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 [1]
Straw Airplane
Move over, paper airplanes. Straw planes [2] are where it's at.
Source: All For the Boys [3]
Jet Pack
This jet pack [4] is way easier than you think, and it's made mostly from common household items.
Source: Sewing in No Mans Land [5]
Cardboard Rockets
Boys will love blasting off their crafting skills with these DIY cardboard rockets [6].
Source: Hello Bee [7]
Cool Crayon Art
Boys will love using the hair dryer to melt the crayons! Get the full how-to here [8], but trust us: it's easy, quick, and pretty mess free — though we'd avoid carpeted rooms.
Source: Whatever . . . [9]
Peg Planes
We're loving how easy these peg planes [10] are to make, and so will your son!
Source: The Crafty Mommy [11]
Marshmallow Shooters
We're never met a boy who didn't love making (and using) his own marshmallow shooter [12].
Source: Come Together Kids [13]
Glow-in-the-Dark Play Dough
Crafting doesn't need to stop when the sun goes down — glow-in-the-dark play dough [14] might just be the coolest thing ever.
Source: Tinkerlab [15]
Superhero Bracelets
A paper roll goes from ordinary to super with the tutorial for making superhero bracelets [16].
Source: Rachel's Rabbit [17]
Cardboard-Box Tunnel
If you've got an old box and a tot who loves all things go, then this cardboard-box tunnel [18] is for you!
Source: Celebrate Every Day With Me [19]
Spy Binoculars
Your little man is going to love making his very own spy binoculars [20].
Source: Doodle Craft [21]
Toothpick Sculptures
Give him some marshmallows and toothpicks, and his little hands can build away.
Rainbow Bubble Snakes
Easy to make and oh so cool to do, these rainbow bubbles snakes [23] will be a hit as Spring approaches.
Source: Housing a Forest [24]
Crayon Cars
Little dudes will love coloring with these awesome DIY crayon cars [25].
Source: Homemade by Jill [26]