Kids Craft Kits, Supplies & STEM Activities

Cheap Kids Craft Kits and Supplies Delivered Australia-Wide

Looking for cheap kids craft kits or affordable children’s craft supplies delivered across Australia? Boxful Events offers low-cost creative activities, ready-to-make kits and individual craft materials for painting, pottery, jewellery making, model building, sewing, colouring, decorating and imaginative play.

Choose a small craft activity for a rainy afternoon, combine individual supplies to create your own budget-friendly project or select a complete craft box containing several activities for longer-lasting entertainment.

Our range includes scratch art, wooden crafts, magic wand kits, colour-in activities, bracelet and keychain kits, air-dry clay, pottery tools, paints, canvases, beads, buttons, felt shapes, craft embellishments, paper activities, origami, sewing kits, wooden models and other hands-on projects for children of different ages and interests.

Whether you are preparing for the school holidays, organising a birthday party, shopping for an affordable children’s gift or looking for screen-free entertainment at home, Boxful Events makes it easy to order kids craft kits and supplies online, with delivery available to metropolitan and regional destinations throughout Australia.

Affordable Craft Activities for Children

Keeping children creatively occupied does not need to require expensive equipment or a large collection of supplies. Many enjoyable projects can be completed using one simple kit or a small group of inexpensive materials.

Affordable kids craft ideas may include:

• Scratch art activities
• Paint-your-own wooden puzzles
• Wooden bird houses and jewellery boxes to decorate
• Magic wand making
• Colour-in pots, tote bags, aprons and masks
• Friendship bracelets and bead jewellery
• Keychain-making kits
• Wooden threading and lacing activities
• Origami and paper craft books
• Small canvas painting
• Watercolour painting
• Air-dry clay projects
• Scrapbooking and collage
• Felt craft and beginner sewing
• Three-dimensional wooden models
• Make-and-colour jigsaw puzzles

Some activities include the principal materials for one clearly defined project. Others are individual supplies that can be combined with materials you already have at home.

Review the product description carefully to confirm what is included. Items such as glue, scissors, pencils, water, table protection or additional decorating materials may need to be provided separately.

How to Choose a Cheap Kids Craft Kit

The lowest-priced activity is not always the best option for every child. Consider how long the project may keep them occupied, whether it can be reused, how many children can participate and whether additional supplies are required.

Cheap Craft Kits Versus Affordable Craft Kits

Parents searching for “cheap kids craft kits” are generally looking for activities that are reasonably priced, entertaining and suitable for their child—not products that are poorly made or unusable.

When comparing craft kits, consider:

• The number of projects included
• How many children can use the kit
• Whether the main materials are supplied
• Whether additional tools or glue are required
• How long the activity may take
• Whether the finished item can be used or displayed
• Whether leftover materials can be used again
• The recommended age and supervision requirements

A small, inexpensive project can be excellent value for a quick activity. A larger box may offer better value when it provides several separate projects or enough materials for siblings to share.

Complete Kids Craft Kits

Complete craft kits are convenient when you want a planned project with the principal materials brought together.

They may be particularly useful when:

• You do not already own craft supplies
• You want an easy activity with less preparation
• You are purchasing a gift
• The child prefers a clear finished result
• You need an activity for a rainy day or school holiday
• You want materials packaged for a particular theme

Kids craft kits in this collection may include painting, pottery, jewellery making, wooden crafts, sewing, scratch art, origami, keychains, colour-in projects and model-building activities.

Contents vary considerably. Some kits provide almost everything required, while others contain a project base that needs to be decorated using paints, markers or craft materials purchased separately.

Individual Kids Craft Supplies

Individual craft supplies can be a more economical option when you already have basic tools or want to create your own activity.

