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When you are into DIY crafting with your children, it is the best time to spend together while enhancing their creativity and fine motor skills.
Summer is ideal for these projects as it gives a chance to try out different artistic activities that can be done quickly.
In this blog post, we will look at simple crafts using things like color paper that can be easily found in order to make them enjoyable and accessible to all kids.
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Is there anything better than DIY CraftsDIY crafting with your kids does not serve only as a distraction for them but also enhances their imagination, ability to use hands and self-confidence.
The choice of materials such as paper makes simple designs suitable since they are cheap, constantly available and have multiple uses.
These are great rainy day or sunny afternoon activities for any summer day.
What Paper Crafters Should Have
However, before starting on these projects consider some basic materials which will be needed for these easy yet fun crafts:
- Color and construction papers
- Scissors (safety scissors for younger children)
- Glue sticks or liquid glues
- Markers, crayons and colored pencils
- Googly eyes stickers other embellishments
- String/yarn
- Tape
With these materials you can start the creative process of DIYing with your child.
Rapid & Easy Paper Crafts Ideas
Making Animals on Plates from Papers
Materials Needed:
- Paper plates
- Color papers
- Glue Pens/markers
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Start by getting plain plate.
- Cut shapes from colored paper that represent parts of animals such as ears, eyes nose or tail.
- Paste the cut out papers on top of the plate in form of an animal e.g., cut triangles shaped ears representing cat’s ears, rounded shape representing nose and strips representing whiskers.
- Use markers now to give it life like eyes , mouth plus whatever additional details you may want added.
- Encourage your child to think about what kind of animal he/she would like to make and use his/her imagination when designing it.
This project is simple, fast, and full of imaginative play.
Flower Handprints
Materials Needed:
- Color papers
- Green construction papers
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Trace the palm of a child on different colored sheets and remove multiple hand prints.
- Cut long green construction paper strips for the stems of the flowers.
- Stick them together in a circular pattern to form petals while using glue. The flower heads are then glued on top of the stems that are painted green.
- Optional: Add detail by putting a circle made out of paper right at the center of those petals.
- Make sure you keep one for yourself as well when your child has done drawing or painting them because they also serve as beautiful pieces and memories.
This project is quick, easy, and a great way to capture your child’s growth over the years.
Simple Paper Kites
Materials Needed:
- Color papers
- String/yarn
- Tape
- Pens/markers/crayons
Instructions:
- From one sheet, cut a diamond shape.
- Use markers/crayons to decorate it into a kite shape.
- A long piece of string is then tacked at the bottom point with tape after which short pieces of string or paper strips are added as a tail at its end.These paper kites can be easily made and flown on windy days during summer seasons. They are light; hence able to be handled by children.
Puppets Made From Paper Bags
Materials Needed:
- Paper bags
- Color papers
- Glue
- Markers
- Scissors
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions:
- First flip around bag upside down so that the flap will be up.
- In order to create the puppet’s face, use colored paper and cut out some shapes for mouth, nose eyes and ears.
- Paste the shapes on the puppet’s face made from a paper bag.
- Further decorations or details can be added using markers.
- Tip: Paper bag puppets make great toys for pretend play and storytelling because they are very simple to make yet they give endless hours of fun.
Paper Chain Decorations
Materials Needed:
- Coloured Papers
- Glue stick or Scotch Tape
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut long strips of coloured papers that are about six inches long and one inch wide.
- Fold the first strip into a loop and then attach its ends by either pasting them together or taping them.
- Connect another strip through this initial loop before sticking its ends with tape or paste to form a second loop.
- Keep repeating these steps until you have a lengthy string of strips.
- Tip: These paper chains can be used as room decoration during summer parties or just as colorful decor that will add some excitement in your house.
Origami Boats
Materials Needed:
- Colored Papers
- Markers (Optional)
Instructions:
- Fold the colored paper in half lengthways, then unfold it back out again.
- Create a triangle by folding down the top corners towards middle crease.
- Also, fold each bottom edge of the paper up inwards to meet at the base of this triangle shape created above.
- Open up slightly on its base so that it appears like a boat shape has formed from this triangle form we have obtained above.
- Tip: Kids may wish to use markers to decorate their boats prior to folding them over.
Encouraging Creativity and Learning
More than mere pleasure crafting exposes children to fine motor skills development, enhanced creativity and learning how to follow instructions.
The following tips will help improve crafting experience:
- Prepare Ahead: Ensure all necessary materials are available before starting the project for a smooth and enjoyable exercise.
- Be Patient: Let your children explore and create at their own pace. Even if their creations do not turn out as they planned, you should encourage them.
- Celebrate Their Work: Show appreciation of what they did by displaying their crafts around the house.
- Make It a Routine: A tradition of regular craft sessions can become one of those things that are cherished, providing consistent opportunities for creativity and bonding between parents and kids.
Conclusion
During summer holidays, DIY crafts provide an excellent way to bond with your children. These simple paper projects will keep little hands busy and minds active.
With just a few basic supplies, you can create endless hours of entertainment through imaginative play.
So get your materials together, set up the crafting area, and enjoy making all kinds of things from paper with your kids!
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Hi Mumooze,
These are great! I like to do some DIY activities with my 6 YO daughter. I think that the rock holders are great because she loves drawing and these will be a great way to display her drawings.