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
This jet pack is way easier than you think, and it's made mostly from common household items. Source: Sewing in No Mans Land
Boys will love blasting off their crafting skills with these DIY cardboard rockets. Source: Hello Bee
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 . . .
We're loving how easy these peg planes are to make, and so will your son! Source: The Crafty Mommy
We're never met a boy who didn't love making (and using) his own marshmallow shooter. Source: Come Together Kids
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
A paper roll goes from ordinary to super with the tutorial for making superhero bracelets. Source: Rachel's Rabbit
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
Your little man is going to love making his very own spy binoculars. Source: Doodle Craft
Give him some marshmallows and toothpicks, and his little hands can build away.
Easy to make and oh so cool to do, these rainbow bubbles snakes will be a hit as Spring approaches. Source: Housing a Forest
Little dudes will love coloring with these awesome DIY crayon cars. Source: Homemade by Jill