue, cardstock paper, markers
Instructions:

• Draw a simple shape (like a heart or tree) on the cardstock.
• Glue buttons of different colors and sizes to fill in the shape.
• Let it dry before displaying.

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5. Sock Puppets

Materials: Old socks, buttons, yarn, glue, fabric scraps
Instructions:

• Glue buttons or googly eyes onto the sock for eyes.
• Use yarn for hair and fabric scraps for a mouth or clothes.
• Put on a show with the puppets!

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6. DIY Playdough

Materials: 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water, food coloring
Instructions:

• Mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl.
• Add a few drops of food coloring and knead until smooth.
• Shape and play with the dough!

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7. Handprint Art

Materials: Paint, paper, markers
Instructions:

• Paint your child’s hand and press it onto paper.
• Transform the handprint into a tree, animal, or flower using markers or paintbrushes.

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8. Cupcake Liner Flowers

Materials: Cupcake liners, straws, glue, construction paper
Instructions:

• Flatten cupcake liners and glue them onto construction paper.
• Use a marker or cut paper to create the flower’s center.
• Glue a straw as the stem.

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9. Yarn-Wrapped Sticks

Materials: Sticks (or craft sticks), colorful yarn
Instructions:

• Wrap yarn tightly around sticks, alternating colors as desired.
• Use them as decorations or in imaginative play.

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10. Painted Rock Creatures

Materials: Smooth rocks, paint, brushes
Instructions:

• Wash and dry the rocks.
• Paint them to look like animals, insects, or fun patterns.
• Let them dry and use as decorations or gifts.