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Are you trying to foster a spirit of creativity and makefulness in your child?

These fabulouscraft kits for kidsare sure to spark their imagination!

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Reading books and crafting were my activities of choice.

I picked up needle-point from my mom quite early, then crochet and then sewing.

These creative pastimes have clearly followed me straight into adulthood and Im so grateful for it.

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I still love to explore new hobbies such as these greatneedle felting ideas.

We also have a whole collection ofcraft kits for adultswhich Im still working my way through!

20+ Best Craft Kits for Kids

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GIRLS: Five thumbs upBOY: Cool.TEEN: Awesome.

Thesepaint by numbers kits(you might even order a custom image) are completely beautiful and addictive.

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It encourages creativity and makes it fun to create friendship bracelets in minutes.

GIRLS: Two thumbs upBOY: Sure.TEEN: Yes.

Crochet was one of the first crafts I learned as a tween and I love it to this day.

Child sitting at table with a row of paints in front of her and painting a picture.

This colorful kit comes with 3 simple projects and is rated for 8-years and up.

Origamis such a great way to build fine motor skills and develop the spacial area of the brain.

GIRLS: All thumbs upBOY: Thumbs downTEEN: Sure.

Child sitting at table with a row of paints in front of her and painting a picture.

I also appreciate the opportunity to teach them a little about chemistry and how the ingredients combine together.

GIRLS: Two thumbs upBOY: Sure.TEEN: Definitely.

Add some paints, stones and brushes into a basket to make a rock painting kit of your own.

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Orbuy arock painting kitincluding books, stickers and embellishments!

GIRLS: Its fun but not girly enough.BOY: Thumbs upTEEN: OK, sure…

They all like the idea of a painting kit and thought this craft would be fun.

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The girls were just interested in something more girly like thisunicorn painting kit.

GIRLS: Two thumbs upBOY: Thumbs downTEEN: Yes.

Well have to geta mermaid oneto go along with it!

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GIRLS: Two thumbs upBOY: Sure, but girly.TEEN:Sure.

Similar to the shark blanket above, this no-sew craft will keep little hands busy for a while.

In the end theyll have made a cozy blanket to snuggle up in!

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GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: Thumbs upTEEN: Yes.

All the kids really liked this fun and happy kit.

The pieces are adorable Id love to make them!

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GIRLS: All thumbs upBOY: I would if it wasnt a unicorn.TEEN: Yes.

I was surprised that my son was interested in this latch hook kit.

I think hed love thisMinecraft Creeper latch hook panelto try out.

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GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: Fancy words and letters?

Who reads them?TEEN: 3000% yes!

Pair this great interactive childrens workbook with aset of lettering pens and markersfor an inspiring DIY craft kit.

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And yes, reading and writing are not my sons favourite activities LOL.

GIRLS: All Thumbs UpBOY: Thumbs DownTEEN: 3 Million percent yes.

My oldest absolutely loved this idea.

Product image of the easy-to-do knitting kit.

As she mentioned below its the idea of growing something that really appeals to her.

GIRLS: We looooove building blocks.BOY: Thumbs up.TEEN: Its very interesting.

Maybe for younger ages?

Product image of the easy-to-do crochet kit.

Theres so many possibilities for what they could create over and over.

GIRLS: All thumbs and toes up!BOY: Definitely yes!TEEN: These are always fun.

This gemstone digging kit was a big winner all around!

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They then took it further and said theyd make jewelry with the pieces they found.

GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: Nope.TEEN: Absolutely yes.

This basic jewelry making kit has all the essentials theyd need to make all sorts of jewelry.

Book about origami showing different paper crafts you can make.

Its definitely a gift that theyll be able to hold on to and use for many years to come.

GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: No.TEEN: Very cute.

Flowers, paints and cute signs, who could say no.

Book about origami showing different paper crafts you can make.

Well, my boy could .

GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: Thumbs upTEEN: Nah.

This little kit would be really fun to assemble, learn about solar energy and play with!

Basket fulled with rocks and paints as an example of a rock painting kit.

Wed need to get a few so they could race them.

GIRLS:One thumb down, one sideways.BOY: Sure.TEEN: Yes, thats cute.

