One of my favorite things to do is to stuff arts and crafts supplies in my kids’ Easter baskets and make a fantastic Arts and Crafts Easter Basket. In my mind, I am restocking to keep my kids busy in the coming months. I find that when I buy high-quality arts and craft supplies they last longer. Need more ideas? Be sure to check all our Easter Basket ideas for all ages.
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Easter Basket Ideas for Kids – Arts and Crafts
If you need Easter basket ideas for kids, check out all of the neat things we have found to help you build your Easter baskets.
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Crayola Window Crayons
Now your kids can decorate any glass surface with these super affordable Crayola Window Crayons. No paper required! These are fun for everyday window art or for drawing holiday decorations. The bold colors go on smoothly and dry quickly without smudging and they easily wash off. Each box contains 5 crayons and these make a great stocking stuffer for kids.
Paint By Sticker Kids Activity Books
Kids age 5-9 will love creating art with these cool, Paint by Sticker Books and you will love this mess-free project. Each “painting” is numbered to coordinate with sticker colors to paint by sticker. Each book includes 10 designs in all with perforated pages to tear out each page, as you complete the art. Choose from several different themed art books.
Craft-tastic Mini Surprise Balls Set and Craft-tastic Make Your Own Surprise Balls Set
Your tweens will love this affordable and fun activity! Surprises are always fun, and even better in the shape of a tasty treat. The Craft-tastic Mini Surprise Balls set provides not just the surprises, but everything needed to make the trendy surprise balls shaped like delicious treats. Just make a bracelet with three puffy charms and place it inside one of the seven plastic capsules, along with some confetti. Then wrap it up and decorate it to look like a drink cup, popcorn bucket, hot chocolate mug, candy, sushi, a cherry, or a cupcake. Or let your imagination soar and create your own!
The Craftastic Make Your Own Surprise Ball Kit makes slightly larger surprise balls and is another affordable and fun kit for tweens. Make a puffy charm bracelet, backpack charm or write a sweet note to a friend then place it inside one of the five plastic capsules along with glitter and confetti. Then wrap it up and decorate it to look like a happy emoji, cuddly teddy bear, cute koala, magical unicorn or tasty ice cream cone. This kit is packed with supplies to create five surprise balls and the surprises to go inside, including stickers, notes and much more. Whether for sharing with friends or making with friends, the Craft-tastic Surprise Balls set is a great way to express creativity and to think about others. Everything you need to get started right away is in the box – even the cute little charms and more to stick in the surprise balls!
Craft Crush Bracelet Box
Create a fashion statement that is uniquely yours with the Craft Crush Bracelet Box Kit. This on-trend kit includes everything needed to make 8 stylish bracelets. Fun to make and even more fun to wear, these simple yet stunning bracelets let you show off your individuality and artistic skills. If you can braid or string bead, you can make these bracelets. When you are done, mix and match them for different occasions. Wear just one to exhibit simple elegance or wear all 8 for the ultimate statement of your style. This set includes 80 plastic beads, 20 wood beads, 4.2 yards (3.86 m) of faux suede cord, 24” (.6 m) of elastic cord, 5 yards (4.57 m) of polyester thread, 7 yards (6.4 m) of cotton thread, 3 yards (2.7 m) of waxed cord, 25 metal rings, 1 wire triangle, 1 wire threader and instructions. It won’t be long, and you’ll be accessorizing your favorite outfits with bracelets like no one else’s.
Glow in the Dark Rock Painting
Unleash Your Kids Creativity & Imagination with our stunning Glow-In-The-Dark Rock Painting Kit, which will develop your kid’s coloring and crafting skills while offering him/her long hours of creative fun. This fun kit includes everything your kids need to start painting fun designs on rocks. The paint glaze, transfer stickers and glow in the dark rock paint will blow your little artist’s mind! Easy-to-follow instructions are included.
