These 25+ Awesome Rainbow Supplies will not only stock your craft closet full of endless possibilities and full of color and fun.

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There is something about rainbow supplies that makes all the crafts that much more HAPPY.
Those who know me, know that I love myself a stocked craft closet. My "closet" is more of a room at this point, but holy moly I love well-stocked craft supplies. Rainbow craft supplies at that.
I get asked often about what supplies I have on hand to keep the kids busy. Rather than isolate just a few craft supplies, I put together a comprehensive list of basic (rainbow) kid's craft supplies that I keep on hand that will keep your kids busy till they kids are off to college.
Have some red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, gray, and black fun!
Markers
If there is one thing that we always have on hand at our house, it's markers. These babies are the ultimate in boredom busters. We love to color all throughout the day, take them to restaurants, and are always on hand when traveling. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Cool Coloring Pages For Kids
- 101+ FREE PRINTABLES FOR KIDS
- FREE PRINTABLE SUMMER COLORING PAGES
- FREE PRINTABLE DISNEY COLORING PAGES
- NON-DISNEY ANIMATED MOVIE COLORING PAGES
- Moana Coloring Pages
- Chinese Dragon Puppet
Colored Paper
Whether it's construction paper or card stock, having a variety of colored paper on hand is key. So many crafts, art projects, letters, and more can be made with colored paper. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Paper Crafts
Pom Poms
These little fuzzy little bundles add some great dimension and texture to any project. Some of Made with HAPPY uses of Pom poms
Pom Pom Crafts
- DIY POM POM DRINK STICKS
- POM POM BUTTERFLIES
- VALENTINES POM POM GARLAND
- DIY SANDALS
- BEACH PLEASE HAT
Tempura Paint
I don't know about your house, but we do a ton of painting. The kids love painting on paper, cardboard, or our outdoor easel. There are so many crafts that can be done with a small variety of paint. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Painted Crafts For Kids
- PAINTED PUMPKINS
- WATER GUN PAINTING ART PROJECT
- PAINTED ALPHABET ROCK MAGNETS {DIY}
- LADYBUG ROCK PAINTING HOW-TO
- PAPER PLATE WIND SOCKS
Washi Tape
If I'm going to be honest, I would say we use washi tape at our house at least once or twice a day. We use it for EVERYTHING. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Washi Tape Crafts
- WASHI TAPE PUMPKIN
- PAPER LANTERN DIY – FUN KIDS CRAFT
- PAPER WIND SOCK CRAFT TUTORIAL
- BIRTHDAY SURPRISE BALL
- KIDS CRAFTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD – WEEK 5
Yarn
While I don't necessarily knit, I love having a variety of yarn in the house for all kinds of crafts, garlands, and projects. If you knit, even better! Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Yarn Crafts For Kids
- EASY DIY YARN WALL HANG
- MINI YARN SNOWHATS
- YARN EARTH KIDS ACTIVITY
- SIMPLE YARN STAR ORNAMENT
- CANDY CORN YARN TREES
- ORANGE BIRD FEEDER
Pony Beads
These larger colorful beads are so much fun. They add bright colors to any project and are great for little ones in sorting, threading, and other fine motor skills.
Bead Crafts
Tissue Paper
While it might seem like having some on hand for your next gift is reason enough, there are lots of fun uses for tissue paper that will keep you and your family plenty busy. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Tissue Paper Crafts
- EARTH DAY PAPER PLATE CRAFT FOR KIDS
- HOW TO MAKE A PAPEL PICADO – MEXICAN CUTOUT BANNERS
- EASY EASTER SUNCATCHER CRAFT
- EASY MINI RAINBOW PINATA KIDS CRAFT
- RAINBOW DIY TASSEL GARLAND TUTORIAL
- MILK CARTON BIRD FEEDER
- RAINBOW CRAFTS FOR KINDERGARTNERS
Buttons
What I love about having buttons on hand is that they add color and fun to not only sewing projects but can be applied with glue for fun bling and faces.
