14 Quick Crafts For Kids They Can Do In 15 Minutes
Quick and Easy Crafts For Kids They Can Try Out
Calling all tired and stressed-out parents! I’m sure any one of you could tell me just how short of an attention span your little one has and that you are looking for something fun yet rewarding that can keep them entertained from start to finish. If so, take a close look at these 14 Quick Crafts For Kids They Can Do In 15 Minutes.
These are great kid-friendly choices to help every parent enjoy some much-needed creativity for young imaginations.
I’ve carefully put together this list to offer fun and engaging crafts even for those with short attention spans.
These are also designed for little hands, big imaginations, and basic craft supply budgets.
Whether you need a rainy day activity, or you’re instead looking for something to involve the whole family around the table for a little bit, these fun 15 minute kids crafts will be perfect.
Another real benefit to these fun crafts is that little ones can play with the finished project. The paper binoculars are perfect for playing “I Spy” or “Hide and Seek.” The colored key wind chime is perfect for adding some decor to your porch or garden.
The same goes for the stained glass effect bunting. I’m a fan of the pipe cleaner dragonflies because they are cheerful, fun decor for just about any space.
For those who want to keep it classic, you can engage little ones for 15 minutes + with the paper ninja stars.
There are a million ways to customize them and they are great throwing toys for little ones to bring customizable fun into a new game.
These fun, quick crafts for kids are going to be perfect as standalone activities, but they can also be wonderful options when you are looking for a fun way to bring the fun from the craft table into the backyard, play room, and more!
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Check Out The 14 Quick Crafts For Kids Below
If you are ready to pick the right craft for your family, scroll down below to take a close look at each choice. If you want to, involve your little one in the choice process.
You can see the level of difficulty on each listing, and you’ll also get a sense of what kind of materials you’ll need for each one by looking at the photo!
Even if you and your family are new to the crafting world, this list of options will help you to enjoy a fun and easy-to-follow tutorial so that every person can enjoy designing a craft!
Ready to start? Click on the link, and you’ll be taken to the tutorial in full to get to work. You won’t need to log in or sign up. Just get ready to enjoy something fun and exciting with the whole family!
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TP Roll Binoculars with Poppy Cat
Take a closer look at nature with this TP Roll Binoculars featuring Poppy Cats. These binoculars are great for kids who love to explore and see things like bugs and butterflies up close. They are easy to carry and durable, making them a fun tool for kids on their outdoor playtime.
Designer: RedTedArt
Materials Used:
- 2 TP Rolls or a Kitchen Towel Roll cut in half
- Paint (or plain coloured paper)
- PVA glue
- Ribbon
- Decorative bits and pieces (stickers, pretty tape, poppy cat cut outs)
- Clothes pegs (to help it dry)
Format: Handmade
Paper Bag Kite Craft
Say hello to spring with a fun Paper Bag Kite Craft for kids. It’s easy to make with a few simple things from your home. This kite is great for the windy days of spring. Kids will love to see their own kites fly in the sky.
Designer: Typically Simple
Materials Used:
- Paper lunch bags
- Yarn or strong twine/string
- Popsicle stick
- Scissors
- Streamers
- Tape
- Scissors
- Embellishments: stickers, paint, markers, crayons, construction paper, washi tape
Format: Handmade
Airplane Clothespin Kids Craft
Have fun with your kids with this toy Airplane Clothespin Kids Craft. This easy-to-make craft is perfect for kids who love airplanes and being creative. It’s a special way to remember family trips and the excitement of flying. With just a few simple materials and basic steps, you can create a cute little airplane in little time.
Designer: Dinah Wulf of DIY Inspired
Materials Used:
- Clothespins
- Foam craft sticks
- Glue
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
Felt Flower Bookmarks
This Felt Flower Bookmarks are colorful and easy to use, great for kids or everyone who loves reading. They look lovely and make reading more fun. These bookmarks are great gifts for special days like Mother’s Day or for teachers.
Designer: Happiness is Homemade by Heidi Kundin
Materials Used:
- Ellison SuperStar Machine (optional)
- Flowers, Leaves & Stem #5 Die (optional)
- Assorted colors of felt
- Assorted buttons
- Felt glue
- Green craft sticks
Format: Handmade
Recycled Crafts for Kids | DIY Key Wind Chime
Enjoy the sweet sounds of this Recycled Key Wind Chime. Made with used keys and wood, this wind chime is great for anyone who likes to decorate their garden or balcony. It’s a special, green gift that shows how old things can become new again. Great for a friend’s new home, grandma’s birthday, or Mother’s Day. I’m sure the kids will love this project.
