Kids Arts and Crafts Cupboard

   1 - Crayons

Classic crayons, beeswax crayons or even special shaped crayons are available for little hands to hold. These can be expensive to purchase all at once but is you’re a savvy shopper (like me) you can stock up during in the back to school sales in August/September where a box can go for as little as 50 pence.

 2-   Coloured Pencils

You need these for the more intricate colouring or writing your little crafters crayons can’t achieve. Keep several styles and colours. They will save the day and provide the perfect finish.

   3-  Felt Tip Pens

 

Choose washable markers as they are much easier to clean from little fingers and arms and will provide varied colour. If you have older children remember to get marker pens in an array of colours Sharpies are best for those finishing touches or standalone projects.

 4 - Water Colour Paints and Brushes

Water colour painting is very versatile and kids love it. It can add colour too many projects and is like the tie-dying for paper just remember to use on thicker papers or it might soak through and rip. 

  

  

       5- BIG Roll of Plain Paper

It is cheaper to buy a large roll of lining paper from the DIY store rather than get it from the craft stores.  As its wider and thicker it is suitable for both large and small craft ideas.

    6- Construction Paper

 These are big solid sheets and easy for small hands to cut  

  

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      7 - Colouring in, Sketch Books, Sticker Books

 There are loads of options out there from scribble books to adult colouring books or favourite movie collage books that have all of the above.

 8 - Scissors

Several sizes and edges are needed here so you always have a pair to hand

   9 -    Pipe Cleaners

There fun to create with and can be used to join things glue can’t.

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    10-  Glitter

A must have. Kids love it and there is nothing like adding a bit of sparkle to their crafty designs to make them special.

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   11--  Glue sticks

Coloured one’s are the best as kids can see where there gluing and the best bit they dry clear.

1 12- Liquid glue (PVA)

Great for sticking, missing with water to add a glaze to a finished project or adding to paint for a versatile finish.

 

    13 -  Googly eyes

Kids love these. They will encourage creative, imaginative artistic play if they are available and can be added to just about anything to finish it off.

1  14- Craft sticks

You’ll be amazed at the uses for craft sticks and the things kids can make

15-  Air drying Sculpting Clay or Homemade Salt Dough

You can make anything with this from special hand prints key rings to Christmas decorations and the best bit…It dry’s on its own so no need to bake and once dry it can be painted any colour you like but if it’s too expensive you can always make your own salt dough to use in it’s place.

So there you have it. 15 essential items to buy and stash in your craft supply cupboard until you’re ready to get crafty with the kids.

What do you think? Anything you’d add to this list. If you have recommendations I’d love to hear them at  Go on contact me