7 Easy DIY Craft Projects for Kids and Parents During Lockdown

Is your country having lockdown right now? Are you bored and do you often ask yourself how to be creative during a lockdown? 

Everyone is bored due to the lockdown, especially because social gatherings such as parties and concerts are out of the question. You probably have binged watched all your favorite Netflix shows and lay on the couch scrolling through the internet all day. That’s such a privilege to be able to do whatever you want. 

But now, we have reached the point where everything is just...boring. And for parents out there, I bet your kids aren’t really happy about this whole shutdown situation. Well, now is the time to shake things out and start getting your creative juices flowing. 

That’s right! Here are 7 easy DIY craft ideas you could do to utilize your time in lockdown. These crafts are such productive ways to spruce up your home decor game to the next level. 

Needle Felting Kits

This method of wool felting technique has boomed in social media. You can find breathtaking needled art done by such talented craftsmen on the internet. 

Needle felting can be a simple project or a complex hyperrealistic project. Which makes it clear how versatile this craft is. The kit itself comes in various levels of difficulty for you to choose from easy to hard. This way you can either learn this new form of art or roll up your sleeves for a new big project. 

Most needle felting kits consist of everything you will need to complete a project and they are pretty inexpensive. But here's the question, Why Needling Felting? 

The repetitive motion is proven to be soothing and relaxing. This is also probably why people love to unwind their day by needle felting. And the process is so engaging and relaxing, it's really easy to lose track of time. 

A simple tip for you, don't be overwhelmed, this form of art is all about trusting the project. From my personal experience, the start and middle of the process were kind of questionable. I was wondering if I was even doing it right. But as I continued the process, in the end, it all came together. And here are cute clutters I have made. 

Here are photos of needle felting with different difficulties. 

Please be careful, as you will be handling sharp needles and poking your needles. You might have an oopsie. We recommend wearing finger guides and using proper products. 

Best Needle Felting Kit: 

How to correctly needle felt and what not to do: Click here

Recycling Old Papers.

Do you have a stack of old newspapers that you're not sure what to do with? Or a strewn-about pile of papers? Students can relate to having dozens of new old copies, notes, and textbooks that they no longer need.

It's almost mid-year, and guess what? The holiday season is approaching. So, why not make use of this time to come up with DIY creative ideas for Christmas gifts and other holiday gifts for your loved ones? This craft is definitely kids-approved. Kids will love tearing pages and doodling on their self-made paper. 

Recycled papers feature a unique feel and a rainbow of hues. The key to making recycled paper is to embrace faults and irregularities. Every piece will be unique and exceptional.

Recycling paper is not only a fun craft project but also for a good cause. And to encourage you here's an easy way to recycle paper without needing any special types of equipment. All the items used for this tutorial are common household products that you may have laying around your kitchen or storage. 

1. Cut or tear papers into small tiny pieces. The smaller the pieces, the easier to recycle. Smaller pieces also give a smoother blend and surficial texture. 

2. Soak the paper in water for at least 2 hours. 

3. Use your regular food grinder and grind the paper for a good minute and more. 

4. Take a container that is larger than your shifter(circular flour sifter/strainer). Fill the container with water. 

5. Take 3-4 good spoonfuls of the grinded paper, mix it with the water. 

6. After mixing, take the shifter. Submerge it fully in the water, and scoop the shifter out. You will have a layer of paper fiber on the shifter.

7. Take a cotton fabric, and press down to remove any excess water out. 

8. Place down a dry fabric. Turn the shifter outside down and the layer of paper should fall on the cloth. Cover the paper, then roll the paper to make it smooth and also remove excess water. 

9. Let it air dry and try not to touch it before drying. 

You can use food coloring, water-soluble paints, or poster colors to add colors of your choice. Crushed flowers, coffee, turmeric, or chocolate powders can also be used as a natural alternative.

Wet Felted Decors

Wet felting is an underrated DIY craft project. Many people are unaware of its incredible potential for making great home decor, clutter, and even apparel.

Have you ever seen felted rugs or felted shawls? Even little wet felted baskets are functional and lovely.

You'll be surprised when I tell you that wet felting is a breeze. Wet felting doesn't require a lot of materials, and the project won't hurt your wallet either. It’s a treat for mothers as they can not only enjoy themselves with this engaging craft but also involve their kids for some quality bonding time.

Things you need for wet felting: 

1. Wool

2. Water and Soap (mild fragrance-free soap)

3. Bubble wraps and cardboard(optional) 

Click here to learn in-depth about wet felting. 

Here are photos of cute decor items you could create using wet felting which is surprisingly very easy to recreate. 

Felted hearts make a great valentine craft idea

Christmas easy DIY gift

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Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could wear something you made yourself? It is not difficult to make shawls. You can do it with a little effort and time.

Embroidery Kit

Embroidery is such a beautiful hobby. This is a whimsical craft idea for lockdown adults and mid teenagers. Embroidery is creating beautiful art using cloth and stitching. 

Buying kits is always a win since you do not have to search or buy each product from different sites. You get everything you want in one package. 

What will you get in an Embroidery Kit? 

1. Embroidery hoop, 

2. Needles

3. Fabric and assorted colors of embroidery floss. 

Some of the fabric even comes pre-printed with the design, so you won't have to trace it from a piece of paper. Or if you wish to create your own design, you can purchase plain ones too. 

