Today, we have 45 fun and easy suncatcher craft ideas for kids. From classic tissue paper sun catchers to flower suncatchers, we have colorful suncatcher crafts for kids of all ages that are great for home or in the classroom. A bonus of making these suncatcher activity ideas is that they will hang in your windows and bring a smile to everyone who enters your home or classroom!
FAVORITE easy Suncatcher craft Ideas For Kids
There is so much fun to be had in making diy suncatcher crafts , and these cool suncatchers are simple crafts that will provide quality time with the whole family!
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Creating a pretty suncatcher is lots of fun for young children and older children alike and it’s an excellent way to improve fine motor skills. Easy sun catcher crafts and little kids just go together!
- Younger kids can enjoy using tissue paper squares or a piece of contact paper for an easy project.
- Older kids can create glass suncatchers for a fun project. These kids activities are just plain awesome!
BEST SUN CATCHER CRAFTS FOR KIDS
1. Watermelon Suncatcher Craft
Paper plates are so versatile for crafts like this Watermelon Suncatcher Craft.
2. Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher
The first thing this Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher wants to do is fly!
3. Mermaid Tail Suncatcher
This Mermaid Tail Suncatcher will have your little one longing for the beach.
4. Heart Sun Catcher Craft – Catch the Sun
Clear contact paper gets new life with this Valentine Crafts: Catch the Sun.
5. Poppy Suncatcher Tissue Paper Craft
Embroidery hoops make this Tissue Paper Poppies craft project so easy!
6. Pretty Round Suncatcher Craft
This is a great spring craft for sunny day fun from Kids Craft Room.
7. Cosmic Color Suncatchers
The colors of this suncatcher from Babble Dabble Do are so fascinating!
8. Ladybug Sun Catchers
These ladybug suncatchers from Here Come The Girls Blog is the perfect craft for kids.
9. Suncatcher Jellyfish Kids Craft
Grab a sheet of contact paper and tissue for this craft project from I Heart Arts N Crafts.
10. Glue Sun Catcher Art with Paint & Saran Wrap
If your kids love to play with white glue and paint, they’ll love this project from Pink Stripey Socks.
11. Spring Suncatchers: Daffodils
Use the sticky side of foam flowers for this easy craft from Fun At Home With Kids.
12. Stained Glass Style Owl Sun Catcher
Young children can practice scissor skills with this activity from In The Playroom.
13. Faux Stained Glass Seahorse Suncatcher
Grab some black construction paper and sharpies for this craft project from Easy Peasy And Fun.
14. Faux Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft
Make this traditional sun catcher with this 6 step tutorial from Buggy And Buddy.
15. Crayon Hearts Suncatchers
Valentine’s Day just begs for these sun catchers from Red Ted Art.
16. Rainbow Heart Suncatchers
Grab your stationery items and heart template for this craft from Fireflies And Mudpies.
17. Flower Suncatcher
Pluck some flower petals to make this cute project from Messy Little Monster.
18. Leaf Sun Catcher
Leaf suncatchers are great crafts for fall from Fantastic Fun And Learning.
19. Nature Suncatcher Craft
This craft is a good idea for nature enthusiasts from Coffee Cups And Crayons.
20. Raindrop Suncatchers
This fun sun catcher craft from Pre-K Pages will have your little one loving rain!
21. Tissue Paper Rainbow Suncatcher
This activity from Fun Learning For Kids is a great way to use up small squares of tissue paper pieces.
22. Coffee Filter Suncatchers in Fun Shapes!
The color scheme of this suncatcher from Artsy Momma is so fascinating!
23. Heart Tissue Paper Suncatchers
This suncatcher is a fun way to use up extra colors of tissue paper from Teaching Mama.
24. Apple Suncatchers
These apples are a fun summer craft from Fireflies And Mud Pies, but they aren’t for eating!
25. Mandala Sun Catchers
Bring nature to your window with these clever ways of making sun catchers from Twig And Toadstool.
26. Stained Glass Painting
Enjoy making this craft from Happy Hooligans with simple supplies like wax paper and a plastic lid.
27. Hot Air Balloon Suncatchers
This decorative craft from Suzys Sitcom makes beautiful suncatchers!
28. Painted Heart Suncatcher Craft
Grab your favorite paint and make this craft from Views From A Step Stool.
29. Heart Suncatchers With Lace And Ribbon
This craft from Artful Parent is the best way to use up pieces of ribbon and lace.
30. Ladybug Craft
Make this long time love of kids-a ladybug from Rainy Day Mum.
31. DIY Suncatchers
This sun catcher uses clear glue to hold the small pieces in place from Having Fun At Home.
32. Halloween Suncatchers
Grab some plastic lids and make this craft from Bloesemdesign.
33. Butterfly Sun-catchers
Download the butterfly template and make this suncatcher from Mini Eco.
34. Oil Suncatchers
Make sure you have a flat surface for these sun catchers from Meaningful Mama.
35. Leaf Suncatchers
Grab the free printable to make these leaves from Fun At Home With Kids.
36. Turkey Suncatchers For Thanksgiving
Download the printable coloring page from My Mini Adventurer to make these cute turkeys.
37. Suncatcher Craft
You’ll need lots of crayons and wax paper for this activity from Buggy And Buddy.
38. Melted Crayon Sun Catcher
This cool activity from A Girl And A Glue Gun can be made with the sun.
39. Winter Sun Catchers
Suncatcher ideas like this one from Perkins Learning are great for sensory play.
40. 4th of July Star Sun Catchers
Make your Independence Day sparkle with these stars from The Suburban Mom!
41. Easy Recycled Gnome Sun catcher Craft
After you make your gnome from Pink Striped Socks, attach it to your window with a piece of tape.
42. Butterfly Suncatchers
Use your favorite suncatcher paints to make this butterfly from lbrummer68739.
43. Radial Origami Suncatchers
Creative ways to make easy sun catcher crafts like origami stars from Art With Mrs. Nguyen are fun to make.
44. Hearts With Black Glue
Make your suncatcher look like stained glass with black glue and Mess For Less.
45. Spring Flower Sun Catchers
Creating your own flowered sun catcher from This Enchanted Pixie is a lot of fun!
MORE Easy Suncatcher crafts & FUN from KIDS ACTIVITIES BLOG
- Make this homemade paint and window painting for a fun activity.
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- The 140 paper plate crafts are all of our favorites!
- We have a easy glass gem suncatcher that’s easy enough kids can make it!
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Which of the DIY suncatcher for kids are you going to try first? Which activity is your favorite?
My favorite suncatcher craft is the bubble wrap butterfly suncatcher.