Art projects and creative activities perfect for kids (ages 10-12).
Draw an ocean art scene with oil pastels, then paint over the picture with watercolors for beautiful under-the-sea art! If your child loves the beach,
Splatter painting is one of our favorite action art activities for kids of all ages! Here are tips and tricks plus ideas for what to
Learn how to make DIY paper wings for kids. A great project for a handmade kids’ costume idea or as a creative play idea for
Learn how to use decoden clay cream to craft up a sweet gift for Mother’s Day. This is a fun craft that kids and moms
Doodle cubes are a fun art activity for kids that allows them to see how their 2D designs can translate into 3D designs. Great for
Our favorite plaster crafts to try with your kids, including plaster casting, plaster sculptures, 3D art, and sidewalk chalk. Updated May 2025 We love sculpture
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Check out our list of Earth Day activities with nature and recycled art projects for kids that are fun to make AND
Learn how to create a colorful felt succulents garden for kids with this fun craft tutorial by Samara of Purple Twig Studio. Updated March 2025
Create some amazing DIY kids’ costumes using items from your recycling bin. Tips on how to make wings, dresses, accessories, and more! Project by Danielle
Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio shares her 5 favorite after-school art invitations for kids. Her boys loved these and they’re easy to set up in
Explore 12 fun kids’ art projects inspired by famous artists. Each activity lets kids create their own version of art by famous artists! Here at
Paper marbling with oil and food coloring is a simple and fun technique that requires just a few common household materials. And the results are
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