Arts & crafts ideas for 8yo boy?

[khalloc]

Any cool arts & Crafts Ideas for boys? Age 8. DD is getting some adult coloring books, gel pens, prismacolor pencils and I know if she starts using them DS might want to join in. My only idea is a Harry Potter coloring book? Anything else? He would probably more enjoy painting or coloring a picture that is already drawn for him.

[123LuckyMom]

How about a paper airplanes book?
https://www.amazon.com/Klutz-Star-Wa...aper+airplanes

My 8 year old likes dot-to-dot, mazes, and Madlibs-- not crafts specifically, but coloring book-esque.

Also, I bet a how-to-draw type of book would be appreciated.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/03...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

My son is just starting to want to draw things realistically. He'll also "help" DD with her coloring book pictures, but he won't respond to a coloring book of his own.

For a craft that isn't related to the things you've already gotten, my 8 year old LOVED this putty kit. So did my 4 year old. The putty is stuck in all the carpets of my house, but it was a HUGE hit!
https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Aarons-...rds=putty+glow

[khalloc]

DS is really into thinking putty, so I will seriously consider that! Wish the price would come down though!

He has the airplane book, never uses it. I like the learn to draw idea too. Thanks!

[elbenn]

Maybe painting a figurine would be fun? https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...aint+figurines

[mikala]

Origami? There are star wars and pokémon themed sets. The paper airplane kit above is a hit here too.

Spin art and perler beads are also popular and my kids love Shrinkydinks.

This book is fabulous and prompts them to draw inventions. https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Inventi...+activity+book

Window sticker art or an air sprayer? http://www.target.com/p/crayola-174-...dh1|50858994|3

Or a tracing kit?
http://www.target.com/p/crayola-ligh...dh1|18778025|8

[bisous]

My 9yo boy LOVES perler beads. I don't think it is traditionally thought of as a boy activity but I know tons of boys who love them.

[klwa]

http://www.target.com/p/star-wars-de...0helmet&gclid=[*GCLID*]&gclsrc=ds This was a favorite with DS last year.

[lizzywednesday]

Kiwi Crate subscription?

They have a more maker-y series called "Tinker Crate" ... and I've seen a lot of coupons lately.

[Charlie]

My 9yo boy LOVES perler beads. I don't think it is traditionally thought of as a boy activity but I know tons of boys who love them.

So does my 8 year old DS! His favorite thing is probably a pile of construction paper, tape, and scissors though. He has the learn to draw animals Book mentioned above and likes that as well. He recently enjoyed making those rubber band bracelets from a $3 kit from Michael's.

[KrisM]

Perler beads here too.

Also the weaving loom for pot holders is good at that age.