Keeping your kids entertained can be hard, especially when you've got added school holidays and bank holidays. Prising them away from the TV do something educational or creative can be tricky but that's where we come in! We've collected more than 40 craft kits for kids in a range of ages and skill levels for you to choose from.
We've gathered a huge range of craft kits so if you know what your kids love most (sewing, cross stitch, pom poms etc) you can jump straight to that section and find the perfect craft kit for your kids.
Buying all the materials separately for these projects can be costly, which is why we think these craft kits are great value for money. Plus many of the kits have multiple projects inside, keeping them entertained for longer!
So whether you're buying one for a stocking filler, a playdate activity or just a summer holiday distraction, scroll on to find your perfect craft kit for kids.
Here's what you'll find in our craft kits round-up:
- Cross stitch craft kits for kids
- Weaving craft kits for kids
- Diamond painting craft kits for kids
- Papercraft kits for kids
- Jewellery making craft kits for kids
- Pom pom craft kits for kids
- Sand craft kits for kids
- Wood craft kits for kids
- Shrink art craft kits for kids
48 craft kits for kids
If you enjoy these craft kits for kids make sure you head to our 50 craft kits for adults to pick yourself up a passion project!
Cross stitch craft kits for kids
Get them into needlework with these fun beginner-friendly kits. Inspired to give it a go yourself? For adult cross stitch patterns head to our free cross stitch patterns roundup.
1. Traditional cross stitch kit
The Kreative Kids Store sells plenty of craft kits for kids but this one is a great price. It comes with six assorted boards and a range of different designs for your kids to stitch.
We love that the kit includes 36 different coloured yarns as you'll have plenty of yarn leftover to make other crafts! Inside there's a dog, cat, butterfly, heart, flower and whale design for your little ones to make.
2. Butterfly cross stitch kit
This super cute cross stitch keyring kit will be a hit with your kids. It comes with the pre-punched butterfly templates attached to keychains and seven colourful threads.
This is a fab activity for your kids because you can attach their creations to their schoolbags and pencil cases once they're finished.
3. Lovely Llama cross stitch kit
This cross stitch craft kit for kids is ideal for young children. Get them to colour in the llama and then help them cross stitch through the holes.
It comes with thread and a plastic needle, making it both fun and safe!
4. Wooden bookmark craft kit
URATOT has designed these craft kits for kids at a really affordable price. The kit comes with six pre-punched bookmarks, eight ribbons to add to the top, four needles and bunches of different coloured cross-stitch threads.
This craft kit is for older children though as the needles aren't plastic. This is a craft for supervised teens!
5. Wooden door hanger craft kit
Baker Ross is the place to go for craft kits for kids and we think your little ones will love making these door hangers for their bedrooms.
The kit comes with everything they'll need – you'll just need to help them stitch their names (or the words "GET OUT!")'
Balloon modelling
Impress the kids by learning how to make balloon animals for beginners! Twist a giraffe, dog, swan and more.
Weaving craft kits for kids
Want to take up weaving? We have a beginner's guide to weaving techniques right here on Gathered, alongside loads of free weaving projects like our woven bookmarks.
6. Melissa & Doug weaving loom
We absolutely love this weaving loom by Melissa & Doug. It's just like the adult looms you can buy so your little ones will truly feel like grown-up crafters.
The craft kit comes with an adjustable wooden loom, giant wooden needle, craft materials, an informative booklet and most importantly 83 metres of rainbow yarn! Everything you need to get them weaving.
7. Rainbow weaving kit
More rainbow craft kits for kids! This mini weaving kit comes with the yarn, needle and cardboard loom all ready for them to start weaving.
Once they're finished you can cut their creation off the cardboard and turn it into a cute coaster.
8. Mini weaving loom
This weaving kit from Bigjigs will help your child get started with this fun craft. It comes with all the essential tools they need plus some colourful yarn.
9. Round loom weaving kit
Quirky craft kits are even more fun, and this round loom weaving project is a great example. If your kids want to try something different to the standard square/paper weaving then pick up this round loom craft kit from Amazon.
Basket weaving craft kits for kids
If you fancy trying this craft yourself then check out our beginners guide to basket weaving written by expert Tabara from La Basketry.
10. Unicorn basket weaving kit
We love these basket weaving craft kits for kids because they make a great party activity!
Buy a pack from Baker Ross, let your kids and their friends craft their own unicorn baskets then set up a magical treasure hunt for them. They can find all the goodies and place them in their newly made baskets. A fab alternative to party bags!
11. Raffia basket weaving kit
Kids will love this basket weaving kit because they can use the finished basket! Baker Ross is great for craft kits because each one comes with absolutely everything you need.
Colourful raffia and a pre-cut basket template are included, and kids could use their basket to store toys and treats, or even give it to gran and grandpa as a gift.
12. Wooden basket weaving kit
Help your kids to make their own cute wooden baskets with Baker Ross's weaving kit.
There's everything you need to construct the baskets in the kit, and you can teach your little ones how to weave paper through the spokes to create the finished basket. Then they can store all their treasures inside!
