DIY Spring Craft Ideas
Spring is in the air, and that can only mean one thing, it’s the perfect time to get creative.
From brighter days to fresh pops of color, spring has a way of inspiring us to make, decorate, and refresh our spaces. Whether you’re crafting with kids after school, planning a fun weekend project, or just craving a little hands-on joy, DIY spring crafts are such a fun way to celebrate the season.
You’ll find DIY spring craft ideas that are easy, cheerful, and full of personality. Think simple supplies, colorful results, and projects that don’t require a trip to a specialty store. These ideas are great for families, classrooms, rainy afternoons, or anyone who loves turning a little creativity into something beautiful. Grab your glue, pull out the paint, and let’s make something spring-worthy together
Paper Tulip Bouquet
With spring in full bloom, this easy Paper Tulip Bouquet is a lovely way to celebrate the season. Bursting with fresh, cheerful vibes, it makes a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift and a sweet surprise for Grandma too. These paper tulips are created with plenty of love and care and are a beautiful way to welcome spring while showing someone special how much you care. Even better, unlike real flowers, this bouquet can be enjoyed year after year. It’s a simple spring paper craft that looks amazing, and handmade gifts always feel extra special especially when they’re inspired by the season of new beginnings.
Spring Handprint Crafts
Looking for a sweet spring craft that doubles as a keepsake? This Spring Handprint Art bundle is just the thing. These handprint and fingerprint templates are a fun, simple activity for school, daycare, or preschool, and they’re perfect for kids and toddlers. It’s an easy way to celebrate the spring season while creating meaningful artwork that parents, grandparents, and caregivers will love receiving and saving.
Pom Pom Bird Craft
Paper plates are a classic craft supply, and they’re perfect for spring projects because they’re so versatile and easy to work with. One fun idea is this Paper Plate Baby Bird Craft a sweet, colorful project that kids can enjoy anytime during the season. It’s simple enough for little hands to follow, fun to decorate, and turns out absolutely adorable every time. If you’re ready to make your own Blue Bird Pom Pom Paper Plate Craft, keep reading for all the easy steps to bring these springtime birds to life!
Flower Craft
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better way to celebrate all those fresh blooms than with a fun flower craft kids will absolutely love. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, this cheerful project is great for welcoming the season in a creative way. Whether you’re making a sweet Mother’s Day gift or just enjoying some spring crafting time together, this beautiful flower craft complete with a free printable template is an easy, feel-good activity everyone can enjoy.
Pip Cleaner Butterfly
Making a pipe cleaner butterfly is a fun, simple craft that’s perfect for both kids and adults. With just a few supplies, you can create bright, colorful butterflies that work beautifully as decorations, party favors, or sweet little handmade gifts. This easy step-by-step tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know to create your own fluttery masterpiece.
Pipe Cleaner Daffodil
This gorgeous pipe cleaner daffodil craft is such a fun way to celebrate the start of spring 🌼 With its bright, cheerful colors, it brings an instant pop of happiness to craft rooms, homes, and even outfits. My daughters absolutely loved making these when they were younger, creating them as thoughtful little gifts for their Mom, Grandparents or teachers It’s a simple spring craft that’s full of color, creativity, and sweet memories.
Butterfly Suncatcher Craft
Butterfly suncatcher season is officially here, and it’s the perfect spring craft to jump into. With sunshine streaming through the windows and kids bursting with energy, this colorful activity checks all the boxes. Using tissue paper and a free printable template, kids can create beautiful butterfly suncatchers that brighten up any window. It’s quick to prep, easy to make, and feels like a breath of fresh air on those spring days when everyone needs a fun indoor activity that still celebrates the season.
Bumble Bee Craft
Create an adorable Bumble Bee Craft this spring using simple, budget-friendly supplies you can grab at your local dollar store. With wooden craft sticks, paint, and a few fun embellishments, kids can whip up their own cute little buzzing bee friends in about 30 minutes. It’s an easy, hands-on kids craft that keeps little ones happily busy while practicing coloring, counting, and fine motor skills, perfect for a fun spring activity at home or in the classroom.
Printable Build a Lamb Craft
This lamb craft is incredibly versatile and works beautifully for so many themes, from Easter and farm units to Baa Baa Black Sheep lessons and a variety of Sunday school activities. It’s especially fitting for Bible stories like the sheep and goats parable or as part of a Nativity scene craft, making it a lovely, meaningful project for spring and faith-based learning.
Easter Handprint Art
Looking for a fun and simple Easter classroom activity? This Easter Handprint Craft is the perfect keepsake for students to make and take home for Mom, Dad, Grandma, or anyone special this spring. It’s super easy and mess-free, just print the template, grab some pastel paints, and let the kids stamp their handprints to create a charming Easter-themed gift that’s full of personality and love
Rainbow Garden Paper Plate Collage
This bright and cheerful Paper Plate Rainbow Garden Collage is a perfect spring craft to get creative with. I love using paper plates for projects like this, the sturdy base holds lots of different materials without collapsing, and the round shape naturally frames your design, making every rainbow and flower pop. It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to celebrate the season and make something colorful for their home or classroom!
3D Dragonfly Craft
Dragonflies are such dazzling little signs of spring, zipping and zooming through the air and they make the perfect inspiration for a spring craft! With this 3D Dragonfly Craft, kids can bring these magical insects to life. They’ll paint a vibrant sunset background and assemble a dragonfly that looks like it’s ready to flutter right off the page. This colorful, hands-on project combines painting, rolling, cutting, and gluing, giving kids a chance to create a unique piece of art that really pops. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate spring while keeping little hands busy and imaginations buzzing!
Spring Flower Wreath
This Printable Spring Flower Wreath is a simple and fun DIY craft that’s perfect for both kids and adults. Use it to brighten up your home, enjoy as a cheerful coloring page, or even turn it into a sweet Mother’s Day gift. Just print, cut, and glue for an easy spring decoration that’s full of color and charm!
Spring is such a wonderful time to get creative, and these crafts are the perfect way to celebrate the season. From bright flowers and buzzing bees to fluttering dragonflies and rainbow gardens, there’s a little something for every kid (and even adults who love a hands-on project!). Not only do these activities keep little hands busy, but they also spark imagination, create lasting keepsakes, and fill your home with cheerful spring vibes. So grab your supplies, let the creativity flow, and enjoy making this spring one colorful, crafty, and memorable season!
