On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, these Wicked crafts are perfect to excite your child about Elphaba and Glinda before the release of Wicked: For Good!
Crafting enthusiasts, rejoice! Get ready to embark on a magical journey inspired by everyone’s favorite green girl, Elphaba, and her bubbly counterpart, Glinda. These ten wicked crafts not only bring the enchanting world of ‘Wicked‘ to life but also provide a fun and educational experience for kids. From whimsical wands to sparkling tiaras, these activities encourage creativity while teaching valuable skills like focus and fine motor development. Each craft is designed to engage young minds and keep them singing tunes of friendship and bravery from the beloved musical. Let’s spread our wings and soar into a world of color, glitter, and creativity!
1. Elphaba’s Glittering Wand
Every young witch needs a wand that sparkles with magic! Start by gathering a sturdy stick or dowel, some green paint, and a plethora of glitter. For a dazzling finish, you can use the Craft Glitter Set, which includes both fine and chunky glitter to really make your wand sparkle. Paint the stick green and let it dry completely. Then, apply a layer of glue towards the top and sprinkle it with glitter. For a finishing touch, wrap a bit of ribbon around the handle using the Assorted Ribbons for Crafting—these premium quality ribbons come in various colors and sizes, perfect for adding a pop of creativity to your wand. Additionally, you can enhance its magical appearance by attaching some faux gemstones using Faux Gemstones for Crafts. These colorful plastic gemstones are ideal for bringing a touch of sparkle and personality to your creation.
Encourage kids to name their wand and come up with a backstory! Besides being a fun craft, making this wand enhances fine motor skills and introduces concepts of color blending and creativity.
Product Recommendations:
• Craft Glitter Set
• Assorted Ribbons for Crafting
2. Glinda’s Sparkling Tiara
Every good witch deserves a crown! Using a plain plastic tiara, kids can transform it into a sparkling accessory worthy of Glinda. Start by painting the tiara with a coat of pink spray paint (or any color of choice). For this, an Acrylic Paint Set is perfect, offering a vibrant range of colors that will make the tiara truly stand out. Once dry, kids can decorate it with faux pearls, rhinestones, and sequins using glue. An assorted craft rhinestones kit provides a variety of embellishments to create a unique look, allowing for plenty of creativity as kids experiment with patterns and colors.
To hold everything in place, a hot glue gun and sticks is an essential tool for this project, making it easy to attach all those sparkling details securely.
Encourage kids to design a royal outfit to match their tiara, and discuss the importance of teamwork as they can craft tiaras for friends too. Crafting this tiara boosts creativity and fine motor skills while also exploring concepts of design and color theory.
Product Recommendations:
• Acrylic Paint Set
• assorted craft rhinestones kit
• hot glue gun and sticks
3. Rainbow Unicorn Puppets
Bring the magical world of Oz to life with adorable rainbow unicorn puppets! Start with colorful felt pieces or paper plates. You can use felt craft sheets to cut out shapes for the body, mane, and horn. Kids can color them or glue on more embellishments like glitter or sequins. For added sparkle, try using glitter glue set to make their puppets shine! Once assembled, attach a wooden stick or a straw using wooden craft sticks for easy handling. These puppets can be used for storytelling sessions based on ‘Wicked’ or original tales.
– Create a puppet theater with a cardboard box to stage performances.
– Discuss themes of friendship and bravery from the musical during puppet shows.
– Encourage kids to name their unicorns and create backstories.
This craft not only hones fine motor skills but also promotes imaginative play and verbal skills.
Product Recommendations:
• felt craft sheets
• glitter glue set
• wooden craft sticks
4. Wicked Story Stones
These story stones are a fantastic way to blend creativity and storytelling! Collect smooth stones, like the smooth river stones for painting, and paint them with images or symbols that represent elements from ‘Wicked’—like a broomstick, a heart, or a pair of wings. Once created, these stones can be used to inspire stories or as prompts for creative writing exercises. Kids can take turns picking stones and weaving a tale together.
To bring your stones to life, consider using an acrylic paint set for kids that includes a variety of colors and brushes, making it easy to get creative and colorful with their designs.
Additionally, incorporating storytelling prompt cards can enhance the activity by providing pre-made ideas that spark the imagination.
This craft encourages literacy and critical thinking skills, while also allowing kids to work on teamwork and social skills as they share stories. For an added challenge, you can introduce vocabulary related to storytelling.
With endless creative possibilities, this craft will engage children’s imaginations and encourage expressive language.
Product Recommendations:
• smooth river stones for painting
• acrylic paint set for kids
• storytelling prompt cards
5. DIY Oz Map
Create a magical map of Oz that kids can use for imaginative play! On a large sheet of paper or cardboard, kids can draw or paint the different regions of Oz, like the Emerald City or the Forest of Enchantment. A great option for this project is the large drawing paper pad, which provides ample space for creativity with its 30 sheets of high-quality paper. Encourage them to brainstorm what each place looks like and add unique features or landmarks. This isn’t just a craft; it’s a chance to learn about maps and geography!
Consider including legends or keys to explain map symbols, which can be easily illustrated with washable markers. These markers come in a variety of colors, making it fun for kids to add detail and life to their maps while also ensuring any accidental spills can be easily washed off. You can also discuss concepts of scale and distance as they create their maps, enhancing their spatial awareness and mapping skills.
Having the kids present their maps and share their ideas can foster teamwork and storytelling. For any cutting needs, particularly when crafting different elements for the map, craft scissors for kids are a safe and effective tool. Their blunt tips make them perfect for little hands, allowing the children to safely cut out shapes and features for their Oz map.
This craft enhances spatial awareness and mapping skills while also encouraging storytelling and teamwork.