Blue Squid Face and Body Paint Crayons-Set of 36
Face and Body painting will be a fun Spring and Summer project for your kids with these Blue Squid Face and Body Paint Crayons. You’ll marvel at the BRIGHT colors in your Blue Squid Professional Face and Body Paint Crayons – it’s like painting with a rainbow! With enough face makeup to be used for 100+ faces they are beautifully supplied in a STURDY reusable carry case. Older kids will love painting each other and parents can paint younger ones. These makeup sticks are safe, professional, superior cosmetic grade make up; hypoallergenic, and US compliant which makes it ideal for toddlers with sensitive skin. As with all cosmetics we advise that a small skin patch test is done before applying as everyone’s skin is different. Clean up is as quick and easy as wiping the face paint off with makeup remover or soapy washcloth.
Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie Dye Kit
Tie Dye is everywhere and this Tulip Artisan Soda Ash Tie Dye Kit would be a fun at-home project for your teen and the soda ash will add a unique touch. They will love dying tanks, cropped tees, pillowcases and more! Tulip makes lot of great tie dye kits in a variety of beautiful color schemes and in all price ranges.
Arteza Kids Finger Paint-Set of 30
This Arteza Finger Paint set is highly-reviewed and is a quality gift for todders. They can paint with all the colors of the rainbow and more! This set of 30 colors allows everyone to paint with their favorites. Each 1-ounce container is shaped so that you’ll be able to scoop your paint out directly with your fingers. Feel free to use a paintbrush too, as this no-mess finger paint is versatile and great for any project!
Faber-Castell Do-Art Dot a Design Animal Kit
This Faber-Castell Do-Art Dot a Design Animals kit is a new way for your kids to paint. Dip, dot and repeat! Paint and dot your design to create colorful dot artwork. Custom dotters allow for layering different sized colored dots to make your artwork include different textures. This complete Do Art dot set includes 8 acrylic paints, 2 fine tip dotters, 1 Medium tip dotter, 6 design sheets, paint brush, sticky Tac (to hold your paper flat while painting), 2 frames, sticky foam and hang tabs to display your finished work of art. All designs feature printed guidelines and dots for ease in pattern placement. This kit is great for ages 6+.
Crayola Ultimate Light Board
Your kids will love letting their art shine bright with the Crayola Ultimate Light Board. Using this all-new light board for drawing, they can create amazing art and display it in a big, bold way. Just draw any masterpiece directly on to the drawing tablet and turn it on. They can watch their designs shine! The bright LEDs built into the frame make the inks from the included Gel FX Markers really glow! The removable back panel also converts this coloring board into an easy tracing pad. And when you’re ready, just wipe the screen clean for unlimited creativity. Kids will love receiving this light up toy for birthday or holiday celebrations! Find at Amazon: Crayola Ultimate Light Board
Mixy Squish Air-Dry Squishy Clay
Transform airy, fluffy clay into a world of seriously squishy, textured fun with the Mixy Squish! With 6 oz. of pre-made, pre-textured Mixy Squish colors — with crunchy, glittery add-ins — there are endless ways to mold, shape, and form tons of squishy creations! Bring out the magic in your Mixy Squish by kneading it with your hands for a minute or two — softening the clay makes it easier to use! Then, jump right in and start creating! Follow the instructions to Mixy Squish rocket ship, or roll and press your clay into super squishy shapes of your own! After making your magical creations, let the air-dried squishiness take the lead. After 24-48 hours, your creation will be completely dry — but it’ll stay soft and spongy! Feel like adding more details after your creation dries? Use markers or paint to decorate, or add more clay on top for layers of fun!
Ooly Switcheroo Double-Ended Color Changing Markers
Your kids and tweens will love these Ooly Switcheroo double-ended color changing markers. Keep your young artists creative with these great markers. This set of twelve color markers comes with chiseled tips for both thick and thin strokes. Color boldly and then change it up in a different way each time. Just use any of the white ends to draw or color over your colored in area. Make mystery color change designs or turn your entire piece of art on its head by changing everything. Watch wonder unfold as you create a new masterpiece with these one of a kind color markers.
