Spring is a season of blooming flowers, buzzing bees, and endless creativity. It’s the perfect time to get kids involved in hands-on activities that celebrate the beauty of nature. Crafting during spring isn’t just fun—it also helps children develop fine motor skills, boost their imagination, and enjoy quality time with family.
If you’re looking for easy, colorful, and engaging crafts, this list has you covered. From adorable spring animals to nature-inspired DIYs, these creative projects will keep little hands busy while bringing a splash of springtime joy into your home.
1. Handprint Flower Bouquet
Kids love getting messy, and this craft lets them turn their handprints into beautiful flowers. It’s a perfect keepsake and makes a lovely gift for someone special.
Start by dipping little hands in washable paint and pressing them onto colored paper. Cut out some green stems from construction paper and glue them under the handprints to form a bouquet. Once the paint dries, add extra decorations like ribbons, glitter, or small stickers to make it even more charming.
2. Paper Plate Rainbow
Spring and rainbows go hand in hand, making this a fun and colorful craft for kids to enjoy. It’s also a great way to teach them about colors and weather changes.
Cut a paper plate in half and let kids glue strips of colorful tissue paper to form a rainbow. Attach cotton balls at both ends to create fluffy clouds. Hang the finished piece near a window or on the wall to brighten up any space with a touch of spring magic.
3. Egg Carton Caterpillars
Recycling old materials into crafts is always a great idea, and egg cartons make the perfect caterpillars. This craft is simple, cute, and eco-friendly!
Cut an empty egg carton into a row of connected cups. Let kids paint each section in bright colors and attach googly eyes on one end to make a face. Use pipe cleaners to create tiny antennae, bringing the caterpillar to life with a fun and quirky look.
4. Coffee Filter Butterflies
These delicate and colorful butterflies are super easy to make and look beautiful when hung around the house. Kids love watching the colors blend!
Let children color a coffee filter with markers in any pattern they like. Lightly spray it with water and watch the colors blend into a beautiful watercolor effect. Once dry, pinch the middle and wrap a pipe cleaner around it to form the butterfly’s body.
5. Springtime Sun Catchers
Spring means more sunshine, and sun catchers are a great way to capture that light. This craft lets kids explore colors while making a unique decoration.
Cut out any spring-themed shapes from contact paper, like flowers or butterflies. Let kids stick small pieces of tissue paper onto the sticky side, creating a beautiful stained-glass effect. Hang them on windows and enjoy the magical play of light and color.
6. Bunny Ears Headband
Every kid loves pretending to be a bouncy little bunny, and this craft makes it even more fun! It’s perfect for Easter or just for dress-up play.
Cut out two bunny ears from construction paper and attach them to a headband. Add a soft pink inner ear using paper or cotton. Once finished, kids can hop around the house with their brand-new bunny ears!
7. Tissue Paper Flowers
If real flowers aren’t blooming yet, make your own with colorful tissue paper! These DIY flowers are bright, fun, and last all season.
Stack a few sheets of tissue paper together and fold them like an accordion. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the center and gently pull apart the layers to create soft, fluffy petals. These flowers look great in a vase or as part of a spring decoration.
8. Bird Feeder Pine Cones
Springtime brings birds back from migration, and this craft lets kids help their feathered friends with a homemade bird feeder.
Take a pine cone and cover it in peanut butter, then roll it in birdseed until fully coated. Hang it outside with a piece of string and watch as birds flock to enjoy the treat. It’s a great way to teach kids about nature and caring for wildlife.
9. Rock Painting
Transform ordinary rocks into mini works of art by turning them into ladybugs, bees, or flowers! It’s a fun way to bring creativity outdoors.
Find smooth flat rocks and paint them in different colors. Let kids decorate them with patterns, polka dots, or tiny animals. Once dry, these painted stones can be used as garden decorations or paperweights.
10. Paper Roll Bees
Spring means buzzing bees, and this adorable craft lets kids make their own! It’s a great way to introduce them to the importance of pollinators.
Paint toilet paper rolls yellow and add black stripes for the bee’s body. Glue on googly eyes and attach pipe cleaners for antennae. Finish it off by adding wings cut from white paper or fabric.
11. Rainbow Pasta Necklaces
Colorful pasta makes the best DIY jewelry, and kids will love stringing their own rainbow necklaces.
Dye dry pasta using food coloring and let it dry completely. Once ready, kids can thread the pasta onto string, creating bright and fun necklaces. This is also a great craft for practicing fine motor skills!
12. Bunny Paper Bag Puppets
Puppet shows are always fun, and this craft lets kids create their own bunny characters for storytelling.
Cut out bunny ears, whiskers, and noses from construction paper and glue them onto a paper bag. Once the puppet is ready, kids can use it for a spring-themed play or storytelling activity.
13. Butterfly Handprints
Handprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and this butterfly version is both cute and creative.
Paint kids’ hands in different colors and press them onto paper to form butterfly wings. Draw a simple body in the center, add antennae, and watch as their tiny hands turn into fluttering butterflies!
14. Ladybug Stones
If your child loves ladybugs, this craft turns simple stones into adorable little beetles.
Find smooth round stones and paint them red with black spots. Add googly eyes or paint a cute face on the front. Once dry, these ladybug stones make the perfect garden decorations or lucky charms.
15. DIY Wind Chimes
Spring brings gentle breezes, making this the perfect time to create homemade wind chimes using recycled materials.
Paint old cans, bottle caps, or wooden sticks in bright colors. String them together using yarn or twine and hang them outside. The wind will create a soft and soothing melody as it passes through.
16. Feathered Bird Masks
Kids love dressing up, and bird masks are a fun and creative way to celebrate spring.
Cut out a mask shape from cardstock and let kids glue colorful feathers onto it. Once finished, they can pretend to be birds flying through the spring sky.
17. Springtime Wreath
Celebrate the season with a homemade wreath that kids can help design!
Cut out a circular wreath base from cardboard and decorate it with paper flowers, leaves, or buttons. Hang it on the door for a festive spring touch.
18. Garden Markers
If you’re planting a garden this spring, let kids create their own colorful plant markers.
Paint popsicle sticks or small stones with the names of different plants. Once dry, place them in the soil to help identify flowers, herbs, or vegetables.
19. Button Flower Bouquet
Brighten up the season with handmade button flowers that last forever!
Stack buttons of different sizes and colors and glue them onto pipe cleaners. Once arranged in a vase, these make a wonderful centerpiece or a springtime gift.
Spring crafting is more than just fun—it’s a chance to create, learn, and celebrate the season’s beauty. Grab your supplies and start crafting today! 🌸✨