Children’s craft materials may include:

• Alphabet, wooden and glow-in-the-dark beads
• Buttons, sequins, glitter and craft fillers
• Felt circles and flowers
• Paper flowers and folded paper stars
• Wooden shapes and embellishments
• Craft feathers, shells and raffia
• Craft eyes and noses
• Fabric, acrylic, watercolour and glow paints
• Paint brushes, rollers and sponges
• Air-dry clay and pottery tools
• Blank canvases and printed canvases
• Blank calico tote bags
• Sketch pads and watercolour paper
• Scrapbooks and paper craft supplies
• Fabric glue and other craft adhesives

These supplies can be mixed and matched for collage, model decorating, jewellery, handmade cards, textile projects, painting, clay activities and imaginative creations.

Affordable Kids Craft Supplies for Different Projects

Low-Cost Jewellery-Making Activity

Combine beads with suitable elastic or cord to make bracelets, necklaces and keychains.

Useful supplies may include:

• Alphabet beads
• Colourful wooden beads
• Glow-in-the-dark beads
• Decorative charms
• Suitable elastic, string or necklace cord
• A tray or container to stop beads rolling away

Low-Cost Clay Activity

Air-dry clay can be used without a pottery wheel or kiln. Children can create figures, dishes, decorations and imaginative objects.

Useful supplies may include:

• Air-dry modelling clay
• Child-friendly pottery tools
• A protected work surface
• Optional acrylic paint for decorating after drying
• Brushes and a palette

Low-Cost Painting Activity

A simple painting project may only require a surface, paint and brushes.

Useful supplies may include:

• A small blank or printed canvas
• Acrylic or watercolour paint
• A few suitable brushes
• A palette or reusable mixing surface
• Table protection and a water cup

Low-Cost Decorate-Your-Own Activity

Choose one plain or pre-printed item and let the child personalise it.

Project bases may include:

• A wooden jewellery box
• A wooden bird house
• A wooden puzzle
• A calico tote bag
• A colour-in apron
• An animal mask
• A decorative pot
• A miniature dream catcher

Kids Painting and Art Activities

Painting activities allow children to experiment with colour, patterns and different ways of applying paint.

Choose from:

• Blank canvas and easel sets
• Printed canvases with a design already outlined
• Complete children’s painting kits
• Watercolour sets and pencils
• Roller brushes and sponge brushes
• Rock-painting activities
• Paint-your-own wooden projects
• Glow, neon and pastel paint colours

A printed canvas can give younger or less-confident children a clear place to begin. A blank canvas allows more open-ended creativity.

Painting can be messy, so protect the table and surrounding area, provide suitable clothing or an apron and follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

For a wider selection of painting materials, browse our kids art and painting supplies.

Kids Pottery and Air-Dry Clay Activities

Air-dry clay provides a hands-on craft activity without requiring a pottery wheel or kiln.

Children can use clay to create:

• Small bowls and dishes
• Animals and characters
• Decorative sculptures
• Photo holders
• Ring holders
• Ornaments and magnets
• Miniature food and objects
• Handmade gifts

Choose a complete pottery kit for a more coordinated experience or purchase clay and tools separately when you already have paint, brushes and other materials.

Clay drying time varies depending on the thickness of the project and surrounding conditions. Allow the creation to dry fully before painting or decorating it.

Explore more kids and family pottery kits.

Jewellery, Bracelet and Keychain Kits

Jewellery-making kits give children an opportunity to combine colours, letters and patterns to create personalised accessories.

They can make:

• Friendship bracelets
• Name necklaces
• Initial bracelets
• Keychains
• Bag charms
• Matching friendship accessories
• Small handmade gifts

Alphabet beads can be used to spell names and short words, while coloured beads allow children to experiment with repeating patterns and colour combinations.

Beads and jewellery components are small parts and may present a choking hazard. They are not suitable for very young children. Follow the recommended age and provide appropriate adult supervision.

Wooden Crafts for Kids

Wooden craft projects give children a defined object to paint, build or personalise.

Options may include:

• Wooden bird houses
• Wooden jewellery boxes
• Paint-your-own puzzles
• Dream catcher bases
• Wooden hearts, butterflies and other shapes
• Three-dimensional model kits
• Wooden threading activities

Children can decorate unfinished timber using suitable paint, markers, stickers, buttons, felt or other embellishments.

Check whether the wooden project requires assembly, glue or paint before ordering. Some products may include only the wooden base.

