The Ultimate List of Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids
The Ultimate List of Arts and Crafts Supplies for Kids
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We've compiled our favorite arts and crafts supplies for kids into one ultimate and oh-so-handy guide. If you're looking for a creative gift to give or to simply stock your own craft closet, we have the ultimate list for you!
Air dry clay (in case they add extra objects to their clay masterpieces that can't go in the oven)
Art book (it makes the kids feel so grown up to have their own fancy hard-bound art book)
Art smock (we've used this one since our oldest was two and she still uses at almost seven years old)
Blank cards (to make your own love notes, thank you cards, and holiday cards)
Colored pencils (these won't roll away and they have the BEST lead of any other brand - they don't break off when sharpening or drawing)
Cookie cutters (a must for playdough lovers)
Crayons (these are our favorite) in both sticks and blocks
Dry beans
Dry erase markers (these even have erasers on the ends)
Drying rack (because there's never enough counter space for all that artwork to dry)
Egg cartons (for making these)
Erasable pens (they really work!)
Eraser (seriously, the best brand EVER!)
Felt (because what can't you make with felt?!)
Finger paint
Finger paint paper
Foam shapes
Food coloring
Gel pens
Gemstones (like the ones we used in our mini wreaths)
Glitter glue (there's just something about sticky glitter that kids can't resist)
Glitter tape (you can thank us later ;))
Glue stick
Hole punch
Hot glue gun sticks (These are the ones we used for our push pin gems)
Kite paper
Liquid glue
Markers (we like these erasable markers too)
Mini notecards (these are THE cutest!!)
Mini chalk board
Mini dry erase board
Paint
Paint brush
Paint pallet
Paint tray
Paper bags
Paper making kit
Paper plates
Pencil sharpener
Playdough (homemade or storebought)
Playdough tools
Pom poms
Popsicle sticks
Printer paper
Printmaking set
Rubber stamps
Sequins (easier to clean up than glitter ;))
Scratch-art sheets
Sharpie markers
Shaving cream
Shrinky dink sheets
Sponges
Spirograph (we have the Jr. and love it!)
Stencils
Stickers
Straws (perfect for stringing and using in playdough)
Stretchy beading cord (for jewelry making)
String
Tape dispenser (this one is really cute!)
Textured paint brushes
Tissue paper
Unfinished wood (kids love painting wood - such as blocks, birdhouses, cutouts, discs, etc.)
Unused magazines (great for cutting out images and texts to create collages)
Washi tape (we use this for everything and love that it is easier to remove than standard tape)
3D pen
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