This collection of craft projects for boys is a fun way not only to keep them out of trouble, but to also exercise their creativity and imagination. Although such activities might be more readily available to girls, modern parents are making an effort to introduce their children to all sorts of pastimes to foster a more gender-free upbringing. After all, such a nurturing environment will help ensure their kids understand what it is they truly want to do when older.
From decorating their backpacks to creating hilarious paper box characters and even designing minifig clocks, these craft projects for boys provide a wide range of inspiration for guardians. They are particularly great for passing the time indoors during the winter.
20 Craft Projects for Boys
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DIY Balloon Bean Bags
The Disney Family Fun Ball Project is Ideal for Children's Play
18
DIY Plastic Figurine Packages
'Hellobee' Animal Gift Boxes are Ideal for Children
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DIY Fiery Avian Models
Learn to Make Your Very Own Angry Birds Papercraft
16
DIY Personalized Knapsacks
The 'Spoonful' Back-to-School Affordable Backpacks are Fun to Make
15
DIY Dinosaur Wall Art
This Adorable DIY Dinosaur Art Project is Perfect for Children
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DIY Paper Box Puppets
Turn an Ordinary Pasta Box into a Fun Children's Toy with This Tutorial
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Sci-Fi Minifig Timepieces
The LEGO Star Wars Clock Boasts Interchangeable Characters
12
DIY Child Craft Studios
This DIY Project Organizes Arts and Crafts Time for Under $50
11
Crafty Wooden Spoon Insects
Turn Ordinary Timber Utensils into Bug-Shaped Toys with This Tutorial
10
DIY Paper Animal Masks
These DIY Easter Brown Sack Masks are a Fun Children's Project
9
Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
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Personified Candy Jewelry
The 'Spoonful' Scarecrow Necklace is Fun to Make & Eat
7
DIY Candy-Dispensing Robots
These Quirky Robots make the Perfect DIY Valentine Gifts for Children
6
Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
5
Football-Shaped Candy Containers
These Party Favors are Perfect for Super Bowl-Themed Snacks
4
Personified Yogurt Pops
The Disney Family Fun Popsicles are Healthy & Enticing
3
Colorbook-Covered Walls
The PIXERS 'Let's Color!' Collection for Kids Creates a Crafty Atmosphere
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Miniature Bunny Pastry Toppers
These Easter-Themed Cupcake Toppers are from the Oh Happy Day Blog
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Animated Alarm Clock Casings
The 'Disney Family Fun' Faux Fur Creatures are Frightening
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Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
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Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
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Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups
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Whimsical Gnome Toys
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Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Toy Brick-Inspired Luggage Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Bright Trolley and Backpack Set
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Soup-Centric Holiday Bundles
Campbell's Building Brick Box is a Playful Treat for the Holidays
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
Iconic Artist Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Bob Ross Set by Bricknificient is Detailed
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
Exclusive Men's Grooming Kits
Harry's Launched its 'Handsomer for the Holidays' Gift Collection
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Crafting Game Apparel Collections
Bioworld is Expanding its Minecraft Collection
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Survival Crafting Metaverses
LEGO Fortnite Fosters Creativity and Collaborative Play
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Building Block Bouquets
LEGO's Bouquet of Roses is a Home Decor Building Set for Adults
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Personalized AI Stories
Magic Bookshelf Places Your Child at the Center of Personalized Adventures
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
Blabla's Finger Puppet Mushrooms are Sold in a 5-Piece Set
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Braille Building Blocks
LEGO's Play with Braille Bricks Teach Kids with Visual Impairments to Read
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Figurine Compartment Tote Bags
Sonny Angels Can Be Comfortably Stored in the My Crew Bag
Custom Coloring Page Generators
Dad Can’t Draw Turns Text Prompts into Coloring Pages for Kids
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Daycare Organization Essentials
Colle à Moi Offers Daycare Organization Tools
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Customizable Children's Stories
Storyland Illustrated Personalized Ebook Creates Custom Stories
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Kid-Friendly Financial Support Apps
Goaly Offers Financial Lessons for Kids and Their Parents
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Personalized Christmas Decor
The 'Little Me' Ornaments are a Personalized Holiday Keepsake
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Family Travel Documentation Tools
Duckwyn's Travel Journal Offers Digital Scrapbooking
Toy Brick Organizing Platforms
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Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
Stix-Brix Shop's Kid-Friendly Kit for Building and Painting Birdhouses