Playdoh Academy Activity Case
Younger kids will enjoy this fun Playdoh Academy Activity Case. You can use this all-in-one play space and storage case to help inspire your child to become a curious thinker and a confident explorer. Discover the benefits of Play-Doh fun as your child engages in skill-building activities with a variety of fun themes! This All-in-one play and storage set keeps all the pieces in one place and doubles as a play surface to protect the playmats from wear and tear. This cool set includes junior Fun Factory tool with rail, 8 animal stampers, 5 vehicle stampers, roller, knife, 3 double-sided playmats, 6 cans of Play-Doh Brand Modeling Compound, and creativity guide.
Crayola Glitter Chalk and Crayola Neon Chalk
Sidewalk chalk is a dime a dozen, but if you truly want some unique chalk, check out this Crayola Glitter Chalk and this Crayola Neon Chalk. The glittery chalk is vibrant and shimmers in the sunlight and the neon chalk boasts bright, bright hues. Your girls can take their sidewalk art to the next level with this unique chalk. When they are done, it washes right off your sidewalk!
Expo Marker Window Neon Art Markers
Your kids will love these Expo Window Neon Art Markers for drawing on windows and glass surfaces at home. Fun, vibrant neon colors for use on both black and white dry erase surfaces and on windows too! Bright, vivid ink is specially formulated to be low-odor. Durable bullet tip allows for broad, thick lines that are easy to see from a distance. Your kids will love drawing on glass windows and doors or decorating your car windows with fun messages. These markers are Bullet Tip and come in a 5-Pack of neon colors.
Spirograph Deluxe Retro Kit
This affordable and fun Spirograph Retro Kit is making a comeback. The classic way for aspiring artists to create millions of marvelous patterns is back and better than ever! This reproduction of the classic set features all the iconic wheels and rings of the original in a retro, throwback package!
Sequin Pets by Creativity For Kids
Your kids can customize these cute Sequin Pets by Creativity for Kids. Decorate this trendy reversible sequin and fur stuffed animal with an assortment of trendy reusable stickers. Happy the Hedgehog is the perfect sensory toy with both visual and tactile benefits. Draw on happy’s back and watch as the sequins change colors. Decorate happy to match your style or mood with fun Emoji, food and accessory stickers that are reusable. Let your child embrace their creative side with Creativity for Kids arts and craft products.
Loopdeloom
This award-winning Loop de Loom will introduce older kids to weaving with this cool loom! Unlike knitting or crocheting, there’s no learning curve—Loopdeloom is easy to set up and easy to use. You can make super simple items. Or, you can embellish by adding your own beads, embroidery, felt—or other fun stuff. Your kids can weave items any length and up to 7” wide using one loom, or……stitch pieces together to make items wider or connect two or more looms to weave items like throws or blankets. The Loopdeloom is recommended for kids age 8 and up.
How to Draw Cute Food Book
Older kids will love this How to Draw Cute Food Book for honing in on their art skills. This is the perfect rainy or snowy day activity and this book makes and an affordable and fun stocking stuffer. The world of cute art has a delicious style of fusing food and character drawings—and this ultra-adorable book by Angela Nguyen features a menagerie of irresistibly sweet creatures. How about a hot dog with an actual dog inside, kitty sushi, or bear eggs on toast? It’s all so simple: ellipses and circles become a plate of pancakes garnished with blueberries that have ears, eyes, and smiles. Turn a triangle into an animal-topped slice of pizza—or add ears to the crust. Angela teaches all the basic techniques, providing a solid foundation for your work, and includes everything from appetizers to desserts and snacks. You’ll want to draw them all . . . and cook up some of your own original ideas, too!
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Craftastic I Love Llamas and Craftastic I Love Rainbows
These highly-reviewed kits from Craftastic will keep your kids busy with a variety of projects. The I love Llamas kit lets kids make 6 projects to wear, share, or display based on one of their favorite animals. Leading the herd in cuteness, color and creativity, this trendy arts and crafts set includes a llama-themed pom bracelet, stuffie, headband, garland, charm, and even banner to proclaim their llama love to the world!
