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 😅
Approx Price: $3–$5
Supplies: Paint, paper, markers, green pipe cleaners
Instructions:
Paint kids’ hands and stamp onto paper
Let dry
Add stems with pipe cleaners or draw them
Write a sweet message
Approx Price: $2–$4
Supplies: Paper plate, yellow/black paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners
Instructions:
Paint plate yellow
Add black stripes
Glue eyes + antennae
Add wings with paper or plastic
Approx Price: $3
Supplies: Cornstarch, water, food coloring
Instructions:
Mix equal parts cornstarch + water
Add food coloring
Paint on driveway and watch it dry bright!
Approx Price: Free–$3
Supplies: Egg carton, paint, scissors, glue
Instructions:
Cut carton into flower shapes
Paint bright colors
Glue onto sticks or paper
Approx Price: $2–$5
Supplies: Coffee filters, markers, spray bottle, pipe cleaners
Instructions:
Color filters
Lightly spray with water
Let colors blend and dry
Pinch center + add pipe cleaner
Approx Price: $3–$6
Supplies: Contact paper, tissue paper, scissors
Instructions:
Cut contact paper shape
Stick tissue paper pieces on
Seal with another layer
Hang in window
Approx Price: Free–$5
Supplies: Rocks, paint, brushes
Instructions:
Wash rocks
Paint ladybugs, bees, or fun designs
Let dry and seal if desired
Approx Price: Free
Supplies: Leaves, sticks, flowers, glue, paper
Instructions:
Go on a nature walk
Collect items
Glue into a collage masterpiece
Approx Price: $3–$5
Supplies: Shaving cream, glue, food coloring, paper
Instructions:
Mix shaving cream + glue
Add color
“Scoop” onto paper like ice cream
Let dry for puffy texture
Approx Price: Free–$4
Supplies: TP rolls, paint, paper, glue
Instructions:
Paint rolls
Add ears, eyes, and details
Create animals (frogs, bees, bunnies!)
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 😏✨🐝