Craft Kits for Boys

Are you looking for craft kits and art supplies for boys? In this modern age of computer games and on demand TV something that can get overlooked is a boy's desire to create. My son loves all the techno stuff but is just as happy with a packet of felt tip pens and some plain white paper. You might be surprised at just how much boys love arts and craft kits, especially if you spend a bit of time doing it with them. Be careful though you might find yourself enjoying it a a bit too much.

There are also dozens of art and craft sets available out there which can really give boys something to get stuck into to and keep them occupied for hours. As I've focused this article on boys, it means I've ommitted the craft kits that some boys might find a bit girly.

Read on for lots of craft kit ideas for boys below.

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There are actually lots of great paper crafts you can do at home without a kit. Here are two I did with my son over the Summer.

Paper boats - we made paper boats that actually floated on the water. The picture opposite shows our paper boats floating on the water table. Check out the youtube video on how to make a paper boat.

Paper lanterns - these are really fun and easy to make and you can hang them up in your room when completed. Another Youtube video shows you how.

Video games are popular with many boys, so to encourage them to put down their tablets and games consoles try choosing a kit with a video game theme like the minecraft paper craft below.

This book making gift kit is great for older boys from aged 6.

Many boys of all ages love cars and there are lots of car themed arts and crafts for boys who like cars and crafts.

There are lots of car crafts you can do at home without any kits. One of my son's favorites was when we opened up a large cardboard box and used his marker pens to draw lots of roads, traffic lights, bridges and lots more for his cars to drive on. For more homemade car craft activities check out 19 car and truck crafts for kids

Check out some kit ideas below.

My son loves angry birds and crafts and if you know a boy that loves both of these things, this is the perfect kit for them.

A good pack of felt-tip pens in my opinion is essential and so versatile. From just drawing pictures to adding details to crafts that they are making. If they're like my son, you already have lots of pens aropund the house with lids missing and pens that have run out. Consider, starting again with one decent pack. I then make sure my son puts them away after using them (with the lids on!).

Younger children will appreciate crayons and there are some great art supply kits too.

Check out some ideas below.

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