l Iove making things from materials I already have in my home, like these easy cotton ball crafts for kids 2024! You will be totally surprised at the number of fantastic art projects you can complete with some cotton wool!
Make everything from snowmen to bunny rabbits, igloos to eskimoes!
Cotton Wool Art Projects for Kids
When my babies were born almost every free baby product I got had cotton wool balls! I mean I must have thousands of these in the house.
I kept telling myself I needed to do a clear out and get rid of them, when it struck me that I should keep them for cotton ball art projects for my kids!
I am so glad we did as we have made so many things from snowmen to bunny rabbits and polar bears. I have tons more ideas for more art projects with cotton balls but for now I will share some of the things my kids and I have made so far!
The good news is that most of these easy cotton ball crafts are suitable for preschool and sometimes toddlers!
My igloo and eskimo are one suitable cotton ball crafts for toddlers, provided an adult provides a sketch and helps them to stick down the cotton wool.
The most perfect way to recycle cotton wool is these easy cotton ball crafts for kids! Why not create a beautiful Snowman picture using different sizes of cotton balls! You can even pick smaller bits off the cotton ball and stick them around the snowman to give the impression of snow! Preschool kids will love this craft! If you like this snowman card, I am guessing you will love my 3D Snowman pop up card for Christmas! How about making this eskimo home? This craft comes with a free template to help you complete this easy Winter craft! All you need is glue, paper and lots of cotton wool. After you have complete the igloo craft above you need to do this paper plate eskimo craft! It is super easy. Use the free template to get your eskimo face and then stick these onto a paper plate. Suitable for 4 year olds and upwards. Why not make this easy toilet roll polar bear using cotton balls! He is super cute and such a fun craft to pretend play with afterwards. Hands up who loves the Easter bunny?! Well then it is time to make my Rabbits. I have instructions for both Mr and Mrs rabbit. If you follow my blog you will know I love my toilet paper roll crafts and this little guy deserves so much love! His cotton ball skin keeps him super warm on those really cold days! Who said cotton ball crafts are just for making fake snow?! Not me! This fluffy teddy bear Valentine mailbox is the perfect place to send sweet treats to your favorite classmate. Take a old tissue box, use some scissors to cut it up according to my instructions, add some cotton balls and viola you have a cute igloo craft for kids. Say Happy Christmas with this naughty elf craft! He has a furry beard and is Santa's little helper. Cotton Ball Crafts for Kids
How about dipping cotton wool in paint and making colorful flowers! You could use a thumbprint for the centre of the flower and flatten your colorful cotton balls into the shape of petals around it.
Add a stem in the form of a green pipe cleaner. This would be one of my favorite flower crafts for kids. You could make this into a pretty card!
Can you share some of your other cotton crafts for kids with me?
Do you like these Easy Cotton Ball Crafts for Kids?
Hi there, I’m Laura an avid kids crafter with two little ones of my own to keep entertained! I have been doing kids crafts since 2018! Here at Easy Crafts for Kids you can find seasonal crafts for all age groups, as well as drawing tutorials, coloring pages and some other fun printables!