Spring is finally here, and if you’re looking for some fun ways to celebrate the changing of the seasons, you’ve come to the right place!
Crafting is fun all year round, but these 5 crafts are perfect for springtime and will be sure to get you in the mood to enjoy the flowers, the warm weather, and everything else spring brings.
Colorful Painted Buttery 🦋
Butterflies begin to emerge in spring, so celebrate this beautiful season by making your own colorful butterfly! This project is easy and fun, and it only takes paper, paint, and a pair of scissors—you don’t even need a paintbrush.
All you have to do is cut out a butterfly shape, drop dollops of paint onto one side, and then squish the two sides of the butterfly together. These simple steps result in a magnificent work of art!
Materials needed to make your own painted butterfly:
- Black construction paper
- Paint (multiple colors)
- Scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Painted Flower Pot 🪴
Cultivate a green thumb with some spring gardening and this super unique painted flower pot project! Many plants grow best in early spring after the weather begins to warm up but before it gets too hot. If you’re going to plant something in a flower pot, don’t just use a regular terracotta pot—jazz it up with some unique acrylic paint-pouring techniques!
No matter how many times you do this project, your finished painted flower pot is sure to turn out differently each time.
Materials needed:
- Terracotta pot
- Acrylic paint
- Acrylic pouring medium
- Container / tray
- Small plastic cups
- Popsicle sticks
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Window Light Catcher ☀️
Spring means longer days and more sunshine, so it’s a great time to learn how to make a light catcher! In this tutorial, we show you how to make a light catcher in the shape of a shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day, but you can choose any shapes, designs, and colors you want.
When you’re finished, hang your new light catcher in a window so it can bring beautiful colors into your home.
Materials needed:
- White paper
- Black construction paper
- Contact paper
- Tissue paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder 🦜
Another sign of spring is the return of all the birds that traveled south for the winter. If you’ve ever been interested in birds or birdwatching, now’s the time to learn more! Help birds feel welcome in your backyard by building them a bird feeder out of popsicle sticks.
You can also use decorations and different colors to personalize your bird feeder and make it more fun! Then just hang it up outside and fill it with peanuts, sunflower seeds, or anything else birds like to eat.
Materials needed:
- Jumbo popsicle sticks
- Regular popsicle sticks
- Twine
- Hot glue gun
- Scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
Beaded Wind Chime 💨
This beaded wind chime craft is a fun way to add some color to your home! You’ll probably want to wait for a nice day to do this project, since it involves collecting a stick from outside. While looking for a stick, keep in mind how big you want your wind chime to be and what you want it to look like, since the stick will serve as its base. After that, all you have to do is use string and beaded patterns to make a wind chime completely unique to you!
Materials needed:
- Beads
- String
- Stick from outside
- Scissors
Watch the full video tutorial below!
You can do these craft activities at home, or get some friends together to craft as a group. No matter how you do them, these projects are a fun way to celebrate spring. Happy crafting!
