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salt jellyfish
I Heart Arts and Crafts
Looking to add a little STEAM fun to your Pride Month craft sessions? Check out this fun rainbow jellyfish craft. All you need is salt, liquid glue (like Elmer's), a paintbrush, and food coloring. You don't have to stick to the jellyfish design that Heart Arts 'N Crafts used on their blog either. They can create almost any shape, giving elementary school children the artistic freedom to express themselves while drawing.
Get the complete Salt Jellyfish craft tutorial at I Heart Arts 'N Crafts.
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Heart Vase
Chirochic life
Love is love, and nothing shows that more clearly than this vase idea from A Kailo Chic Life. Using a utility knife and paint, she transformed a heart-shaped papier-mâché gift box into a beautiful place to display fake flowers. Pro tip: If you want to decorate your finished vase with fresh flowers, you can do that too. You can find a vase or glass slightly smaller than a heart and hide it inside the vase.
Get the complete heart vase tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
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rainbow collage
best ideas for kids
Another great paper plate craft for little kids. This preschool craft from The Best Ideas for Kids helps kids reinforce color and practice manual dexterity as they cut small squares of paper for a collage. Don't have a plate? No problem. Cut a piece of construction paper in half and use it as a base, then have your child paste the paper on top of it. Don't forget to top with a “cloud” of cotton balls to complete the look.
Get the complete rainbow collage tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.
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rainbow flowerpot
adventure with kids
Take advantage of the warm weather and create some outdoor crafts using a little acrylic paint, a terracotta flower pot, and a lot of imagination. Have the kids turn the flowerpot upside down and squeeze the paint so it runs down the outside edge of the pot, creating a beautiful rainbow pattern. Once dry, cover with sealant or Mod Podge to prevent damage from the elements.
Get the complete rainbow flower pot tutorial on Edventures with Kids.
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rainbow popcorn
mike garten
Do you like crafts that you can eat when you're done? Try this candy-coated popcorn project. Pop the popcorn and add warm candy melts (get a variety of colors so you can recreate a rainbow), while saving some white chocolate for the clouds. This delicious rainbow recipe is sure to be a Pride Month favorite!
Check out our rainbow popcorn recipe.
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kindness clip
Happiness is handmade
Grab some simple wooden clothespins, some rainbow paint, and a black marker and help kids make their own kindness clips. If you have younger children who may not be able to write messages, you can work on them together or let older children create their own messages. Once you're done, you can place the positive affirmations around your home so you can see them at all times, or you can even hand them out as part of random acts of kindness during Pride Month.
Get the complete Kindness Clips tutorial on Happiness is Homemade.
Related: Inspirational Pride Month Quotes About Love, Respect, and Kindness
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Craft Fairy Family Crochet Rainbow Bookmark
Credit: Etsy/CraftyFairyFamily
Do you know a kid who loves crocheting, or at least wants to learn how to crochet? Check out this cool craft idea that uses a simple chain stitch to create lines between rainbows and clouds. Tell them to take a look. Crafty Therapist also has a free pattern you can follow to draw a rainbow. However, if you want it to look like this photo, consider purchasing some from Etsy.
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rainbow heart wreath
Chirochic life
Nothing says “love lives here” like a rainbow heart wreath from “A Kailo Chic Life.” She uses paper plates, acrylic paint, brushes, hot glue, and tape to attach it to the door. This is great for older kids who don't need washable paint, but if you want it for younger kids, you might want to use something a little easier to clean. It is not waterproof, so we recommend displaying it in a place where it will not be exposed to the elements.
Get the complete rainbow heart wreath tutorial on A Kailo Chic Life.
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friendship bracelet
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rainbow explosion cake kit
Not feeling too fancy, but still looking to put together something creative? Check out Williams-Sonoma's cake kits. You can also buy a birthday cake mix at the store and bake a Flower Shop Rainbow Explosion Cake with your child.
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heart garland
That's nice
Looking for some great craft ideas to double up as decorations for Pride Month? This inexpensive option from Lovely Indeed is perfect because you can source most of the materials at your favorite home improvement store. Be sure to supervise small children who use scissors during this task, as you will need to cut a lot of pieces. Also, because paint chips can print on thick paper, safety scissors may not work.
Get the complete heart garland tutorial on Lovely Indeed.
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Rainbow Heart Suncatcher
Offering fireflies and mud pie
Brighten up your home decor in time for Pride with tissue paper suncatchers from Fireflies and Mud Pies. This craft is great because it can be tailored to the age group you're working with. Older kids can use scissors, while younger kids can simply peel off the tissue paper sections before applying them to the clear sheet protector using a foam paint brush and Mod Podge.
Get the complete rainbow heart suncatcher tutorial at Fireflies and Mud Pies.
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rainbow cereal swirl
Melissa Ross // Getty Images
Fruit Loops (or similar cereal) are the key to this recipe. Skip all the crafts that involve messy paints and recipe instructions and instead opt for something super simple that even little kids can do. Start with a cool, dark color in the middle and swirl it around to create the perfect rainbow wheel. Fix the serial loops with adhesive and you're done.
Get another Rainbow Cereal tutorial on Mess for Less.
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Margot Ninja Chicken Custom Rainbow Keychain
Take round beads, letter beads, ribbons, and keyrings to make these adorable personalized keyrings. You can make this with your little ones if you pre-cut the ribbon (it helps if you pull out the appropriate letters ahead of time). Older kids can make this all by themselves. Or you can buy these really cute things on Etsy.
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Paint (and hide) rocks
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Rock art has been very popular for many years and makes a great craft for children of all ages. You can decorate stones with positive messages and hide them in your community, or you can create cute designs and place them in your home. There's no wrong way to do this craft. Pro tip: If you're going to leave these outdoors, make sure you don't leave them in a national park or other area where it's prohibited.
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macramelope rainbow
Bogdan Krylo // Getty Images
You'll want to keep this macrame rainbow rope wall up long after Pride Month is over. Similar macrame crafts require yarn, cotton rope, scissors, thin wire (floral wire works best), and a needle, and even older kids and teens can assemble them by following the instructions from The Wonder Forest blog.
Get the macramello rainbow tutorial at Wonder Forest.
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tie dye shirt
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This pride craft idea is so much fun that you might want to join in on the fun. Consider making matching rainbow tie-dye shirts for yourself and your child by taking a plain white shirt and some fabric dye.
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rainbow of buttons
Keep It 100//Getty Images
Easy, affordable, and just so cute! All you need is a pack of buttons in different rainbow colors, some glue, construction paper in your child's favorite color, and a little imagination. The result is so pretty that you'll want to keep it on your fridge for years to come. Pro tip: To help your child create a symmetrical rainbow, start by tracing a line with a pencil to show the path your child will follow when pressing the button.
Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer based in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley area. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Martha Stewart, Her Living, and more. At home are her three small children, a husband, and an overzealous dog. When she's not writing, she likes working in the garden with her family.
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