Being a parent nowadays can be hard. We’re constantly surrounded by all the other “Pinterest” parents of the world that can make it hard to compete with. You know what I’m talking about, right? Those Moms and Dads out there that are super crafty and can make literally ANYTHING with ease. If you’ve ever had an attempt at an amazing craft and had it turn out looking more like a creature from the black lagoon, you aren’t alone!
There are millions of other parents out there that just aren’t crafty, but want to try to be! The answer? You need to start thinking in terms of more simple crafts. Finding crafts that are fun, but simple is key!
Also, check these simple Thanksgiving crafts for kids! Alternatively, you can also have a look at this fabulous collection of Thanksgiving crafts which your kid will definitely love.
Super Simple Crafts Fit For Kids
Rock Painting
Honestly, crafting can’t get any easier than this. All you need are rocks, paint
, and a painting tool to use and you’ve created a super fun and simple craft that your child will love. And the best part? This craft can be done anywhere! Paint a few rocks and leave them around for others to find. It’s the perfect way to make someone smile and showcase your little artist as well.
Salt Dough Ornaments
Children love to create. Sometimes, there’s an easy way to let them do it! Salt Dough Ornaments literally take only 3 ingredients (water, flour, and salt) and provide hours upon hours of play. Once you make them, you then back them and let your child paint them any way that they want. Perfect for gifts or making some unique ornaments for the Christmas tree.
Make a Bookmark using Cardboard and Duct Tape
Head to the store and find a fun pattern printed on duct tape, and cut a strip of cardboard. Then, all that’s left is to cover that cardboard with the tape! It’s seriously as simple as that! With the ease of this simple craft, it’s totally an option to make a bookmark for every book in your house.
Beaded Bracelets
All kids love making beaded bracelets. Hit up the aisles of your local craft store, and get some stretchy string
and multi-colored beads. Let your children make their own fun patterns as they work, and before they know it they’ll have created a super beautiful bracelet that they’ll love.
Finger-knitted scarf
If you’ve never heard of finger-knitting
, you’re missing out. It’s an amazingly easy way to knit using only your fingers. All you need is yarn!
Construction paper animals
With the use of simple construction paper
, you and your little one can create any animal or insect that you can imagine. Want to make a spider? Simple! Just cut out a black or brown circle, and add 8 legs of the same colored paper. Just like that, your little one can create an entire showcase of cuddly and slimy animals that they love.
Sock puppets
Who can deny the awesomeness of sock puppets? And in all reality, just adding a couple of eyes and a smile are all that your child will really want and need!
Paper food
Little kids love to play kitchen, but sometimes having all those options in your household isn’t always realistic. Instead of spending the money on buying plastic food, why not let your child make their own with paper? Pizza, donuts, apples, and corn can all be drawn and cut out in a breeze!
Paint a suncatcher
Suncatchers are beautiful and simple! You can typically pick them up super cheap at a craft store and let your child have fun painting and decorating them as they see fit. Great for gifts or to hang in your own window, suncatchers 
are always a lot of fun!
Origami
Origami is one of those crafts that can be simple, or difficult. Do your research to find ones that are easy and have fun learning with your child! Making origami  together is so much fun!
Don’t get discouraged by trying to make crafts! Know what you’re good at, and then help your child out as well. If you can discover simple crafts that are still fun, you and your little one can create together for hours and hours!
Do you have a simple craft that you love to create?
Yes! Let’s get back to basics! Crafting shouldn’t be stressful and expensive. These simple crafts are all about creativity, working with what you have, and making memories. I still have salt dough ornaments I made as a kid during the holidays! Some of the best memories…
I’m a huge fan of simple crafts for kids. I feel this type of craft gives children a chance to create, try new mediums, and grow confidence in their skills. My son received an oragami daily calendar for Christmas and its been a blast watching him challenge himself daily with the activities.
I am excited to try some of these simple crafts with my kids. I always like to have some crafts ready for those rainy or super cold days where we are stuck in the house.
Thank you for this thoughtful list of simple crafts. They are affordable fun for the whole family.
I love how much we can do with these simple crafts! I’m a big fan of origami as well– it’s such a nice activity to share with kids without breaking the bank.