Model-Building and STEM-Inspired Activities

Selected wooden models, construction puzzles and threading activities combine craft with practical problem-solving.

Depending on the project, children may explore:

• How separate pieces fit together
• Following steps in the correct order
• Shapes and spatial relationships
• Balance and structure
• Trial and error
• Pattern recognition
• Practical planning

Not every product in the collection is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics activity. When shopping specifically for this type of play, look for models, construction kits, puzzles, threading and problem-solving projects.

Piece counts and difficulty vary considerably. Detailed models may be better suited to older children or children working with an adult.

Sewing, Threading and Lacing Kits

Threading, lacing and felt sewing projects provide structured activities that can be completed one step at a time.

Options may include:

• Wooden threading kits
• Felt sewing projects
• Friendship bracelet threads
• Lacing activities
• Decorative stitching projects

Check the recommended age and whether needles, scissors or other tools are included. Younger children may require close assistance, while older children may be able to complete beginner projects more independently.

Origami and Paper Crafts

Paper craft can be a convenient and relatively tidy activity for home, travel and school holidays.

Paper craft ideas include:

• Australian animal origami
• Paper aeroplanes
• Folded stars
• Handmade cards
• Paper flowers
• Scrapbooking
• Collage
• Colouring and cutting activities

Origami and activity books may include several designs in one product, allowing the child to complete the projects across multiple sessions.

Scratch Art and Colour-In Activities

Scratch art and pre-printed colour-in products are useful when you want a simple activity with minimal preparation.

Options may include:

• Scratch-art sheets
• Colour-by-number pages
• Colour-in tote bags
• Colour-in aprons
• Colour-in animal masks
• Colour-in decorative pots
• Make-and-colour jigsaw puzzles

These activities can be suitable for short craft sessions, travel packs, party tables and rainy afternoons.

Check whether pencils, markers or scratch tools are included with the selected product.

Open-Ended Craft Supplies for Kids

A complete kit gives children a particular project to follow. Open-ended supplies allow them to invent their own ideas.

Combine materials such as:

• Felt pieces
• Buttons and sequins
• Beads
• Paper flowers
• Feathers
• Craft eyes
• Wooden shapes
• Paint
• Clay
• Paper and cardboard
• Shells and raffia

Children can use these supplies to create animals, puppets, collages, decorations, jewellery, handmade cards and imaginary inventions.

Open-ended crafting can be useful for siblings because everyone can use similar materials while creating a different finished project.

Screen-Free Craft Activities for Kids

Crafting gives children something active to do with their hands rather than passively watching a screen.

Screen-free craft ideas include:

• Making jewellery
• Painting a canvas or wooden object
• Creating air-dry clay figures
• Completing scratch art
• Building a model
• Folding origami
• Decorating a tote bag
• Sewing a felt project
• Making a scrapbook
• Completing a threading activity

Some guided Boxful Events kits may use a smartphone or tablet briefly to access optional instructions or tutorials. The main activity remains practical and hands-on. Check the individual product page when you require a project that does not use a device at any stage.

Cheap School Holiday Craft Activities

School holidays can become expensive when every day involves a paid outing. Keeping several affordable craft projects at home provides an alternative for quieter days.

Low-cost school holiday ideas include:

• Completing one small craft project each week
• Setting up a bracelet-making station
• Painting wooden shapes or puzzles
• Making clay animals and decorations
• Creating an ongoing scrapbook
• Trying a new origami design each day
• Decorating tote bags or aprons
• Building a wooden model
• Making handmade cards or gifts
• Using leftover supplies for an open craft challenge

A larger craft box can provide several planned activities, while individual inexpensive kits let you select projects that match each child’s interests.

Rainy-Day Craft Ideas for Kids

A prepared craft kit can help turn a cancelled outdoor plan into a creative afternoon at home.

Choose according to the amount of time available:

• For a short activity: try scratch art, threading, colouring or a small wooden craft.
• For a quiet morning: choose origami, jewellery making or scrapbooking.
• For a full afternoon: try pottery, painting, sewing or model building.
• For siblings: provide shared embellishments with one project base for each child.
• For younger children: choose a simple decorate-your-own or colour-in activity.
• For older children: select a detailed model, sewing kit, jewellery project or pottery activity.