This I love Rainbows collection of rainbow arts and crafts includes everything needed to make six cool projects. Make a pair of bracelets and a necklace to wear, or a pinata to share with friends. This set also includes brilliant wall décor perfect for adding a ray of funshine to a bedroom, and a spinny pinwheel that really shows off the colors. Detailed instructions written with young readers in mind make assembly a fun experience for crafters of all ages. We’ve collected everything needed to make all six of these brightly colored rainbow projects in one convenient package so there are no other materials or special tools to buy.
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Y’art Drawing with Yarn
Create AMAZING works of textured yarn art with the ease of coloring in this ALL-NEW Y’art kit! Yarn magically clings to the Grip-N-Stick Y‘Artboard as you fill in the numbered areas with amazing textures and patterns. Just press the threaded pen onto the Grip-N-Stick surface, and yarn CLINGS like magic to the canvas as you color in each numbered area. Parents will love that it’s MESS-FREE and OOPS-Proof! If you make a mistake, simply lift up the yarn and reposition it. Choose from puppy, unicorn, flamingo and more!
Crayola Take Note Washable Gel Pen Set
Your kids can create vibrant art and notes with Take Note! Washable Gel Pens from Crayola. Each colorful gel pen lays down smooth and streak-free with a cool click of these ergonomic, cushioned-gripped pens. They are click and draw, so no lost caps to find! Create colorful special effects with the washability you expect from Crayola. Perfect for taking notes, art projects and organizing documents by color. Includes 14 washable gel pens in unique, vibrant colors.
Scribble Scrubbie Vet Set
This new Scribble Scrubbie Pets Toy Playset is a perfect treat for Easter. This set contains 3 non toxic markers and 2 minifigures of pets. Set aside your traditional coloring books and grab a dog or cat to color with 3 Crayola washable markers. When you’re ready for something new, POP ‘em in the tub and use the spray bottle and scrub brush to start over. Kids ages 3 and up can use the washable markers to color, wash, and color again as often as they’d like! Collect all of the animal toys with additional expansion packs (sold separately). Choose from so many more Scribble Scrubbie toys for young artists.
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad
Give kids the confidence to create with the included coloring board and art supplies! They can place any of the 10 tracing sheets on the Light Up Tracing Pad, then use a blank sheet and the graphite pencil to trace the image before adding their own flair. The art kit lets kids choose from over 100 traceable images, which helps guide their creativity without requiring them to draw an individual scene from scratch. The 12 short colored pencils make coloring and embellishing the traced design smooth and easy. Choose from fashion, sports and a few other themed sets. This kit includes a graphite pencil, tracing sheets, blank sheets, as well as colored pencils for drawing, illustrating, and coloring. For Faster Target Shipping: Crayola Light Up Trolls Tracing Pad
STMT Bath Bomb Kit
Transform your bathroom into an at-home spa experience with this affordable STMT D. I. Y. Assembly bath bombs! This is the perfect Easter craft. Mix and create five sparkling bath bombs, infused with soothing essential oils. Combine the lavender and vanilla fragrances to create a signature scent or use them separately and sink Into the relaxation that These oils have to offer. Create tie-dye or color blocked bath bombs by combining mica powders, or keep it classic and choose your favorite color, then add some dried roses for a touch of elegance. When you’re bath bombs are ready, treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon bubble bath!
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Harry’s Characters Drawing Guide For Kids
If you have a Harry Potter fan in the house, check out this affordable and fun Harry’s Characters Drawing Guide for Kids. This step by step drawing guide tells exactly how easy and simple to draw the Harry Potter characters, plus it includes practice pages! Once your kids have sketched the characters, it’s fun to color them in! This book makes a fun affordable gift for older kids.
Permanent Paint Pens for Rock Painting or Ceramics
Older kids and tweens will love these great Permanent Paint Pens. Kindness rock painting has become quite a global movement and your older kids will love to use these great pens to create their own inspirational rocks. Kids are painting rocks with messages of kindness or with pretty pictures and hiding them or keeping them- sky’s the limit! These great pens will give great coverage and flow to write messages or create detailed drawings on rocks or ceramic items. Keep in mind that they are *permenant*, so be sure your kids protect nearby surfaces and their clothing. I also love this Rock Art! : Painting and Crafting with the Humble Pebble book. It is fun book for beginner rock painters.
