Crafts parents and kids can enjoy together. Recommended craft ideas to keep children entertained.
Here are some recommended craft ideas that parents and kids can enjoy together!
When you hear “crafts,” you might think of summer vacation homework.
But crafts are also perfect for everyday play and passing the time at home!
With common household items like plastic bottles, milk cartons, cardboard, and clay, you can make all kinds of fun creations.
You can have a blast making them with your child, play with what you’ve made, or even exchange your creations as gifts with each other…
You’re sure to share lots of fun moments!
These ideas will captivate both adults and kids, so be sure to enjoy them together as a family!
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Crafts to enjoy as a parent and child. Recommended craft ideas to keep kids entertained (351–360)
Sweets Bath Bomb
How about making bath bombs that you drop into the tub to enjoy their fizz and fragrance, but with a focus on appearance so they look like fake sweets? The ingredients are baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, essential oils, and food coloring.
Mix everything thoroughly, then lightly mist with water so it holds together.
Press the mixture into silicone molds, let it set, and dry.
Melt glycerin soap in the microwave, tint it with food coloring to resemble chocolate sauce, and drizzle it over the hardened bath bombs.
Try making donut-shaped, chocolate-shaped, and other sweet-inspired bath bombs and have fun with the designs!
Let’s make a squishy.
Making squishies you can play with over and over is also a great idea for an independent study project.
Squishies are toys with a soft, fluffy feel.
You’ve probably seen squishies that look just like real food.
Since you’ll be making your own this time, enjoy taking the time to think about what kind of food-themed squishy you want to create.
Another fun point is that you can customize them depending on your ideas.
For example, you could use slime to represent stretchy cheese, or make one where something pops out when you press it—that sounds fun too.
Lantern shade made with cellophane
Milk cartons made of sturdy material are handy items for crafts.
Here’s a simple lantern you can make using a milk carton.
Cut off the spout and the bottom of the carton, then cut window openings in any shapes you like.
Cover those windows with cellophane, or with a thin napkin that lets light pass through.
Make the cut-out window side the bottom of the lantern, attach a stand for a candle, and place a candle-shaped LED light from a 100-yen shop (or similar) on the stand.
Punch holes at the top, thread a string or wire through to make a handle, and you’re done.
Crafts parents and children can enjoy together. Recommended craft ideas to keep kids busy (361–370)
tile coaster
How about making your own original tile coasters using wooden coasters and tiles? Small tiles and glass tiles are also sold at 100-yen shops.
Arrange the tiles however you like and glue them onto the wooden coaster with wood glue.
Once the glue dries, apply cement thinned with water to fill the gaps, and wipe the surface before it dries.
Don’t worry if there are small holes or if you wipe too much—you can touch it up with more cement.
Wipe the surface of the tiles with a wet tissue and let it dry thoroughly, and you’re done!
Puzzle
Let’s turn your child’s drawing into a one-of-a-kind puzzle! Prepare a piece of cardboard slightly larger than the drawing paper, attach the drawing in the center, and trim around it.
The cardboard leftover as a frame will become the puzzle’s border—glue it onto the puzzle base cardboard.
Next, use a craft knife to cut the drawing into interlocking shapes like puzzle pieces, and fit them into the base.
Your original puzzle is complete! Even after you bring it home, you’ll have a wonderful toy that lets you admire your child’s artwork while playing together.
Button practice toy
Here’s a toy idea that lets kids practice buttoning using Anpanman’s facial parts.
It’s made with felt.
First, stack two circular felt pieces to create the base of Anpanman’s face.
Embroider the eyebrows, nose, cheeks, and mouth outline on it, then sew buttons onto the eyes, nose, and cheeks.
After that, sew the corresponding attachable parts that fasten onto the buttons, and you’re done! You can use either snap buttons or regular buttons with holes—choose whichever seems more fun for your child.
accessory case
Here are some ideas for making a small accessory case that lets you showcase your individuality.
The process has three main steps.
First, remove the plastic from the opening.
If you push as you apply force, it will come off cleanly.
Next, make slits at the key points and shape it into a small container.
Finally, add decorations as you like to finish.
Try making your own unique case by pasting origami paper or adding stickers.
Since you decide the design yourself, you’ll likely feel even more attached to it.