11 DIY Duct Tape Crafts That Your Kids Will Love

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Duct tape is a great material to use in various crafts, from home décor to children’s toys. Today I’d like to share some simple tutorials to amaze and excite your kids with duct tape, and you can create anything from a key chain to a real toy, let’s get started.

Get your kids fashionably back to school with these adorable animal bags made out of…duct tape! All you need is some colorful tape and scissors to craft up a few of these darling accessories for your tot or child.

DIY duct tape animal bags for kids (via www.hellowonderful.co)

DIY duct tape animal bags for kids (via www.hellowonderful.co)

Bees are fascinating little creatures and they are extremely important to our ecosystem. The coming of summer means there will be bees, and if you have little ones around it’s important to teach them respect for these beautiful flying insects. This simple duct tape bee craft is ideal for that!

DIY duct tape bee craft (via craftsbyamanda.com)

DIY duct tape bee craft (via craftsbyamanda.com)

There is something so exciting about new school supplies! A brand new pack of pencils and a blank notebook are just full of potential and promise, don’t you think? Duck tape is a fun and easy way to add some custom flair, especially because it comes in so many colors and patterns, so it will be a base of this craft.

DIY duct tape pennant pencil pouch (via persialou.com)

DIY duct tape pennant pencil pouch (via persialou.com)

A duct tape watch is a fun idea for every kid and will help to teach him or her to get used to watching the time and being on time. Make this one reading the tutorial!

DIY duct tape watch (via mermagblog.com)

DIY duct tape watch (via mermagblog.com)

Your kids can enjoy the ease of personalizing these picture frames using creative duct tape. These colorful picture frames would be wonderful to give as gifts or use it to decorate a room. This is an easy activity to do and will be enjoyed by children and adults.

DIY colorful duct tape decorated picture frames (via www.createwithmom.com)

DIY colorful duct tape decorated picture frames (via www.createwithmom.com)

This DIY mini patterned notebook is the perfect size to slip into your kid’s purse or keep in a drawer next to the bed. Heck, you could store multiple notebooks all over since these are pint sized!

DIY mini duct tape decorated notebook (via www.blitsycrafts.com)

DIY mini duct tape decorated notebook (via www.blitsycrafts.com)

Do you have a Mickey and Minnie Mouse fan on your gift list? Make these adorable gift card holders from duct tape and give your gift cards in true Disney style! Step by step instructions will help you create these holders in a snap.

DIY duct tape Mickey and Minnie card holders (via https:)

DIY duct tape Mickey and Minnie card holders (via https:)

It’s no secret that monster crafts are among my favorites. I’ve made them from canning lids, cardboard tubes, cereal boxes and many other recycled items. This craft will show you how some colorful duct tape and old CDs or DVDs can transform into fun and quirky monsters.

DIY duct tape CD and DVD monsters (via craftsbyamanda.com)

DIY duct tape CD and DVD monsters (via craftsbyamanda.com)

Everyone knows that duct tape is extremely popular, and for good reason. It’s easy to work with and a great mess-free way for kids to decorate just about anything. I had this idea to cover a foam sheet in duct tape and use it as a corkboard. If you don’t have any sheets at hand, you can always use a Styrofoam wreath.

DIY monster corkboard of a wreath and duct tape (via craftsbyamanda.com)

DIY monster corkboard of a wreath and duct tape (via craftsbyamanda.com)

Little boats will keep your kids busy and happy for a long time. This tutorial will tell you how to make a little sailboat made mostly out of upcycled materials.

DIY duct tape sailing boat (via www.nalleshouse.com)

DIY duct tape sailing boat (via www.nalleshouse.com)

This cute fish duct tape piece can become a gift topper, a key chain or anything else you want, and the tutorial is pretty easy and won’t take much time to realize.

DIY duct tape fish key chain (via www.createwithmom.com)

DIY duct tape fish key chain (via www.createwithmom.com)