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Scribble Roses

Learn how easy it is to paint a bouquet of roses. Try crayons and watercolors with younger children, and encourage […]

Polar Bear Watercolor

Follow the step-by-step directions to create a black glue watercolor painting of a polar bear. This faux stained glass is […]

Decorated Leaves

Decorated Leaves

Add beautiful patterns to fall leaves using watercolors. This relaxing activity is fun for crafters of all ages.

California Sea Lion Watercolor

This beginner-level watercolor project starts with a crayon drawing. Follow the easy steps to paint your own California Sea Lion.

Circle Watercolor Art

Explore the magic of circles with this fun and easy watercolor project. It’s a good project for a wide variety […]

Watercolor Cacti

Develop observational skills and watercolor techniques with this cacti and succulent painting project. The results are beautiful!

American Robin Nest with Eggs

Craft your own robin’s nest with eggs to decorate for spring. This easy craft is a great way to learn […]

Spring Watercolor Flowers

Spring Watercolor Flowers

Paint napkins with watercolors to create pretty flowers for a beautiful centerpiece. Kids and adults will have fun painting the […]

Stained Glue Valentine Hearts

Stained Glue St. Patrick’s Day Sun Catchers

Turn glue and watercolor paints into pretty “stained glass” decorations for St. Patrick’s Day, including a rainbow, shamrock, and lucky […]

Creepy Hand Luminaries for Halloween

Creepy Hand Luminaries for Halloween

These creepy hands are a great project for kids and perfect for a Halloween party. They’re so easy to make […]

Painting with Ice Cubes

Painting with Ice Cubes

This fun activity will keep the kids busy creating for hours! Just be sure to plan enough time to make […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Watercolor Donuts

Learn how to paint a delicious-looking plate of donuts. Decorate your donuts with classic toppings, or dream up new and […]

Towering Slice of Cake

Kids play with perspective with this fun watercolor painting of a towering slice of cake. Adjust the angles and you […]

Tape Resist Painting

Tape Resist Painting

Create a beautiful painting using a tape resist technique. This project is easily adapted for all ages and skill levels.

Secret Message Valentine

Learn how to make adorable secret message Valentines using watercolor paint to reveal the secret messages. Kids will love revealing […]

Stained Glue Snowflake Ornaments

Stained Glue Snowflake Ornaments

These stained glue snowflakes are so pretty and yet very simple to make. When you are done, hang these elegant […]

3D Watercolor Pumpkin Place Cards

Decorate the holiday table with 3-D pumpkin place cards this Thanksgiving. This easy watercolor craft is done with brush pens […]

Watercolor Birthday Card

Everyone loves receiving a homemade card. Learn how easy it is to make pretty watercolor cards.

Wizard’s Workshop Watercolor

What do you think wizards would keep in their workshops? Get out the watercolors and let your imagination run wild […]

Watercolor Resist Leaf Paintings

Watercolor Resist Leaf Paintings

Create fun and seasonal leaf paintings using just a few basic supplies. It’s a great project for little artists and […]

Iowa’s American Gothic House

Artist Grant Wood made this house famous with his now-iconic ‘American Gothic’ painting. Try making your own watercolor painting of […]

Geode Sugar Cookies

Make gorgeous sugar cookies that look like sparkling crystal geodes! The secret is rock candy and fun watercoloring techniques.

Coffee Filter Butterfly

These colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies are so much fun to make because each is unique. They’re great to make while […]

Make Watercolors from Old Pens

Don’t throw out old, dried-up markers! They can have a new life as watercolor paints.

Watercolor Island Scene

This island scene is made by painting the individual elements and layering them on the background. It’s a fun twist […]

Party Crowns

These easy crowns are made with paper doilies. Young children will love creating their own crown for dress-up fun!

Easter Artwork Inspired by John 11:25

Remember the true meaning of Easter with this simple yet beautiful project. Just print the background and add your own […]

Donut Watercolor Valentines

Say Happy Valentine’s Day with these cute donut watercolor valentines. They’re fun for all ages and easy to do.

