Looking for an easy way to encourage creativity but limited to space or dont want a dedicated craft station? A grab-and-go craft bag keeps creative supplies organised and ready to use whenever the inspiration strikes. Children can easily access their materials independently, whether they're crafting at the kitchen table, in the garden, visiting grandparents, or travelling. See my recommendations to easily put together your bag.
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Bags
Craft Supplies
Bags
These are some of the bags I'd recommend to start your craft bag off.
Love this small compact bag/pencil case in one. Perfect for a small craft bag or for crafting on the go!
dabria Mini Backpack Pencil Case for School
This is a great option for a crafting bag. Not huge but plenty of space for all the crafting essentials. Straps for easy carrying and hanging on the back of a door for storage when not in use.
12 Inch Toddler Backpack for Boys Girls 2-4
This is a lovely choice for a tote style bag which is slimmer for hanging on the back of doors or popping into a drawer. This bag in particular also features a zip which ensure all the crafting supplies stay contained.
Aucuu Multi-Pocket Canvas Tote Bag for Women
Craft Supplies
This section includes all the supplies I'd recommend to start your bag. I hope it makes it easy for you to put together a Grab and Go craft bag for yourself.
Every craft bag needs a pair of kid friendly scissors. This set includes activities to help them practice their cutting skills.
You cant go wrong with crayola and these pencils are budget friendly and great to start your craft bag off.
CRAYOLA Colouring Pencils - 24 Assorted
Try this set of crafting essentials for a super easy way to get started with your own craft bag. Scissors, paper, pipe cleaners, feathers, and stickers all in one!
Craft Kits for Kids 6-12, Arts & Crafts Set
My daughter loves this colouring book. It's got so many pages with different pictures for her to colour and it's such a great price too! You can't go wrong.
Crayola Gigantic Colouring Book 128 Pages
These paintsticks are a convenient way to store and use paint. The colours are really great and vibrant.
JOYIN 36 Colors Washable Tempera Paint Sticks
A craft bag isn't complete without a trusty Pritt Stick Glue. This is a really great value multipack (since we all know kids tend to leave the lid off and they dry out so this way you will have two back ups!).
Pritt Glue Stick, Safe Craft Adhesive, 22g x3
Gelpens are always such a hit with the kids. This pack has a great selection and even has glitter, metalic, and neon ones.
Gurkkst 48 Color Gel Ink Pens Set
For older kids 4-12 this origami kit is a great addition to your craft bag. The included step by step tutorials keeps kids engaged.