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Top 10 Arts & Crafts Kits for Older Elementary Kids

By Kimberly L. Keith, About.com

Start with a kit when your child shows an interest in a particular craft. Later, you can advance to more supplies for the crafts that she enjoys best. Find more classic craft kits for older children under Top 10 Classic Toys.

1. 3-D Home Kit

Be an Architect and Interior Decorator. Hearthsong

2. Ribbon Weaving Kit

Beautiful project kit. Once your child learns the technique, she might expand to other creative uses for ribbon weaving. Hearthsong

3. Wire-O-Mania

An unusual art kit that will appeal to older kids. Klutz
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4. Imagine This Fashion Design Studio

This is perfect for older elementary girls with an interest in fashion. Send a photo for personalized paper dolls, then design clothes for them.
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5. Twirled Paper

Klutz project books take a craft skill and teach kids how to do it. The great thing is that they include the supplies and beautifully illustrated, creative projects.
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6. Build Your Own FM Radio

Kids learn how a radio works, and build their own cool-looking translucent radio.
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7. Treasure Chest Kit

Easy to build BIG treasure chest. Also, find the same kit with woodburning tools to decorate the chest. Hearthsong

8. A Book of Artrageous Projects

Very creative art projects that are sure to intrigue your older child. Klutz
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9. Lettering in Crazy, Cool, Quirky Style

Learn how to do a variety of cool lettering techniques. Older girls love this. Klutz
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10. Kraul Science Craft Kits

My favorite is the Cable Car kit that builds a pulley system, but you might like the water wheel or block and tackle kits. Magic Cabin

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