When purchasing a craft kit for a daughter, niece, or friend, consider her age and interests before investing. Some craft kits are simple enough for toddlers, while others are a bit more complicated and would better suit a teenager or adult. Also, try to find one that matches her interests so she can enjoy the end result for as long as possible. Lastly, be sure you have all of the supplies required for a specific craft before buying to avoid any meltdowns or frustrated parents. Graphic Designers and The Craft Train Blogger Kate Grono prefers crafts with some creative freedom. “I always look for crafts that have some creative room to move, because these are less rigid and more fun,” she says. She also likes that fact that they’re often less complicated and require less ‘hand holding’, or help from a parent or carer. “When deciding on a craft for a child, it’s important to keep in mind your kid’s skill level and interest,” says Craft Blogger Vanessa Brady. “Being realistic about your child’s needs will prevent you from wasting money on a kit that they have little ability or interest in completing.” Finding crafts targeted at your kids’ interests ensure longevity and completion every time. Here, the best craft kits for girls of all ages. Customers say girls love this tile art kit, and that the final projects make great gifts for girls to give to their friends and families. They also like that the paint easily wipes off of the tiles before it dries, so mistakes can easily be corrected. Medium: Magnets, Paint | Recommended Age: 8 years and up Medium: Craft Supplies | Recommended Age: 8 years and up Medium: String | Recommended Age: 8 years and up Medium: Jewelry Supplies | Pieces: 80 | Recommended Age: 7 years and up It’s a great activity to bring out for playdates or on those days when it’s too hot, rainy, or cold to go outside. Parents say kids love this kit and that it provides hours of entertainment. The say the quality of the materials is good, and they like that the supplies for each craft are bagged separately, which helps keep things organized. Medium: Craft supplies | Recommended Age: 3 years and up Parents say younger children may need help, but once they get the hang of it, they can do it by themselves. Reviewers say the instructions are nice and easy to follow and that the finished stuffed characters are adorable. Medium: Sewing supplies | Recommended Age: 10 years and up The kit includes everything girls need including beakers, fragrance, and coloring. For safety, there are gloves and goggles in there too, as well as instructions. According to users, the instructions are simple to follow and a hit with girls of various ages. Medium: Bath Bomb Supplies | Recommended Age: 8 years and up This is a simple yet satisfying craft and makes for a fun gift for grandparents or other relatives. Parents say it’s a fun way to keep kids occupied, and that it’s easy enough they can make the blanket entirely on their own. Medium: Fleece | Recommended Age: 3 years and up Medium: Book | Recommended Age: 6 years and up Parents say the quality of the materials is good and girls love making them. The finished products make for some adorable party pictures too. Medium: Flowers, glitter, garland, and more | Recommended Age: 7 years and up Medium: Stickers | Recommended Age: 5 years and up Medium: Soap | Recommended Age: Not Listed Grono explains how a budget may differ depending on the age of the crafter. “As far as price goes, that’s up to the individual and their budget,” she says. “You don’t need to pay a lot to keep the kids busy, but for older kids especially, it can be worth paying a bit more for a better-quality product.”
Hobbies or Interests
Crafts come in so many different varieties, but it is wise to find one that matches your girl’s interests. Maybe they enjoy painting or drawing over crocheting or knitting. Sometimes, they may love a certain design or color and care less about the project that they are completing. If they loved stuffed animals or new posters to hang on their walls, find a craft that results in something they can utilize for years to come.
Supplies
The great thing about craft kits is many come with all of the supplies you will need for the project. Magnet making crafts, for example, offer the freedom to add in your own art supplies for additional customization, if so desired. Others, like a crafting book, require you to provide all of the necessary materials. This is why it is helpful to consider what supplies you have on hand before committing to a crafting kit for yourself or a loved one. Some basic craft supplies that are useful to have on hand include scissors, glue, paints or markers, and tape. If you don’t have these items, opt for a kit that comes with everything for that specific project.
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This article was written by Julie Evans, a freelance writer who has contributed to The Spruce brands since 2017. Her work has appeared in several leading publications. To make this list, she considered each pick’s strength, type, and application. Additional reporting was done by Julia Fields, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce brands covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays. She’s also covered similar topics in other roles, including toy reviews, product roundups, interviews with expert-focused articles, and more. For young kids, Brady says less is more. “Young grade-schoolers are still developing their fine motor skills and have low attention spans so resist the urge to make complicated projects. I love easy beading projects, basic tie-dye, paper, and coloring crafts for young children,” she shares. Brady likes to give a bit more creative freedom when it comes to crafts for teens. “My favorite teenager crafts allow them to show off their personalities with customizations, like custom pencil totes, T-shirts, accessories, or room decorations,” she says. Brady knows that crafting together with a child has its benefits as well. “Outside of the practical fine motor skills and learning to follow directions, crafts are a fun and low-stress way to connect with children and foster their appreciation of the arts,” she adds. Expert advice was provided by Craft Blogger Vanessa Brady and Graphic Designers and The Craft Train Blogger Kate Grono.
