Summer is here and I'm so excited to bring on the crafts. But if quarantining at home with my kids has taught me anything, it's that crafts are fun, but they are much better when they don't require a huge clean up. I'm not complaining, but if I have to scrub paint off the wall one more time, I won't be happy. If you're looking for screen-free activities that don't create a lot of mess, you've come to the right place.
Try these 17 mess-free crafts to develop and hone your little one's creativity skills:
2. Bead necklaces + keychains
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Crafts are much better when you can wear them.
4. Shoe lace projects
Turn old shoe strings into a craft that also teaches fine motor skills.
5. Paper plate bunnies
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Bunnies are much more fun when made of plates.
6. Basket decorating
Decorate your favorite storage basket in beautiful summer colors.
7. Tissue paper animals
Kids will have tons of fun making animals with tissue paper.
9. Rainbow cards
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Make cards for family and friends you haven't seen in ages.
13. Stick wind chimes
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Wind chimes are fun for every age to create and you can actually use them outside.
15. Yarn butterflies
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Older kids will enjoy this slightly advanced craft that takes a little more focus.
16. Spirit frames
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Create summer frames to display new words or sentences learned (or just a positive message!).
17. Felt animal masks
Bring out their inner animal with these simple masks.