Product Recommendations:
• large drawing paper pad
• washable markers
• craft scissors for kids
6. Friendship Bracelets: Elphaba and Glinda Style
Celebrate the bond between Elphaba and Glinda with colorful friendship bracelets! Using embroidery thread, kids can create unique braided or knotted bracelets in shades of green and pink. A great starting point is an embroidery thread set that features 50 vibrant skeins, perfect for crafting those eye-catching designs. This project not only fosters creativity but also teaches essential knotting skills.
Kids can customize their bracelets and even exchange them with friends to symbolize their friendship. To make their creations even more special, consider adding charms or beads that represent each character’s personality. A fantastic option for this is the charm bead kit, which includes 480 cute polymer clay beads in various styles.
For those looking to take their bracelet-making to the next level, a friendship bracelet making kit with 5300 pieces of flat polymer beads can provide endless possibilities for design.
Additionally, why not host a bracelet-making party to celebrate friendships? Making friendship bracelets enhances dexterity and provides a meaningful way to express affection and commitment to friends.
Product Recommendations:
• embroidery thread set
• charm bead kit
• friendship bracelet making kit
7. Singing Character Masks
Get ready to put on a show with homemade masks of Elphaba and Glinda! Using cardstock or paper plates, kids can cut out masks to represent each character. To create these fun projects, consider using craft paper assortment for vibrant colors that will bring the characters to life. Kids can then decorate their masks with non-toxic craft paint set, which is perfect for adding beautiful hues without worrying about safety. For an extra touch of glamour, they can use feathers and glitter to channel their inner witches!
To secure the masks for easy wear, use elastic bands for crafts. These will ensure the masks fit comfortably during performances or role-playing scenarios. While decorating their masks, discuss character traits to add depth to their creativity, and encourage kids to act out scenes from the musical.
Making masks promotes creativity and fine motor skills while also allowing kids to engage in role-play and dramatic expression. So gather your materials and let the crafting begin!
Product Recommendations:
• craft paper assortment
• non-toxic craft paint set
• elastic bands for crafts
8. Magical Potion Bottles
Have fun creating magical potion bottles inspired by the enchanting world of ‘Wicked’! Use small glass jars or plastic bottles, such as the Glass Jar Set for Crafts, and fill them with colorful liquids, beads, glitter, and water. Kids can label each potion with fun names like ‘Elphaba’s Elixir’ or ‘Glinda’s Glitter’. This craft promotes sensory exploration and creativity as they concoct their magical brews.
To add a delightful twist, consider incorporating the Glitter and Beads Craft Kit. It provides colorful beads and stickers that can make each potion even more visually captivating. Experiment with different layers of color for eye-catching effects, and use products like Colorful Liquid Craft Supplies to create unique potion mixtures.
Discuss the properties of different liquids used in their potions to enhance the learning experience. This craft is perfect for sensory play and can also serve as a conversation starter about science and nature. Enjoy the magic of crafting together!
Product Recommendations:
• Glass Jar Set for Crafts
• Colorful Liquid Craft Supplies
9. Enchanted Garden Terrariums
Bring a slice of Oz into your home with enchanting garden terrariums! Using glass containers, kids can layer soil, pebbles, and small plants to create their magical gardens. A great option for this is the Root box™ large plant terrarium kit, which includes a variety of low-maintenance plants like succulents and cacti, making it easy for kids to care for their creations.
To add a whimsical touch, kids can accessorize their gardens with items like the miniature fairy garden accessories, including a charming wooden fence, which will help bring their fantasy gardens to life. This craft is not only engaging but also educational, as it teaches kids about ecosystems and plant care.
Encourage kids to name their gardens and describe the magical elements, fostering their creativity. You might also consider adding a Spathiphyllum peace lily to the mix, as it’s a fantastic air-purifying houseplant that can thrive indoors, enhancing their terrarium while promoting a healthy environment.
Creating terrariums enhances comprehension of nature while providing a fun hands-on experience.
Product Recommendations:
• Root box™ large plant terrarium kit
• miniature fairy garden accessories
• Spathiphyllum peace lily
10. Wicked Themed Scrapbook
Wrap up the crafting adventure with a wicked-themed scrapbook! Start with a blank scrapbook like the Bstorify scrapbook photo album, which features 60 thick kraft paper pages perfect for all your creative projects. Kids can decorate the pages with stickers, drawings, and photos inspired by ‘Wicked’. They can include memories from their craft sessions, write stories, or express their thoughts about the characters. This is a fantastic way to reinforce artistic expression and memory-keeping.
Here are some scrapbook ideas to consider:
– Use different themes for each page (e.g., friendship, magic, adventure).
– Encourage kids to write captions or stories on each page.
– Share their scrapbooks with family and friends.
To make decorating even more fun, add a touch of sparkle with the JOISHOP craft stickers set, which includes 3034 self-adhesive gem stickers. These sticky gems are great for adding a dazzling finish to each page.
For drawing and writing, the CRAYOLA SuperTips washable markers set is ideal. With 24 assorted colors, these premium felt tip pens are perfect for kids, offering easy wash-off from skin and clothing, so there’s no worry about messy art sessions.
Creating a scrapbook fosters creativity, organization, and literacy while allowing kids to preserve their crafty memories.
Product Recommendations:
• Bstorify scrapbook photo album
• JOISHOP craft stickers set
• CRAYOLA SuperTips washable markers set
Conclusion
Crafting is a fantastic way to explore creativity, build skills, and celebrate the enchanting world of ‘Wicked’! These ten wicked crafts for kids offer a delightful blend of fun and education, perfect for inspiring young imaginations. Whether making tiaras, wands, or terrariums, each project allows kids to express themselves and learn valuable lessons along the way. Embrace the magic, share your creations, and keep singing ‘Defying Gravity’!
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