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15 Spring Kids Crafts

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I LOVE Spring. I always say fall is my favorite, but then when Spring gets here, I think it must be a tie. And, there is something so magical about being able to send your kids outside to play finally after winter is over. YAY for peace and quiet (well for the most part).

Since Spring is here in Utah, I have tulips coming up, and my apple tree is amazing right now. Look at these blossoms and blue sky! This giant beauty is right outside my window.

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So, with Spring on my mind, I thought I’d find some cute crafts you can do with your kids for Spring. This list has super simple coloring pages, but also has some cute ideas for using up plastic easter eggs. I am in LOVE with the cute lightning bug craft because being from the south, that’s a fun memory from my childhood. Even though I don’t do a ton of spring kids crafts normally, I might just have to start. Enjoy!

15 Spring Crafts for Kids! Great ideas for using up Plastic eggs too!

4729360172_85f5e6b89e Rainy Day Paper Plate Craft by Under the Humble Moon

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Cardboard Tube Binoculars by Crafts By Amanda

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Popcorn Cherry Blossom Trees by MPM Ideas

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Ninja Turtle Sewer Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands

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Super Sized Grass Buddies by Happiness is Homemade

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Grasshopper Printable Craft by Learn Create Love

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Rain Sticks by Happy Hooligans

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Paper Bag Crowns by PBS Parents

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Lightning Bug Eggs by Joann.com

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Bird’s Nest Craft by She Knows

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Yarn Butterflies by We Made That

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Paper Flower Pinwheel Craft by Molly Moo

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Free Printable Coloring Pages by Hello, Wonderful

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Coffee Filter Butterflies by Sew Crafty Cat

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Spring Time Stamp Art by Whisking Mama

I thought most of these look pretty easy. Which is exactly how I like it.

15 Spring Crafts for Kids! SO many easy ideas I would actually do.


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  1. Katie says

    April 3, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Love all these ideas! Great job on a beautiful round-up!

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    • Meredith says

      April 3, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks Katie! It was fun. 🙂

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  2. Sarah Lusby says

    April 7, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Love these – Great inspiration!
    Amazing images too Meredith 🙂

    Reply

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