There will come a day — rainy or otherwise — when you’re just plain desperate for something to entertain your kids. A sanity-saver, if you will. Maybe it’s a snow day or a sick day or a nanny-called-in-sick day or you’ve just heard, “I’m bored!!!” 10 million too many times and you just need half an hour of blissful silence in which to drink a cup of coffee in peace. Sound about right? Well, look no further than these all-in-one craft kits — the perfect activities to let your little one unleash their imagination and creativity and give you a much-needed break.
These kits have everything you need for a fantastic craft all in one box, so there won’t be any scrambling to find missing pieces, nor will there be any pile-everyone-into-the-car-because-we-need-five-blue-sequins-for-this-project outings. Kits like this keep kids from going stir-crazy by letting them do some hands-on crafting independently — while you “supervise” (aka nap) from the couch. We’ve gathered 10 of the coolest, craftiest kits your kids are guaranteed to adore, so clean off a shelf in your closet and get ready to stock up.
KiwiCo Subscription Box
If your child is constantly needing new project inspiration, satiate their curiosity with a customizable monthly subscription box full of STEAM projects and crafts that are educational, age-appropriate, creative, fun and, most important, show up automatically at your front door. One less (brilliant) thing to think about.
KiwiCo subscription box, $19.95 per month at KiwiCo
Grow n’ Glow Terrarium
This Grow n' Glow Terrarium from Creativity for Kids is a great STEM activity that mixes science and art as kids build and decorate their own terrarium habitat. They can plant seeds, water their creation and learn about ecosystems and botany in the process. The kit comes with glow-in-the-dark stickers, so your child can even keep an eye on their terrarium at night. Can you say coolest night light ever?
Grow n' Glow Terrarium kit, $12.99 at Amazon
Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit
Got a little one who’s really into tools? This Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit will give them the power to create — and introduce them to woodworking with real tools and wood. This kit comes with over 80 smooth pine pieces as well as a lightweight hammer and nails so they can hammer away to their heart’s content. Although you might need an Advil. Or three.
Build-It-Yourself Woodworking Kit, $39.99 at Amazon
Tidy Dye Station
A tie-dye kit without the mess? Genius. One of the downfalls of tie-dye is that it’s almost impossible to do without dyeing your hands some pretty ridiculous colors. This unbelievable kit from Spin Master is totally unique and mess-free because the dye is in the string. Wrap the colored string around your white article of clothing, and voilà! There are endless patterns and color combinations, and no extra steps like presoaking or mixing chemicals.
Tidy Dye Station, $19.99 at Spin Master
Woven Wall Hanging Kit
The perfect way for your child to add some boho style to their walls, this woven wall hanging kit from Make It Real not only allows your child to make three beautiful wall hangings but also lets their creative juices flow and keeps them entertained. Who could ask for anything more?
Woven Wall Hanging kit, $15.99 at Make It Real
Organic Mushroom Farm
Okay so it's not a "craft" per se, but if your child likes to dig in the dirt and/or help in the kitchen, then this mushroom kit from Back to the Roots is the one for them. There’s nothing like growing your own food, and kids can watch as their very own organic mushrooms burst forth from the container in just 10 days. This kit can be used twice and is a wonderful way for kids to learn about eco-consciousness and gardening.
Organic Mushroom Farm, $17.99 at Back to the Roots
Beeswax Candle-Rolling Kit
With this incredible introduction to candle making, even the littlest tots can participate. This super-easy beeswax candle-rolling kit from Magic Cabin lets kids simply roll the brightly colored wax sheets around the wick and then decorate their one-of-a-kind creation.
Beeswax candle-rolling kit, $26.98 at Magic Cabin
Shrinky Arts
Shrinky Dinks. Need we say more? This classic craft of childhoods past is still vastly entertaining, and this kit from Dabit does not disappoint. It includes six key chains, traceable pictures and 25 sheets of paper. Watching their art shrink to a third of its original size in the oven is so satisfying for kids.
Shrinky Arts, $13.95 at Amazon
Wind Chimes Kit
There’s nothing better than crafts that are both beautiful and functional, and this wind chimes kit from 4M is both. The kit comes with two terra-cotta pots, paints and a paintbrush, a cord and chime rods for your child’s wildest porch dreams come true.
Wind chimes kit, $27.18 at Walmart
Make Your Own Mini Erasers Kit
I mean, come on. How cute are these itty-bitty erasers? This Make Your Own Mini Erasers kit from Klutz is sure to top your kids' pencils with a teeny bit of awesome — and make doing homework that much better. Double whammy.
Make Your Own Mini Erasers kit, $21.99 at Michaels
Fabric Screen-Printing Kit
This screen-printing kit from Magic Cabin requires a tad more adult supervision than some kits, but it produces the most incredible customized screen-printed shirts. The possibilities are endless. And as an added bonus, this kit makes wearable art, so you can proudly display your child’s drawings — no picture frames needed.
Fabric screen-printing kit, $99 at Magic Cabin
Woodland Friends Sewing Kit
Got a little one who's interested in sewing? This Woodland Friends Sewing Kit for beginners comes in an adorable little suitcase to keep all your pieces and projects together. It includes all the materials kids need to make five woodland animals.
Woodland Friends Sewing Kit, $24.97 at Amazon
Marbling Paint Kit
The folks at Funtok made this super-easy and fun marbling paint kit to create gorgeous marbled masterpieces. It helps develop kids' color cognition and hand-eye coordination while enhancing their imagination and creativity.
Marbling Paint kit, $27.99 at Amazon
DIY Hand Stamped Jewelry Kit
This amazing hand-stamped jewelry kit is perfect for any accessory enthusiast; it allows you to go crazy with customization, too. Trendy, minimalist and so pretty, this kit includes everything you need to make charms, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.DIY Hand Stamped Jewelry kit, $30 at Target
Pottery Wheel & Clay Kit
This pottery wheel and clay from MindWare is the ultimate introduction to pottery for kids. It contains everything you need to make mugs, vases, bowls or cups, and bonus — the clay is air-dry, so there’s no need to have kids near the oven. The kit includes paints and brushes as well, so your children can decorate their creations too.
Pottery wheel and clay kit, $84.95 at Oriental Trading
Mosaic Leaf Stepping Stone Kit
This Mosaic Leaf Stepping Stone Kit from Milestones helps your kids create an incredible addition to any garden — and has the added benefit of being a keepsake that will probably outlast said garden. This kit is full of recycled earth-tone stained glass, letter stamps and 7 pounds of stepping-stone mix.
Mosaic Leaf Stepping Stone Kit, $21.16 at Amazon
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