100 Crafts—Easy, Fun Crafts Kids Can Do At Home During Quarantine - Parade

In many ways, the #QuarantineLife is about getting back to basics. And by basics we mean taking a break from the tablets to pass the time by doing something other than scrolling. We’re talking busting out the best crafts for kids during quarantine—including easy, fun crafts that kids can do at home.

Once kids have completed scavenger hunts, beat all the Zoom games, checked out all the free learning apps and did successful science experiments, they’ll have a blast with these easy crafts and art projects! And lucky for you, we threw in some crafts below that adults will enjoy, too. Because let’s be real—whether you’re also trying to entertain kids during the coronavirus outbreak or just keep yourself busy, crafting is a fun way to tap into your creativity.

Need some inspo? How about a lot of inspo? Keep scrolling for 100 craft ideas to do in quarantine.

100 Crafts for Kids

1. Dry Erase Cloud

The dry erase cloud is perfect for leaving little messages back and forth.

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2. Paper Bee Hive

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Sustainability Science Sunday! With so many wildflowers blooming, I focused my kids' science lessons on bees and pollination this past week. Made from old manila envelopes, popsicle sticks and some scrap paper and cardboard, these simple bees and hive were a bee-utiful addition to our reading. Too much? LOL! Some things we discussed: 1. The parts of a bee (head, thorax, abdomen, etc.) 2. Jobs of bees in a hive (queen, workers, drones) 3. The purpose of a bee's coloration 4. How bees help bring food to our table. (a.k.a. their role in pollination) My little learners are 4 and 7, so these were deep enough topics for us. If you're looking for educational resources for various ages, I'd recommend checking out @thehoneybeeconservancy for all things bees!

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Teach kids about shapes, the anatomy of a bee, and how the bee hierarchy works with this paper bee hive craft made out of manila envelopes.

Related: Home Science Experiments for Kids

3. Strawberry Shirt

Bored of your tired, old wardrobe? Spice it up by dying some of your clothes, inspired by your favorite fruit.

Related: 50 Best Indoor and Outdoor Toys For Kids During Self-Isolation

4. Ramadan Wreath

Use some felt shapes, string, and yarn to transform an old wreath into a celebratory Ramadan wreath.

5. DIY Photo Hanger

Not sure how to display old Polaroids? Make a DIY photo hanger with some string and clips.

6. Cricut Butterfly Cut-Out

Got a Cricut? Lucky you! Add these glitter butterflies to your garden to encourage more (the real kind) to come visit.

Related: Zoom Games for Kids

7. Glitter Calming Bottles

Glitter is calming AF, but not just for kids. You might just find yourself staring at these bottles in order to find some much-needed calm during quarantine.

8. DIY Wrapping Paper

Who needs to buy fancy wrapping paper? You can make your own personalized wrapping paper with paint pens.

Related: 125 Activities to Do With Kids

9. Rainbow Water 

Half-science project, half-craft, Rainbow Water is such a fun way to teach children about colors.

10. Paper Flower Wreath

You don’t need a lot of out-of-the-box materials to make a wreath. A pair of scissors, glue, and paper will do.

11. DIY Tassels

Perfect for a keychain, make these DIY tassels with children or on your own!

12. Bowling Pins

Turn used plastic bottles into a DIY bowling set. This craft is the craft that keeps giving because it takes time to make it and then kids can spend even more time playing it. Once the pins are decorated, just add a ball!

13. DIY Scroll

This one’s more for you, Mom, but after months of Quarantine Home School, you deserve it.

14. Personalized Flower Pots

Personalize terra cotta pots with any saying using some paint and a stencil.

15. Blanket Ladder

Blanket ladders are *in* right now in the home decor community and while your kid might look at it and say, “What the heck is that?” they might just enjoy helping you make your own DIY blanket ladder. All you really need is some wood and hot glue—and blankets, of course!

16. Paper Cup Octopus

Transform a disposable cup and some streamers into an adorable octopus that can hang from your child’s ceiling. Or make several and turn them into an Octopus Mobile!

