11 World Craft For Kids

Crafts are a great way to encourage kids’ creativity, and there are plenty of craft ideas.

that you can make with your child. Do you have an artsy kid?

Here are some easy craft ideas.

African Masks

African masks are traditional art of Africa, which is used in ceremonies and celebrations. Masks are made from different materials including wood and metal.

They are used to represent spirits, animals, or other objects. African masks were traditionally worn by men during dance ceremonies to communicate with the ancestors and ask for protection from them.

The purpose of the mask was not only aesthetic but also served a significant religious function as an intermediary between man and the spirit world.

Chinese Dragon

A Chinese dragon is a legendary creature that resembles a snake with four legs, four ears, and long whiskers.

To make a Chinese dragon out of paper:
Cut out two long strips of paper about 2 inches wide and as long as you want the dragon to be (about 15 inches) for the body.

Fold each strip in half lengthwise so it’s now double thick, then unfold them flat again. Using your thumb and forefinger, bend one end up into a point while keeping the rest straight by pulling on both ends at once. This will create an arc shape that will help give it its serpent-like look.
To make a Chinese Dragon out of felt:

We recommend using wool felt because it holds its shape well when ironed or sewn together. You can also use regular craft felt but you may find yourself having to sew pieces together more often than if using wool felt since it doesn’t hold its shape, as well as regular craft, felt do after cutting/sewing (this could also be done ahead of time though).

Easter Island Head

Use a large ball of clay and shape it into a head.
Make two smaller balls for the eyes, using your fingers to press them into place.
Push a toothpick through both of the eyes to make nostrils and use another toothpick to make a mouth.

Use straws cut in half to form ears by pushing one end through the other until they’re even at both ends, then flatten them with your fingers (you can also use craft sticks or bamboo skewers).

Finally, use three more straws—or pieces of twigs—to form hair by making three horizontal lines across each straw/twig piece: two on top and one on the bottom.

Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting

You will need:

A canvas, a wall, or paper to paint on.
Paintbrushes of different sizes.

A sponge and watercolor paints in any color you want your painting to be in (blue is good).

How to make dot painting.

Squeeze some paint onto the sponge and then rub it onto the wall, canvas, or paper with one hand while holding the brush with another hand. Try making different-sized dots on top of each other until you’re happy with your work!

Shrinky Dinks Totem Pole

The Shrinky Dinks Totem Pole craft is a fun way to teach children about Native American culture without being too specific.

All you need are some Shrinky Dink plastic sheets and a few other supplies, which can be found at your local craft store.

Assemble the totem pole by cutting out the shapes needed from the plastic and gluing them together with Elmer’s glue. Let dry overnight then bake in an oven according to the instructions on your package of Shrinky Dinks shapes (usually between 30 seconds-90 seconds depending on size).

Mayan Pyramid

Materials.

Paper towel or old cloth
Watercolors or paint (if you’re using paint, you might want to use a tray that can be easily cleaned)

Directions.

Make sure your child is wearing an apron and has an adult nearby who can help if he or she gets frustrated. Kids tend to get very excited when doing crafts, so take care not to let them get too rough with their project materials!

Show your child how to put the watercolor on the paper in fun shapes like circles and triangles, or try making some shapes out of paper towels for extra texture and color.

You’ll want to make sure that your child knows not to use too much water at once—you don’t want him or her painting themselves with wet paint!

Russian Nesting Dolls

Nesting dolls are wooden, hand-painted dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. The smallest doll is placed into the largest doll and so on until you have a completed set.

Nesting dolls come in many different cultures and colors. They can be painted with intricate designs, or left plain to show off the grain of the wood.

The nesting doll is an essential part of Russian folk art, especially for children and families who play with them together as a way to bond over time spent having fun together at home!

Greek Vases

First, you will need to get a pottery wheel. This can be purchased at your local craft store or online.

Then, you’ll need a kiln for your pottery pieces to dry in. A kiln is available for purchase at most hardware stores or online as well. Finally, you’ll need clay, paint and brushes in order to create the Greek vases!

If you wish to use glaze on your creations then make sure that it is food safe because we don’t want anyone getting sick from their art project!

Mexican Paper Flowers

Mexican paper flowers are a great craft for kids.

They’re easy to make and can be used to decorate a room, or you can make them into a garland, wreath, or mobile.

This is an easy craft that would work well for children ranging from pre-schoolers to young teens. If you’re looking for something more advanced with more detail then try our origami rose tutorial.

Burmese Lanterns

Get a balloon and cut it into a circle.
Attach the balloon to the end of a pencil with tape, string, or glue.
Blow up the balloon.

Cut off about an inch of the top of the triangle for hanging purposes, then snip one side at an angle to create a teardrop shape (or use scissors to cut straight across if you don’t have time for this extra step).

You Can Motivate Yourself Without Being Mean To Yourself.

That’s right, you heard me. You don’t have to be mean to yourself in order for your DIY projects and crafty endeavors to succeed.

In fact, I think self-talk is incredibly important when it comes to crafting and DIYing—but it doesn’t necessarily have to involve negativity!

Of course, if you feel comfortable with saying things like “I’ll never make this” or “I’m not talented at crafting,” then by all means go ahead and say them out loud (or silently in your head), but there are also more positive ways of talking about your crafts as well!

Conclusion

You can motivate yourself without being mean to yourself.

11 World Craft For Kids