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Rainbow Crafts for Kids: 51 Ideas to Make

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Collage of St. Patrick's Day rainbow craft ideas.

Rainbows are the perfect antidote to a gray, can’t-go-outside day. Bring all the colors inside with these Rainbow Crafts for Kids. I’ve collected more than 50 rainbow craft ideas, and broken them down into sections for older kids and preschoolers. They can practice colors, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, try some new art techniques, or just have an afternoon of colorful fun!

Collage of rainbow craft ideas with text at bottom

Kids Rainbow Craft Ideas to Make

Make and play a game, pour paint some flowerpots, or throw an entire rainbow-themed party. There a plenty of ideas to choose from. Don’t forget to pin for later, so you can make one now, then find more colorful rainbow crafts for next time.

Rainbow Crafts for Kids

These rainbow craft ideas are perfect for older kids and tweens. Younger children may be able to make them with adult supervision.

Rainbow Painted Sugar Cookies

Photo Credit: snappygourmet.com

Use chocolate melts as paint, and cookies as your canvas using this easy tutorial.

Headband with a Rainbow Ribbon Flower

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

This adorable loopy ribbon flower embellished headband goes with everything!

DIY Rainbow Unicorn Bath Bombs

Photo Credit: www.mamacheaps.com

Make rainbow bath bombs and turn every bath into a special occasion.

Polymer Clay Rainbow Necklace Tutorial

Photo Credit: natashalh.com

Turn clay coils into a pretty rainbow swirl necklace. Not just for St. Patrick's Day!

no-sew rainbow fleece scarf

Photo Credit: thedecoratedcookie.com

Turn fleece fabric into a rainbow scarf without sewing a stitch. This would make an ideal project for scraps.

How to Make Patches from Recycled Jeans

Photo Credit: www.creativegreenliving.com

Patches made using puffy paint are trendy embellishments for coats, backpacks, and more.

Easy DIY Rainbow Ornament Tutorial and Cut File

Photo Credit: www.sewwhatalicia.com

Make rainbow ornaments using vinyl and your cutting machine.

Mini Glitter Rainbow Pots

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

A rainbow of glittered pots add sparkle to party and holiday favors.

Melted Crayon Art Heart Canvas

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

This rainbow crayon canvas is like a color explosion! Kids will love blowing melted wax to make a unique art project.

DIY Paper Lace Rainbow Flower Lampshade

Photo Credit: www.100directions.com

Perfect for a girl's room, this floral cutout adds a fun pop of color to a plain lampshade.

Rainbow Coaster DIY

Photo Credit: www.sweetsillysara.com

Paint and build a colorful coaster using craft sticks.

Magical DIY Makeup or Binder Supply Bag

Photo Credit: amagicalmess.com

Customize a zipper bag with a swirl of rainbow color full of personality.

Water Bead Stress Ball

Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

Squish and squeeze to your hearts content with a stress ball you make yourself.

DIY Galaxy Jar

Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

Soft pastel swirls and sparkly glitter make galaxy jar to display.

Grow Your Own Rainbow Crystals

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Growing crystals is a cool science experiment, and growing them as a rainbow is extra-fun.

Tile Art for Kids

Photo Credit: www.naturalbeachliving.com

Sharpie and alcohol combine to make an abstract design that is both fun and functional.

Birthday Balloon Wreath

Photo Credit: onesimpleparty.com

This colorful wreath is made with balloons for a festive and inexpensive decoration.

Rainbow DIY Melted Crayon Art Canvas Gift

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

Add a photo to your melted crayon rainbow art for a personal touch.

Abstract Rainbow Sneakers

Photo Credit: www.dreamalittlebigger.com

Dye yourself a pair of custom shoes! Each pair is unique.

DIY Rainbow Beaded Safety Pin Bracelet

Photo Credit: www.dreamalittlebigger.com

This classic safety pin craft gets a modern update with a sparkly rainbow of color.

Edible Leprechaun and Rainbow

Photo Credit: www.amylattacreations.com

A St. Patrick's Day activity that is a craft you can make and a treat you can eat.

Pretty DIY Rainbow Wall Art with your Cricut

Photo Credit: www.100directions.com

Elegant and pretty wall art to accent your favorite little girl's room.

Rainbow Flower Pots

Photo Credit: www.farmwifecrafts.com

Fun and funky flowerpots get color with paint. A great outdoor craft for tweens!

Roll a Rainbow Printable St. Patrick’s Day Game

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

A family dice game to play on St. Patrick's day or any day.