17. Flying Butterfly Craft

Kids will love this flying butterfly craft because it can supplement story time once it’s done.

18. Macrame Planter Cover

Even if you’re new to macrame, once you learn how to make a knot, this DIY knotted planter cover will seem like a breeze.

19. Humpty Dumpty’s Cardboard Castle

After all Humpty Dumpty’s struggles, he deserves a cardboard castle, doesn’t he?

20. Dog Bandanas

Upgrade your doggo’s bandanas by adding patches or make your own bandanas with any extra fabric you have laying around the house.

21. Rope Coffee Table Set 

This might not be one for the kids, but they’ll sure love helping you adhere the rope around and around in a circle!

Related: Easy Origami for Kids

22. Driftwood Peace Sign

Live by the beach? We love the idea of collecting driftwood and then hot gluing it to a cardboard cut-out of a peace sign. Hang it up in any room for a piece of the beach at home.

23. Plant Hangers

If you’ve got some wood and some rope, you can for sure figure out this DIY plant hanger.

24. Indoor Exercise Challenge

If your kid needs to burn some energy while in quarantine, turn craft time into exercise time by making a DIY obstacle course indoors.

25. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Topiaries

Topiaries look complex but they’re really so easy to make. And more importantly? They’re cheap! You can find your supplies at the dollar store.

26. Essential Oil Potions

Magic potions are a great DIY to make with kids because depending on what essential oils you use, it might just calm them or even put them to sleep! (May we recommend lavender and peppermint essential oils.)

27. Grow Food From Scraps

Teach your kids about waste and sustainability by turning garbage into a craft of sorts. Did you know you can actually repurpose old food scraps by growing new food from the old?

28. Lotion Bars

Dry skin? Learn how to make DIY lotion bars with this recipe and printable.

29. Paper Bag Monsters

Rawr! All you need to make paper bag monsters are brown paper bags and some fun crafting items to decorate them with.

30. Stick Rattle

Crafting with items given from nature is always fun because not only does it get your child’s creativity moving, but it can also teach them lessons about nature and sustainability.

31. DIY Food With Everyday Items

It may seem weird to grown-ups—spaghetti out of yarn and meatballs out of pom-poms?—but trust us, kids love fake food. For whatever reason! Learn how to make easy homemade pretend role play food at Arthur Wears.

32. DIY Color Matching Game

First, you make the game with your kids. Then, you help your kids play the game!

33. Fork Paintings

Who knew that forks could be used as paintbrushes?

34. Flower Sun Catchers

For this fun DIY, there’s actually no contact paper necessary.

35. Paper Camera

Help your little one make a camera fastened out of cardboard and construction paper.

36. Flower Photo Frames

These cute DIY photo frames are timeless and kept out as decor year round.

37. DIY Lavender Pouches

Lavender pouches are a great way to help kids get to sleep easier, as well as calm them down during moments of stress, anxiety, or during tantrums. Let your kids help you make the pouches and they’ll be more inclined to use them in moments of ire.

38. Bottle Cap Snake

Repurpose old bottle caps by using them to make a fun playtime snake puppet!

39. Painted Rocks

Let your creativity soar by painting rocks! Add them to the backyard garden or post them around your neighborhood to make someone smile.

40. Egg Carton Vases

These vases look so chic but they’re actually a DIY project made out of old egg cartons! Kids will love repurposing the egg cartons into something that can decorate the kitchen table. After all, you might just fool a few people into thinking you bought these from the store!

41. Berry Knot Macrame

Do you macrame? Learn how to make berry knots in different colors with this fun tutorial that will up your macrame game.

42. Outdoor Tic Tac Toe

With just a little bit of paint, you can transform rocks and an old tree strump into tic tac toe pieces and a game board.

43. TP Roll Octopus

This toilet paper roll octopus craft is perfect for elementary school kids learning about the ocean and marine life.

44. Flying Bird

It’s a bird, it’s a plane—oh, no, it’s actually a DIY bird that flies!

