Crafting is a wonderful outlet for young creatives, but for parents, the mess of sticky, spill-prone glue is a headache waiting to happen, prompting 3M to launch Scotch Kids Tape. This new collection for kids ages four and up was created to unleash hands-on creativity while supporting parents with a less-mess solution for everyday projects, creating decorations, designing cards, posters, bookmarks and more.
With little hands in mind, Scotch Kids Tape is easy to dispense and cut so that kids can manage their crafts and builds independently, neatly and safely. This invisible tape for kids' projects boasts a matte finish, blends seamlessly with paper and delivers a secure grip.
Alongside Scotch Kids Tape, 3M dropped a free printable for coloring, cutting and assembling a paper rocket.
Kid-Friendly Tape Collections
Scotch Kids Tape is for Young Creators, Builders and Problem-Solvers
Trend Themes
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Mess-free Kids Crafts — Low-mess adhesive formats reflect a growing market for child-safe creative tools that reduce cleanup friction for parents while preserving hands-on experimentation.
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Independent Maker Play — Kid-sized dispensers and easy-cut materials point to product opportunities that help young children complete projects with greater confidence and less adult intervention.
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Printable Project Kits — Free downloadable craft templates extend physical products into hybrid play experiences that can deepen brand engagement through repeatable at-home activities.
Industry Implications
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Arts and Crafts — Child-friendly material innovations are reshaping craft supplies with safer, cleaner formats designed for everyday home and classroom use.
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Toy and Play — Creativity-focused tools for preschoolers create white space between traditional toys and practical supplies, blending skill-building play with functional design.
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Education Supplies — Classroom-ready adhesives and printable activities support demand for affordable project-based learning resources that are simple for children to use independently.