All parents want to find the best activities to hone their children's creativity, imaginations, and interests, but not all parents have the time to plan the activities (let alone buy all the supplies!). This is why craft and activity kits are the perfect solutions.
These 25 art & craft kits for boys & girls include unique kids' craft ideas and they will keep your children busy for hours as they learn to express themselves through creation and craft.
1. DIY Bird House and Wind Chime Kit
This 4-pack DIY craft kit includes 2 wind chimes and 2 bird houses. All-in-one craft kits, like this one, are perfect for kids who love to paint and love to see their projects in action. The bird houses and wind chimes are the perfect addition to your child's collection of crafts.
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2. Make Your Own Gem Key Chains
This craft activity kit is ideal for the detail-oriented kid in your life. The kit includes 5 key chains ready to decorate using the paint-by-number templates. This kit is recommended for kids ages 8-12.
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3. DIY Picture Frame Kit
This exciting craft allows kids to work on hand-eye coordination and creativity as they decorate their own picture frames. This set comes in a pack of 2. Your child will love making a picture frame for a loved one in his life (like a grandparent!)
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4. Create and Paint Your Own Bird Feeder Kit
This kit takes a different approach to a birdhouse. The kit comes with 3 ready-made bird feeders ready to be painted with the provided multi-color paint kit and decorated with the provided gems. Your child will love watching the birds that come to use his creation.
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5. Make Your Own Clay Handprint Bowls Kit
This cool craft kit comes with 36 multi-colored clay blocks, ready to mold into the ideal memory gift for grandma or grandpa. The kit has enough supplies for approximately 6 bowls/plates, depending on the size of handprint that your child makes. The package also comes with step-by-step directions to make the clay art.
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6. Make Your Own Animal Crafts Kit
This toddler craft kit offers organized art supplies for 20 animal-themed art projects. Each craft comes in a color-coded envelope, taking the organization work away from parents so you can focus on enjoying the creative time with your child.
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7. Make Your Own Fairy Potions Kit
This magical kit is ideal for elementary-aged boys and girls. Your child will create 9 potions from a list of 15 potion recipes included in the kit. This product will entertain your child for hours on end, and she will be excited to show the finished product off with the necklace cord provided.
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8. Make Your Own Dinosaur Soap Kit
This kit offers craft supplies for the dino-connoisseur in your family. The kit includes supplies to create 6 dino-shaped soaps, including fragrances, multiple colors, glitter, and 3 molds.
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9. My First Sewing Kit
This sewing craft kit includes 6 basic knitting projects for your child to learn important basic sewing techniques. The company recommends this product for kids 5 years and older. From sewing a pillow to a cardholder, your child will love making their own style color designs.
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10. Sew Mini Animals: Book and Activity Kit
If your child loved the "My First Sewing Kit", then she will love sewing her own mini animals. Each project comes with clear, step-by-step instructions. From llama projects to sloth projects, children will love creating and playing with the finished product.
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11. Marble Painting Kit
This fun and unique craft set shows kids how to paint on water--that's right, water! The set includes multiple vibrant colors, a painting needle, and 20 sheets of paper. This kit is ideal for kids 6 and up, as each craft requires patience to complete.
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12. Create Your Own Robots Kit
Does your child love robots? Then this is the perfect gift craft set. Kids will love using their imaginations to complete 4 robots using foam stickers for easy, no-mess creativity.
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13. Build and Paint Your Own Wooden Car Kit
This paint and create craft kit includes 3 build-it-yourself wooden cars. After your child's creation is complete, he can complete it with cool paint designs using the 12 vibrant and non-toxic colors provided. Kids will love to display their cool car creations.
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14. National Geographic Earth Science Kit
The National Geographic STEM Earth Science kit is ideal for STEM skill development. This kit has it all: 15 different science experiments, 2 dig kits, and 15 items to examine. Your child will learn about cool science phenomena like volcanoes and tornadoes. This kit is the perfect gift for girls & boys.
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15. DIY Clock-Making Kit
This cool craft clock is both practical and useful. Your child will love spending blocks of time working on his clock creation. The kit has both the art materials and the building materials needed to make the perfect time-keeper.
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16. Build Your Own Catapult Kit
This build-your-own catapult kit is ideal for the child who loves to build. The set comes with building materials for 2 catapults, as well as decals to decorate, and mini-sandbags to launch. Boys will spend chunks of time engaging in catapult wars.
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17. Girls Fashion Designing Kit
This creative kit is one of the most perfect gifts for girls. Girls will love creating their own style colors, matching outfits, and fashion looks. This kit is complete with a variety of fabrics and 2 mannequins. All items are reusable, making this the perfect kit to entertain kids for hours.
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18. Make and Play Spool Knit Animals Kit
This cute craft kit offers another take on the traditional sewing kit. This is the perfect art & craft kit for boys & girls who love animals. Each kit has supplies to create 19 different animals, complete with googly eyes, yarn, and felt. Your kids will love playing with the animals when they're done!
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19. Paint and Plant Kit
In addition to painting their own plant pot, children will love watching their plants grow. This is one of the best practical kid gifts that offer both creative expression and the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences.
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20. Make Your Own Board Game Kit
Does your child love to play games? Does he have a creative imagination? Then this is the ultimate craft kit for him. He will love using his creativity to make his own board game, complete with its own rules, board game design, and game pieces.
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21. Ultimate Fort Building Kit
This innovative craft kit will keep children busy for hours. This kit includes 120 fort-building pieces. Kids will have to work together and use problem-solving skills to create the ultimate fort. Even better, this kit includes a backpack for storage and is indoor/outdoor-friendly.
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22. Make Your Own Puzzles Kit
This craft kit offers a new take on coloring crafts. Kids will draw and color their own pictures on the puzzle boards provided, and then they will love taking apart and putting together the puzzle of their own drawing. The kit includes 12 28-piece puzzle boards.
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23. Make Your Own Cookbook Kit
This craft kit is the ultimate gift for the young chef in your life. Each page offers the opportunity for your child to create and record their own recipe. With organized sections, your child will learn how to create a recipe and how to record step-by-step directions.
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24. Illustory Book Making Kit
This book-making kit includes everything your child needs to make their story come to life. The kit includes a brainstorming guide to help your child refine their ideas, as well as markers, cover templates, and page templates. Your child will love sharing his imagination with you.
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