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Crafts for kids from ages 4-teen, with links to supplies and demos
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items My list of crafts that kids can do either on their own or with some adult help, depending on their age and how complicated the craft is.
The entire list, and I'll be adding more to this as time goes on.
Crafts for kids, from preschool to teens
These are good craft kits for kids to make for Grandpa on Father's Day or any time of the year. (affiliate link)
Craft kits for kids to do to give to Grandfathers
These are actually pretty fun since they're basically cellulose sponges that rehydrate when you get them wet. Kids can color them them watch them fatten up, which is the fun part! (affiliate link)
SJHSJH Aqua Puffs 3D Art Kit for Kids, Ages 4-10
These ceramic tiles are unglazed and come with cork backings so that you can paint, decoupage, or draw on them to make coasters. Any age group can do this, and it's also a craft thta you can sell. (affiliate link)
Ceramic Tiles for Crafts
Vintage-style stickers can be used for multiple crafts, and all age groups can do things with them. (affiliate link)
310 PCS Vintage Stickers
I got some of these to try out, and they come in a wide range of colors and are really nice for decoupage, scrapbooking, or making cards. (affiliate link)
NESCCI 420 Pcs Dried Pressed Flowers
I love this stapler, and if you want to make books or pamphlets, it makes stapling full-sized pages really easy. (affiliate link)
Deli Long Reach Stapler
Quilt batting to make quilts, wall hangings, potholders, or bowl cozies. (affiliate link)
RRKTP Natural Cotton Batting for Quilting
Basic knitting is something that even 5 year olds can learn. I'm not kidding.
Knitting Basics For Beginners: Casting on, Knit, Purl and Stockinette Stitch
Making rag rugs is a fun upcycling craft, and it's a good one for teenagers or tweens.
DIY Braided Rag Rug Tutorial With Fabric and Time Estimates
Making paper beads is a fun way to use old paper like junk mail or magazines, and younger kids can learn how to do it.
How To Make Paper Beads DIY Tutorial and Tips
Another fun upcycling craft, making tshirt yarn can be addicting, so guard your shirts!
How To Make DIY T-shirt Yarn, And The Truth About It!
Felt scrap coasters are a useful thing for kids to make, and it doesn't take a lot of special skills so little kids can do it.
Easy DIY Felt Crafts: Make A Felt Scrap Coaster (Photo Tutorial)
Making notebooks and books from scrap paper is a fun and useful thing for kids to make, and they can be given as gifts, too.
Mini Notebooks You Can Make With Scrap Paper For Under $1
Making little felt acorns is actually a lot easier than you'd think, and since there aren't any sharp objects involved, little kids can do this with an adult's help.
Wet and Needle Felting Supplies and DIY Acorn Kit
I have a wide range of tissue paper that can be used for gifts or crafts in the Artisan Shopping Zazzle shop.
Tissue paper for crafts
This is a cute craft that even the youngest kids can do with some help from older kids.
Cute Craft Kit For Kids: Magic Puffy Paint Ornaments