Using melted crayons is a great way to teach kids about pointillism. Not sure what pointillism is? Merrian-Webster defines it as “the theory or practice in art of applying small strokes or dots of color to a surface so that … Read More ...
How to Make a Hula Hoop Rag Rug
This is a great DIY project for a long weekend or just when you are stuck inside because the weather is bad! It is also a great excuse to go through your drawers and get rid of old t-shirts. You … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Textured Yarn Heart Craft for Decoration
If you have a collection of yarn bits and pieces lying around, I suggest using some of them to make one or more of these textured hearts. Start out by drawing a large yarn shape on a large piece of … Read More ...
Cool Math Art with Parabolic Curves
So, I will admit it, without the pictures provided with this tutorial posted on What Do We Do All Day, I wouldn’t have known what a parabolic curve was (you can find the definition here). Would you? The short … Read More ...
Lego Self Portraits
This was an art project for a class of 5th graders. Art teacher Abby Schukei challenge them to use Lego people as inspiration to creating a self portrait. I think using Legos as part of this project probably made even … Read More ...
Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids
This watercolor project can easily be done by kids of all ages. All you need to get started is watercolor paper and blue painter’s tape. You can rip the painter’s tape into several thin pieces and let the kids position … Read More ...
Apple Stamping Tree Craft
Yesterday, I shared a link to a tutorial for making a tree that is fill with colorful autumn leaves so I thought I would follow-up that tree craft with this tree craft. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, created this unique apple … Read More ...
Handprint Fall Tree
Celebrate autumn (even if you are sad to see summer go) by having your kids make a colorful autumn tree picture. All you really need to make this picture is some paper and glue, but you can easily make it … Read More ...
Newspaper Crafts for Kids
I love recycling crafts so this project really caught my eye. Amanda helped her kids create works of art using little more than pages of newspaper, cardboard, paint, and glitter glue sticks. Her daughter created the adorable owl picture that … Read More ...
Kandinsky Trees Art Project
Jen, from Draw the Line At, is an art teacher who made this project with her students while learning about Wassily Kandinsky. To make these amazing trees, they started out painting a sky using blue and purple tempera paint … Read More ...
Sand Paper Art
Turkey Mom, from Blog Me Mom, let her kids have some fun experimenting with art supplies and sand paper. They tried painting on super fine sand paper using liquid chalk that she made using water, cornstarch and food coloring. On … Read More ...
Homemade Moon Sand
Next time the kids want to play with play dough, why don’t you mix them up a batch of this moon sand instead!? It is a nice change from ordinary clay and the kids will enjoy creating with it. This … Read More ...
Paper Lion Mask
The moment I saw this mask is reminded me of The Lion King. If you have ever seen any advertising or playbills from any performance of The Lion King, you just might agree with me!
I am excited to make … Read More ...
Painter’s Tape + Paint Name Art
While this project is made on painting canvas or poster board, I think this would be a fun way to personalize just about anything with just a few simple modifications! As the name of this project suggests, all you need … Read More ...
Friendship Puzzle Piece Necklace
You can forget about spending money on a fancy best friend necklace featuring two hearts that fit together… Learn how to make your own personalized best friend necklaces using puzzle pieces and markers. The kids can create special jewelry for … Read More ...