16 Easy DIYs to Do With Kids on Weekends

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Honestly, we're not sure who's going to have more fun making these crafts: kids or adults. Whenever you have free time on the weekend and you're looking for a family-friendly activity, consider one of these creative ideas below. Which one will you start on first?!

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1. Create a cute dish using air-dry clay.

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2. Make a kitchen trivet using wood beads.

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3. Attract birds to your yard with a sweet and simple birdhouse.

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4. Collect branches and string together rustic wall art.

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5. Design a floral centerpiece that can also hold candles.

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6. Add a cute animal face to a plain stool using chalk paint.

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7. Preserve seasonal blooms in your very own flower press.

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8. Discover how to make sun prints for unique and personalized art.

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9. Use ice for the most magical tie dye method.

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10. Make wax seal place cards for your holiday table.

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11. Use cotton rope, a glue gun, and paint to make artisan-inspired bowls.

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12. Craft a calming pillow spray using dried herbs and essential oils.

13. Design wall art (in any shape you want!) using air-dry clay.

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14. Bring out the inner artist in everyone with this acrylic pour painting method.

15. Dress up door handles with a hanging tassel made from string and wood beads.

16. Break out the air-dry clay (again) to form jewelry cones.

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