13. Weaving Wonders basket weaving kit
This basket weaving craft kit allows your child to make a funky basket by weaving different coloured raffia around the base.
It's super easy and fun for the kids, and you get a practical storage solution out of it!
Paper weaving for kids
14. Folia braiding and paper weaving kit
This craft kit for kids is by Folia, a brand that specialises in foil and paper crafts. This kit is perfect for little ones ages 3+ and comes with 16 different fun motifs and 190 coloured papers for your kids to get creative with.
Help them to weave the papers in and out of the friendly animals and improve their motor skills in the process.
15. Colourful animal paper weaving kit
This animal paper weaving craft kit from Djeco has colourful strips of paper inside along with instructions on how to thread them through four different animals.
It's the ideal paper weaving kit for toddlers and will get them to practise their threading and colour recognition.
16. Hot air balloon paper weaving kit
One of the reasons we love Baker Ross's craft kits for kids is because each one comes with all you need for a rainy day activity. No last-minute supplies forgotten!
This sweet hot air balloon kit will teach your kids how to weave and then can be hung in their room or window for decoration.
Box clever
Get reusing and recycling with our guide to egg box crafts that little kids will love!
Diamond painting kits for kids
We have a whole guide to diamond painting here on Gathered, including some diamond painting projects for adults!
17. Gem art craft kit
Help your kids make their own sparkling mini masterpieces with these gem art packs. They're self-adhesive so glue is not required, just a lot of imagination.
18. Animal diamond art kit
Kids can make their own animal friends with this colourful diamond painting kit.
Amazon sells several different diamond art kits so have a browse through the different creatures. There's everything from cows and cats to unicorns and llamas.
19. Sparkly diamond craft kit
Turn their diamond painting creations into a wearable bracelet with this craft kit for kids. There's two sparkly bracelets to make, along with two pictures, two stickers and the Diamond Dotz they'll need.
The hardest part will be for them to choose which design they want to create first!
20. Magical diamond painting craft kit
This craft kit for kids is a mega one for a really affordable price. Your kids can make 12 magical diamond painting designs all with added sparkle and shine.
They can then add their designs to their notebooks because each design is actually a sticker!
21. Owl diamond painting craft kit
Diamond paint some feathered friends with your tweens and teens with this affordable craft kit for kids. It comes with 5 owl keychains, Diamond Dotz and the glue they'll need to secure their design.
Add to their school bags once they've finished so they can show all their friends!
Busy buzzy bees
Don't bin your lolly sticks! Use them to make quick and easy popsicle stick crafts.
Papercraft kits for kids
22. Paper hat craft kit
This craft kit for kids is perfect party entertainment! Get your kids to use the stickers, feathers, pom poms and more to decorate their own colourful party hats. It's a fail-safe kids activity that they can wear when the birthday cake comes out.
23. Paper daffodil kit
This is the ideal spring craft kit for kids. Help your little ones craft two of their own daffodils using the tissue paper, foam pieces, pipe cleaners and instructions included in the kit.
These flowers will never die and would make a cute Easter gift for their grandparents.
24. Beginner's origami kit
Conjure up some paper animals with your tweens using this craft kit for kids. It includes 21 paper sheets and 10 origami designs which they can help you to fold.
25. Dinosaur scratch art kit
Scratch art is a fun activity for kids of all ages. There's lots of different types available but this dinosaur kit is great for smaller children. They can scratch fun rainbow patterns and learn the different names of dinosaurs at the same time.
Get creative
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Jewellery making craft kits for kids
For some adult jewellery making projects check out our tassel earrings tutorial, seed bead bracelets and top DIY jewellery kits round up.
26. Snap-on bracelet kit
Lots of jewellery kits aren't suitable for younger children, but this one is great because the pieces are made from foam!
Help your kids create their own snap bracelets with this craft kit, which includes lots of different sized hearts for them to decorate with.
27. Bead craft kit for kids
Galt Toys are back with another fab craft kit for kids. This one includes tons of colourful and shiny beads for kids to thread and make their own bracelets and necklaces.
We especially love this craft kit because they'll also be able to make their own hair clips, rings and clip-on earrings.
28. Necklace pendant kit
Teens can make their own necklaces with this cool craft kit. It comes with everything you need to make easy and fun pendant necklaces.
Lots of pictures are included but you could always print your own photos, characters and designs to pop into their necklaces too.
We have a similar project here on Gathered for adults which shows you how to make resin jewellery.
29. Paracord bracelet kit
Ideal for testing teens' knotting abilities, this craft kit for kids will teach them how to make their own paracord bracelets.
It comes with colourful cords with which to make the bracelet and we love these easy to attach clasps.
30. Sparkle jewellery box kit
Now they've got lots of handmade jewellery they'll need somewhere to keep it! This sparkly jewellery box craft kit allows your kids to match the 450 gems to the pattern to create a lovely jewellery box.
