42 boredom-busting craft kits for kids!

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

42 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.

1. Traditional cross stitch kit

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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.

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2. Butterfly cross stitch keyring 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£2.95 for 5)

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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!

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£1.95 for 5)

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4. Wooden bookmark craft kit

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This fun and affordable kit comes with six pre-punched bookmarks, six ribbons to add to the top, two plastic needles and seven bunches of different coloured cross-stitch threads.

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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!").

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£2.95 for 4)

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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 for you to enjoy.

6. Melissa & Doug weaving loom

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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.

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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.

• Buy now from Etsy (£7.00)

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8. Mini weaving loom

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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.

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9. Round loom weaving kit

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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.

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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!

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£2.95 for 4)

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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 a grandparent as a gift.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£6.95 for 4)

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12. Wooden basket weaving kit

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Help your kids to make their own cute wooden baskets with this fantastic weaving kit.

This kit has everything you need to construct four baskets. Enjoy teaching your little ones how to weave the raffia rope around the sticks to create the finished basket, then let them store all their treasures inside!

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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!

• Buy now from Etsy (£12.00)

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Paper weaving for kids

14. Folia braiding and paper weaving kit

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This craft kit for kids is by Folia, a brand that specialises in foil and paper crafts. This kit is perfect for little ones and comes with 24 braided motifs in eight different designs 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.

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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.

• Buy now from Vertbaudet (£8)

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Diamond painting kits for kids

We have a whole guide to diamond painting here on Gathered, including some diamond painting projects for adults!

16. 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for 4)

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17. Animal diamond art kit

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Kids can make their own animal friends with this colourful diamond painting kit.

Amazon sells several diamond art kits, so have a browse through the different creatures and pick your fave. We love the unicorns!

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18. Sparkly diamond craft kit

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Turn their diamond painting creations into a wearable bracelet with this craft kit for kids. There are 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!

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19. Magical diamond painting craft kit

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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!

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20. Owl diamond painting craft kit

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Diamond paint some feathered friends with your tweens and teens with this affordable craft kit. It comes with 5 owl keychains, rhinestones 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!

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Papercraft kits for kids

21. Paper hat craft kit

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This craft kit for kids is the 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.

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22. Paper daffodil kit

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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 very cute Easter gift.

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23. Beginner's origami kit

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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.

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24. 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for pack of 10)

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Jewellery making craft kits for kids

For some adult jewellery making projects, check out our tassel earrings tutorial and top DIY jewellery kits round-up.

25. 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for 4)

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26. Bead craft kit for kids

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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.

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27. Necklace pendant kit

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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 the necklaces too.

We have a similar project here on Gathered for adults which shows you how to make resin jewellery.

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28. 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.

Buy now from Baker Ross (£6.95 for 6)

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29. Sparkle jewellery box kit

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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.

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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.

30. 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£2.95 for 5)

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31. Caterpillar pom pom craft kit

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We absolutely love this pom pom caterpillar craft kit. It reminds us of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, so it would make a great project for kids to make alongside reading the book.

Aimed at kids aged 7+ it's super simple and comes with yarn, felt, glue and instructions. You just need to provide scissors!

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Sand craft kits for kids

32. 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!

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for pack of 8)

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33. Glow in the dark sand kit

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This sand craft kit is a step up from your normal sand because it's glow in the dark! There are seven sand bottles plus a pendant inside, as well as all the different colours, glowing sand, funnel and design tool.

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34. Sand and glitter art pictures

Sand art is an easy and fun way for kids to get creative. This set comes with eight sticky designs so little ones can pour their sand on and create a picture.

This kit doesn't come with the sand, but you can also buy this from Baker Ross.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£3.95 for pack of 8)

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35. Kinetic sand craft kit

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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!

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Wood craft kits for kids

36. Bird feeder kit

Bring nature into your garden with Baker Ross's cute bird feeder 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!

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£5.95 for 3)

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37. Bunch of flowers kit

Baker Ross's craft kits 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£5.95 for 8)

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38. 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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for 4)

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39. Coin bank craft kit

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.

• Buy now from Baker Ross (£4.95 for 3)

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40. Glider plane making kit

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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.

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Shrink art craft kits for kids

41. Shrink art jewellery

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There are tons of shrink art craft kits online, and 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.

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42. Shrinky Dinks craft kit

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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.

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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.

Craft ideas for mini makers

Need more boredom-busting craft activities? Try our round-up of the best arts and crafts for kids to make at home.