Button Crafts
Cupcake Liners
We all know they can add colorful flare to your cupcakes, but there are lots of fun crafts that can use cupcake lines including garlands, flowers, and decorations.
Cupcake Liner Crafts
Crayons
Just like markers, these are a must with kids. So many hours spent coloring, drawing, and writing using these beauties. In terms of colors, Crayola is by far my favorite. Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Crayon Crafts
Finger Paint
This is sort of a no-brainer on its uses, but what is great about finger paint is that it can be used by kids from toddlers up. What kid doesn't love getting their hands dirty? Some of Made with HAPPY uses
Finger Paint Crafts
RAINBOW SUPPLIES
Satin Ribbon
Ribbons are great for gifts, weaving, wind crafts and so much more.
Ribbon Crafts
- PAPER WIND SOCK CRAFT TUTORIAL
- PRINTABLE VALENTINES DAY PUNS BOOKMARKS
- DIY CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR
Pipe Cleaners
Pipe cleaners are a very versitile craft supply. You can make things out of the pipe cleaners like pumpkins and animals, but you can also use them for antennas, or when making costumes.
Pipe Cleaner Crafts For Kids
- DIY WINE CORK SNOWMAN ORNAMENTS
- RAINBOW FELT FORTUNE COOKIES CRAFT
- RAINBOW HOLIDAY GARLAND
- JINGLE BELLS WREATH ORNAMENT
- QUICK CHRISTMAS KID’S PROJECTS
Craft Sand
Sand art can provide the kids with a number of crafts from artwork, to homemade gifts. We love sand and definitely need to do more crafts with it.
Sand Crafts
Googly Eyes
We love googly eyes, and who doesn't love these rainbow googly eyes?
Googly Eye Crafts
- QUICK CHRISTMAS KID’S PROJECTS
- 15+ HALLOWEEN CRAFT IDEAS FOR KIDS
- MONSTER CANDY BOXES
- HALLOWEEN LANTERNS
Sticker Gems
These are great when decorating frames, making cards, or any gifts of any kind. What kid doesn't love stickers?
Craft Stickers
Crepe Paper Streamers
These are not only party decoration favorites, but they can be used in some fun crafts making flowers, pinatas and so much more.
Crepe Paper Crafts
- RAINBOW DIY TASSEL GARLAND TUTORIAL
- BIRTHDAY SURPRISE BALL
- 4TH OF JULY PINATA
- INDIVIDUAL HEART PINATA
Embroidery Thread
Embroidery is a fun art and there are so many great patterns and stitches, but these beauties can also be used in crafts for jewelry, friendship bracelets, and diy pom poms.
Thread Crafts
Chalk
Another one of those kid staples, chalk can provide great outdoor fun on the driveway, hopscotch, and we even use it for party decorations leading into the parties.
Chalk Crafts
- CHALKBOARD PLANT STAKES {DIY}
- 10+ MUST HAVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS
- BRIGHT COLORED HERB GARDEN
Straws
These are great for summer drinks and parties, but also fun for crafts, kid-building activities, etc. I find it very useful to always have a package on hand.
Straw Craft
Curling Ribbon
Again, another gift-wrapping specialty, but these colorful ribbons can be used when decorating parties, kid's craft and lots of other fun
Popsicle Sticks
I feel like there are 100 and one different crafts you can use these for. Flowers, trees, fans, puppets, etc. I always have a package on hand for the next craft.
Popsicle Stick Crafts
- MODERN POPSICLE STICK SHELF TUTORIAL
- POPSICLE STICK BIRD FEEDER CRAFT
- POPSICLE STICK DIY – FLOWER BOOKMARK
Foam Sheets
These are great for making cards, cutting out different items for art projects, and general kid crafts that can be had with simple foam sheets.
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Rainbow Crafts You Might Enjoy
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