Cheap Kids Birthday Party Craft Activities

Craft kits can provide both party entertainment and a finished item for guests to take home.

Affordable party craft ideas may include:

• Colour-your-own animal masks
• Magic wand decorating
• Friendship bracelet making
• Keychain-making kits
• Wooden puzzle painting
• Tote bag decorating
• Colour-in aprons
• Small canvas painting
• Mini pottery projects
• Threading and lacing crafts

When planning a party, calculate the cost per child rather than comparing only the full pack price. A multipack or shared supply station may provide better value than purchasing a large individual kit for every guest.

Before ordering, consider:

• The ages of the children
• The number of guests
• How long the craft should take
• Whether the project needs drying time
• How much adult assistance will be available
• Whether small parts or specialist tools are involved
• How completed projects will be transported home

Craft Activities for Playdates and Siblings

Crafting can provide siblings or friends with a shared activity while still allowing each child to create something different.

Suitable ideas include:

• Making matching friendship bracelets
• Decorating separate tote bags
• Painting two wooden puzzles
• Building different models
• Creating clay characters for a shared story
• Completing make-and-colour jigsaws
• Making scrapbook pages about the day
• Sharing a box of mixed craft supplies

Choose one base project for each child and place shared embellishments in the centre of the table.

Kids Craft Kits for Travel and Holidays

Compact craft activities can be useful during caravan trips, holiday-house stays, long journeys and family visits.

Travel-friendly options may include:

• Origami books
• Scratch art
• Colour-by-number pages
• Activity books
• Threading kits
• Bracelet-making supplies
• Small sketch pads
• Make-and-colour puzzles

Avoid activities involving loose paint, hot glue, large amounts of water or many tiny parts when completing the project inside a vehicle or confined space.

Affordable Craft Gifts for Kids

A craft kit gives a child something to open and something to do afterwards.

Kids craft kits can make suitable gifts for:

• Birthdays
• Christmas
• Easter gifts without chocolate
• School holiday surprises
• Rewards and prizes
• Party favours
• Gifts from grandparents
• Get-well gifts
• Travel activities
• Creative care packages

Choose a project based on what the child enjoys, such as painting, animals, jewellery, vehicles, sewing, pottery, puzzles or imaginative decorating.

Choosing a Craft Kit by Age

Children of the same age can have very different interests, attention spans and experience. Use the product’s age guidance together with your knowledge of the individual child.

Kids Craft Supplies for Schools and Childcare

Selected craft kits and materials may be suitable for supervised classroom, childcare, vacation-care and school holiday programmes.

Possible projects include:

• Painting and decorating wooden shapes
• Jewellery and keychain making
• Clay modelling
• Paper craft and origami
• Scrapbooking
• Felt craft and threading
• Nature-inspired collage
• Tote bag decorating
• Model building

Educators and organisers should review quantities, recommended ages, warnings, required supervision and drying time before purchasing.

For larger groups, select projects that can be explained clearly and completed within the available session. Confirm whether every child needs an individual kit or whether some materials can be shared.

Kids Craft Supplies for Community and Library Programmes

Affordable craft materials can also be used for library sessions, council programmes, community events and family activity days.

Suitable projects may include:

• Bracelet-making tables
• Wooden craft painting
• Animal-mask decorating
• Origami sessions
• Paper collage
• Simple pottery activities
• Dream catcher crafts
• Shared open-ended craft stations

Consider the expected number and ages of participants, cleanup requirements, drying time and the number of adults available to assist.

