Ribbon Crafts for Kids: Fun and Simple Projects

Here you go — fun and simple Ribbon Crafts for Kids that are perfect for little hands and creative minds:

Ribbon Crafts for Kids: Fun and Simple Projects

1. Ribbon Wands

• Materials: Wooden sticks (or straws), colorful ribbons, tape or glue.
• How-to: Cut ribbons into 12–18 inch strips, tape or glue them around one end of the stick, and let kids wave their magical ribbon wands!

2. Ribbon Bookmarks

• Materials: Ribbon strips (about 8-10 inches), beads or buttons.
• How-to: Tie a bead or button to one end of a ribbon strip to make a cute bookmark tassel.

3. Ribbon Bracelets

• Materials: Ribbon, small charms or beads, glue or sewing kit.
• How-to: Let kids decorate ribbon strips with beads or fabric paint, then tie around their wrists for simple bracelets.

4. Ribbon Hair Ties

• Materials: Elastic hair bands, ribbons.
• How-to: Tie ribbons onto hair bands in bows or knots to create colorful hair accessories.

5. Ribbon Collages

• Materials: Cardstock, ribbon scraps, glue.
• How-to: Kids can create abstract art or shapes by gluing ribbon pieces onto cardstock in fun patterns.

6. Ribbon Flowers

• Materials: Ribbon strips, needle and thread or glue.
• How-to: Fold and glue ribbon loops into flower shapes to decorate cards or gifts.

7. Ribbon Book Covers

• Materials: Plain notebooks, ribbons, glue.
• How-to: Decorate the notebook covers by gluing ribbons in stripes or patterns.

Tips for Crafting with Kids:

• Use ribbons with smooth edges to avoid fraying.
• Pre-cut ribbon strips for younger kids.
• Supervise use of scissors, needles, and glue guns.
• Encourage creativity — no “wrong” designs!