Pom pom craft kits for kids
If you're completely new to the world of pom poms head to our how to make a pom pom tutorial for everything you need to know.
31. Pom pom pets
Make a dog, cat, unicorn, frog and more with this cute pom pom kit. It includes a pom pom maker tool and all the felt pieces you need to bring your pets to life.
32. Flower pom pom kit
This is a pom pom craft for really young kids that will welcome spring into your home. It comes with seven assorted pom pom colours and five flower templates.
The best part? The flowers have peel-off sticky surfaces so no glue is required – just get your kids to press the pom poms on and they're done.
33. Octopus pom pom kit
Create this pom pom cutie with Hobbycraft's beginner-friendly kit. There's also a seal, a piranha and a shark in the sea creature-themed range. These nifty kits would make great stocking fillers too!
34. Klutz pom pom backpack clips kit
Older kids will love making these pom pom keychains for their school bags using this craft kit for kids. It comes with a 32-page book of instructions which makes crafting them really easy.
Alongside the fluffy pom poms, the kit comes with pre-cut foam animal heads, keychains, glue, glitter foam sheets and much more!
35. Caterpillar pom pom craft kit
We absolutely love this pom pom caterpillar craft kit for kids. It reminds us of The Very Hungry Caterpillar so would make a great project for kids to make alongside reading the book.
Aimed at kids aged aged 7+ it's super simple and comes with yarn, felt, glue and instructions. You just need to provide scissors!
Make it, wear it!
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Sand craft kits for kids
36. Sand art bottles
Make colourful hearts, shells, teddies and dinosaurs with Baker Ross's sand art kit. Help kids to pour sand, glitter or coloured water into these cute bottles to make different designs. You can keep pouring them out and refilling too, for endless fun!
37. Glow in the dark sand kit
This sand craft kit for kids is a step up from your normal sand because it's glow in the dark! There's seven sand bottles plus a pendant inside, as well as all the different colours, glowing sand, funnel and design tool.
38. Sand and glitter art pictures
Sand art is an easy and fun way for kids to get creative. It comes with eight sticky designs so they can pour their sand on and create a picture.
This kit doesn't come with the sand but you can also buy this through Baker Ross.
39. Kinetic sand craft kit
Kinetic sand is always a winner with kids and this craft kit will go down a treat. The kit comes with six tools they can use to mix, squish and mould the rainbow colours.
Plus the sand is made from entirely natural products so it's OK for little hands!
40. So Sand DIY craft kit
This sand craft kit for kids is as satisfying as it is pretty. Suitable for age 6+ it's the ideal gift for teens, who can shape, slice, cut, squish and crush sand in one tidy place!
Toddler time!
Keep little hands busy with our round-up of craft ideas for 2 and 3 year olds.
Wood craft kits for kids
41. Bird feeder kit
Bring nature into your garden with Baker Ross's cute bird feeder craft kits. They're really simple to construct (no glue needed) and your kids can go wild with the decoration.
We also have a DIY birdhouse project for adults right here on Gathered!
42. Bunch of flowers kit
Baker Ross's craft kits for kids are super pretty and perfect for younger kids who want to construct and paint. Each pack includes three 3D flowers for you to decorate and slot together.
43. Photo frame kit
Frame your little ones' favourite memories with this cute craft kit for kids. Assemble the frame after your kids have coloured in the flowers then pop in a photo or drawing your kids have done.
44. Coin bank craft kit for kids
Money boxes help teach your kids about saving, maths and money control, which is why this craft idea is so great! Get them to decorate with pens, glitter and gems then assemble. Plus it will be so easy for your kids to get their coins out when they want to spend.
45. Glider plane making kit
OK so this craft is technically made from foam not wood, but we loved it too much not to include it. Get your kids to colour in these four foam planes using the felt pens included then test them out in the garden.
Shrink art craft kits for kids
46. Shrink art accessories
There's tons of shrink art craft kits for kids online and we guarantee your kids will love them. This one by Purple Ladybug has everything you need inside including these cute templates. Your kids will be able to make mini dinosaurs, flames, unicorns and more.
47. Shrink art jewellery
Older kids will love these wearable shrink art projects. Simply design your accessory, shrink it in the oven, and turn it into a ring, necklace or bracelet. With a mix of pre-coloured and ready-to-colour designs there's something for everyone.
48. Shrinky Dinks craft kit
Remember Shrinky Dinks? They're still around! Get a new generation into shrink art with this fun activity. As well as the sheet of pre-cut designs, you get colouring pencils, key chains, magnets and more to create a range of cool accessories.
The best craft kits for kids
For little kids in particular, sometimes it can feel like you spend almost as long setting up an activity as they do enjoying it – so kits can be a great time-saver! Everything you need is in one place, and with minimal prep required you can just get on with crafting.
There are so many kits out there that you're bound to find something to suit your kid's interests. Whether it's cute animals made from pom poms and cross stitch, wearable accessories in shrink art and beads, or skill-building hobbies such as weaving and origami, we hope these ideas will inspire and entertain.
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