{"id":7445,"date":"2026-04-20T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/?p=7445"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T17:06:08","slug":"outdoor-art-projects-for-kids-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/home\/outdoor-art-projects-for-kids-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Little Ones Outside With These 7 Fun Outdoor Art Projects for Kids\u2014Starting at $10"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a long and grueling winter, May is (finally) almost here! And that means now&#8217;s a better time than ever to get the family enjoying the sunshine. So, we&#8217;ve made a list of the best kid-friendly outdoor art projects on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>. Think: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08HD89CX6?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rock painting kits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B094R2Y9B4?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY bird feeders<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09RQ1L6SS?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craft-Tastic Nature Lantern<\/a> and more.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at our favorite options below. And rest assured they&#8217;ll help the little ones fall in love with their surroundings even more.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-these-outdoor-art-projects-are-perfect-for-spring\">These Outdoor Art Projects Are Perfect for Spring<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Rock On<\/strong>: Nature is your canvas! Klever Kits&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08HD89CX6?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glow in The Dark Rock Painting Kit<\/a> comes with everything you need to make your front patio, walkway or porch a glowy dream-come-true \u2014<em> $14<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Shell Yeah<\/strong>: Beach party! Similar to the rock painting kit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C7S26G2L?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan&amp;Darci&#8217;s Kids Sea Shell Painting Kit<\/a> is complete with all the necessary materials to turn seashells into a work of art. Cowabunga! \u2014 <em>$10<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Home Tweet Home<\/strong>: Do your local feathered friends a favor. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GHC1FH1?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SparkJump Jr Bird House Kit<\/a> lets you build, paint and put together your own birdhouse. <em>Nest<\/em> stop, paradise \u2014 <em>$35<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Animal Kingdom<\/strong>: You don&#8217;t need to be outside to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JB9D9SY?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa &amp; Doug Seek &amp; Find Sticker Pad<\/a>. However, this nature- and animal-inspired booklet is all little ones need for an ultimate adventure \u2014<em> $11<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Garden Gnome<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BSJ8K6SP?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Geographic Flower &amp; Herb Gardening Kit for Kids<\/a> comes with three stainless steel pots they can decorate with paint and stickers \u2014<em> $17<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Flower Child<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003SN8TB8?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4M Green Creativity Pressed Flower Art Kit<\/a> comes with a flower press, glue, brush and double-sided tape. That way, they can turn their outdoor finds into bookmarks, stationery and more \u2014<em> $17<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Snack Time<\/strong>: Teach the importance of local pollinators with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B094R2Y9B4?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY Bird Feeder<\/a> kit. Each comes with two unassembled bird feeders, 12 acrylic paints, two paintbrushes, two strings and a sheet of diamond stickers \u2014 <em>$13<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Illumination<\/strong>: Like the pressed flower art kit, you can scavenge for art-worthy nature finds for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09RQ1L6SS?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lr-outdoorartprojects-clt-042026-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craft-Tastic Nature Lantern<\/a>. 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