Smelly Gellies Gel Crayons
Smelly Gellies Gel Crayons are scented gel core crayons with a twistable end that extends the scented coloring gel for more coloring. These sensational 5-Packs of Gel Crayons are washable, non-toxic, and the unique gourmet scents will last up to two years! With bright and bold lines that glide across the page as your little ones will create works of art that look AND smell amazing!
Scents include:Bubble Gum, Pineapple, Berry Blue, Watermelon, and Tangerine
Finger Knitting Fun Book
Finger Knitting Fun is a fun project for kids! Learning how to knit with your fingers is the best way to start crafting without cumbersome needles! All you need is some yarn and your hands to create modern and sophisticated knitted strands that you can use in any project around the house or everyday fashion. From jewelry and wearable accessories to wall art, gifts, and room decorations, Finger Knitting Fun includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 28 projects, which use yarn and other exciting materials such as paracord, leather, and more. Grab that ball of yarn and easily turn it into a charming knitted piece with endless possibilities!
Rubik’s Build it Solve it
Your kids will love crafting their own puzzle game, plus they will learn so much about how it works. This is a great project for older kids. With the Rubik’s “build it solve it” kit, your kids will unlock the secrets of the Rubik’s cube and master it! The Rubik’s “build it solve it” kit comes with all the parts necessary to build your own Rubik’s cube. Easy “how to” instructions, plastic cube pieces and tiles (including some spares), center core pieces, metal screws, Springs and screwdriver – all organized in a handy storage tray. Once you’ve built your cube, turn to the “you can do the Rubik’s cube” booklet and learn how to solve it! by learning how to build your own Rubik’s cube, you will greatly improve your understanding of how this fascinating puzzle functions, literally from the inside out.
Sequin Art
Kids 8 and up will love Creating exciting Sequin Art pictures by simply placing the velvet design on the polystyrene base and pinning on the sequins to complete this vibrant product. This set provides hours of fun creating a sparkling picture. The sequins shimmer and sparkle and the pinheads also reflect the light. Each project typically takes around 5 to 6 hours to complete, then you can display your beautiful project for friends and family to see. Sequin Art is great for summer time craft projects, holiday gifts, and perfect for that crafty loved one! Each kit contains: a framed polystyrene base, a velvet flocked design, packets of colored sequins, pins and a full color instruction book. There are tons of designs to choose from – elephants, puppies, ice cream sundaes, butterflies, owls and so many more.
Galaxy DIY Slime Kit
Give your kids a hands-on amusement & educative entertainment with the grossest, yet most-lovable science kits ever. Whether you are looking for something fresh that will keep your kids occupied, or for a new amusement that will keep kids actively interested, laughing and feeling fulfilled, the DIY Galaxy slime mixing kit is a must-have.
Alex Rock Pets
These adorable and affordable Rock Pets from Alex are not only cute, but they are a fun project to make and display in your garden. Paint and personalize your own night owl. Transform a pretend rock into a work of art in no time. Weatherproof paints allow your masterpiece to be displayed anywhere indoors and outdoors. Your kids can choose their favorite color combinations or make a gift for a friend or relative. Rock pets totally rock! Choose from a variety of Rock Pets-a cute owl, fox, turtle and more.
Ultimate Dot-to-Dot Books
Ultimate Dot-to-Dot will captivate your older kids, motivate, and scintillate you for hours on end. You’ll find hundreds of intricate dots to connect and projects to complete that are devilishly difficult…and wickedly fun. Put pen or pencil to paper and you’ll soon free amazing animals, discover stunning objects, find intricate scenes, and so much more. Watch everything from lions to lizards, owls to peacocks magically appear as you complete these complex, varied, and challenging puzzles that dare you to keep making connections and having a great time while you do it. When you’ve completed each one, you’ll also have an original and compelling work of art that you can pull out (the pages are perforated), frame, keep, or share.
