Make leaf rubbings & create a colorful wreath that will last indefinitely in this easy fall project from Joanna of The Blue Barn. Hi Joanna Walker here from The Blue Barn and today I’m sharing a project that involves one of my favorite simple fall invitations – leaf rubbings. This activity is not new to […]
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Leaf Rubbings Wreath – An Easy Fall Project for Kids
Dream Worlds: Imaginative Mixed Media Art for Kids
The perfect mixed media art for kids. Collage a photograph & paint an imaginary world on plexiglass in this creative self portrait project by Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio. I love to spark children’s imagination with a book before we start an activity. I find it to be a great way of connecting and silently […]
13 Art Prompts for Kids to Foster Creativity
These 13 art prompts for kids will inspire their art-making and creativity differently than a blank piece of paper. This list includes drawing prompts, art games, printables, and more. We use drawing prompts and other art prompts a lot and I want to encourage you to give them a try, too, if you don’t already. […]
Recycled Self Portrait Collage for Kids
Learn how to create a self portrait collage with simple recycle bin materials. A fun and educational activity for kids that helps them explore self identity. Hello, Joanna Walker here from The Blue Barn. Today I’m sharing a really easy and fun way to create collage self portraits that I do with both my own […]
Clay Coil Hearts (Easy Clay Projects for Kids)
If you’re looking for easy clay projects for kids, try these beautiful clay coil hearts! They are a favorite and the hearts are worthy of displaying or gifting. Clay activity and post by Danielle Falk of Little Ginger Studio. There really is nothing like getting your hands on some clay – it’s therapeutic, relaxing and […]
Use Donuts to Teach Kids Drawing from Observation
Drawing donuts is a fun (& delicious) way for kids to practice drawing from observation. Art idea & post by Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio. Pink frosting, rainbow sprinkles, dulce de leche filling, chocolate ganache…yum! Did I make you hungry? I mean who doesn’t love donuts, right? Imagine how excited the children from my […]
5 BEST Tips to Teach Sewing for Kids (+GIVEAWAY)
Evangeline Do of Handmade Beginnings shares 5 great tips to help teach sewing for kids. Plus enter a giveaway for a chance to win a spot in her www.sewing.camp. Hello, I’m so excited to be here! I am a long-time reader of The Artful Parent, and I’m so honored Jean invited me here to share about how […]
How to Create an Amazing & Colorful Felt Succulent Garden
Create a colorful felt succulent garden with kids in this fun craft activity by Samara Caughey of Purple Twig. I would like to share a quiet, low-mess project that can be done at the dining room table or at a coffee table. We don’t even use glue. I do enjoy loud, messy projects and we […]