These DIY kid-friendly projects provide great craft ideas that the whole family can get involved in. Children get bored fairly easily, and nowadays many are glued to the TV and video games. Crafts are a great way to get them interacting and away from technology, while keeping them entertained at the same time.
Projects such as the creativity canvases and LED Party balloons, are great gift ideas that are affordable and sure to surprise the little ones.
Numerous blogs such as Brit & Co. and Cakies are filled with easy-to-follow projects and recipes that are great for parents. Social media sites such as Pinterest are great ways to connect with other parents, and meet new people who can share tips and ideas.
Do-it-yourself projects are not only fun to put together but also allow for some quality family time.
59 DIY Kid-Friendly Projects
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DIY Glowing Containers
The 'From Panka with Love' Blog Shows How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Jars
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DIY Bread Designs
The 'Kotaku' Hello Kitty Toast is Shaped Out of Foil
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DIY LED Party Balloons
Sharon Vaknin Shows How to Light up Any Occasion
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DIY Magnetic Sunglasses
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Fashionable Eyewear
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DIY Tin Can Treats
The 'OUR BEST BITES' Blog Shows How to Make Customized Gifts
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DIY Inspiration Posters
The Brit & Co. Real Life Pinterest Board Replicates the Online Network
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DIY Melting Wax Paintings
The Lauren Conrad Crayon Art Project is Ideal for Modern Art Lovers
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DIY Duct Tape Accessories
The Brit & Co. Scotch Color & Patterns Jewelry is Stylish & Affordable
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DIY Celebrity Clothing Hooks
The 'OutsaPop Trashion' Kate Moss Hangers are Ideal for Fashionistas
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DIY Postal Sachets
The Brit & Co. Duct Tape Envelopes are a Funky Way to Send Mail
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DIY Personified Popsicles
Zoku Makes Healthy (and Fun) Summer Treats Fast
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DIY Stamped Cookie Treats
The 'Bakingdom' Halloween Baked Goods are a fun and Delicious Treat
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DIY Camera Filters
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Take Creative Shots
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DIY Custom-Made Candy
The Brit & Co. Jolly Rancher Treats are Easy to Make
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DIY Butterfly Wreaths
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Feather Garland is Easy to Make
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DIY Repurposed Playing Cards
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Sentimental Gift
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DIY Jumbo Lollipop Decorations
The 'Trendy Tree' Blog Shows How to Make Affordable Party Accents
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DIY Balloon Bean Bags
The Disney Family Fun Ball Project is Ideal for Children's Play
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DIY Plastic Figurine Packages
'Hellobee' Animal Gift Boxes are Ideal for Children
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DIY Twig Decorations
The Cakies 'Sweet Bird Hanging' is a Fun Project for the Home
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DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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DIY Retro Cupcake Jars
The 'Running With Glitter' Blog Shows You How to Make Rainbow Cakes
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DIY Giftable Paper Blouses
The FISKARS Father's Day Gift Bags Are Easy to Make & Impressionable
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DIY Reptilian Race Cars
These Turtle Shell Racers by Michale Curry Bring Mario Cart to Reality
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DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
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DIY Travel Toys
Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
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DIY Creativity Canvases
Brit Morin Shows You How to Turn Any Surface into a Drawing Pad
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DIY Bubble Art Paintings
The 'Cakies' Watercolor Project is an Easy Way to Decorate Your Abode
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Frosted Phone Covers
Mr. Kate Shows How to Make Delicious-Looking Protectors
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DIY Personalized Knapsacks
The 'Spoonful' Back-to-School Affordable Backpacks are Fun to Make
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DIY Adhesive Artworks
The Brit & Co. Duct Tape Canvas is an Affordable Home Decor Project
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DIY Personified Cheese Pops
The 'Cute Food for Kids' Babybel Snacks are Great for Children
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Recycled Toy Lighting
DIY Doll Chandeliers
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DIY Gelatin Air Fresheners
The Instructables Blog Shows How to Create Your Own JELLO Scents
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Cute Kid Edibles
These DIY Gum Ball Necklaces are Perfect Party Favors
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DIY Soda Bottle Creatures
The ‘Spoonful’ Polar Bear Project is a Great Way to Re-Purpo
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DIY Animal Wax Holders
