As flowers begin to bloom, the world becomes bright and colorful with spring crafts. In this season, if you are a parent that looks forward to that season when your child can express their creativity and inspiration, Spring becomes the perfect time. Kids can create and build all sorts of amazing things. Whether they love to draw, paint, or make crafts, spring is the perfect time to make their imagination go wild.
As the sun blooms, it becomes a big show of magic when kids can make exciting spring crafts that bring motivation to themselves. In this blog post, we will show you some super fun and thrilling spring crafts that you can make at home with your kids and we will also explore all sorts of spring-theme crafts your kids can enjoy making on their own. So, if you are ready, come with me, and let’s get into it.
Fun Spring Crafts For Your Kids
Flower Themed Crafts
- Paper Plate Flowers: cut out the center of a paper plate to create a flower plate. Cut out petals and glue them to the center. Add a stem and decorate with markers or paint. Use string to create a hanger if you desire.
- Tissue Paper Blossoms: Cut three to five tissue paper squares. Fold and layer them securing with a string. Fluff out the layers to create a blossom. Add a center and stem. Use scissors to shape the petals. Adjust and fluff for a realistic look.
Insect Inspired Crafts
- Butterfly Handprints: Paint palms with acrylics, press onto cardstock; let dry. Cut out prints; arrange thumbs-out as wings.Trace/cut body from colored paper. Glue wings together, attach body. Add pipe cleaner antennae, googly eyes, and drawn mouth.Decorate wings with spots or gems.
- Egg Carton Caterpillars: Cut a cardboard egg carton into a row of cups. Paint each cup in bright colors; let dry. Add googly eyes to the first cup for the head. Poke holes and insert pipe cleaners as antennae. Decorate with stickers or markers. Enjoy your adorable spring craft!
Nature And Outdoor Spring Crafts
- Blossom Tree Finger Painting: Sketch a tree trunk and branches. Paint the background with soft colors. Use brown for the trunk adding fine branches. Dab the pink and white paint for blossoms using brush, sponge or cotton buds. Add highlights, details, and falling petals. Let it dry, enjoy!
- Nature Collage from Objects: Collect leaves, twigs, flowers, and pebbles. Arrange them on a cardboard to form patterns and landscapes. Secure with glue or tape, layering for texture. Add paint or marker details if desired. Let it dry then frame or display your unique nature collage.
Weather Themed Spring Crafts
- Tissue Paper Rainbow: Cut tissue paper into squares, sort by color, and wrap each square around a pencil eraser. Apply glue to the base and press onto a rainbow template, starting with red and moving through rainbow colors. Add white tissue for clouds if desired. Let dry and display.
- Spring Wind Socks: Decorate cardstock with markers or paint, then roll into a cylinder and tape securely. Punch two holes at the top, thread pipe cleaners through for a handle, and attach colorful crepe paper streamers to the bottom with tape. Hang your windsock outdoors to catch the spring breeze!
Final Thoughts
Spring is a season of renewal, a time when the earth awakens from its winter hibernation and new life bursts forth. It is a season of hope and possibilities. If you have a kid that loves to explore and and express themselves, spring is the perfect season to tap into their creative potential. So, grab your gear and let the creativity begin.