Embroidery is not a challenging hobby. They are supposed to be relaxing, breezy and shouldn't feel like a huge investment of time and money. They are in fact a great inexpensive hobby and are pretty easy to get hang of.

There are many ways you could use your embroidery. It's amazing you're creating wall hangings, pillowcases, pins, and patches, on your t-shirt. If you're looking for hobby DIY craft room ideas for small spaces then Embroidery maybe your best bait. 

Crochet And Knitting 

Crocheting and Knitting are life skills that you can learn for creating adorable gifts for your family and loved ones. They are great for creating garments, blankets, hats, mittens, and many more. 

You can start with learning basic knitting and proceed to more complicated patterns. After watching a few tutorials and reading some how-tos, you should be able to get hang of it easily. As always it's always about practicing. The more you practice, the better and faster you get. 

Tips: Use chunky yarns and thick needles. Those give you a better grip and are perfect for beginners. In fact, chunky yarns are in trend so you might be up to something. 

Most of the knitting equipment are one-time investments, except for wool. Knitting tools are inexpensive and easily available. All you need for knitting and crocheting are wool and needles. 

Knitting vs Crochet

Both are essentially just different ways of putting yarn together. The stitches in knitting make a "V" shape. Crochet stitches are more akin to knots. 

Knitting creates loops by shifting a group of loops from one needle to another. Crochet hooks the loops together directly on the piece with a single hook. 

But which one is better for you? Crochet is great for beginners. There aren't many techniques to learn in crocheting so it's convenient. Whereas, knitting is for individuals who prefer to learn in-depth and have an option to expand their skills and techniques more. 

Honestly, both of them are great and there isn't a real 'better technique'. It comes all down to personal preferences. 

Tufting  

If I have to mention one of the most popular DIY creative craft ideas during lockdown then tufting takes the cake. Tufting has been a hot trend and it’s for a reason. It is a technique of creating the most fluffy and beautiful items. And it’s very easy, you don’t even need to have any special training. 

It is always a good idea to practice a few lines to get used to the gun and its movement. Within a few tries, you can have your hands flowing the ways you didn’t know it would. 

However, there are certain ways you should do it. Here are some tips that might be helpful. 

1. Pre-plan and decide the colors and designs. 

2. Start with tracing out borders

3. Use one color at a time, changing colors continuously could be difficult so try working in sections. 

4. Fill in your outline, use horizontal lines.

5. Always trim the loose ends to make sure it all looks even and smooth. 

6. Don’t forget to seal the back of the design with glue and let it air dry for at least 48 hours. 

As tufting is a huge gossip, it does come with a price. So we only recommend tufting for only those who are really interested as it’s quite an expensive hobby. The gun itself is somewhere above USD 200, other things you will need are a wooden frame, fabric, and tufting threads.

After further investigation, the investment to buy a tufting kit is actually reasonable in the long run. You will be able to create your own unlimited supply of custom rugs with a fraction of the prices you will be paying. We highly recommend tufting as a great DIY home improvement craft.

Kids play with Yarns

Yarns are like a blank canvas. You can choose what to do. Did you know yarns make such a great engaging kid play that would be amazing to keep your kids entertained during a boring lockdown period? 

Kids must hate being inside the house all the time and the lockdown probably makes them feel dull and low. So here are a bunch of fun activities for preschoolers to make their creative juices flowing. 

The classic yarn doll

Making this yarn doll is pretty easy so it’s suitable for little kids to follow along. Trust me, they will have a lot of fun creating and playing with their doll. Felted yarns are created as it is easier to grab for little kids and they are completely safe and biodegradable. 

Wrapped Yarn Decor

If you have any old or boring decor you have laying around, that just doesn’t look good anymore? You could actually let your kid do the sprucing up for you. In fact, it’s also a great DIY home decor idea for adults too. 

Yarn bowls

We have been giving you all the DIY home improvement ideas to do in Lockdown. So it wouldn’t be nice if we didn’t let the kids hop on the train. Here’s an easy way for your kids to contribute. They can have fun making it and it makes a great decor too. It’s a win-win situation. 

1. Blow up a balloon. 

2. Add fevicol (or any nontoxic liquid glue) to the bottom half of the balloon.

Now, the real challenge is can they wrap the balloon with yarn without bursting it? Do this craft with your kid to find out. 

3. Generously wrap the bottom half of the balloon, cut the yarn.

4. Give the yarn one more layer of glue with a paintbrush. 

5. Let it completely dry. Then poke the balloon to burst it (kids will probably love it)

Hey, just a little secret. Did you know, you could create amazing baskets with felted yarn? 

Conclusion

Lockdowns are boring but on the plus side, you can spend your free time at home doing whatever you wish. A working adult will absolutely cherish this moment of freedom and relaxation. So it’s not that bad. 

But it could get boring and monotonous if that freedom extends for months. Humans are very social animals and we love to engage and communicate. So we hope these DIY craft ideas for lockdown have helped you become more productive. 

Hands-down wool felting is one of the inexpensive and versatile crafty hobbies for you. Are you a fan of needle felting or wet felting? Also, comment down below if you have tried any of these crafts, and don’t forget to share too. Let’s help each other out during lockdown.