One incredible benefit of playtime is the opportunity for creativity. Whether it’s make-believe games or arts & crafts activities, little ones can let their imaginations soar with every new toy, game, and kit that enters their toy boxes.
While creativity comes in various forms, starting the creative process can be a little easier with arts & crafts kits. Each activity set can build problem-solving skills, emotional expression, and self-confidence (and provides the chance to create some awesome art pieces, accessories, and collectibles).
Families can encourage their little ones to get creative with the latest arts & crafts kits on the market. We’ve rounded up 25 of the hottest activity sets hitting the toy aisles to help kids of all ages explore their imaginations, creativity, and artistic sides.
BARBIE X POTT’D MORNING ROUTINE HOME POTTERY KIT
This is Barbie's dream house — and it deserves some handmade decor. This kit includes clay, paint, and more to create a mini calendar with an affirmation card holder and a pink-tastic jewelry holder
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PURR-FECT WASH ‘N BEAD BRACELETS
With this 141-piece arts and craft set, kids can create stylish accessories by loading the washer, starting the “spin cycle,” and removing the basket. Once the beads dry, little crafters can make up to five personalized bracelets.
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CHOMPSAW
This kid-safe power tool makes cutting cardboard easy. Kids can use it to transform the cardboard into forts, DIY costumes, educational dioramas, and other creative projects.
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SWIFT CLICKS HEISHI BRACELET MAKER
Crafters can use the maker’s refillable, rotating carousel to select their desired colors and thread them by clicking the button. This 2,047-piece set makes more than 20 bracelets, includes 16 Heishi bead colors, and stores easily.
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ROSEART CRYSTAL GEM CREATIONS
Kids can combine crystal-like pieces to create sparkling builds, including lotuses, bonsais, and succulents. The Jewel Succulents from the Sparkling Prism Collection (pictured) comes with more than 175 pieces.
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PLAY-DOH BARBIE DESIGNER FASHION SHOW PLAYSET
Kids can dress Barbie in Play-Doh clothing using the two-in-one runway and designer studio. It includes fashion-making tools, Play-Doh Pattern Sheets with designs that look like fabric, and more.
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DOUGH MUCH FUN BOX
Pampered Chef's Dough Much Fun Box from the Kids Club line teaches kids the importance of creativity and cooking. Each box includes recipe cards, a Pampered Chef kitchen tool and pantry product, a collectible achievement pin, and QR codes that link to more sweet recipe fun.
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UNICORN GEM WATER BOTTLE CRAFT KIT
Turn an ordinary water bottle into a statement piece with sparkly unicorn-themed gemstones, colorful stickers, and accessories. Each kit comes with 1 aluminum water bottle (holds 20oz/591 mL), 4 unicorn-themed charms, 1 pompom charm, 3 gemstone sticker sheets, 2 vinyl sticker sheets, and a sparkly wristlet for easy carrying. A redesign of the gemstone water…
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OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM TALES
This flip book has reusable, silicone coloring pages that can stretch out and fold into a keepsake box. It features educational activities and traceable elements while showcasing the classic song in a storybook format. A set of 12 markers are included.
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ELMER’S 4-COUNT NEON SKY SLIME KIT
Turn Elmer’s glue into slime with this all-inclusive kit. It comes with two bottles of colorful, transparent glue and two kinds of slime activator.
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COLOR MOTION BLUEY & HELLO KITTY ANIMATION TABLETS
Kids can color in 20 Bluey or Hello Kitty scenes with the included markers and stencils. Then, they can spin the tablet’s wheel to bring movement to their creations.
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POKÉMON THEATER PLUSH HAND PUPPETS AND FINGER PUPPETS
Inspired by the Japanese Pokémon Puppet Theatre — or “Puppémon” — YouTube series, these hand and finger puppets will help kids hone storytelling skills.