The Sweetest Occasion Party Candles are Customizable
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DIY Eco Monster Toys
Danger Crafts Knitting Patterns Unlock Unlimited Possibilities for Creation
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DIY Customized Mugs
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Blog Shows How to Design With Sharpie Marke
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DIY Edible Craft Pastes
The ‘Hellobee’ Fingerpaints are Ideal for Young Children
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DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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DIY Unraveling Surprise Gifts
The Cakies Blog 'Love Ball' is Packed with Excitement
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DIY Mammoth Plushies
This Love Elephant Sewing Pattern PDF Teaches You to Make Toys
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DIY Edible LEGO
How to Create Your Own Brick-Shaped Candy Made of Jell-O
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DIY Baby Shoes
Preschoolians Personalized Footwear
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DIY Lunch Containers
Rodrigo Piwonka Cleverly Repurposes a CD Spindle for His Bagel
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DIY Cheesecake Pops
The Wedding Chicks Cakepop Recipe is a Delicious Treat on a Stick
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DIY Buttoned-Up Plants
The Disney Family Fun Bloomin' Flower Project Makes for a Great Gift Idea
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DIY Portable Juice-Boxes
The Gurefuru Chuchu Juicer Turns Fruit to Drink On-the-Go
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DIY Party Boxes
Spruce up Any Occasion With This Project by Brit Morin
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DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
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DIY Squirmy Compost Desserts
The Disney Family Fun Mud Cake is Ideal for Children
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Kiddie Elf Accessories
Mini-Eco's Knitted Ankle Bells are Colorful and Cute
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DIY Neon Signs
VisoBoard Lets Your Business Stand Out
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DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
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DIY Animated Jar Lids
The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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Time Teller Cushions
Ohdeedoh's 'DIY Clock Pillows' are Educational
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Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
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DIY Food Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini From Scratch Fuses Collecting & Crafting
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LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
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Michaels Debuts the Knit & Sew Shop and the Party Shop
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Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Fatherly Braiding Classes
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Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
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Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
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Brightkins Expands its Enrichment Product Line to Support Happier Pets
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Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
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The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
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ColorBliss Creates Custom AI Generated Coloring Sheets For Kids And Adults
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Piecework's Feastivities Creates an Atmosphere with Its Own Playlist
Stress-Reducing Cleaning Songs
IKEA's Tidy Up Tune Gets Kids Engaged in Household Tidying
Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Vibrant Slime Collections
Sloomoo Institute Introduced 18 Colorful Slimes
Child-Focused Kefir Snacks
ProBugs Dellivers Flavorful and Drinkable Kefir Products
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Skill-Building Weaning Bites
Organic Play + Learn Finger Foods by Earth's Best Help Self-Feeding
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces
Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
Kid-Friendly Glitter Nail Sets
Terra Beauty Boasts the Kids GLITTER SHIMMER Mini Nail Set
Personalized AI Coloring Pages
Happy Pages AI Lets Parents Create Coloring Pages for their Kids
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Oral Health Board Games
A Project Team is Developing a Game to Teach Kids About Food & Cavities
Customizable Kids Wall Art
DoodleFace Reinvents Wall Art with Developmentally-Friendly Designs
School-Aged Kids Snack Ranges
Earth’s Best Big Kids Snacks are for Kids Aged Four to Eight
AI Coloring Apps
Splat Turns Photos into Kid-Friendly Coloring Pages Using Generative AI
Creative AI Devices
Create is a Screen-Free Concept That Prints AI Drawings for Kids to Color
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The Dip and Decorate Dozen Kit Features Decorative Edible Pens
Seasonal Cut-Out Cookies
Puff Cookies Offers Festive Pre-Cut Shapes for Year-Round Enjoyment
Creativity Self-Assessments
Crayola Creative Styles Helps People Understand Themselves & Others
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Morrama and Batch.Works Unveil the Kibu Headset for Children
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The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
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