I love this idea like a little scrapbook that they could track their summer vacation adventures for example.

Basket fulled with rocks and paints as an example of a rock painting kit.

GIRLS: Emphatic Ya!BOY: Thumbs up.TEEN: Thats really, really cool.

All the kids loved this miniature greenhouse kit idea!

I do too, it looks absolutely adorable.

A red and blue coloring kit. the top kit is blue and includes a wooden train, paint brush and paints. The bottom kit is red and includes a wooden train, paint brush and paint.

Again, sewing is one of those essential skills that is amazing for kids to learn.

This mini sewing machine is perfect for small, simple beginner sewing projects.

GIRLS: One thumb down, one sidewaysBOY: No, I dont play with dolls.TEEN: Sure.

A red and blue coloring kit. the top kit is blue and includes a wooden train, paint brush and paints. The bottom kit is red and includes a wooden train, paint brush and paint.

This paper doll puppets totally take me back to my childhood!

I remember making cardboard dolls and designing clothes for them.

GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: SureTEEN: Yes, but be careful with the needles.

Felt fabric being used as a shark shaped blanket by a girl sitting in a bed.

What an amazign sense of accomplishment the kids would have after making this fun needlepoint throw pillow.

GIRLS: Thumbs upBOY: Nope, no chance.TEEN: Yes, I love this gardening stuff!

The girls all loved this kit.

Felt fabric being used as a shark shaped blanket by a girl sitting in a bed.

It would be so fun to put together and watche their plants grow over time.

GIRLS: All Thumbs UpBOY: Sure, without the bow.TEEN: Sure, its cute.

We all want to make this adorable penguin stuffy to cuddle up with.

Girl showing a completed fleece quilt.

GIRLS: I love tie-dying.

I always wanted to try it.BOY: Yes.TEEN: Thumbs up.

Full of creative possibilities, who wouldnt want to experiment with tie-dye?

Girl showing a completed fleece quilt.

There you go, a whole collection of craft kits for kids approved by my little brood.

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Sewn felt animals, includes a parrot, panda bear, monkey, snake and tiger.

Sewn felt animals, includes a parrot, panda bear, monkey, snake and tiger.

A square pillow made with yarn and with a unicorn image on the front.

A square pillow made with yarn and with a unicorn image on the front.

A book about hand-lettering with a llama on the front.

A book about hand-lettering with a llama on the front.

A light up terrarium and all of the pieces disassembled beside it to show what you get inside the kit.

A light up terrarium and all of the pieces disassembled beside it to show what you get inside the kit.

Wooden blocks assembled to make a wooden castle.

Wooden blocks assembled to make a wooden castle.

A mega gemstone kit showing a gemstone book, rocks, gemstones and tools.

A mega gemstone kit showing a gemstone book, rocks, gemstones and tools.

A zipper case filled with tools and a clear plastic container showing jewelry making materials.

A zipper case filled with tools and a clear plastic container showing jewelry making materials.

A painted silver planter filled with flowers and name markers. Also shows a shovel, 2 paint brushes and paints.

A painted silver planter filled with flowers and name markers. Also shows a shovel, 2 paint brushes and paints.

A wooden car with a small solar panel on the roof.

A wooden car with a small solar panel on the roof.

A brown and red book bound with brown string and the words “our adventure book” written on the front.

A brown and red book bound with brown string and the words “our adventure book” written on the front.

Assembling, painting and gluing small furniture together and placing it into a miniature greenhouse.

Assembling, painting and gluing small furniture together and placing it into a miniature greenhouse.

A white and purple miniature sewing machine.

A white and purple miniature sewing machine.

Paper dolls, glue, wooden sticks, and paper accessories wrapped in a box placed beside finished paper dolls on wood stands.

Paper dolls, glue, wooden sticks, and paper accessories wrapped in a box placed beside finished paper dolls on wood stands.

A pillow in the shape of a white bear wearing a red sweater.

A pillow in the shape of a white bear wearing a red sweater.

A yellow box with ribbon placed behind ingredients needed to make a fairy garden.

A yellow box with ribbon placed behind ingredients needed to make a fairy garden.

Holding a felt penguin with a pink bow.

Holding a felt penguin with a pink bow.

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