Next time go you are planning a trip to the beach, keep this project in mind and you are walking along the shore and looking for treasures. Liska, from Adventure in a Box, explains how to create a colorful collage … Read More ...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More ...
Egg Carton American Flag Craft for Kids
When it comes to making American Flag crafts, it is sometimes hard to find an idea that is great for kids to do and yet unique enough to keep their interest. I think this cool egg carton American flag project, … Read More ...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More ...
How to Tie-Dye
One of my favorite activities to do when I was a child was tie-dye. We did it outside so it was a perfect summer project! There are several different methods you can use so you can choose the one that … Read More ...
Glue and Watercolor Fruit Slice Craft
Earlier this month, I shared a Glue Art on Canvas project that was a huge hit so when I ran across this fruit slice craft, which uses similar techniques, I was excited to share it. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, shares … Read More ...
Toilet Roll Dinosaurs
I love recycling crafts and this project uses something most households have plenty of, toilet paper rolls (you could also use paper towel rolls). Kate, from The Craft Train, explains how to cut the cardboard tube to create two different … Read More ...
Melted Pony Bead Bangle And Ring Set
I have seen a lot of tutorials for making sun catchers by melting colorful beads, but this is the first jewelry I have seen. This bracelet and ring set were made using approximately 90 pony beads. Lay the beads out … Read More ...
Making Stamps with Plasticine
Vicki, from Art with Kids, turned a lump of clay into a fun art lesson for her class. While she created the stamp pictured here that ended up looking like Impatiens, she encouraged the children to experiment with different items … Read More ...
Shrinky Dink Father’s Day Gifts
I love making anything with Shrinky Dinks, so I was excited when I ran across this fun Father’s Day project. Jordan, from Oh Happy Day, used her boys’ pictures to create a truly unique gift. She printed them out onto … Read More ...
Sun Melted Recycled Crayons
Did you know you can make fun, shaped crayons using the summer sun and heat? Allison, from Not Time for Flash Cards, explains how she used bits and piece of old crayons, a cookie cutter, and some aluminum foil to … Read More ...
Fingerprint Dandelion Card
This is a fun project for kids to do and it makes a fun card for them to give. They can make it for Father’s Day or to give to anyone for any occasion. You probably have all of the … Read More ...
Wild West Playdough Printables
My grandkids love playing with play dough, but sometimes they get bored quickly. I think this play set, posted on B-Inspired Mama, would really help with that dilemma. They can have a lot of fun with homemade, or store-bought, play … Read More ...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More ...
Bubble Wrap Stomp Art
If you are looking for a very active art activity, check out this fun painting project shared by Dayna, from Lemon Lime Adventures. You may look at this art project, which encourages kids to experiment with paint and different sizes … Read More ...