Rainbow Striped Painted Rock Photo Holder

Photo Credit: www.ilovepaintedrocks.com

Learn how to turn a rainbow painted rock into a holder for photos or notes.

Easy DIY Party Banner Made with Cricut

Photo Credit: www.100directions.com

Throw a whole rainbow party with this cricut party banner file and the coordinating pieces also available.

Rainbow Activities for Preschoolers

These rainbow activities are perfect for preschoolers. You and your child will have lots of colorful fun making these art and craft projects together.

Easy Rainbow Ribbon Toy Tutorial

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

Make a multicolored ribbon streamer toy to twirl and swirl and imagine.

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Coin Toss Game

Photo Credit: www.iheartnaptime.net

Toss coins and earn points by hitting the paper tubes making up the rainbow target. Make for St. Patrick's day, keep it around for the fun!

Edible Rainbow Kids Activity

Photo Credit: www.findingzest.com

Learn to sort colors and make a picture, then have a snack!

Hanging Rainbow Cloud

Photo Credit: www.skiptomylou.org

This little white stuffed cloud sports dangled ribbon, a sweet decoration for a young child's room.

Rainbow Canvas Tissue Paper Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

Little balls of tissue paper make up this canvas. Rolling and gluing can be great for finger dexterity.

Hanging Cotton Ball Rainbow Craft

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

Cotton balls and ribbon streamers are easy for little hands to manipulate.

How to Make a Rainbow Bracelet with Pony Beads

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

A brightly colored bead stringing craft, this bracelet would make a cute party activity. Adult supervision required for preschoolers

Rainbow Heart Clovers

Photo Credit: asformeandmyhomestead.com

Turn colored paper strips into hearts, and then into shamrocks!

DIY Cereal Box Rainbow Purse

Photo Credit: besttoys4toddlers.com

Marble painting is a rainbow activity that preschoolers love, and using a box that might otherwise be thrown away is an added bonus.

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Catch that tricky leprechaun by luring him in with shiny gold coins.

Free Rainbow Coloring Sheets

Photo Credit: smartpartyplanning.com

Color your own rainbow with these happy pages to color.

Paper Plate Tambourine for St Patrick's Day

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Shamrocks, rainbows, and gold coins. Everything you need for St. Patrick's Day musical fun.

Color Matching Popsicles

Photo Credit: 365daysofcrafts.nikimeiners.com

Make these easy popsicles to help preschoolers learn colors.

Make Easy Rainbow Slime Kids Love

Photo Credit: www.naturalbeachliving.com

Rainbow slime is the perfect hands-on craft for a rainy day indoors.

DIY Rainbow Rice Sensory Bins

Photo Credit: mommymadethat.com

Upgrade your average rice bin with a rice rainbow of sensory play.

DIY Felt St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Games

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

Closest coin to the pot of gold wins!

Spider Web Color Wheel Craft & The Rainbow Web Book

Photo Credit: artsymomma.com

Combine a rainbow craft with their love of reading, in this book/craft pairing.

Paper Plate Rainbow St. Patrick's Day Craft

Photo Credit: cutesycrafts.com

You'll be as lucky as can be with this rainbow and 4-leaf clover craft made from a paper plate.

Rainbow Art DIY | Easy Wall Art Tutorial

Photo Credit: www.downredbuddrive.com

Add some cheer to any room with this rope rainbow DIY. The frayed ends make perfect clouds.

DIY Magic Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe (Washable!)

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

Use the driveway or sidewalk as your canvas and paint a giant masterpiece with this easy DIY paint.

Rainbow Cotton Ball Craft

Photo Credit: merakimother.com

Cotton Balls make the perfect paintbrushes for this rainbow project, perfect for young artists.

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Bracelets

Photo Credit: hustlemomrepeat.com

Use unique materials to make a wristful of bracelets for kids.

Pot Of Gold & Rainbow Craft

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

This rainbow and pot of gold art project is filled with a variety of textures.

Rainbow Shaker Wand Kids Craft for St. Patrick's Day

Photo Credit: www.happy-mothering.com

Kids can make and shake this St. Patrick's Day rhythmic craft project as they dance around the room.

Rainbow Paint Chip Craft

Photo Credit: makingofamom.com

Practice colors with punched paint chips. They're easy to find and use for all kinds of kid crafts.

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  1. Karen

    March 13, 2020 at 11:08 am

    These are perfect for ST Patrick’s Day (and keeping my kiddos entertained). Thanks for the great ideas!

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