I’ve been trying to get into crafting with my seven-year-old, but between a tight budget and the disaster zone our kitchen becomes, I really need some quick and easy DIY crafts for kids that don’t require me to run out for specialty supplies. I work full-time and only have about an hour on Saturday afternoons to pull something together before she loses interest and starts asking for screen time.
Last month I attempted a salt dough ornament project I found online, and the dough was so sticky we ended up with more on the floor than on the tray—I think I added too much water, or maybe my two cups of flour was old. I also bought a $9.99 packet of foam sticker kits from the dollar store, but the glue barely held and the pieces fell apart before we could even display them. So far, everything I’ve tried has either been a mess or a flop, which is discouraging because my daughter really wants to make something she can give her grandma.
For those of you who have limited time and a small budget, what are your go-to materials or specific projects that actually work for kids around ages five to eight? I’m especially looking for things that use stuff most people already have at home, like paper plates or leftover yarn, and that don’t require me to supervise every single step.
Last month I attempted a salt dough ornament project I found online, and the dough was so sticky we ended up with more on the floor than on the tray—I think I added too much water, or maybe my two cups of flour was old. I also bought a $9.99 packet of foam sticker kits from the dollar store, but the glue barely held and the pieces fell apart before we could even display them. So far, everything I’ve tried has either been a mess or a flop, which is discouraging because my daughter really wants to make something she can give her grandma.
For those of you who have limited time and a small budget, what are your go-to materials or specific projects that actually work for kids around ages five to eight? I’m especially looking for things that use stuff most people already have at home, like paper plates or leftover yarn, and that don’t require me to supervise every single step.
