Kids Will Be Over the Moon for These Gorgeous Outer-Space Crafts
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For plenty of kids (and adults too, hi), the mysteries of outer space hold some major appeal. After all, is there anything more uncertain, more darkly beautiful, or more awe-inspiring than the depths of the universe? From stars and moons to planets, galaxies, even black holes, space is pretty powerful and bewitching for all ages. Lucky for space-obsessed kids and kids at heart, there’s no shortage of creative and unique crafts you can do as a family to bring a little bit of the galaxy into your home. From constellations to the planets, the dark, infinite universe has been a guiding force for we lil’ humans since the beginning of time, so let it guide your tiny astronomer to spend some time dreaming (and crafting). The sky’s the limit.
These crafts offer the perfect combo of fun, art, and science — plus they’re a great chance to impart some knowledge without sounding too much like your kid’s least favorite science teacher. So channel your inner Neil Degrasse Tyson, bust out the glitter, and jet off to infinity and beyond with these gorgeous outer space crafts.
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As usual, the sister team behind A Beautiful Mess hits the nail on the head with this beautiful and surprisingly easy DIY moon phases wall hanging. Add some mystique to your walls with this craft, which requires only oven-bake clay, metallic paint, a circular cookie cutter, and twine.
If your kids are older, this DIY constellation table runner from Design Sponge is the perfect accent for a desk or bedside table — and it’s so simple, you need zero sewing skills to make it. Sounds like our kind of sewing project. Add some beads or sequins if your teen wants to bling it out a little bit more, and they can also personalize it by adding specific constellations that are meaningful to them.
Alright, I don’t know if a manicure counts as a craft, but this galaxy nails DIY is beyond beautiful, and unlike most nail-painting endeavors (at least for me) it’s so straightforward, you can do it to yourself and wind up with ten incredible galaxies on your nails — instead of just five on your left hand. Head on over to A Beautiful Mess for the full tutorial.
These color-blocked galaxy coasters from A Kailo Chic Life combine fashion with function in the most out-of-this-world way, with three easy materials: marble tiles, painter’s tape, and alcohol inks. A few swirls and spatters later, and voila! An interstellar masterpiece.
Was anyone else obsessed with hanging lights in their room as a kid? This moon phases DIY from the marvelous minds behind The House That Lars Built is the stuff dreams are made of, and it doubles as the most badass nightlight ever. Some string lights and gold leaf paint combine to make this DIY a project Neil Armstrong would be proud of.
This wearable wonder from Be Makeful transforms a boring updo into a statement. The marbled moon phases hair accessory is quick and easy — and hey, while you’re making moons, go nuts and try some stars or planets as well. Add some glitter or stick with white and gray; the world (er, universe) is your oyster.
As if your kid needed another excuse to make faces in the mirror, these color-blocked galaxy swirl mirrors just gave your walls a major upgrade. Be careful though: The tutorial from A Kailo Chic Life is so easy, you might just find other things in your house suddenly undergoing a galaxy-inspired makeover. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
A version of this story was originally published in July 2019.
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