How to Buy Kids Craft Supplies on a Budget

1. Choose the activity first. Avoid purchasing unrelated supplies without a project in mind.
2. Use materials you already own. Check whether you already have scissors, glue, pencils, paint or table protection.
3. Choose one inexpensive base project. Start with a wooden shape, tote bag, mask, canvas or small amount of clay.
4. Buy individual replacements. Replace only the paint, beads or clay that has been used.
5. Select reusable tools. Brushes, pottery tools, palettes and some templates can be used again.
6. Use multipacks for groups. Compare the cost per child when buying masks, puzzles or other party projects.
7. Share appropriate materials. Paints, buttons and embellishments can often be placed in shared containers.
8. Keep leftover supplies. Store clean materials in labelled containers for another project.
9. Combine your order. Planning several activities at once can reduce repeated shipping costs.
10. Compare kits with individual materials. A complete kit can be better value when you need every component, while separate supplies may be cheaper when you already own the basics.

Safety and Adult Supervision

Always review the product’s recommended age, warnings and instructions before giving a craft activity to a child.

Consider:

• Whether the kit contains beads or other small parts
• Whether scissors, needles or sharp tools are required
• Whether paint may stain clothing or furniture
• Whether the child can safely follow the instructions
• Whether an adult needs to complete part of the project
• Whether glue or paint requires ventilation
• Whether the finished item is decorative rather than a toy

Hot glue guns are not children’s toys. They and the melted glue become hot and should only be used by a capable adult or under close, responsible adult supervision. Protect the work surface, keep fingers away from the nozzle and unplug the tool after use.

Kids Craft Kits and Supplies Delivered Across Australia

Boxful Events is an Australian-owned business offering cheap and affordable kids craft kits, creative activities and children’s craft supplies online.

Delivery is available to metropolitan and regional destinations throughout Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and many regional communities.

Order craft activities for your own family, a birthday party, school holiday programme or gift recipient and have them delivered directly to your chosen Australian address.

Shipping costs and any free-shipping eligibility depend on the products, order value, destination and current delivery conditions. Review the shipping information and checkout total before completing your purchase.

For a birthday, school holiday or organised event, order early enough to allow time for dispatch, delivery, checking quantities and preparing the activity.

Why Buy Kids Craft Kits from Boxful Events?

• Shop affordable individual craft activities
• Choose complete kids craft and painting boxes
• Find projects for different interests and ages
• Purchase individual supplies to create your own activity
• Choose screen-free projects for home and holidays
• Find crafts for parties, playdates and siblings
• Shop painting, pottery, jewellery, sewing and model-building activities
• Order supplies for schools, childcare and community groups
• Arrange delivery to metropolitan and regional Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy cheap kids craft kits online in Australia?

Boxful Events offers affordable painting, pottery, jewellery, wooden craft, sewing, scratch art, origami and model-building activities online, with delivery available throughout Australia.

What are the cheapest craft activities for children?

Scratch art, simple threading, colour-in projects, small wooden crafts, basic jewellery kits and paper activities are often lower-cost options. Prices and inclusions vary, so compare the current listings.

Are cheap kids craft kits still worthwhile?

A low-priced craft kit can provide good value when it includes a suitable project, keeps the child engaged and does not require many expensive extras. Check the contents, recommended age and expected activity time.

What types of kids craft kits are available?

Available activities may include painting, pottery, jewellery making, keychains, friendship bracelets, scratch art, origami, wooden crafts, sewing, threading, model building and colour-your-own projects.

What kids craft supplies can I buy separately?

Individual supplies may include beads, buttons, felt, sequins, flowers, feathers, craft eyes, paint, brushes, canvases, clay, pottery tools, paper, tote bags, scrapbooks and adhesives.

Are the craft kits suitable for beginners?

Many products are designed as beginner-friendly activities. Check whether the child needs to read instructions, use tools or receive adult assistance.

What is a good first craft kit for a child?

A colour-in item, scratch-art activity, small painting project, simple wooden craft or threading kit can provide a clear and approachable first project.

What are good craft kits for young children?

Depending on the product’s age recommendation, young children may enjoy colouring, painting, scratch art, threading and simple decorate-your-own activities. Avoid small parts and provide close adult supervision.

What are good craft kits for older children?

Older children may enjoy jewellery making, sewing, pottery, origami, detailed painting, wooden model building and three-dimensional puzzles.

What are good school holiday craft activities?

