This is our craft pile…colorful, a little messy, but always fun. The stuff we reach for when inspiration (or boredom) strikes. I tend to try to keep it more open ended. Less structured art crafts. But we do some of those as well.
A classic to keep on hand.
Elmer's 4oz Washable School Glue - White
My kids are so creative with these along with a giant pad of paper.
6ct Washable Rainbow Dot Markers - Do-A-Dot Art
They also like to use the Mr. Sketch markers on this.
16"x22" Medium Weight Giant Paper Pad with Handle - Mondo Llama™: Large Uncoated Drawing & Sketch Pad, 30 Sheets
So many options to use masking tape for, this and cardboard… endless options.
Scotch Masking Tape, .70 in x 54.6 yd: Painters Tape, Adhesive, Tan, 1965.6 ft Roll
Fiskars scissors are the best.
Fiskars Kid's Blunt Tip Scissors 5" - Blue: School Supplies, Left-Handed, Lifetime Warranty, Steel & Plastic
Great mixed media tool set and inexpensive for when my kids inevitably forget to wash them after and they get all dried out :)
25pc Mixed Media Tools Set - Mondo Llama™: Artist Paint Brushes & Applicators, Nylon & Wood, Multicolor, 7" Length