45. Camo Binoculars

Is your kid constantly looking out the windows? Well, there’s not much else to do in quarantine. Assist their bird-watching or neighbor-spying with some DIY camo binoculars made out of cardboard toilet paper rolls.

46. Paper Roses

Learn how to make gorgeous, real-looking roses out of paper.

47. Glass Jar Succulent Planters

Got some extra ball jars collecting dust in the garage? Turn them into succulent planters with a little bit of paint, twine, and of course, some succulents and soil.

48. Homemade Watercolor Paints

Break out the tumeric and coffee! Did you know you could make your own at-home watercolor paints using ingredients you have at home?

49. DIY Flower Pot

Decorate terra cotta pots for this DIY project.

50. Elle Woods Pink Popcorn

Love Legally Blonde? Make some Elle Woods-approved pink popcorn for your family movie night.

51. Baby Yoda Snacky Snacks

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Baby Yoda snacky snacks! We had a Star Wars weekend, watching the Mandalorian and the Clone Wars series on @disneyplus We made these Baby Yoda snack bags earlier this week just using construction paper, and I came up with this Baby Yoda snacky snack mix of popcorn, green and blue M&M’s, cinnamon Chex, chocolate chips, pretzels, and Stormtrooper/Clone Trooper marshmallows. The only thing I realized it was missing was some gummy frogs ! I’m gonna order some for next time! I added few photos from our fun day yesterday, and also a few pics of the shapes we used to create these bags! Just glue them on the bag the way we did, and you can use a dark green crayon or colored pencil to make his facial features. The cute baby Yoda cozy is from @happilyevercozies Edward picked it out for himself to use at Disneyland! He loves Blue Milk! We’re really missing Galaxy’s Edge right now, so we will continue bringing a little bit of that far away galaxy to our home with food/craft creations and activities! If you ever need a good laugh. Look up Baby Yoda memes. They are seriously the cutest! What’s been your favorite quarantine snacky snack? . . . . . . . . . #littlemagicaladventures #starwars #disneyfamily #disneyinspired #disneydiy #disneycraft #disneytreats #galaxysedge #babyyoda #babyyodaart #starwarsfans #disneymagic #handmadedisney #diycrafts #disneypopcorn #disneyfood #disneymagicindoors #abc7eyewitness #disneymagic #disneyplus #themandalorian #clonewarsseason7 #nerdlife #geekparenting #starwarsfamily #targetstyle

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Star Wars more your speed? Kids will absolutely love these Baby Yoda snack packs. After all, Baby Yoda is the CUTEST!

52. DIY Basketball Hoop

Who says a basketball hoop has to be boring? If you’re good with a drill and paint, fastening a matte black basketball hoop out of scrap wood is a great way to keep kids busy (and out of your hair while you’re working from home!).

53. Fairy Wings

Give your little one the gift of hours and hours of imaginative play featuring these DIY fairy wings.

54. Shell Rainbow

If you live near a beach, this DIY is so simple and fun to do. Paint shells in whatever pattern you’d like, then arrange them into a rainbow shape. Leave them at your local beach to give others some hope and positivity during the coronavirus outbreak.

55. Free Library 

Make sure to clean the covers of your books before adding them to your DIY free library.

56. Toilet Paper Roll Heart Wreath

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I give a crap. About my kids, that is. I also give a crap about the planet. Most days, these two areas of my heart exist harmoniously. However, occasionally they can stand at odds, as is the particular case of holiday decorations. Allow me to explain. If it were just my husband and I living in our house, I’d forego the themed decor that goes along with most holidays, making allowances for a Christmas tree and some carved pumpkins. I mean, I’m not a total Scrooge. However, it’s not just my husband and I anymore, as we have two little humans residing in our home. And these little humans absolutely love to decorate for any and all special occasions. So, I’ve learned to become somewhat creative with our holiday embellishments. Take, for example, this heart for Valentine’s Day made of toilet paper rolls. With some red paint, scissors and white glue, I attempted to transform what normally would end up in our compost bucket into a festive adornment for our wall. In my opinion, the best part about creating something like this is that my kids can take part in the making process. If I can impress upon them the ecological and economical importance of frugality and creativity while they are young, I will feel that I have done at least one thing right as a parent. And maybe, when they have a home of their own, they’ll pass on the plastic decor marketed to them at big box stores and instead, use what they have to save their money and their planet. Just maybe they’ll give a crap, too.