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S’NOODLES
Kids can dampen, dab, and stick the colorful S’Noodles together to make unique creations with this low-mess craft kit. The eco-friendly S’Noodles are made from corn and are biodegradable. Choose from four themes: dinosaur, lion, robot, or unicorn.
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WIPE-AWAY CRAYONS 10-PACK
These crayons are mess-free, smudge-free, and easily wipe away with the included eraser cloth. With lots of colors to choose from, kids can let their creativity soar!
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SUNGEMMERS EMOJI POO & LOVE
Kids can DIY their own sparkly sun catchers with more than 1,000 gem stickers. This kit includes two Emoji SunGemmers (Poo and Love), stickers, double-sided mounting tape, and guides. These mess-free craft kits are rainy-day approved and build fine motor skills.
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STMT POSITIVITY JOURNALING SET
This 70-sheet spiral-bound journal is filled with positive prompts, space to reflect, habit trackers, bullet journaling, and more — all designed to help you make your dreams a reality. It includes more than 1,500 stationery supplies, including brush markers, gel pens, tapes, stickers, and more.
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ART CAFÉ LATTE-INSPIRED PAINTING KIT
This kit includes everything kids need to make latté-inspired creations. Young artists pour paint onto the lid and create unique designs with the included pick. Art Café comes in three color palettes.
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DOODLEFACE FAIRYTALE PLAY SET
Transform kids’ worlds with DoodleFace play characters! With every crayon stroke, these magical standing playmates let them bring their wildest imaginations to life. DoodleFace Wipe-Away Crayons stay put during play – no mess, no stress! When it's time for a new adventure, wipe with the Eraser Cloth and start fresh. Premium thick material and a…
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TATTOO DESIGN STUDIO
This temporary body art kit features brush-tip tattoo markers and more than 50 designs. Kids can create temporary tattoos with color-in, neon glow, and holographic sheets. They can add details to their design with five basic and three metallic cosmetic-grade tattoo markers.
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3DOODLER CHEF
With this 3D pen, teens can make edible sculptures with candy. The kit includes the Chef pen, a nozzle, a cartridge, and a quick-start guide.
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SUPER SMALLS SUPER CHARMS COLLECTION
Kids can pick their favorite charms, or rock all of them for glimmering style. | Source: Super Smalls/ The Toy Insider
From shells to flowers, kids can show off their inner sparkle. | Source: Super Smalls/ The Toy Insider
The collection includes eight sparkling charms to choose from. | Source: Super Smalls/ The Toy Insider
Add a charming touch to kids' style with this digital charm program! Kids can picking out a jewelry base, and start decorating it with eight glimmering charms that show off their personalities.
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DISNEY STITCH CUTE & FEISTY JEWELRY DESIGN KIT
Kids can create one-of-a-kind Stitch-themed friendship bracelets with this kit! Includes 10 soft enamel charms with jump rings, an assortment of colorful beads, and four yards of elastic.
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CRAYOLA COLOR WONDER MESS FREE FINGERPAINT & STAMPER KIT
Kids can create their own masterpieces with a portable ink pad that only transfers the ink to special Color Wonder paper. Includes five animal stamps and a cover to keep everything organized.
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WATER WOW! MULTI-ACTIVITY DRAWING SET
The take-along, zip-open case features a built-in drawing board with water-reveal rainbow swirls for free drawing. The set also includes four reusable double-sided activity cards, two stencils, two stamps, and a stamp pad.
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DOODLEFACE WALL ART
These kits are dino-mite! | Source: DoodleFace
Kids will discover the magic of imagination. | Source: DoodleFace
Each piece of art can be colored, wiped clean, and colored all over again! | Source: DoodleFace
Kids can collect blank wall hangings in a wide array of shapes and sizes, including animals, ocean life, vehicles, letters, fairytales, nature, gaming, sports, flowers, and more. Each poster easily snaps on and off the wall for coloring. If kids draw with DoodleFace's Wipe-Away Crayons, the designs will easily erase to start fresh.
