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"Corn"dinsky Corn Ears

“Corn”dinsky Corn Ears

This clever project uses Kandinsky’s famous work to inspire colorful ears of corn. It’s a fun activity for fall.

Make beautiful artwork using sun print paper and the sun!

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Art Materials from A to Z

There are so many materials you can use for arts and crafts! Create an awesome collage of 26 art materials […]

Outer Space Picture

Use watercolor paints and a splatter effect to create this fun piece of art inspired by outer space. Make it […]

Faces from Fall Leaves

Faces from Fall Leaves

Collect fall leaves and other natural objects like walnuts, sticks etc and make cute leaf faces! Fun activity for fall.

Dots 'n' Spots

Dots ‘n’ Spots

This stunning project is fun, simple, and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a home or school setting, with opportunities to […]

Van Gogh's Starry Night Craft

Van Gogh’s Starry Night Craft

Make this wonderful craft based on the famous painting using lots of colors and different techniques! A fun way to […]

Snap Painting

Snap Painting

This hands on activity will bring out the Rembrandt in your young kids. A fun art activity that will express […]

Primary Color Gradients

Explore color with this fun and easy project. Hang multiple pieces of artwork together for a stunning display.

Finger Paint for Babies

Finger Paint for Babies

This is a 5 minutes recipe for non-toxic baby paint. It’s made from edible materials, so if your little one […]

Colorful Art Party

An art-themed party is a great choice for boys and girls of any age. This post has ideas for activity, […]

Organized Art Supplies

Organized Art Supplies

Organize the art supplies in your house to make a neat and tidy art center at home. Spend more time […]

Kids Art Blocks

Kids’ Art Blocks

Help your kids create their very own blocks that feature their beautiful artwork. This is a fun activity for kids […]

Frames Wallpaper

Frames Wallpaper

Encourage creativity and art with this easy removable frames wallpaper! It’s great fun for kids of all ages.

Geometric Watercolor Postcard Art

Geometric Watercolor Postcards

These colorful geometric watercolor postcards are fun and easy to make! Kids will love sending their homemade postcards to family and […]

Fall Acorn Art

Fall Acorn Art

Want to make some fun fall art with the kids? Try this entertaining and colorful fall acorn kids art! This […]

Finger Paint With Clay

Finger Paint With Clay

Instead of using the traditional paint medium for finger painting, preschoolers can “paint” with modeling clay. This craft builds fine […]

Temporary Tattoos Out of Kids' Art

Temporary Tattoos Out of Kids’ Art

Make these fun temporary tattoos from your kids’ art that they’ll love showing off!

Mosaic Art

Mosaic Art

Create a beautiful art project with tumbled glass, a fun project for preschooler and older.

Mixed Media Spring Art

Mixed Media Spring Art

Create mixed media spring art with your kids with some unexpected learning sprinkled in.

Spring & Easter Painting with Wind Up Toys

Spring & Easter Painting with Wind Up Toys

Celebrate Spring and Easter with this fun way to paint! Kids will love this colorful dancing activity.

Olympic Medals Stained Glass Art

Olympic Medals Stained Glass Art

Make themed Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to talk about the Olympics with your children. Stained Glass window art using […]

Melted Crayon Recycled Art

Melted Crayon Recycled Art

Recycle your old crayons and make beautiful abstract art in the process. Kids will love the process of making these […]

Rainbow Salt Art Jar

Rainbow Salt Art Jar

Make these adorable gold topped rainbow salt art jars for St. Patrick’s Day. A fun decoration the kids will love […]

Art Party Invitation

Art Party Invitation

Invite your friends to an art-themed party with this adorable crayon box invitation! Fun to make and a great way […]

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art

Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art

Try this fun art technique with chalk to make these brilliant Christmas lights!

Art with Oil Pastels and Watercolors

Art with Oil Pastels and Watercolors

Create colorful and bold artwork with oil pastels and watercolors. A fun way to spend a cold or rainy afternoon.

