https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:03:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662854 Wed, 28 May 2014 13:28:39 +0000 T-Mom 1662854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of great supplies here, we also have:</p> <p>- watercolor paper (my kids get very frustrated when they bore a hole in copy paper while painting vigorously)<br /> - cardstock, great for making gift tags and cards<br /> - pastels are very satisfying and bright (although messy)<br /> - popsicle sticks<br /> - beads if your kids are old enough to play with them safely </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662137 Wed, 28 May 2014 10:08:00 +0000 aegie 1662137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>pom poms<br /> washable paint<br /> paint brushes<br /> no spill paint cups<br /> crayons<br /> washable markers<br /> dry erase crayons/chalk<br /> paper roll<br /> canvas (we buy in bulk packs)<br /> smocks<br /> playdoh<br /> foam paper<br /> non-toxic glue<br /> food coloring (for coloring rice, etc)<br /> M&amp;D paint books (just add water)<br /> stamp kit (animal stamps)<br /> cookie cutters for play doh<br /> coloring books<br /> pipe cleaners </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662128 Wed, 28 May 2014 10:03:09 +0000 Cherrybee 1662128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These lists are awesome! I'm going to start stocking up!! I have loads of craft stuff but none of it is really toddler friendly. I can't wait to do some of this stuff with E!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662112 Wed, 28 May 2014 09:53:30 +0000 yoursilverlining 1662112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here’s our list:</p> <p>Easel for painting<br /> Big sized art paper (great for coloring on, or for putting down to protect a surface while LO crafts on top of it)<br /> Coloring books<br /> Washable crayons/markers<br /> Washable finger paints<br /> Brushes<br /> Sponges (have found some at Dollar Store, or just cut a regular sponge in half or thirds)<br /> Toilet paper or paper towel tubes pressed into shapes – these are used as stamps (saw this on Pinterest, very easy, works well)<br /> Stickers<br /> Foam shapes<br /> Painter’s Tape (can be restuck many times and does not damage surfaces, so we use it like stickers)<br /> Pom poms<br /> Glitter<br /> Natural items (leaves, sticks, dried flowers, etc.)<br /> Glue stick<br /> String (for string painting)<br /> Scissors<br /> Old, colorful magazines<br /> Large sized stencils<br /> Different shaped paper (tip: you can find packets of shaped paper on sale at crafts shops after the holiday – like hearts on sale super cheap after Valentine’s Day, etc.)<br /> Some small stamps/stampers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662097 Wed, 28 May 2014 09:49:27 +0000 cmomma17 1662097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yarn<br /> popsicle sticks<br /> old magazines/catalogs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662083 Wed, 28 May 2014 09:45:01 +0000 looch 1662083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>paper towel and toilet paper rolls<br /> play dough or some modeling clay for dimensional things<br /> pasta, can be good for gluing activities<br /> bingo markers as stampers<br /> potatos or apples cut in half as stampers<br /> sponges, to cut into shapes for stampers<br /> buttons<br /> newspapers or old magazines </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1662060 Wed, 28 May 2014 09:37:42 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1662060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, a rough list I've gotten together:</p> <p>- pom poms<br /> - glue sticks<br /> - glue dots<br /> - paint<br /> - paint brushes &amp; sponges<br /> - paint smock<br /> - tape<br /> - felt<br /> - googly eyes<br /> - cardboard<br /> - paper<br /> - crayons<br /> - markers<br /> - construction paper<br /> - stickers, stickers and more stickers<br /> - ribbon</p> <p>What else would you have handy for arts and crafts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1654797 Fri, 23 May 2014 10:30:34 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1654797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: Will do :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1654785 Fri, 23 May 2014 10:27:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 1654785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paper, stickers, crayons, glue stick, finger paints, ribbon, other random items. She loves arts and crafts, but still a little young for scissors, ect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1654775 Fri, 23 May 2014 10:25:37 +0000 swurlygurl 1654775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: Share your list when you're done!!</p> <p>I have normal things like LOTS of paper, lots of stickers, crayons, markers, colored pencils, fun scissors, various adhesives.</p> <p>But none of the random stuff like cotton balls, popsicle sticks, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-craft-supplies-do-you-have-on-hand-for-your-toddler#post-1654769 Fri, 23 May 2014 10:22:56 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 1654769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking through the boards on Pinterest for toddler activities and I realize that I'm apparently sorely lacking in what seem to be essential craft supplies! So I'm starting to make a list of things to be on the look out for when I go to Dollar Tree or yard sales. What do you keep handy for your toddlers to create with? </p>