Melissa and Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes
These classic Melissa and Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes make a great Easter Stuffer. They affordable and are great for little hands and helps your toddlers stay busy. Young painters will appreciate this set of brushes for their oversized handles and easy grip. The set includes four brushes with high-quality bristles and easy-clean handles in a plastic storage pouch. You can also add the Melissa and Doug Washable Poster Paints to their basket! For faster shipping, find a similar Melissa and Doug Washable Art Set here.
Zentangle for Kids
Your kids will love to “Untangle” their creativity with this fun and inspiring Zentangle for Kids book! The Zentangle method helps aspiring artists create beautiful pictures and scenes through drawing abstract, structured patterns. In addition to step-by-step instructions by an accredited teacher, special project pages show how to turn tangle artworks into decorations, cards, and gifts.
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Drawing Emojis Books
Emojis are so popular with kids and they will love this Drawing Emojis guide. This book will teach your child how to draw emojis with the easiest approach possible…by using alphabet letters, numbers, and other simple geometric shapes. This book will show your child how to draw emoji faces, emoji hands, the poop emoji (yuck), the monkey emojis, the dancing girl emojis, the alien emoji, and the ghost emoji. With this no-tears strategy, learning how to draw is fun for children as young, but also works for adults and teens. Drawing and Cartooning is fun for kids, but even more fun when it comes easy to them. This book does just that…makes drawing fun and easy for kids. This book is both an affordable and fun Easter basket idea for kids.
Scratch and Sketch Books
These highly-reviewed Scratch and Sketch Books
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Sew Mini Treats
, Coloring Crush
and Shimmer Art
by Klutz
Klutz is always coming out with the newest and cutest craft book kits. Your kids can create adorable Kawaii style treats with this Sew Mini Treats
Perler Bead Pattern Books and Perler Beads in an Organized Tray
My kids spend hours on rainy days doing Perler Beads. It is so much for them to make their own creations and I am happy to fuse them together. Your kids will love these cool Perler Bead Pattern Books
Sting Art Kits
Your kids will love creating their own these 3D art pieces with these Sting Art Kits
Sticky Mosaic Art Kits
My kids love these Sticky Mosaic Art Kits
Creatibles DIY Erasers Kit
My daughter bought the Creatibles DIY Erasers
Art of Coloring Disney Frozen
, Art of Coloring Star Wars
and Color In Book: Cozy Critters
Older kids will love these intricate coloring books. My daughter spends hours coloring every detail of these cool books. I love these Art of Coloring Disney Frozen
Kinetic Sand
Kids love this amazing, moldable Kinetic Sand
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils Kit
and Crayola Mini Twistable Crayons and Paper Set
I love the quality of Crayola and one of my kids’ favorite products are the twistables. In my opinion, they are way better than traditional crayons and last much longer. This neat Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils Kit
Sakura Gelly Roll Pens
If you have an older child or tween that likes to draw very detailed drawings, doodle or make cards, you will love these high quality gel pens. They come in so many different vibrant colors and there are different types to give different artistic effects. These Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Gel Ink Pens
ALEX Toys Artist Studio Desk To Go
This ALEX Artist Studio Desk To Go
Doodle Books
My daughter has a few doodle books
Do A Dot Art Marker Rainbow 6-pack
These Do A Dot Art Markers
Fingerprinting Art Set
These small fingerprinting art sets
Faber-Castell Young Artist Texture Painting Set
This really cool Young Artist Texture Painting Set
Crayola Bathtub Crayons
and Color Changing Bath Tablets
Crayola is known for great products and these Crayola Bathtub Crayons and Color Changing Tablets
kidseducstion says
my kid love these kind of activities very interesting very useful post
It's ingenious says
Today is Easter and we put the Zentangle art project idea (#8) to good use with our eight year old neighbors. We had the Zentangle for Kids book at the ready and it was a great introduction. The kids were “tangling” all morning, and the little secret was…. it was fun for the grownups too!