Drip Painting with Straws

Drip Painting with Straws

Use this fun art technique to make drip paintings and work on fine motor skills. A fun way to spend […]

Glitter Spider Web Art

Glitter Spider Web Art

Make this fun glittery spider web for Halloween. A great craft you can make with construction paper and glitter.

Moveable Modern Art

Moveable Modern Art

Use craft foam sticks and brads to make this moveable modern art! A fun activity for a rainy or snowy […]

Edible Painting

Edible Painting

Use the trimmed scraps of carrots, celery, broccoli and other foods with colorful condiments to make edible paintings. Fun for […]

Hidden Mickey Crayon Pointillism Art

Hidden Mickey Crayon Pointillism Art

Create a pointillism masterpiece using melted crayons on canvas. This one features a Hidden Mickey design.

Ice Cube Painting

Ice Cube Painting

Make ice cube paints and keep cool and make art all at the same time! A great indoor activity too, […]

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Make outdoor sculptures using shells collected from a beach vacation or any other outdoor finds. Plus, 12 more Kid friendly […]

Toddler Art Coat Rack

Toddler Art Coat Rack

Make your own toddler painted wooden coat rack. A perfect way to keep organized and showcase your toddler’s art work!

Ice Chalk

Ice Chalk

Frozen ice chalk is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It’s art, sensory, and science all in […]

Backyard Art Camp

Backyard Art Camp

Inspire art in your children. Give them some q-tips and let them give pointillism a try. Or, try to emulate […]

Doodle Board

Doodle Board

Make a mini doodle board using a small frame and a Me and My peeps decal. Decorate however you’d like […]

Spaghetti Broom Painting

Spaghetti Broom Painting

This art activity is great if you want to paint without conventional brushes but don’t want to get truly messy. […]

Night Cityscape Art

Night Cityscape Art

Use sticky tape to stick houses on a blue piece of paper and then make white splashes with a toothbrush […]

Jellyfish Art

Jellyfish Art

This project uses pencil, Sharpie and paint to make the beautiful and elegant jellyfish. A perfect project for a group.

Rainy Day Watercolor

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Use craft paints and Mod Podge to create a colorful, temporary mosaic on your window. Kids will love to mix […]

Easter Egg Foil Art

Easter Egg Foil Art

Take care when peeling off those Easter egg wrappers! Use the foil wrappers to create unique and sparkly art work.

Van Gogh's Irises

Van Gogh’s Irises

Create stunning irises inspired by the work of Van Gogh. What a wonderful way to celebrate spring! A great art […]

Floating Chalk Art

Floating Chalk Art

Grab your bucket of sidewalk chalk and some construction paper and take it inside for this fun art project! A […]

Baby's First Watercolor

Baby’s First Watercolor

Turn your baby’s first watercolor project into fun animal art! They will love painting and adding colors to the paper. […]

Fun Felt Flower Art

Fun Felt Flower Art

Use scraps of felt to create a fun piece of art, or would make a fun felt board too. Great […]

Denim Covered Pencil Can

Denim Covered Pencil Can

Recycle old blue jeans and empty cans with this fun denim craft for kids or adults! Great for holding paintbrushes, […]

Scratch Off Book

Scratch Off Book

Learn how to turn recycled board books and junk mail into do it yourself scratch off art paper! A full […]

Polka Dot Sticker Art

Polka Dot Sticker Art

Need a no mess but fun craft? All you need is paper and dot stickers. Have stickers left over from […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

Duct Tape Crayon Roll

Duct Tape Crayon Roll

Make this quick & easy duct tape crayon roll for the kids! A great way to keep all those pesky […]

Paper Butterfly & Fish Cards

Paper Butterfly & Fish Cards

Pretty paper butterfly and fish cards – paint and decorate them to use for correspondence or as art. Simple, easy, […]

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Paper Wings

Paper Wings

Paper wings – wear for dress up, as a Halloween costume or Mardi Gras. They’re also beautiful enough to hang […]

Decorated Mugs

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Hand Towel Art Smock Tutorial

Hand Towel Art Smock Tutorial

Make your budding artists art smocks out of an inexpensive hand towel! A simple sewing project that’s easy for those […]

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