Jar crafts are all the rage for adults but did you know kids can get in on the fun too? Kids will love creating these fun and easy jar crafts for kids!
From painting and decorating them to creating fun terrariums out of them, there is no doubt the kids will have a blast with them.
Each of these projects is easy to do and, of course, needs a jar! Any kind of jar is great and can be turned into something fun and useful.
These fun crafts also offer a learning opportunity for recycling making them great for Earth Day activities!
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15 Fun & Easy Jar Crafts for Kids
Creating fun crafts for the kids out of old jars is not only fun but easy! It is also a great way to recycle old jars and be able to teach the kids about recycling. Just wait until you see the oh so cute ideas we have!
If your kids love ladybugs then they are sure to love this fun ladybug jar craft! With only a handful of materials, your child can turn an old jar into a fun container for their room!
This is a quick, easy, and inexpensive project for the garden that will help teach your children about nature and help them learn how to care for living things.
The kids will have a blast making these fun mason jar solar lights! They are easy to make and just too darn cute! Once done, let the kids choose the perfect spot on your deck or outdoor space to enjoy them!
When the kids are yelling that they are bored, why not create fun items to hang on a low hanging branch or sit beside your favorite shrub or flower?! This Whimsical Woodland Creature Terrarium is super easy to make and fun for kids and adults! Best of all, it is a Dollar Store DIY so it is very inexpensive!
This mediation jar craft is a fun activity to do with the kids and is perfect as a calming activity, They are sometimes called “glitter jars” or “calm down jars” but these magic mindfulness tools are SO MESMERIZING!
This is an easy craft and inexpensive craft to make using an empty glass jar. This project is an awesome way to teach kids about recycling and the benefits of being environmentally conscious.
Raid your recycling bin to turn an empty glass jar or mason jar into a cut bug jar with a ladybug lid. This is an easy painting craft for kids that turns into an easy STEM exercise of bug examination.
This is a SUPER quick DIY terrarium project that’s GREAT to do with kids and only takes a few minutes! It would make a great Earth Day or anytime activity!
This is a gorgeous craft for kids, teens or even adults who love color and glitter! Simply layer cotton balls, acrylic paint, water and glitter shapes to create your own galaxy in a jar!
The kids will be absolutely thrilled to create a fun fairy house! It is easy to put together and turns out amazing! Beware! Fairies will flock to these little jar houses.
This handprint craft is the perfect easy craft and makes the best gift for Mom on Mother’s Day. It uses a mason jar, paint, Mod Podge, and a potted flower to make the cutest keepsake for Mom, Grandma, Godmother, and more!
Bird watching can be a fun hobby for kids and adults of all ages. You and the kids can make this mason jar bird feeder in minutes for a fun summer garden craft. Mix up a suet cake and stuff it in a jar with a dowel rod for a treat the birds will love.
This sweet craft comes together easily, making it ideal for a quick, last minute crafting session. It requires basically no skill to assemble, and there is a good chance you probably will have all of the supplies on hand, as they are common holiday items. This is a good Christmas craft to make with the kids. All ages can help in one way or another.
This is a simple craft for kids and adults to make at home a Snow Globe out of Mason Jars. You can customize the items in it as well as the snow glitter.
This Easter Bunny Jar Craft is easy to do and oh so cute! But, why stop at Easter Bunnies? Let the kids create other fun critter jars. Then, fill it with candies for gifting or let them sit it in their room and use it to store their little "treasures" in.
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