Painting Rainbow Roses

This simple art activity for kids results in a beautiful bouquet of watercolor rainbow roses. It’s inspired by Alice in […]

Doodle Desert

Practice concentric circles, contour lines, and color blending with this cool cactus artwork. It uses markers to get a watercolor […]

Watercolor Luminaries

Turn an empty glass jar into a pretty watercolor luminary. It’s easy to do and a great recycling project.

Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl

Create a pretty marbled bowl using rubbing alcohol. Each one comes out completely different and they’re all beautiful.

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Pom Pom Bookmark

Create colorful bookmarks using craft sticks, watercolors and pom poms. It’s fun and easy.

Coffee Filter Flowers

Explore color mixing and saturation with this engaging coffee filter craft. It’s great fun for spring or any time.

Terrarium Painting

Combine art with a science lesson with this neat Terrarium Painting project. The artwork solidifies observations kids make about plants […]

Watercolor Unicorn Cookies

Create stunning unicorn sugar cookies, iced in white royal icing, and then painted with watercolor style shading and details. They’re […]

Watercolor Hearts

These watercolor hearts provide for a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. It will quickly be your new Valentine’s day […]

Peruvian Llamas

This mixed media project features a llama drawing on a background inspired by the textiles of Peru. The llamas’ expressions […]

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Marbled Ice Cream Cones

Make your own artistic ice cream cones using paper marbling with shaving cream and liquid watercolor paint. It’s easy to […]

Changing Leaves Project

This mixed media art project is perfect for fall. Make your own leaf template to create a beautiful repeating watercolor […]

Squirt Gun Painting

Kids of all ages will love creating artwork with paint-filled squirt guns! This unique project is the ultimate in summertime […]

Coffee Filter Jellyfish

Adorable jellyfish made from coffee filters that kids can color themselves, a great preschool ocean themed craft!

Mini Coffee Filter Flowers

Create beautiful watercolor flowers using coffee filters. Use the flowers individually on cards or group them together for a lovely […]

Watercolor Geometry Tree Art

This simple Geometry Tree Watercolor art project is fun for kids and adults. There’s no right or wrong – just […]

Watercolor Bangle Bracelets

Watercolor Bangle Bracelets

These watercolor bangle bracelets make pretty accessories to wear or to give. They’re easy enough for even the youngest of crafters […]

Birch Tree Painting

Birch Tree Painting

This beautiful painting project is easy enough for preschoolers and fun for crafters of any age. It’s a wonderful project […]

Charlie Brown and Snoopy Sunset Silhouette

Charlie Brown and Snoopy Sunset Silhouette

Create a beautiful silhouette of Charlie Brown and his beagle, Snoopy. This easy project starts with a watercolor background.

Salvage Stained Clothing with Watercolor Fabric Paint

Salvage Stained Clothing with Watercolor Fabric Paint

As crafters, it’s inevitable that we sometimes get paint stains on our clothes. If your little crafters’ clothes have stains that […]

Glue-Resist Cursive Name Art

Glue-Resist Cursive Name Art

Use ordinary school glue for this fun glue-resist project. Make your name or just create decorative shapes or patterns.

Watercolor Candy Corn Tags

Watercolor Candy Corn Tags

Make your own watercolor candy corn tags for Halloween. This easy craft uses gift tags, watercolor and stamps.

Simple Watercolor Coffee Filter Flowers

Simple Watercolor Coffee Filter Flowers

Make pretty watercolor flowers out of basic coffee filters. It’s a fun craft for the whole family.

Initial Watercolors

Initial Watercolors

Mask an initial, number or design, then add to watercolors! This easy project has lots of room for creativity.

Smiling Sun

Smiling Sun

This fun summer craft is sure to put a smile on your face! This cute project combines crayons with watercolors.

Watercolor and Oil Paintings

Watercolor and Oil Paintings

Create beautiful marbled oil and watercolor paintings! This is a fun activity for crafters of all ages.

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Watercolors make absolutely beautiful Easter eggs! Experiment with patterns, marbling or other designs. It’s so much fun!

Watercolor Forsythias

Watercolor Forsythias

Follow the easy step-by-step tutorial to paint these beautiful watercolor flowers! Forsythias are the first to welcome spring, so this […]

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