Learn how to make paper snowflakes with coffee filters for a super easy craft! Add watercolors for a fun winter art activity for kids. Updated November 2021 All these years we’ve been trimming 8 1/2 x 11 paper down to a square, then folding it and rounding off the...
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How to take baby steps from the big pile of artwork to a lovely kids art display. Along with ideas to display kids artwork at
Try these fun winter crafts for kids with seasonal ideas for painting, playdough, snowflake garlands and ice sculptures––and more! Updated January 2021 Winter is officially
6 easy ways to tackle the stacks! Find our best tips to sort and store kids artwork to keep the process quick and manageable. Photo
Snowball lanterns dot the Swedish landscape in winter. Learn how to make these beautiful snowball lanterns with just snow and a tea light. Updated January
Learn how to organize kids art into a manageable work flow with these 4 easy steps. Today we’re going to tackle the pile of kids’
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial. Vision boards
Use paper doilies to create a wintry window! This easy DIY winter decoration will transform your space into a winter wonderland. Updated January 2022 Do
Here are the Artful Parent’s Top 20 blog posts for 2021. Our list includes art projects inspired by famous artists, lots of toddler art, tips
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We’re featuring 12 Valentine’s Day crafts for kids with lots of heart art from some of our favorite process art studios. Updated December 2021 Valentine’s
These hearts are one of our favorite coffee filter crafts! Cut and paint beautiful Valentine’s Day heart art for the window. Update by our editorial
Paint and decorate cardboard hearts in this fun process art activity for Valentine’s Day. These DIY Valentines for kids are so easy to make! Updated
Create a vibrant and colorful Valentine’s Day garland by painting paper heart doilies. Our editorial assistant, Andrea Martelle, tried out this classic Artful Parent activity
19 great Valentine’s Day arts and crafts activities to share with your kids.
Here are 30 Valentine’s Day crafts for kids, activity ideas, baking projects and favorite books for celebrating love & friendship. Updated January 2022 It’s February!
Kids create melted crayon drawings on foil with this easy project for Valentine’s Day. Try making some foil heart valentines for friends, family & classmates!
A lovely Valentine’s Day art activity for children and families. Everyone paints a map of their heart depicting who and what they love and value.
Make simple decoupage heart rocks with fabric for Valentine’s Day. These make a fun and easy gift or decoration! Updated December 2021 These heart rocks
Need a fun Valentine craft project for your kids (or yourself!)? Here’s a super simple one that involves three favorite art materials of every child I know — rocks, glue, and glitter.
Learn how to make faux stained-glass valentines with black glue and watercolors. This easy and fun kids’ art activity can be adapted to any image,
Learn how to make lace hearts to use as ornaments or magnets. Easy to make with air dry clay, doilies or lace and beads, and
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial. Vision boards
Try our Top 10 favorite process art activities for kids! These are easy, open-ended and fun art projects for kids of all ages. For years
Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids art activity that is loved by all ages from toddlers on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are
The Artful Parent list of all-time favorite kids art supplies, based on years of experience. Find the best art materials for kids here! Updated June
The benefits of art for kids are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding. Updated December 2021
Try these fun winter crafts for kids with seasonal ideas for painting, playdough, snowflake garlands and ice sculptures––and more! Updated January 2021 Winter is officially
You want to make homemade playdough, but which is better — cooked playdough or no cook playdough? Here are my two cents plus a recipe for our favorite no cook playdough.
Make beautiful melted bead suncatchers with translucent pony beads and this simple tutorial. This suncatcher project is one that kids can do, yet even adults will enjoy.
These Autumn leaf crafts for kids include leaf art, leaf garlands, leaf printing and so many fun ways to combine nature & art. Updated August
Blow painting with straws is simple yet lots of fun for kids of all ages. Use a straw to blow liquid paint around on paper,
Process art is wonderful for all ages, but especially younger artists. Here are The Artful Parent’s top favorite painting activities for preschoolers that are open
Here are 11 easy Christmas craft ideas for kids to try this holiday season. Create homemade ornaments, gift tags and more! Updated January 2021 Are
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