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Because we all have tons of empty TP rolls laying around, why not make them into a heart-shaped wreath?

57. Melted Crayons

Melt old crayons to make new crayons and use a silicone mold to make them fun shapes like robots or dinosaurs!

58. Daisies

You and your kids are going to get super good at origami and other paper-related crafts during self-isolation. Just think of all the things you’ll be able to make once this self-isolation is over!

59. Sensory Bottles

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Sensory bottle ✨ I've been meaning to make a sensory bottle for my daughter for some time now. She's only 6 months old at the moment so a lot of the activities I do for my son are not age appropriate for her yet. The mum guilt is real! Sensory bottles such as these are very calming to play with for any child. For a younger audience, they're great for tummy time. You can put anything in a sensory bottle, such as glitter, food colouring, small toys, shells, sand, rice, etc. For this one, I used pom poms and glitter. To make, you'll need: Plastic bottle (I used a Voss water bottle) Clear glue (or hair gel) Warm water Sensory items (pom poms and glitter) Hot glue gun – Fill 1/3 of the plastic bottle with clear glue to make your sensory items more dense. – Place sensory items inside bottle. – Fill the rest of the bottle with warm water. – Stick lid of bottle in place with a hot glue gun. (This step is very important to stop your items from coming out and ending up in small hands). . . . . . . #sensoryplay #sensorybottle #earlyyears #pompoms #easyprepplay #babyplay #toddlerplayideas #kidsactivities #indooractivity

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Got some pom-poms and an old water bottle? Make a sensory bottle for your preschool-level kids to enjoy.

60. DIY Mountains Shelf

Need some new home decor? Make shelving fun by DIY-ing shelves in the shape of a mountain range.

61. DIY Clothes Line

Because dolls need to do their laundry, too.

62. Tie Dye Socks

Tie-dye is totally in right now, so why not pass the time dyeing some of your old socks?

63. Hanging Sloth

After making this DIY sloth together, write your child’s name on the body and hang it on their bedroom door.

64. Paper Bag Star 

This upcycled paper star comes from Crayola. All you’ll need is some leftover brown paper bags, some string, paints, and glue to turn old lunch bags into a beautiful star.

65. Elephant Watering Can

Kids will love transforming your regular (boring!) watering can into an elephant.

66. Crystal Soap

We could all use a little extra soap right now. Especially soap that is this cute!

67.  Plastic Bottle Bunny Planters

Don’t throw out those plastic soda bottles! Instead, upcycle them into planters and decorate them to look like adorable woodland creatures, such as bunnies.

68. Paper Plate Llama

You may see paper plates, but Crayola sees the potential to create a dancing llama!

69. Caterpillar Stamp

Use leaves to make caterpillar prints to teach your child about metamorphosis. This craft pairs well with The Very Hungry Caterpillar book by Eric Carle!

70. Driftwood and Seashell Treat Boxes

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DIY valentine treat boxes ♡ . . . Happy Wednesday! I took a few days off from posting and it was well needed. I've been working on so many things I have in the makings and can't wait to share them all with you in the upcoming months ♡ . . . Valentine's day is my least favorite holiday. As @thewild_child_files said we should show love every day & I couldn't agree more! But I do loooove making and gifting things to others because I cherish making people smile. So I came up with these DIY goodie heart boxes that instead of buying from the store you can make at home with recycled cereal boxes or any other recycled boxes you're getting ready to toss out. Handmade is so much better don't you think? I decorated mine with found seashell and driftwood, but you can decorate yours however you want! Paint them, decoupage them, color on them, glue rocks, sticks, flowers…endless ideas. And then fill them with little goodies. ♡ so simple to make with little materials. Recycled boxes, hot glue, scissors, and imagination. ✨ . . . I'll be posting full instructions to my blog link in bio. Tag a friend who you think would love this too! . . . #thelittlebungalow #valentine #valentinesday #seashells #driftwood #boho #bohocraft #diy #diyprojects #diycrafts #artsandcrafts #kidscraft #makeit #makersgonnamake #creativelifehappylife #crafters #crafty #craftymom #craftsposure #makeartnotwar #instadaily #trending #inspiration #gift #oceanmama #oceaninspired #february #handmade #handmadewithlove #love

