🎨May Craft Magic

May is basically nature’s way of saying, “let’s get messy and creative!” 🌼 Between the sunshine, blooming flowers, and kids suddenly having all the energy, it’s the perfect time to break out the crafts. These ideas are simple, affordable, and designed for real life—aka a little chaos, a lot of fun, and minimal stress 😅

🎨 1. Handprint Flower Bouquet

Approx Price: $3–$5
Supplies: Paint, paper, markers, green pipe cleaners
Instructions:

1. Paint kids’ hands and stamp onto paper

2. Let dry

3. Add stems with pipe cleaners or draw them

4. Write a sweet message

🐝 2. Paper Plate Bee (Buzzy Approved!)

Approx Price: $2–$4
Supplies: Paper plate, yellow/black paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners
Instructions:

1. Paint plate yellow

2. Add black stripes

3. Glue eyes + antennae

4. Add wings with paper or plastic

🌈 3. Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Approx Price: $3
Supplies: Cornstarch, water, food coloring
Instructions:

1. Mix equal parts cornstarch + water

2. Add food coloring

3. Paint on driveway and watch it dry bright!

🌼 4. Egg Carton Flowers

Approx Price: Free–$3
Supplies: Egg carton, paint, scissors, glue
Instructions:

1. Cut carton into flower shapes

2. Paint bright colors

3. Glue onto sticks or paper

🦋 5. Coffee Filter Butterflies

Approx Price: $2–$5
Supplies: Coffee filters, markers, spray bottle, pipe cleaners
Instructions:

1. Color filters

2. Lightly spray with water

3. Let colors blend and dry

4. Pinch center + add pipe cleaner

☀️ 6. Sun Catchers

Approx Price: $3–$6
Supplies: Contact paper, tissue paper, scissors
Instructions:

1. Cut contact paper shape

2. Stick tissue paper pieces on

3. Seal with another layer

4. Hang in window

🐞 7. Rock Painting

Approx Price: Free–$5
Supplies: Rocks, paint, brushes
Instructions:

1. Wash rocks

2. Paint ladybugs, bees, or fun designs

3. Let dry and seal if desired

🌳 8. Nature Collage

Approx Price: Free
Supplies: Leaves, sticks, flowers, glue, paper
Instructions:

1. Go on a nature walk

2. Collect items

3. Glue into a collage masterpiece

🍦 9. Puffy Paint Ice Cream

Approx Price: $3–$5
Supplies: Shaving cream, glue, food coloring, paper
Instructions:

1. Mix shaving cream + glue

2. Add color

3. “Scoop” onto paper like ice cream

4. Let dry for puffy texture

🐸 10. Toilet Paper Roll Animals

Approx Price: Free–$4
Supplies: TP rolls, paint, paper, glue
Instructions:

1. Paint rolls

2. Add ears, eyes, and details

3. Create animals (frogs, bees, bunnies!)

🌼 And there you have it—10 ways to turn “I’m bored” into “look what I made!” 🎉 These crafts aren’t about perfection… they’re about the giggles, the mess, and those little moments that somehow become big memories 💛

So grab the glue, embrace the chaos, and let creativity take over this May. Bonus points if you don’t find glitter in your house until July 😏✨🐝