Craft ideas for kids: wood crafts, paper crafts and more

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With the kids at home all summer, and possibly into fall, it’s no surprise that searches for children’s crafts have increased by over 300%, according to Etsy. With many states delaying the start of school, crafts to teach skills and keep little hands busy is a must for every parent.

The big news? There are tons of fun and creative craft sets for all ages and interests, and we’ve found the most creative and top rated craft ideas for kids so you can feel confident when you shop.

DIY MelaoCo Kids Bird Feeders ($ 11.99; etsy.com)

MelaoCo DIY Bird Feeders for Children

This bird feeder kit comes with birdseed, cookie cutters in various animal designs and everything you need for your little explorer to experience the magic of watching new birds visit their backyard.

WildflowerToys Fairy Doll Kit ($ 17.99; etsy.com)

WildflowerToys Fairy Doll Kit

Kids love fairies, and this kit includes everything you need to make your own, with four doll bodies and wooden heads they can draw cute faces on, plus wings and pointy felt hats .

PicksAndStones Dry Erase Rainbow Drops Kit ($ 12; etsy.com)

PicksAndStones Dry Erase Rainbow Drops Kit

For the kid who’s always looking to spruce up their bedroom, this super easy kit makes a cloudy dry-erase board, with rainbow raindrops falling from it.

LittleBellaBoutique1 Create your own superhero mask kit (starting at $ 3.50; etsy.com)

LittleBellaBoutique1 Create your own superhero mask kit

What kid doesn’t want to be the hero of their own story? Let their imaginations and creativity soar with this best-selling kit that allows them to create their own superhero mask.

PaperPlayAndWonder Articulated Pirate Paper Doll Digital Download ($ 6; etsy.com)

PaperPlayAndWonder Articulated Pirate Paper Doll Printable Digital Download

If your kid can’t get enough of hackers right now, this digital download lets them instantly create their own miniature version at home. Print out the design and just add a few Parisian ties from around the house to make it mobile.

AVA ArtsSupplies Wooden Bird Feeder Craft Kit ($ 3.99; etsy.com)

AVA ArtsSupplies Wooden Bird Feeder Craft Kit

With more than 20,000 copies sold, this really simple kit includes all the parts to assemble a magnificent bird feeder to display on your patio or in your garden. The same company also offers a top notch birdhouse kit.

TheConfettiHome Paintable Wood Set ($ 38; etsy.com)

TheConfettiHome Paintable Wood Set

This kit contains paintable wooden birds, insects and candies for your child to let their creativity shine.

InkAndTrinketKids Cork Boats, 3-Pack ($ 8.99; etsy.com)

InkAndTrinketKids, cork boats, pack of 3

This bestselling kit doubles the fun – first, your little one creates their own little boats, then they can cruise them in the pool or tub for even more excitement.

SozoDIY Unicorn Sewing Kit for Kids ($ 39; etsy.com)

SozoDIY Unicorn Sewing Kit for Kids

Available in adorable designs like unicorn, sloth, polar bear, and kitten, this needlepoint pillow kit has everything you need from yarn and stuffing to the back of the pillow.

LittleExplorersPlay Children’s Sewing Kit ($ 15.50; etsy.com)

LittleExplorersPlay Children’s Sewing Kit

This beginner sewing kit will teach not only the concept of sewing but also colors, shapes and even hand-eye coordination safely since the needle is made of plastic.

StitchingMeSoftly Friendship Bracelet Making Kit ($ 15.11; etsy.com)

StitchingMeSoftly Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

This beginner’s kit teaches the basics of making friendship bracelets, and you can choose from bright and pastel threads.

It’s so me! Word Wear Custom Jewelry Making Set ($ 9.99; target.com)

It’s so me! Word Wear Custom Jewelry Making Set

A favorite of Target shoppers, this kit allows kids to create their own jewelry and spell out their name or favorite word with beads. It is also ideal for tweens and older children.

DelilahIris Plush Fox Felt Animal Kit ($ 25; etsy.com)

DelilahIris plush fox felt animal kit

For older kids, this popular and adorable felt fox kit will keep them busy sewing for at least a few hours.

RockThisWayStore Kids Name Painting Kits (starting at $ 8.50; etsy.com)

RockThisWayStore Kids Name Painting Kits

Kids will have a great time with this Boredom Ceramic Name Paint Kit, which will be just lovely when finished on their dresser or nightstand.

JillMakes DIY Keychain Paint Kit ($ 35; etsy.com)

Jillmakes DIY Keychain Paint Kit

This personalized painting kit (choose your initial) is ideal for older kids who have the patience to paint in the lines of their keychain or bracelet.

Party’n With Plants Fairy Garden Kit ($ 29.99; etsy.com Where amazon.com)

Party’n With Plants Fairy Garden Kit

For your fairy-obsessed toddler, this garden kit allows them to build a magical little garden with succulents, moss and miniature magical creatures.

It’s so me! Paint your own unicorns ($ 12.99; target.com)

It’s so me! Paint your own unicorns

A successful craft at Target, this whimsical painting kit is winning high praise, with one reviewer writing, “We love painting pottery, but due to the many businesses closed, it was the best thing to do. The kids had so much fun and it was very profitable.