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Using recycled cereal boxes or any other kind of box, fasten a treat box then decorate it by gluing on driftwood, seashells, sea glass, and whatever else you can find.

71. Baseball Banner

Baseball lovers will enjoy making this banner to hang on their bedroom door.

72. Milk Carton Birdhouse 

Going through milk like crazy? Repurpose that plastic milk carton by transforming it into a home for the neighborhood birds.

73. Kindness Rocks

Rock painting outside is one of the easiest crafts you can do at home with children. Let kids paint the rocks, then once they dry, add positive sayings using a permanent marker. Place them around your neighborhood to make a stranger smile. We need messages of positivity now more than ever! Visit Crayola for the tutorial.

74. Circle Weavers

These DIY circle weavers are a great intro to weaving and crocheting for kids.

75. Snail Mail

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Happy Mail! | Since we’ve been stuck at home (for so, so many weeks), we took the opportunity to teach T a little about snail mail (address, stamps, etc.) and it’s been a lot of fun creating, sending, and receiving mail from our friends! We’ve sent drawings, cards, and a whole lot of stickers the past few weeks but because we’re sending out a bigger care package to family this time, we decided to make a “bigger” flip book card. I cut out and bound a few pieces of card stock with thread and T decorated the pages. We included pieces of art work, stickers (of course), doodles, and a picture. It was an all morning project and I honestly did not realize how much this kid would enjoy washi tape * I also love this activity because not only does it allow him to be creative, T gets to practice his letters and it gives him a reason to bike/scooter outside (ride to the neighborhood mailbox). He also feels so special when he receives mail from friends!

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E-mail and FaceTime are fun, but you know what’s really fun? Getting snail mail. Well, in order to get some, you have to send some!

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76. Ocean Jars

Ready to learn the art of acrylic pouring? This DIY is better for grown-ups and artistic teens, but hey, anyone can join!

77. Painted Hearts

Help your little one trace and cut out paper hearts, then let them go to town with the paints!

78. Shells With a Positive Message

This is one of our favorite easy DIYs to do with children. If you have a collection of seashells or live by the beach, all you need is a permanent marker to add positive sayings to the shells. Leave them around your neighborhood to really brighten someone’s day during COVID-19.

79. Printable Train

Is your child obsessed with trains? Download this train printable from C2C Rail and make it at home!

80. Hello Wreath

Because succulents are just cuter when added to a wreath. Kids will love helping you glue these faux succulent plants onto the metal frame!

81. Paper Quill Picture Frame

You can turn an empty cereal box into a DIY picture frame with just paint and paper quill embellishments. And it only takes a few minutes! Visit Crayola for the full how-to.

82. Stenciled Flower Wreath

What do you need to make this Martha Stewart-approved wreath at home? You will need Martha Stewart Crafts® Adhesive Laser-Cut Layering Stencils, Martha Stewart Family Friendly Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint, and Martha Stewart Adhesive Laser-Cut Stencils, Elegant Script.

83. Rainbow Formation Paper Plate Craft

This adorable paper plate craft isn’t just fun; it’s also educational. Use it to help teach children about how rainbows are formed.

84. Painted Floral Wreath

Did you know you could make prints out of apples? It doesn’t need to be fall to do this craft… Break out the apples!

