Make a few of these amazing purple crafts with your child to learn about this color with hands-on fun activities.
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We made it to the end of our rainbow color craft series and this post is all about purple. Whether you prefer a pale lilac or deep violet, you’re sure to find something fun to make in this craft collection.
Purple is a less common color – both in nature and crafting! We search up in outer space and down into the ocean to find inspiration. Purple is often found in the real of magic and fairytales. You’ll even find a magical dragon and unicorn here!
Purple craft inspiration
- Have a purple snack while you craft, like crunchy grapes.
- Take a trip to the garden center to look for purple flowers or the grocery store to check out purple versions of produce like bell peppers, potatoes, and kale.
- Make your favorite craft and use purple paint to give it a colorful twist.
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Purple crafts and activities
Purple Crafts for Kids
Make a purple dragon puppet with your fairytale-loving kid. It might be friendly or the perfect nemesis for your hero to slay!
This spray bottle art looks like a galaxy! You can easily adapt this activity for space crafts, or swap the colors to match your child's favorites to decorate their room.
Paint a few smooth stones with grapes, plums, and other purple fruit to make these adorable kindness rocks. Share with a friend for a thoughtful surprise!
If your little kid loves unicorns, this colorful sensory bottle is sure to keep them entertained for hours. Practice colors and counting, and use it for a quick calm-down routine.
Turn your child's handprint into a smiling purple jellyfish. This paper craft starts with a template and some basic paper craft supplies.
Playdough makes bath time even more fun for toddlers! Mix up this recipe with optional lavender essential oils and mica powder for a gentle purple hue.
Make a bouquet of purple pansies to display on your table for a simple vase of flowers that won't need to be watered.
This cute purple-striped fish is made from craft foam. Don't forget to add a giant wiggly eye!
Process art is a great way to explore colors! Grab your purple paint, along with a few more colors, to make this galaxy art using bouncy balls.
Make a cute purple hippopotamus from an egg carton and a few household items.
Turn a paper plate and bowl into a stingray with purple and white paint.
Turn a clothespin into an airplane using popsicle sticks. The propeller really spins!
Now that you’ve had fun making purple crafts, be sure to check out all the other colorful craft ideas in this series.
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