Art subscription boxes for kids aren't just for making a mess while creating hands-on handicrafts. They’re an opportunity for your child to unbox imagination and discovery while also promoting screen-free play every month. For kids of all ages, an art project is a great way to stimulate restless minds and keep idle hands moving. However, working parents rarely have the time or patience to selectively curate projects, find supplies and materials, and develop a unique experience each month.
There’s a simpler way: Keep kiddos' appetites hungry for play and imagination with arts and crafts subscription boxes shipped right to your door. These boxes provide everything needed for art projects and give easy, step-by-step instructions, too. They’re great for both every day and rainy-day fun, and they make great birthday gifts for youngsters in any age range.
What to Expect from a Children’s Art Box
Art boxes aren’t all colorful paper and paint supplies (although you can find and order those if you want). Some are designed to foster empowerment in young girls, while others focus on using art to build education skills, including STEAM crafts. Other kids-focused art boxes are specifically designed for children with a budding interest in drawing or painting to develop their skills from an early age.
DIY Kids Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Art and Craft Box
The We Craft Box has over 270 reviews and there's a reason this award-winning monthly kids craft kit is so beloved. Curated for ages 3 to 9, We Craft Box includes video tutorials and promises that the kits can be shared between two children. Whether you're looking for a homeschool art project or to engage your little crafters on the weekends, this monthly subscription has proven worth it time and time again.
Shipping: Ships to the U.S. and to select countries starting on the 1st of the month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “I send this as a gift to my great niece and nephew. Reports are that they love this box and can't wait for it to arrive each month. I am so appreciative of crafts and entertainment away from screens. My niece says that the supplies alone are worth the price. Thank you.” – Donna H.
DIY Kids STEM & Crafts Kit – Award Winning Kids Science and Art Box
This monthly subscription box combines science experiments and art projects to provide educational, imaginative, and creative activities for developing the whole child. All needed eco-friendly materials are included for up to 6 projects per themed box. Boxes also include a 12-page educational magazine jam-packed with puzzles, games, book recommendations, and additional project ideas related to the monthly theme. Green Kid Crafts makes a great gift and is perfect for ages 2 through 10.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. within 1 to 4 days of your first order and then monthly after that.
Why Subscribers Love It: “First box was a complete delight for the two 3-year-olds in my care. They were completely engaged with the art/science/exploration materials for several hours. The families appreciated that everything included is recyclable. I loved that everything I needed was in the box and I could see them learning as they played. It's just what I hoped for.” – Tyra M.
STICKII Monthly Sticker Subscription
For kids who love stickers and stationery, it doesn't get any better than STICKII Club. Each box contains "the world's cutest stickers" and stationery in any of three styles: Cute, Retro, or Pop. STICKII Club also features a new theme every month. These stickers are perfect for decorating journals, cards, and envelopes or simply just to collect them!
Shipping: Ships worldwide to select countries from the United States on the 11th of each month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “Always a great selection of unique stickers. They're always cute and fun. I can't imagine what it would've been like to get this when I was a kid and suuuuuper into stickers! Since it's fun even now in my 40s. If you think someone might like to get this as a gift, then you're probably right! Go for it!” – Julie A.
Kids' Art Box Subscriptions
Outside the Box Creation specializes in engaging, educational fun. From crayon coloring to creative problem-solving, new skills are explored each month with the box's "no wrong answers in art" approach. From the first box, subscribers rave about the customer service. While geared to kids, a few reviewers have even purchased this box for Alzheimer's patients and found it wonderful.
Shipping: Subscription boxes ship domestically within the United States by the 17th of every month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “This is such a great box with high quality items. Not only did we receive a fun craft to do as a family, we also learned so much while doing it which is great way for kids to learn.” – Nicole T.
Little Dreamers Club Crafts Subscription Box - MONTHLY Subscription Box
The Little Dreamers Club is part-craft crate, part-book club since every box comes with six to eight crafts and a top-rated book designed to get the imaginations going. The themed projects not only make cute displayable art but that bookshelf gets filled quickly for the little readers.
Shipping: Boxes ship domestically within the United States on the 11th of each month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “Little Dreamers Club is the Best subscription box ever! Themes and activities are age appropriate and exciting. I love how all supplies are completely included for all projects. My daughter can’t for her box to arrive each month! Customer service is accommodating and punctual as well. Thank you.” – Jennifer W.
Single Art Club
Make + Wonder is made with empowering female artists in mind! The creative activity box for 3 to 10-year-olds comes with an illustrated story of the artist and four sweet creative idea cards in every single box. This teacher-built crate brings freeform art to the doorstep with curated supplies that let kids create.
Shipping: The first box ships on the 11th of the month, and all additional boxes ship by the 6th. Only available within the United Kingdom.