85. Tin Can Pencil Holder

Never throw out old tins again. Repurpose them into marker, pen, and pencil holders by decorating the outsides. Get the full tutorial on Crayola.

86. Dinosaur Handprint Card

Start by helping your child trace and cut out their hand, then make a neck out of extra construction paper. Add googly eyes and some pom-poms to bring your dino to life!

87. Tree Potato Stamps

Why use paintbrushes when you can use potatoes? Kids love potato stamping because potatoes are easy to hold and let’s be honest—it’s more fun to paint with a vegetable than eat it!

88. DIY Signs

Old accent signs not doing it for you anymore? Use what you have around the house to brighten them up.

89. DIY Calligraphy

Always wanted to try your hand at calligraphy? Literally. Use this seemingly endless quarantine time to learn a new skill! You can practice writing out invitations for the very first get-together you throw when all of this is over!

90. Cardboard Robot

Some parents may just see cardboard that needs to be recycled, but you see: A robot begging to be made!

91. Magic Milk

Fact: Kids love magic milk. You’ll need whole milk in a shallow dish, drops of food coloring, and a few drops of dish detergent. This simple DIY experiment is an awesome opportunity to teach kids about science.

92. Cardboard VW Buses

You’ll never want to recycle your cardboard again. Upcycle it instead by turning old Amazon packages into adorable VW buses that your child’s toys can ride around in.

93. Airplane Craft

How do you make an airplane? Popsicle sticks, DIY decorations, and of course, some handy-dandy glue!

94. Flying Fish

Break out the feathers, paint, cardboard, googly eyes—whatever you could find.

95. Flower Cubes

Any craft that allows kids to pick up, put down, and sort is great for little ones’ hand eye coordination and motor skills. Fill an ice cube tray with water then let your child add a few of their favorite hand-picked petals into each cube.

96. DIY Vertical Hanging Succulent Planter

This one’s more for you, Mom, and while it may look difficult, it’s going to feel SO GOOD once you complete this DIY vertical hanging succulent planter for the backyard. You go!

97. Watercolor Planets

Once you finish painting your planets with water colors, let them dry, then cut them out individually. Fasten them into a solar system mobile to hang over your kid’s bed.

98. Cardboard Beach Bungalows

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In a bungalow by the sea is where we're meant to be . . . It was beautiful out yesterday so we made sure to make the most of it and stay out under the sun for most of the day. @sunbum × @babybum have these rad coloring pages of their characters up on their website and we've been waiting to coloring them in because they are so unique that we wanted to do something fun with them. I've been saving a lot of our boxes from foods, like cereal containers, mac and cheese boxes, butter boxes, and so on. Yesterday we put them to use by making these adorable #diy beach shacks. We collected sticks and sea grass to help us decorate them once we made our little bungalow forms. Then we just glued our findings to them and brought them to life. Colored in our pictures and decorated our bungalows and added little sticks to the characters to make them like puppets. This was definitely a fun craft for all the husband even got into the coloring spirit! So save any boxes you have so you can make your own little village for your @sunbum souls. . . . Make beach shacks, houses, lifeguard stands, boats, an island, endless possibilities with those recycled boxes! . . . #thelittlebungalow #beachlife #islandliving #beachbungalow #instadaily #diyprojects #diycrafts #artsandcrafts #kidscraft #makeit #makersgonnamake #creativelifehappylife #crafters #crafty #craftsposure #makeartnotwar #beachshack #islandhome #makeradmemories #rad #wavesfordays #prayforsurf #raisedbywaves #childhood #childhoodmemories #childrenseemagic #childrenaremagic #thehappynow #documentyourdays

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Use sticks and sea grass to make DIY beach shacks for your little one’s toy dolls, figurines, or character print-outs.

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99. Homemade Play Dough

Homemade play dough is always a good idea! After all, it keeps kids busy for hours.

100. Nature Dream Catchers

You can still quarantine while out in nature! Get your kids to go on a nature hunt with you, looking for features, sticks, shells, and anything else with a fun natural element that can be used to decorate your nature dream catchers.

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