These Boredom Busters for Kids Are So Much Fun!

Learn how to make an ice cream stick photo frame the easy way! Kids are going to love making this craft idea with washi tape.

Learn how to make DIY clothespin magnets the easy way! This is a great craft for kids or adults, and no crafting experience is required.

Succulents and cacti are all the rage right now, so try this cute toothpick craft with kids. Make a cool cactus that requires no water!

If you need an easy kids' craft idea, this egg carton art is fun and sure to please. This can be customized for any time of year.

Use your favorite patterns of Duck Tape to make these easy backpack charms. Kids will love assembling these, and they are great for decorating jackets too.

Want to try decoupage for kids? Start with a box to store knick knacks and toys! This easy kids craft is fun for children and parents alike.

Use Mod Podge to make your own DIY window clings on a budget - these gel window clings are so easy, and a great kids' craft!

Want to learn how to make a fairy garden the easy way? This DIY fairy garden uses clay pots and takes only four steps! Kids are going to love decorating them.

This insect identification chart is such an easy kids craft. It allows your children (and you!) to learn about the bugs in your environment!

Who would think that a simple, everyday craft material like craft sticks could be so much fun & give such endless hours of play? Learn how to make pretty mandalas using popsicle sticks and this tutorial.

Don't spend big bucks on a dollhouse - this cardboard dollhouse craft is really easy! Use Mod Podge to create this with your children.

Learn how to make kids artwork gifts with these wooden coasters! These kids art coasters are REALLY easy to make and are so cute.

If you have newspaper as well as a bottle of Mod Podge, you can make bowls! You'll use an existing bowl as your form, and the rest is simple. If you have craft paint, kids can make these paper mache bowls any color they like.

Use toilet paper rolls and tissue paper to make the cutest mobile with flying fish! This is a great craft for summer but also to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Learn how to make DIY corner bookmarks using cardstock and Duck Tape! Both kids and adults will love making these; they’re so easy.

Eggshell seed planters are perfect for kids! Plant a sampling of seeds inside of eggshells and when the weather warms up plant the entire thing into your garden. This is a fun lesson on composting and reusing everyday products for a new purpose.

Plain white shoelaces are boring, right? They don't have to be! As long as you have some Sharpies (or other permanent markers), you can turn laces into bright and fun accents for sneakers.

This easy birdhouse craft is such a great project for kids. They will keep your children occupied this spring and summer.

Make a simple whirlygig DIY toy, sometimes known as a spinner, from recycled cardboard and a printable template. This is a fun STEM craft idea for kids of all ages, inspired by a classic which has been around for centuries.

Children of the 70s might remember sewing cards! My mom had a set she used to let us play with that used shoelaces. This is an updated version with a free printable - use it with yarn you already have (just tape the end).

Making playdoh slime is SO fun! You can make this easy slime recipe with Play-Doh. It will keep the littles busy for hours. You’re going to love this activity!

Your kids are going to love this easy and inexpensive craft for spring and summer! You'll use bread, peanut butter, cookie cutters, and bird seed.

This faux stained glass house is the perfect creative project for kids! So fun to do, and you can customize with any colors.

Looking for an easy and fun boredom buster for kids? Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this simple caterpillar craft includes a printable template, making it perfect for afternoon crafting at home.

If your kids have a Rainbow Loom and a collection of bands, bust it out of the stash and make some bracelets! This post has ten different ways to make patterns using the loom.

These pipe cleaner finger puppets are super easy to put together! If you've got pipe cleaners, you can make five mini puppets in less than ten minutes. Kids will love making them and then having a puppet show afterwards.

Learn how to make the cutest coffee filter butterflies! These are easy, inexpensive, and FUN to make for kids of all ages.

If you've never barbecued beads before, this is a pretty fun idea! Melt beads in a muffin tin on the BBQ, then let kids turn them into suncatchers. Parental supervision required for the melting of course!

It's really easy to make tissue paper lanterns using balloons and glue/water or Mod Podge. This is a multi-day project (due to dry time), and kids can light these up when complete using LED tealights.

If you are wondering how to make stickers, you can do it with just two ingredients. You probably have the supplies in your house already!

Make your own spin painter by using a household item as a spin painter! This DIY spin art machine is so fun for kids to do – it’s budget friendly and easy to set up.

Add a splash of color to a plain canvas bag using stamps made of potatoes! This is really easy for kids of all ages, and you don't have to limit your stamping to bags. Grab some fabric paint and do it on shirts, scarves, pants, etc.

There are so many things you can do with this powdered paint! Go rainbow puddle jumping - make chalk bombs - even have a color fight! This fun idea will keep kids busy for hours.

Learn how to make bottle cap magnets with Mod Podge. This is an easy craft idea for both kids and adults! Great for gifts and home decor.

Kids will love making this perler bead rainbow and it gives you a great opportunity to teach color theory, spectrum and visible light at the same time. Such a valuable learning craft for kids of all ages!

Learn how to make paper beads using scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! You can also use magazine pages if you like. Perfect for older kids.

Once you learn how to make this homemade puffy paint, you'll be surprised you've never tried this before! This is so much fun for kids of all ages – and it’s not too terribly messy either.

Make this mason jar night light craft using a simple tutorial! This is a fun project for kids or adults and you can get supplies from the dollar store.

Learn how to paint rocks with this simple tutorial. You probably have all of the supplies needed on hand already!

Mr. Potato Head is a classic toy, but not everyone has one. With some sheets of felt, your kids can recreate all the spud-sy fun. Make clothing and accessories for your potato, and children will enjoy playing with outfits for hours.

Learn how to make salt dough ornaments for Christmas using this how-to! This salt dough recipe can be used for many other kids' crafts at other times of year as well.

This scratch art for kids craft includes using silhouette pictures to create beautiful scratch art designs. I loved scratch art as a kid; if you did too, pass this fun idea down to your littles.

If your kids don't know how to knit - that's okay! This "knitting" doesn't work quite the same as the kind with two needles. All you need are straws, yarn, and this tutorial to keep them busy!

Swirl some shaving cream with food coloring and press paper into it for the coolest marbled art! You can turn the resulting paper into handmade cards, wrapping paper, book covers, and more.

Add a pop of color to some plant pots with these DIY colorful clay planters! Kids can make these for gifts or keep them in their rooms for storage or actual greenery.

Learn how to make glycerin soap with kids! Use melt and pour glycerin blocks to create fun soaps with kids! Experiment with different colors, soap molds, and scents to create unique combinations.

Kids are going to have a blast learning how to make a bouncy ball. Even better, they glow in the dark!

With some simple household materials, you can easily make this fun ocean in a jar. I remember making these in Sunday school as a child and play with the resulting bottle for hours!

This cute necklace idea is fun for kids of all ages! Bust out the paint, markers, and other embellishments to turn wood chips (or wood slices) into children's jewelry.

The best part of these fluttering butterflies? They actually move when you play with them! Kids will love painting their butterflies with bright colors and then running around making them fly.