9 easy clay crafts for kids

How cute are these bitty food charms? Obviously geared towards the older kid crowd, these teeny BFF necklaces would be a fun birthday party project. For smaller artists, create an assortment of beads in all shapes, sizes and colours, then string them into a lovely necklace or a fun backpack charm. Get the instructions: studiodiy.com

Make a pendant that is personalized, either with just an initial or a full name. You could even add a birthday day or year. It looks sophisticated, but little ones can totally hack it with a bit of adult help. Give them away as teacher gifts (the letters or the school's name, perhaps?) or to grandma. Get the instructions: the36thavenue.com

Forget the clay pen holder (well, make it, too) and get to work on these cool polymer clay pens. Colourful slices of clay are molded on top of regular plastic pens to create this cool project. They’re not too heavy to write with, either. Get the instructions: creativeinchicago.com

Make an assortment of treats to use in your play kitchen. How cute are the little chocolate chip cookies?! Get the instructions: eggandtwig.com

Little ones will love this oldfangled pottery project. Handbuilt nesting bowls are great for holding keys or change and are totally giftable. Get the instructions: thisheartofmineblog.com

Here’s a great thing to make for your dolls, because their tea parties should also involve sweets. We love the beaded sprinkles. Get the instructions: 100directions.com

Simple is key. The beauty of this project is its rustic appeal. No need to be perfect, this little cutie looks great with imperfections. Get the instructions: kitchencounterchronicles.com

Make an adorable (or super scary) parking spot for your pencils. Let your imagination run wild. Get the instructions: broogly.com

This bold homemade clay jewellery make a fashion-forward present for stylish aunts and fashionista grannies. Get the instructions here.

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