Best craft kits for kids

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Keep your little ones busy over school holidays with these fun activities

If you're looking for a fun, productive and affordable gift to keep kids entertained, then you can't go wrong with craft kit.

They're guaranteed boredom-busters that won't break the bank – plus they're something the whole family can get involved in. Look no further – we've scoured the best deals and offers on kids craft kits available right now, from retailers like Baker Ross, Argos and Amazon. They're guaranteed to keep little ones entertained, while sparking their creativity and imagination.

One of the reasons we love kids' craft kits is that there's something for everyone – from science fans to young fairies and fashion designers, we've compiled a list of the best kids' crafts kits that will keep them occupied – and will be particularly useful for the school holidays.

There's much more to kid's crafts kits than just colouring in. They're a chance to learn new skills, inspire their imagination and make handmade treasures. And maybe they'll even discover a craft hobby for life! We’ve found sewing kits and even fashionable ideas like making dress-up dolls, so your children can find something fun for every taste and interest. Seeking something practical that's guaranteed to impress kids of all ages? Try the colour-in trainers!

And if you’re looking for creative kits to get them exploring new craft techniques we’ve found paper quilling, origami and painting and decorative items for their room that will make them feel like proper grown-ups. Or if you want to get back to basics, the Giant Craft Box contains plenty of supplies for the ultimate crafting extravaganza. They certainly won't get bored in the school holidays, it's the ultimate kids' craft kit. Here's our round up of the best kids' craft kits around.

This fun painting kit is the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon – and brought to you from Prima exclusively at The Works. The kit comes with everything you need to paint two gonk friends, including step-by-step instructions.

Watching birds from the window is a wonderful way to occupy children - attract in feathered friends by hanging up a bird box filled with treats. First though, they'll need painting and decorating!

This gorgeous candle making set is a great option for kids looking to make a thoughtful gift for parents or grandparents and have plenty of fun in the process. Simply pour layers of coloured wax into the cups to create beautiful scented candles.

Keep little hands busy over the school holidays making Christmas crafts projects. This kids craft kit is one you can gift them before the big day as it contains some wonderful decorations for their bedroom such as their own Christmas wreath, lots of Christmas stickers to craft with and even a recipe to make gingerbread.

Magical! This awe-inspiring kids craft kit will astound adult helpers as much as the kids. There are five projects to make, marble and keep.

Pow! This kid's craft kit is one of the coolest creative ideas we've come across, the chance to colour-in their own super hero cape. Each kit contains the fabric cape and fabric pens and for an extra £10 the cape can be personalised to include your child's name.

Hours of fun! Having a box of air dry clay to hand is a great way to get kids away from tablets and devices and is an activity they can do with friends when they come over.

A brilliant first introduction to embroidery - this cross stitch kit has been designed with youngsters in mind with five easy to follow projects they can use to make patches that can be applied to decorate other things.

The cutest craft kit and puuurfect for feline fans, this craft kit contains all the materials a younger crafter needs to make three new animal pals. Once they've been stitched, encourage your child to use their puppets to act out a scene, tell a story, or even make a puppet theatre for them to perform in.

Incredible value and one that so many children will adore - the chance to do lots of dinosaur crafting! This kids craft kit includes scratch art, stickers and a mask plus lots more.

A fun activity that siblings and best friends will enjoy doing together, this dress up dolls craft kit comes with princess themed outfits like coats and cloaks and even has a castle backdrop which is perfect for storytelling.

If your child is showing signs of being the next Banksy, surprise them with this graffiti stencil kit. They'll be able to customise their clothes rather than your walls and will enjoy using the kit when their friends come over.

A brilliant way to discuss environmental issues with your child, this is fun and creative way to make them aware of topical issues.

Bringing science and art together this is a project you'll enjoy doing with your child. The kit includes light sensitive cyanotype paper allowing you to take your own photo prints using sunlight.

Sports fans will enjoy the chance to design and colour-in their own personalised football. Whether it's dedicated to their favourite team, or has a personalised message on it, this special ball will score high on the gift list.

A kit for kids with the wow factor this terrific terrarium kit takes arts and crafts to whole new level, adding a touch of gardening into the mix. Complete with a jar, potting supplies and figurines to decorate your own miniature scene that also glows in the dark.

A magical gift for young fairies, this is a kid's craft kit that will capture their imagination. With ingredients that fizz, pop, and explode with colour, it will bring your child joy and excitement. Sachets include unicorn poop lavender and star dust made from corn flower.

Your kids can create eruptions with National Geographic's exciting Volcano Science Kit. It includes plaster, a volcano mould, paints and paintbrush, eruption powder, two volcanic rock specimens (geode and pumice) and a guide to volcanoes to inspire mini geologists.

Make a style statement. Ideal for any young fashionistas in your life, this kit containing 29 embellishments that will give them the creative freedom to customise everything from jackets to pencil cases, bags and jeans. Ideal for school holidays, it's a chance to express themselves without the constraints of a school uniform. Patches include glow-in-the-dark and metallic designs.

One for young interior designers, this kids' craft kit contains colourful craft supplies to make a decorative string of fairylights that will look beautiful in a children's bedroom.

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