Art ideas

We love getting arty! Here are some fun art ideas to get your kids’ creativity flowing.

  • Christmas Tree Doodle Art

    Here’s a super fun 3D Christmas tree doodle art project. This is a great way to decorate for the holidays and it’s suitable for a broad range of ages (7 and up). Doodle art takes time and a steady hand so younger kids may not have the patience to complete the activity. The finished Christmas…

  • 3D paper spider craft

    Create a 3D paper spider craft sitting in her patterned web using our printable template. The spider ‘pops’ out from the page with a 3D abdomen and bendy legs. It makes eye-catching wall art and is a fun way to support learning about spiders or minibeasts. It would also make a cool Halloween project. Get…

  • Comic leaf art

    This easy comic leaf art idea is an exercise in creative thinking for kids and a fun way to use our printable paper leaf templates. This is the first of several art and craft ideas we’ll be sharing using these templates – so stay tuned for more! This kids craft idea was first published in…

  • Monster Painting

    Here’s a super fun and easy monster painting project that suits kids of all ages. Free masking template available for download.  This is a great Halloween craft idea and makes colourful wall art too. You might also like these 3D monster portraits How fun are monster-themed crafts? I can’t get enough of them. We already…

  • leaf printing mandala art

    Create vibrant mandala art with this simple leaf printing technique! The bright, block colour backgrounds have a pop-art look about them, and a group of these together makes a stunning wall display. Mandala leaf printing is a creative Autumn art activity for older kids, while younger kids like preschoolers would also enjoy the process of…

  • Autumn crafts and activities

    Today we’re sharing over 40 Fall or Autumn crafts for kids!  We’ve included everything from art ideas, nature crafts incorporating real leaves, printables, preschool crafts, clay leaf crafts and more. You might also like these 40+ apple crafts and activities Autumn is such a magical time of year with the cooling temps, the warm hues,…

  • Apple doodle art

    Get creative with this apple doodle art project. This is a fun harvest-themed art idea for Autumn or Fall and is suitable for kids aged 7 and up. Younger kids may be able to do a simplified version of the project (say patterning with just one apple). Or cut out an apple shape and decorate…