Help your kids discover a world of vibrant hues and creative fun with these cheerful and easy to make rainbow crafts for kids!
Every parent knows that if given the chance, kids would use every color they can—in their daily outfits, or crayons when coloring, or even decorating their room. Making rainbow crafts will give them a chance to do just that!
Reasons they’ll enjoy rainbow crafts for kids
In addition to getting to use every color, here are a few reasons that children will love rainbow-inspired crafts:
- The littlest ones will like using rainbows to learn their colors and see how mixing colors can create new colors. They will also enjoy sorting colors to put them in the correct order.
- All kids can enjoy the magic and imagination that surrounds rainbows. They are commonly associated with unicorns, white puffy clouds, leprechauns, and big pots of gold! Who doesn’t love at least one of those?
- Older kids can learn a bit while crafting. You can have conversations about nature, weather, and the science behind rainbows. It’s even a playful yet educational way to introduce basic concepts like refraction and dispersion.
While you’re here, you should check out these rainbow crafts perfect for adult color lovers!
Are you ready to see all of the beautiful ideas I’ve collected? Go ahead, scroll down and enjoy the sea of vibrant, bright colors involved in these rainbow crafts for kids.
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www.messylittlemonster.com
Paper Plate Rainbow
This paper plate rainbow is the perfect activity for playdates, toddler groups, classrooms, or even just a fun activity at home. Paper plate crafts are always fun, and this rainbow will be one of your top favorites as it is so simple and colorful!!
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thehousethatlarsbuilt.com
Tissue Paper Rainbow
No need to wait for a rain to have a rainbow. Your kids can make one for their bedroom, your office, or even your craft room with this unique tutorial!
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onelittleproject.com
Paper Strip Rainbows
If you're starting on your journey with rainbow crafts for kids – a paper strip rainbow is the best place to start! Any age can accomplish this project, even toddlers.
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intheplayroom.co.uk
Water Color Rainbow
Create 2 rainbows from one plate! Kids will enjoy using crayon resist water color to make these paper plate rainbows.
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bustedbutton.com
Over the [Button] Rainbow
Rainbows are always in style as far as I'm concerned. First you'll draw and color the rainbow, then glue the buttons on top to make an awesome piece of art.
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mamalikesthis.com
Rainbow Pom Pom Headband
Be the envy of all the other kids with this bright, cheerful rainbow pom pom headband! It is really easy to make with a plain headband, glue and sparkly pom poms.
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www.skiptomylou.org
Hanging Rainbow Cloud
This hanging rainbow cloud is an easy sewing project for kids. Grab rainbow ribbons that you have on hand, a little felt, and get started. Great for first timers.
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www.madetobeamomma.com
Pipe Cleaner Rainbow
This pipe cleaner rainbow project is a fun and colorful idea for kids of all ages. Make the rainbow and add soft cotton balls as well a smiley face sun for a cheerful craft.
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diycandy.com
Food Coloring Art
Make food coloring art and have fun using inexpensive materials you probably already have on hand. It’s easy for kids of all ages and the results are stunning!You can do it with markers and baby wipes too.
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akailochiclife.com
Rainbow Heart Wreath
Have your kids make some rainbow decor for Valentine's Day! This is super easy to create and is so adorable.
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diycandy.com
Rainbow Painted Flower Pots
Use a variety of colors to make painted flower pots with rainbow ombre awesomeness! Both children and adults alike will love this easy craft. So fun!
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wildolive.blogspot.com
Rainbow Felt Key Covers
You don't need a sewing machine for this rainbow craft! Grab felt in a variety of colors along with some embroidery floss. Both kids and adults can make these key organizers with ease.
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diycandy.com
Rainbow Perler Beads (20+ Free Patterns)
Get over 20 patterns for rainbow perler beads! Both kids and adults will love these patterns, perfect for spring or summer beading.
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www.jugglingactmama.com
String Art on Canvas
If you like string art projects, you’ll love this creative twist for making a string art on canvas wall hanging. This is one of those easy things to paint that's great for adults and kids!
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www.funathomewithkids.com
Rainbow Wooden Blocks
Grimm's wooden toys are popular with the homeschooling and education set! They aren't cheap though. You can make your own version using this easy tutorial.
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www.mommymadethat.com
Rainbow Unicorn Bookmarks
Get the free printable template to make this rainbow unicorn bookmark, or have kids come up with their own unicorn to add to it!
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www.madewithhappy.com
Rainbow Bird Feeder
Grab some craft sticks and make a summer bird feeder – kids will love watching to see what feathered friends come and visit. Get rainbow sticks or paint plain ones any color you like.
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colormadehappy.com
Melted Crayon Pumpkin
You've seen melted crayon canvases but have you ever seen melted crayon . . . pumpkins? This is such a fun and easy idea, and perfect to do with the remains of used or broken crayons.
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kidscraftroom.com
Handprint Rainbow Painting
This rainbow painting for kids will allow your littles to get really “hands-on”! Children will love exploring color mixing and blending as they create their handprint art.
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gina-michele.com
Rainbow Wrapped Earrings
These DIY rainbow wrapped earrings are fast and easy to make and you can customize them any way you'd like. Don't they remind you of friendship bracelets? Super cute craft for tweens and teens!
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www.craftymorning.com
Rainbow Wind Catcher
This cardboard tube craft was made for St. Patrick's Day, but you can customize it for any time of year! Pick your favorite paint colors and ribbon.
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taminglittlemonsters.com
Beautiful Black Glue Rainbow Art for Kids
Find out how to make your own black puffy glue and then use it to make a beautiful outlined rainbow with clouds!
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growingupgabel.com
Felt Rainbow Bookmark
Make reading extra fun for kids with this felt rainbow bookmark. Such a happy little cloud, right?
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happyhooligans.ca
Stained Glass Art
Kids of all ages will love creating glossy stained glass artwork with Sharpie markers and photo paper.
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www.livingwellspendingless.com
Rainbow Button iPhone Case
Do you have a button collection? Sort it into color order and glue onto a phone case. Seal with a little Mod Podge for a glossy coat. Tweens are going to love this idea.
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www.dreamalittlebigger.com
Paper Christmas Ornaments
These rainbow paper ornaments are such an easy decoration for a fun and colorful Christmas! How cool would these look on an all white or silver tree?
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Rainbow Magnets
Learn how to make the cutest rainbow magnets with simple shapes and Mod Podge! These are perfect for kids and beginning crafters.
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plaidonline.com
Rainbow Painted Rocks
Create bright works of art with cool quotes using this painted rock inspiration. Great for summer, Pride, or anytime you want a little bit of color in your life.
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frostingandglue.com
Pot of Gold Handprints
Follow your colorful hands to that pot of gold! This is a great rainbow craft for kids to work on cutting skills.
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sugarbeecrafts.com
Rainbow Crayon Holder
Use the rainbow for homeschooling organization! Grab some old cans out of the recycle bin and add paper – then you can keep your crayons sorted with ease.
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activity-mom.com
Rainbow Scope
See a rainbows everywhere with this simple, diy rainbow scope! The base of this unique scope is a creamer bottle.
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Which of these rainbow crafts for kids is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below, and then check out these other bright, colorful craft collections for children:
Boredom Busters • Bottle Caps • Camping • Cardboard • Christmas • Clothespins • Crafts for Boys • Crafts for Girls • Crosses • Dragons • Easter • Easy Crafts • Egg Cartons • Googly Eyes • Halloween • Handprints • Mod Podge • Painting • Paper Mache • Poinsettias • Recycled • Summer • Superhero • Toilet Paper Rolls