Why Subscribers Love It: “My daughter loves these unique craft boxes coming through the post every month and loves learning the different art styles each time.” – Nicky M.
Paletteful Pack Monthly Premier
A monthly art project waiting to happen in every box, Paletteful Packs sends everything you need to create a work of art. All necessary, artist-quality supplies are included. Supplies will vary monthly in the artist box—from watercolors and canvases to markers and sketch pads. Paletteful Packs promises new, fun activities every time! Perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Shipping: Subscription boxes ship from the United States to selected countries around the 1st of every month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “My daughter loves this box. She loves the variety of new medians that she has always wanted to try but never wanted to invest in. Let me just say if you are not sure weather to go for the one with or without the paper, absolutely go with the one with the paper. It makes the difference!! Unfortunately I am going to have to stop getting these for a while. She is moving into a new house and has other things she needs more than she wants art supplies. We will be back.” – Lori B.
Kids Create Box
This amazing box, full of unique crafts, toys, and surprises, is so popular that subscribers love gifting it! The colorful boxes are an immediate sensory delight along with the items that aren't just art supplies. One reviewer notes that the box was too juvenile for her 11-year-old grandson, so even though it says ages 4 through 12, it's important to think about who you're gifting for.
Shipping: Orders made by the 20th will ship on the 11th of the next month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “This box was full of fun and colorful activities! My niece loved it! The face of my niece when she opened the box was priceless! 100% recommended.” – Ivana P.
The Preschool Box
The Preschool Box is an opportunity to get your younger kids, preschoolers or kindergarteners, excited about learning from the beginning! Each monthly box includes 16+ fun, simple, and hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Each experience will teach your child beginning phonics skills, counting, shapes, colors, and writing. The Preschool Box is a perfect way to encourage learning, reading, and creativity in children ages 3 to 6. Every box also includes stickers, a book, and a Parent Guide.
Shipping: Subscription boxes ship on the week of the 6th every month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “Fantastic preschool box 📦!! It’s perfect and exactly what my little preschooler needed. Her eyes light up every time I pull out the box. She knows it’s time for some FUN, hands on learning. She’s already showing so much growth in such a small amount of time already. Thank you!!” – Priscilla R.
Level One: Discover Art (Ages 4-7)
A modern and contemporary take on a classic, Guide Dots is an art kit that helps your child unlock their artistic potential using "strategically placed dots" and accompanying online video instruction. Kids learn how to draw images from the dots and then fill them in with bonus markers and more! Projects are paced for an ever-evolving curriculum—and your favorite projects can also be reused, making it a perfect gift for the young artist.
Shipping: The first box ships immediately upon order, while all additional boxes ship around the 10th of each month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “We really love the box. Excellent customer service. My kid is so excited to learn drawing and painting each time. Thank you so much!” – Lei H.
Camp Wildcraft Art Box
Like adults, kids are multifaceted with a myriad of interests. Sometimes they want to get outside and experience the natural world, and sometimes they want to explore inwardly, learn new skills, and improve their artistic technique. That’s where Camp Wildcraft Art Box comes into play. Like a sleepaway camp in a box, this monthly creativity kit teaches artistic skills while also promoting appreciation for the outside world. And, every monthly shipment delivers new tools to add to a youngster’s at-home art studio. Let the creativity flow!
Shipping: Boxes ship around the 15th of each month from the United States.
Why Subscribers Love It: “Really fantastic art box — the quality of the finished pieces are heads above other similar boxes. Really fantastic and even my 7 year-old was able to work totally on her own.” – Sarah A.
Kids Craft-of-the-month
One word describes this monthly art project box: adorable! Featuring colorful, clever, mixed-media crafts, the kit not only puts little minds (and fingers) to work, it also gives kiddos something cool they can proudly display in their bedrooms or on the refrigerator, and it gives them the means to handcraft a gift for grandparents or other special caretakers in their lives.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the United States on the 5th of every month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “Got it for my 5-year-old and she loved doing it!! Great craft!” – Ashwini K.
Wiggle Worms Kits
Perfect for getting preschoolers on the fast track, Wiggle Worms Kits helps instill a love of learning and proactive play with up to seven STEM activities and crafts in every monthly box. All materials and step-by-step instructions are included, making it so easy to inspire kids. A tip: send this directly to a grandparent’s home or other caregivers so they’re always equipped with something fun for your young one to do in their care.
Shipping: Initial orders ship within 2 to 5 business days, while all additional boxes ship on the first Wednesday of every month. Ships worldwide from the United States.
Why Subscribers Love It: “We LOVE our boxes from Wiggle Worms!! My kids are always asking when they can do the next one! The simple instructions yet effective academic preparedness tied in with fun games and crafts is brilliant. I also love the themes and that we can watch Chrissy teach through her videos how to do the fun projects also!” – Sasha K.