Painting, pottery, bracelet making, origami, scrapbooking, wooden crafts and model building can provide engaging school holiday entertainment. Combining shorter and longer projects can add variety.

What are easy rainy-day crafts for kids?

Easy rainy-day ideas include scratch art, colouring, painting a wooden shape, making a bracelet, folding origami, decorating a tote bag or creating a simple clay figure.

What are cheap birthday-party craft ideas?

Animal masks, magic wands, friendship bracelets, keychains, painted puzzles and colour-in projects can provide affordable party activities. Compare the cost per child and check whether materials come in multipacks.

Can craft kits replace party bags?

A craft project can provide both the party activity and a finished item for each guest to take home. Confirm that the completed project can be transported safely and that any paint or glue will be dry.

What craft activities can siblings do together?

Siblings can make bracelets, decorate tote bags, paint separate canvases, build models, create clay characters or share an open-ended box of embellishments and supplies.

Do you sell kids pottery kits?

Yes. The collection includes selected pottery kits, air-dry clay and child-friendly pottery tools. Inclusions and tutorial access vary.

Does air-dry clay need a pottery wheel or kiln?

No. Air-dry clay hardens through exposure to air and does not require firing in a kiln. Drying times vary depending on the product and thickness of the creation.

Do you sell kids painting kits?

Yes. Options may include blank canvas sets, printed-canvas kits, watercolour activities, rock painting and larger painting boxes.

Do you sell bracelet and jewellery-making kits?

Yes. Available options may include friendship bracelets, wooden bead kits, alphabet beads, necklaces and keychain projects. Check whether cord and tools are included.

Do you sell wooden craft kits?

Yes. Children can paint or decorate selected bird houses, jewellery boxes, puzzles, shapes and three-dimensional wooden models.

Do you sell sewing and threading kits?

Selected felt sewing, friendship-thread and wooden lacing activities are available. Check the recommended age and whether needles or other tools are included.

Are there craft activities for boys and girls?

Craft interests are individual. Children can choose from painting, vehicles, insects, jewellery, animals, pottery, sewing, puzzles and other themes according to what they personally enjoy.

Are the activities screen-free?

Most physical craft kits can be completed without a screen. Some guided painting or pottery activities may use optional digital instructions or tutorials, so check the individual listing.

Can I buy craft supplies for a school or childcare centre?

Selected products may suit supervised school, childcare and vacation-care activities. Review age guidance, quantities, safety information and required preparation before ordering.

Can I order kits for a large group?

Many products can be ordered in multiple quantities, subject to stock availability. Contact Boxful Events when planning a large or customised order.

Is it cheaper to buy individual supplies or a complete kit?

Individual materials may be more economical when you already own tools and basic supplies. A complete kit may offer better convenience and value when you need all the main components for one activity.

Do the kits include everything required?

Inclusions vary. Some kits contain the main materials, while others require additional paint, glue, markers, scissors or table protection. Check the complete product description before ordering.

Can I send a kids craft kit directly as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s Australian address at checkout to send an eligible craft kit directly to them.

Do you deliver kids craft supplies Australia-wide?

Yes. Boxful Events offers delivery of kids craft kits and creative supplies to metropolitan and regional destinations throughout Australia.

Can kits be delivered to regional Australia?

Delivery is available to many regional Australian addresses. Available services and delivery timeframes depend on the destination and products ordered.

Is Australia-wide delivery free?

Free shipping may apply when the order meets the current eligibility requirements. Review the website’s shipping information and checkout total for the latest charges.

How early should I order for a birthday or school holiday?

Order as early as practical to allow time for dispatch, delivery, checking the products and purchasing any additional materials. Allow extra time for large orders, regional destinations and public holiday periods.

Find Affordable Kids Craft Kits for Your Next Activity

You do not need an expensive collection of specialist supplies to give children a fun and creative activity. Choose a simple project, use materials you already own and add only the supplies needed to complete it.

Explore cheap and affordable kids craft kits, painting projects, pottery supplies, jewellery activities, wooden crafts and screen-free entertainment, with online ordering and delivery available across Australia.