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Arts and crafts gifts for children

The craft kits children like are the ones that leave something to use or give away: bracelets, figures, a picture. And the ones that do not need an adult at every step.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Fujifilm Instax Mini 12

    Instant camera that prints card-sized photos on paper

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  2. Aquabeads Craft studio

    Carry case with more than 900 beads that stick together when sprayed with water

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  3. LEGO Botanicals Dancing plants

    Two plants with faces to build, with pastel pots, that sway when touched

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Closed kit or open-ended materials

A kit has everything for one specific result and then it is finished. A good set of felt-tip pens or a box of beads lasts for months. For someone who already draws or makes things often, materials beat a kit.

What makes a mess

Paints, glitter, clay and resin need a protected table. If the gift is going to someone else's home, beads, threads and scratch art make less mess.

Frequently asked questions

Which craft kit should you give an 8-year-old?

Thread or loom band bracelets, fuse beads, diamond painting or a simple sewing kit. At that age they follow instructions on their own and like a result they can wear or give away.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.