Designer: carlawiking of Inner CHILD FUN
Materials Used:
- At least 5 old keys
- A piece of drift wood or stick
- String or fishing line
- Optional: acrylic paint
Format: Handmade
Simple Cupcake Liner Flowers Tutorial
Brighten up your room with these Cupcake Liner Flowers. Made from cupcake liners, these flowers bring color wherever they go. Not only that, these are easy to make so kids can try making them. Great for any space or as a gift, they’re a lovely reminder of spring’s joy.
Designer: Debbie Chapman of one little project
Materials Used:
- 1 Regular cupcake liner
- 1 Mini cupcake liner
- 1 Green popsicle stick
- 1 Large yellow sticker rhinestone
- Crafter’s tape
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
Colorful Jellyfish Craft for Kids
Add a touch of the sea into your home with these no-mess jellyfish craft. It’s just like jellyfishes that glow in the dark at the aquarium. Great for parents and easy for kids, this is all about the fun without the hassle.
Designer: Caroline of iHeartCraftyThings
Materials Used:
- Small paper bowl
- Tissue paper (in any colors)
- Self-adhesive curly gift bow (in any colors)
- Googly eyes
- White string (to hang it)
- School glue
- Packaging tape (or any sturdy tape)
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
How to Make a Bunting With Melted Crayons
This Crayon Bunting is made with melted crayons and looks like colorful glass. Hang it up outside, and it will make your space bright and happy. This bunting is great for parties or just to make your porch or yard look special. Make it with your kids for a fun bonding experience.
Designer: Jean Van’t Hul of artful parent
Materials Used:
- Crayons
- Cheese grater
- Wax paper
- Iron
Format: Handmade
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies
Meet the Beaded Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies, a fun craft for young girls. They’re easy to make and come in many colors. You can pin them up, add them to a mini garden, or stick them on the fridge. They’re great for keeping kids busy and make cute gifts too!
Designer: Lilly of Kids Kubby
Materials Used:
- Craft pipe cleaners
- Large pony beads
- Googly eyes
- Hot glue gun (for the eyes)
Format: Handmade
Kids Craft | Recycled Tin Can Windsocks
Brighten up your garden with this fun Tin Can Windsocks! Made from recycled cans, these colorful windsocks are perfect for kids and grown-ups. They’re easy to hang and look great flying in the wind. Plus, they’re good for the planet.
Designer: Happiness of Homemade by Heidi Kundin
Materials Used:
- Clean Recycled Can (any size will work!)
- Acrylic Paint & Paintbrushes
- Glue (we prefer Elmer’s Craft Bond Glue, Tacky Glue, or a Low-Temp Glue Gun)
- Assorted Ribbons (you could also use Yarn, Colored Paper, etc.)
- Optional embellishments like Glitter, Stickers, Gemstones, Sequins, etc. as desired
- Masking Tape or Duck Tape
Format: Handmade
How to Fold Paper Ninja Stars
Get ready for fun with these Paper Ninja Stars. They are easy to make and perfect for anyone. You get colorful paper stars and markers to draw your own cool designs. These stars are great for play or decoration, and they bring joy on any rainy day. Kids are sure to love these.
Designer: frugalfun4boys
Materials Used:
- Origami Paper with color of your choice
- Colored Markers
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
Paper Plate Bird Craft for Kids
Enjoy the vibe of spring with this colorful Paper Plate Bird Craft! It’s a fun and easy way for kids to make their own bright and cheerful birds. Each bird is special, adding a happy touch to your home.
Designer: happyhooligans
Materials Used:
- White 9″ Paper Plates – 100 Count (or cardboard circle)
- Googly eyes
- Cardstock for beak
- Thin strips of coloured construction paper
- Craft feathers (you could also use crumpled squares of tissue paper)
- Paint
- Glue
Format: Handmade
DIY Paper Spinner for Endless Fun
Meet the DIY Paper Spinner. It’s a fun, colorful toy that kids will love. Easy to use and great for playtime, this spinner will keep kids happy with its cool spinning action. It’s great for playing inside or outside and adds fun to any day.
Designer: makeandtakes
Materials Used:
- Twine
- Cardboard circles
- Printer paper with circle template, see below
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
Format: Handmade
Paper Fish Craft
Make a fun paper fish craft with this tutorial. It’s easy and safe for kids to use. You only need paper, glue, and markers to create colorful fish. This craft is from Maggy Woodly’s book and is perfect for kids who love to make things. Get ready for a good time making these cute paper fish!
Designer: Kate of The Craft Train
Materials Used:
- Paper
- Glue
- Markers
- Scissors
Format: Handmade
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