13 Boy-Approved Craft Ideas

Girls can sit for hours crafting to their little hearts' desires, but it can be a bit harder to get some boys interested. It's frustrating for art-loving mamas, but don't blame the boy; blame the craft — sometimes all it takes is the right one! From planes to glow-in-the-dark dough, we've rounded up a few projects that are surefire ways to get little boys crafting along with you. Source: Flilckr user Emanuele Spies

Straw Airplane

Straw Airplane

Move over, paper airplanes. Straw planes are where it's at. Source: All For the Boys

Jet Pack

Jet Pack

This jet pack is way easier than you think, and it's made mostly from common household items. Source: Sewing in No Mans Land

Cardboard Rockets

Cardboard Rockets

Boys will love blasting off their crafting skills with these DIY cardboard rockets. Source: Hello Bee

Cool Crayon Art

Cool Crayon Art

Boys will love using the hair dryer to melt the crayons! Get the full how-to here, but trust us: it's easy, quick, and pretty mess free — though we'd avoid carpeted rooms. Source: Whatever . . .

Peg Planes

Peg Planes

We're loving how easy these peg planes are to make, and so will your son! Source: The Crafty Mommy

Marshmallow Shooters

Marshmallow Shooters

We're never met a boy who didn't love making (and using) his own marshmallow shooter. Source: Come Together Kids

Glow-in-the-Dark Play Dough

Glow-in-the-Dark Play Dough

Crafting doesn't need to stop when the sun goes down — glow-in-the-dark play dough might just be the coolest thing ever. Source: Tinkerlab

Superhero Bracelets

Superhero Bracelets

A paper roll goes from ordinary to super with the tutorial for making superhero bracelets. Source: Rachel's Rabbit

Cardboard-Box Tunnel

Cardboard-Box Tunnel

If you've got an old box and a tot who loves all things go, then this cardboard-box tunnel is for you! Source: Celebrate Every Day With Me

Spy Binoculars

Spy Binoculars

Your little man is going to love making his very own spy binoculars. Source: Doodle Craft

Toothpick Sculptures

Toothpick Sculptures

Give him some marshmallows and toothpicks, and his little hands can build away.

Rainbow Bubble Snakes

Rainbow Bubble Snakes

Easy to make and oh so cool to do, these rainbow bubbles snakes will be a hit as Spring approaches. Source: Housing a Forest

Crayon Cars

Crayon Cars

Little dudes will love coloring with these awesome DIY crayon cars. Source: Homemade by Jill