Girly Crafts: Easy Homemade Purse Craft for Kids
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Looking for a fun and creative girly craft for kids? This easy homemade purse craft is adorable, simple to make, and perfect for teaching basic sewing skills to young children. Using just craft foam, yarn, and a plastic needle, kids can create their very own mini purse and decorate it however they choose!
This is one of those classic kids craft ideas that combines creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play all in one activity. It is especially fun for kids who love fashion, pretend play, dolls, accessories, and colorful crafts.
Easy Purse Craft for Kids
My daughter absolutely loved this craft. She has always been drawn to all things pink, sparkly, creative, and imaginative. If your child enjoys girly crafts, pretend play, or DIY accessories, this homemade purse craft is such a fun afternoon activity.
The best part? Kids get to personalize their purse however they want! Add stickers, glitter glue, sequins, flowers, hearts, gems, or even little pockets and buttons.
This craft also works wonderfully for:
- birthday parties
- sleepovers
- scout groups
- classroom craft days
- summer camps
- rainy day activities
Supplies Needed
- Craft foam sheets
- Yarn
- Large dull plastic needle
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Markers, stickers, sequins, gems, or other decorations
- Glue or glue dots
Optional:
- Ribbon
- Buttons
- Felt flowers
- Self-adhesive jewels
- Glitter glue
How to Make a Simple Purse Craft
This purse craft is very easy for kids to make and is a wonderful beginner sewing project.
Step 1: Cut the Purse Pieces
Cut two matching rectangles or purse shapes from craft foam. You can make them any size you want depending on the age of the child and how large you want the purse to be.
Heart shapes, rounded purses, flower shapes, and scalloped edges are all fun variations for girly crafts like this.
Step 2: Punch the Holes
Use a hole punch to make evenly spaced holes around three sides of the purse pieces. Leave the top edge open.
This step helps children practice hand-eye coordination and prepares the purse for sewing.
Step 3: Sew the Purse Together
Tie yarn onto one side of the purse and thread the other end through a large dull needle. If needed, pin the two pieces together to keep them aligned.
Sew around the edges using a simple over-under stitch pattern. This is a great introduction to basic sewing skills for kids.
Continue sewing around the purse until the edges are connected securely.
Step 4: Make the Strap
Use the extra yarn to create a purse strap. Tie it securely to both sides of the purse.
You could also use ribbon, braided yarn, or even beads for a more decorative look.
Step 5: Decorate!
After your child has sewn it, let them decorate their purse to their heart’s delight. Let them make it special!
Some fun decoration ideas:
- sequins
- glitter glue
- stickers
- hearts
- permanent markers
- flowers
- gems
- names or initials
- inspirational words
- favorite colors
This is where creativity and personality really shine.
What Kids Learn From This Craft
This easy purse craft is more than just cute—it also helps kids practice important skills.
Children develop:
- fine motor skills
- sewing basics
- creativity
- planning and design
- hand-eye coordination
- patience and focus
Craft projects like this are wonderful for building confidence because kids can proudly use and display something they made themselves.
When kids do crafts, it’s important to help them understand that perfection is not necessary. It’s more about the process and having fun creating it!
Fun Variations
Want to take this girly craft even further? Try:
- Mermaid purses shaped like seashells with pearls glitter
- Princess purses with crowns and jewels
- Best friend matching purses
- Holiday-themed purses
- Mini doll purses
- Crossbody bag styles
- Purse crafts with pockets or button closures
You can also turn this into a fun craft station for birthday parties or sleepovers.
Tips for Success
- Use thick yarn for easier sewing
- Pre-punch holes for younger kids
- Keep decorations lightweight
- Adult supervision may help with scissors and hot glue
- Store extra craft supplies in trays for easy cleanup
More Fun Girly Crafts for Kids
If your kids loved this craft, try these other creative ideas too:
How cute! With 2 young daughters, we just have to do this. They are all about decorating pretty much anything 🙂