Top 20 blog posts from The Artful Parent, including sensory play, art project ideas, book suggestions, and ideas for family creativity!
Updated June 2025
We love seeing which blog posts have resonated most with families over the years. It’s always fun to look back and revisit the projects, activities, and ideas that continue to inspire creativity in homes and classrooms.
So whether you’re new here or a longtime reader, we hope this list sparks some ideas for your next art session with kids. From process art to seasonal crafts, these are the 20 most popular blog posts of all time on The Artful Parent!
Top 20 Blog Posts
1. How to Make Raised Salt Paintings
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 all you need for this simple art activity, also known as salty watercolors.
2. How to Make Homemade Bubbles
How to make homemade bubbles, so your kids have a never-ending supply of bubble solution. This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe, and it doesn’t use glycerin.
3. How to Make Aquafaba
Learn how to make aquafaba which is a fluffy, fun sensory play material for kids. This is a great taste safe option for babies and toddlers!
4. How to Make a Vision Board That Works in 9 Simple Steps
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial.
5. The Best Kids’ Art Ideas
The Artful Parent’s ultimate list of our favorite kids’ art projects! These art ideas are easy, fun and work for a wide age range of ages.
6. How to Make a Suncatcher with Beads
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.
7. 15 Amazing Clay Projects for Kids
We think air dry clay is amazing (and a great way to engage kids who might not prefer other art projects with its tactile nature). Here’s our roundup of 15 favorite air dry clay projects to try with kids.
8. How to Do Blow Painting with Straws
Blow painting with straws is a simple but fun action art activity. Use a straw to blow liquid paint on paper, creating amazing designs!
9. How to Do Shaving Cream Marbling
Our favorite marbled paper technique for kids is shaving cream marbling! So fun and easy, this is one of our top art activities for kids.
10. 12 Kids’ Drawing Games for Creative Fun
Here are our favorite drawing games that encourage creativity and connection with you and your kids. Try one or a few today!
11. 7 Fun Painting Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for new painting ideas for kids, here are seven that you may not have tried yet. Each involves little more than paint and paper, but all are fun and unique!
12. 6 Easy Paper Marbling Techniques
Here are six paper marbling techniques that are easy, fun, and kid friendly. Plus, the results are beautiful!
13. The Best Cherry Pie Recipe Ever
This is the best cherry pie recipe for using canned tart cherries. As a cherry pie lover, our founder, Jean, fiddled with recipes over time, and this is the best!
14. How to Do Paper Marbling with Oil & Food Coloring
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 unique and stunning!
15. How to Do a Baking Soda Experiment with Kids
Try this classic, hands-on learning activity combining science and art. Baking soda and vinegar are an easy science experiments for kids.
16. The Best Art Supplies for Kids
Here’s our favorite arts and crafts supplies based on years of experience. The best art supplies for painting, drawing, sculpting and more!
17. 30 Ideas with Playdough for Kids
A round up of 30 ways for kids to play and learn with playdough, including art concepts, kitchen play, science learning, literacy, and gifts.
18. 22 Nature Art Ideas for Kids
Are you looking to get outside and make some art? Here are some ideas for nature art for kids, inspired by nature or using natural items.
19. How to Make Tissue Paper Stained Glass
This tissue paper stained glass craft is made with wax paper and glue. It’s easy for kids to make and beautiful hanging in a sunny window!
20. How to Make Fluffy Slime
This fluffy slime recipe is easy to make at home! Here are the recipe and step-by-step instructions for how to make fluffy slime yourself.
We hope this list gave you fresh inspiration and reminded you of some favorite creative projects to revisit. Whether you’re looking for a quick afternoon activity or a deeper art experience, these top posts are a great place to start.
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