As every mom knows, kids' artwork and craft projects [1] start out sweet but have a way of quickly overtaking the house. While there's only so much you can do about the crafts they come home with from school and classes, you certainly have a say over what goes on at home. Encourage creativity with these 12 kid-friendly projects, all of which you'll be proud to put on display in their rooms or elsewhere in your house.
Source: All of Me [2]
Button Clock
The rustic charm of a handmade button clock [3] makes it a perfect timepiece for a kid's room or nursery. You probably already have 12 buttons lying around the house to get you started, and you can customize the look with the fabric backing of your choice.
Source: LAM Designs [4]
A Floating Wall Clock
The numbers on this chic floating clock [5] are simply covered in scrapbook papers, something the kids can certainly help out with.
Source: All of Me [6]
Cool Crayon Art
Yes, this is just as much fun to make as it looks, and a modern Crayola art canvas [7] would be a bold addition to your kiddos' playroom.
Source: Whatever . . . [8]
Hama Bead Portrait
While this one takes some advance work on mom's end, an older child can certainly assist with the bead placement on one of these incredibly impressive Hama bead portraits [9].
Source: All of Me [10]
Heart Punch Collage
The look of this chic heart punch collage [11] is so professional, people won't believe it was a DIY [12]! You can glue your hearts directly onto a piece of card stock, but they look especially cool — almost like they're floating — when you first attach them with a small piece of foam.
Ali Edwards [13]
Potato Printed Pillow Shams
Little hands will have a blast with this textile project [14] that lets kids stamp away with a completely organic tool — a potato!
Source: Glue and Glitter [15]
Lego Storage Jars
The best way to store all those little Lego pieces? In these adorable storage containers [16] made from upcycled baby food jars. Kids will love drawing on the funny faces with Sharpies.
Source: ObSUESSed [17]
Felted Hanging Storage Bag
This one's all on mama, but we love the idea of knitting one of these felted storage bags [18] as an alternative to knitting a traditional sweater or blanket.
Source: All of Me [19]
Photo Jars
Have your kids plow through piles of photos and choose a few favorites to display in these clever photo jars [20] instead of traditional store-bought frames.
Source: Photojojo [21]
Poppy Painting
Encourage kids' creativity with just a bit of guidance by following the tutorial for this sweet, Spring-y poppy painting [22] on canvas.
Source: Create Celebrate Explore [23]
Shooting Star Bunting
Perfect for the nesting mom looking for DIY [24] nursery projects, this shooting star bunting [25] is a great way to add some celestial fun to baby's room.
Source: Glue and Glitter [26]
Washi Tape Murals
A great way to add some temporary decor to your child's room, this washi tape mural [27] is a great source of inspiration — either let your kids go at it alone, or plan your design out on paper beforehand and go for a sophisticated, well-planned look.
Source: Flickr user ninainvorm [28]