Art ideas

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

  • Heart templates

    This set of printable heart templates is a great start to any Valentine’s Day project. They could also be incorporated into Mother’s Day crafts. The template is free for our readers and comes in six assorted sizes. Also available: Free egg templates Hearts are such a versatile shape for kids’ creative projects and come with…

  • Winter lanscape sponge art

    Create a gorgeous Winter landscape using a sponge printing technique. This is a fun and easy Winter art idea for all age groups and looks great as wall art too. This kids’ art project was first published in 2020 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience You might also like our 3D paper…

  • 3D fireworks art project

    Create an eye-catching 3D fireworks art project using a simple watercolour-resist painting technique and our printable template.  This has been created with New Years Eve in mind, but it would also be a great project for 4th July, Guy Fawkes night, or any occasion where fireworks are set off. Get the template with printable instructions…

  • printable Christmas shapes

    Here are some printable Christmas shapes which you can use to create recycled cardboard ornaments. Easy, affordable, and fun! My kids were preschool-aged when we made these, but older kids would love this activity too. Use your finished ornaments as tree decorations, make a garland or even give them out as kid-made gifts. This Christmas…

  • 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,…