This project is so much fun! There are a few steps to follow though but I think it is worth it! For the first part of the project you will need: - Canvas or watercolor paper - Bleeding tissue paper - squirt bottle - (optional) modge podge 2nd part of the project: - Foam sheet (could also just use paper) - Paint (we used black and purple) First I drew a very light outline of a pumpkin. My daughter was given instructions to only use orange and yellow inside the pumpkin and then

Paint pour over pumpkins!

I have been wanting to try a project like this for awhile and we finally did it! I sent my daughter outside to search and gather a couple strong, but not too big, sticks and I grabbed the rest of the materials. We used: A stick Colored string Beads Scissors I let my 3 year old daughter be the lead here, so she chose the colors and helped wrap them around the stick but I did have to help a bit. I tied the next color on to the previous color of string and we kept wrapping. The

I got this idea in my head for a new art project and we immediately tested it out and we LOVED the results! Materials: Watercolors + watercolor paper Oil Pastels Black paper Glue stick Scissors First I grabbed some watercolor paper and cut it in half (one for each kid) then I measured out some black paper to the same size. Then we started the art! We colored with some oil pastels to make some fun water resistant lines and then we water colored on top, filling up the whole pag

This is a super simple activity that practices so many fine-motor skills. What you need: Colored paper Large sheet of white paper (for background) glue stick scissors pencil (for tracing) Challenge you kid to gather a few uniquely shaped objects from around your house. Trace those out on colored pieces of paper. Cut them out. Arrange them on a piece of paper. Glue. Thats it, super simple, creative project. #kidsart #artforkids #kidsartactivities #papercollage #kidscrafts

This was a fun experiment! I cut up a bunch of tissue paper into little squares and Laurel added water on top of the pieces as she added them to the page. Once it dried the tissue paper fell off and had left behind some color (I suggest using porous paper like watercolor paper). Then we used some paint and a few recycled objects to stamp on top. I chose to just pull out black paint for this part to keep it simple but you could do lots of colors, its up to you! You could even

This has been my favorite activity and Laurel thought it was SO silly. We went on our daily walk and gathered a bunch of dandelions. I drew a simple lions face on a piece of paper, next she wanted to add some color, and then we practiced putting glue on the paper in a circle around his face. Then she placed the dandelions in the glue and we had the cutest lion! You can download and print my lion face drawing here to use or make your own! #artforkids #kidscraft #artathome #art

For this project I printed out these flowers I drew and Laurel painted them with watercolors, then we went outside and gathered some leaves. Next I grabbed some more black paper and Laurel experimented with what watercolor colors would show up on the black paper. When she was done painting we made a collage with the plants and flowers she painted! We covered it with contact paper to seal all the leaves up but that is not required. #artactivities #artforkids #kidscrafts #natur

Grab some chalk and some black paper and you have yourself an art activity! We like to do this on rainy days when we can't go outside to do chalk. #artathome #rainydayart #artforkids #kidsactivities

Grab some coffee filters, markers, and a spray bottle. First add some color to the coffee filters, just make random scribbles! Next get the filters wet with a spray bottle and let them dray completely. The colors the swirl and make a tie-dye effect. Once they are dry pinch and twist them from the center to make the flower shape and wrap wire or pipe cleaners around it. Thats it! Very simple and now you have a colorful bouquet that will never die! #artforkids #artactivities #a

Are you surprised? I told you we have been very into polka dots! This is actually one of my Pen to Paper prompts and you can download and print my empty polka dot page OR just draw some circles on a page and then fill them in. Depending on your child's age they can draw stuff inside, explore colors, or just practice staying inside the lines. #artforkids #artactivities #artathome #finemotorskills

Super simple and fun - I put painters tape across a piece of paper, (I suggest a thick, heavy duty paper) and Laurel paints and draws all over it. Once it dries, take off that paint and voila! #artforkids #activityideas #paintwithtape #kidscrafts

We have been VERY into polka dots lately - I found polka dot stickers on amazon and I will cut out some of Laurels scribble paintings in circle shapes and she will spend a good chunk of time making polka dot collages! #artathome #artforkids #activityideas #createtogether #kidsart

This is a simple activity that we do ALL the time and Laurel loves it! I print out a sketch of whatever I am working on and she colors it. That way I get to work on my art while she works on the same thing! #artforkids #artathome #activityideas