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15 Easy Crafts For Kids That Take Advantage Of All Your Indoor Time

If you're trying to stay sane while staying inside, these easy, kid-friendly crafts are the perfect solution.

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These days, it seems kids are more restless than norm. And who can blame them? Staying inside all day can easily be a boon for boredom and there is only so much screen time they can tolerate (or that you'll allow them) Finding innumerable ways to keep their short attention spans entertained is an exhausting goal, but not an impossible one. Especially if you have some artistic children who will happily sit for hours to create some (relatively) easy crafts for kids.

Whether you're creating art, experimenting with sun and sound, or practicing a new game, these easy, kid-friendly art projects turn dreary days into fun-filled memories. An added bonus: Many of these projects require very few materials, so you can skip the extra trip to the store. Browse the best concepts for your little family to create, and turn your cooped-up crafternoon into the ultimate house party.

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Bouncy Ball

DIY slime might be all the rage now, but bouncy balls are a classic. This four-step process for making your own is sure to produce hours of playtime.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

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Paper Dolls

This craft couldn't be easier. Use the free template to cut out a pair of paper dolls, then let your little ones create their own likenesses with yarn, markers and fabric.

Watch the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

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Marbled Art

If you wish your kids' cute art projects looked a little more frame-worthy, this elegant craft is your best bet. Most of what you need comes straight from your kitchen, and the result is a lovely paper you can use as stationary or framing.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

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Pinecone Animals

With a little glue and some felt, your family can make an indoor forest full of bears, wolves, owls, foxes and more from the pinecones gathered in your backyard.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

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Watercolor Planters

Houseplants are a must when you're stuck inside, but pots can get expensive. Enlist your kids for a little interior decorating with this stunning paint and polish project.

Get the Water Color Planters tutorial here.

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Butterfly Sponge Painting

Bring some butterflies indoors, no net required. For an innovative alternative to finger painting — with an adorable result — try sponge printing. Tie an elastic around an old sponge, dab a few dollops of paint on each side, and press into paper for an easy art project.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Train.

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Paper Ice Cream Cone

Throw an ice cream social — minus the mess — with paper plates and cardboard. Reward extra-artsy kiddos with a spot on the wall, or go for a 3-D version and use your creations in an imaginary trip to the creamery.

Get the tutorial at Crafts On Sea.

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Painted Fairy Houses

Make a home for imaginary creatures amongst your daisies and daffodils this spring with these painted upside-down flower pots.

Get the tutorial at Projects With Kids.

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Rock Photo Frame

Go on a backyard nature walk to collect some shiny rocks and pebbles, then glue them to a frame for a delightful display. Present it as a gift to a family member for an added lesson in generosity.

Get the tutorial at Mommy Moment.

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Shaving Cream Hearts

Break into Mom and Dad's medicine cabinet for a can of shaving cream, and get those creative juices flowing. But don't worry about mess! This ingenious craft uses buckets to keep everything contained.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

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Leaf Rubbing Collage

With an old can of crayons and leaves pulled from the yard, children can create a collage that looks lovely hanging in your home year-round.

Get the tutorial at Mama Papa Bubba.

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Tie Dye Art

No need to invest in T-shirts or dyes for this groovy project. All you need are baby wipes and markers to create a super-simple (but no less mesmerizing) design.

Get the tutorial at I Can Teach My Child.

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DIY Solar Oven

Take advantage of a sweltering day by cooking up some melted crayons in this easy-peasy solar oven. Bonus: While you have your kids' rapt attention, give them a lesson on the importance of renewable energy.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Train.

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Jackson Pollock-Inspired Splatter Painting

Make a Met-worthy display with these woodsy splatter paintings. Instruct your children to lightly tap their paint brushes to avoid mess, but if you want to take added precautions, move the project outside.

Get the tutorial at Projects With Kids.

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Salt Painting

All you need is salt, glue, watercolors and a dropper for this ultra-easy but transfixing sensory experiment, which turns a line of salt on the page into a work of art.

Get the tutorial at A Dab of Glue Will Do.

Lauren Puckett-Pope Associate Editor Lauren Puckett-Pope is an associate editor at ELLE, where she covers news and culture.

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