Save Money on Party Favors With These 10 Birthday Party Craft Ideas

If you're ever planned a kid's birthday party, then you know that picking out a birthday party theme is only half the battle. From there, you have to plan the birthday cake, birthday decorations, and — of course — some activities to keep your guests amused. Games are always a great way to get your kid's friends engaged, but birthday crafts have the benefit of keeping them occupied and (somewhat) quiet, as well as being a fun time. There are plenty of easy kid crafts out there that won't cost a fortune, and the best part is that these crafts can double as your birthday party favors.

Maybe you want to supply kids with paints to decorate their own pots or birdhouses. Perhaps you'd rather avoid paint all together and stick with some mess-free paper crafts. No matter your party theme or age group, these artistic activities will keep kids busy for at least 30 minutes and let them go home with a work of art. What more could you ask for from a birthday activity?