DIY Animal Crayon Holders (12 Pack)

DIY Crayon Holders turn “where did my crayons go?” into a craft kids actually use every single day. They decorate their own holder, add personality, and end up with a desk-ready organizer that makes art time feel more fun and more theirs.

Create a Functional Craft Kids Will Actually Use

These DIY Crayon Holders are designed to make art time more personal and more organized. Each holder provides a blank surface that kids can paint, color, and decorate however they like, transforming a simple supply organizer into something that feels uniquely theirs.

Because the finished project has a real purpose, it doesn’t get tossed aside. Kids use their decorated holder during art time, keep it at their desk, or take it home to organize crayons, markers, or small supplies. That functional payoff makes this craft especially satisfying for both kids and program leaders.

This project works beautifully in classrooms, camps, and after-school programs where you want a craft that blends creativity with everyday usefulness. It also makes a great back-to-school activity, a rainy-day project, or an addition to a creative station.

Why DIY Crayon Holders Craft Kit Are a Smart Craft Choice

• Combines decorating with real-world function
• Encourages organization and ownership of supplies
• Easy to manage for groups and classroom settings
• A finished project that gets daily use

Product Highlights

• DIY-Ready – Smooth surface made for painting, coloring, and embellishing
• Functional Design – Holds crayons neatly for everyday use
• Creative Freedom – Kids can customize with colors, patterns, and textures
• Program-Friendly – Simple setup that works well for groups

What’s Included

12 wooden animals, bases, googly eyes, and string.

This Animal Craft Kit Is Great For

• Schools: A name-it-and-use-it classroom organizer. Students personalize their holders for daily art time and independent work, so supplies stay sorted, labeled, and easy to grab during transitions
• After-School Programs: A creative project with real everyday payoff. Kids decorate once and keep using it session after session, which reduces supply mix-ups and makes the craft feel worth it
• Camps: A practical take-home craft that helps all week. Campers use their holders for rotating art stations, then bring home a usable keepsake that reminds them of camp
• Recreation Centers: A high-participation station craft. Easy to run in groups with minimal steps, and the finished holders keep supplies tidy for future sessions and club activities
• Home: An art-space upgrade kids feel proud of. Perfect for keeping crayons and small supplies organized on desks, homework areas, and kitchen tables without the usual clutter
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: A calm craft with a purposeful finish. Decorating is relaxing and approachable, and the finished holder creates a useful, personal item that supports focus and creativity
• VBS: A customizable craft station with take-home value. Kids can decorate holders to match the theme, then use them to keep crayons organized during the week and afterward

How to Get Started

• Set out crayon holders and decorating supplies
• Paint or color designs and allow them to dry
• Add embellishments for extra personality
• Fill with crayons and start creating

Tips for Decorating and Using

• Use bold colors, so designs stand out
• Let the paint dry thoroughly before adding trim
• Keep holders on desks or shelves for easy access

Explore More

For more creative ideas, visit our blog or browse additional organization-friendly projects in our Classroom Crafts collection.

Order Your DIY Crayon Holders Today

DIY Crayon Holders make art time feel more personal, more organized, and more fun. Kids decorate something they truly use, and programs love how it keeps supplies neat while adding a little pride to every table.

If you want a simple craft that becomes part of daily routines instead of getting left behind, this one is an easy win