Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Abstract Painting on Fabric

Give kids a new painting experience and try painting on fabric.
After it's dry, the fabric can be used to make clothing or gifts!
Great idea found at The Girl Creative.

09/06/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Outside, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cardboard Box Aquarium

Take a look at this amazing cardboard box aquarium that would
make a great class or family project. More photos, close-ups
of the fish, and tutorial details at MollyMoo!

09/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Painting With A Compass

How about a new painting experience? Replace the pencil
in a compass with a small paintbrush! Wonderful
idea found at Housing A Forest.

09/05/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Experiential, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Easy Cardboard House DIY for Kids

Lilla A shows how easy it is to make this simple house from
scrap cardboard. Let the kids decorate as they please!

09/04/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Last Minute, Paint, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting with Kids

Wet-on-Wet painting is a great introductory watercolor activity
for kids. Miranda Makes has a nice tutorial with
lots of explanation and details.

09/03/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Splatter Spray Paint Notebooks DIY

Here's a less messy version of creating a splatter
paint effect on notebooks at 52 Weeks Project. This
is a fun idea for tweens and teens - try using with
a stencil to personalize it!

08/29/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Back to School, Bookmaking, Crafts, Family, Group, Paint, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art With Paint Rollers

Try making art with paint rollers with this idea at A Magical Childhood.

08/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Family, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Process Art With Texture

children's art experimenting with texture process art

Kids can enjoy experimenting with paint and texture with this process art idea at Casa Maria's.

08/14/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Family, Group, Paint, Process Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Homemade Watercolor Cards

watercolor handmade cards for kids to make

This technique for homemade cards works well even for the youngest artist and makes great use of large artwork. Tutorial at Moomah the Magazine.

08/13/2013 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Card Making, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paint, Paper Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stenciled Watercolors Tutorial

stenciled watercolors technique for art or handmade cards

Mad In Craft shares an interesting DIY for stenciled watercolors that is a nice technique for homemade cards or wall art.

08/13/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Card Making, Crafts, Family, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Straw & Ink Flowers

Make It... a Wonderful Life straw flowers

You must visit Make It... A Wonderful Life to see all the lovely examples of this straw-blown watercolors and ink flower art. I love the combination of the two mediums and the one-of-a-kind results.

08/09/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

DIY Painted Baskets

Kimmel Kids shares how woven baskets can be freshened up with a little painter's tape and spray paint. If you need to purchase baskets be sure to check the thrift shop first, there are always plenty at great prices.

08/02/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Outside, Paint, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)