Pattern Art

Pattern art and craft projects to engage kids, teens and adults alike. Also known as doodle art and zentangling, these ideas promote mindfulness and relaxation as well as creativity.

  • Positive Negative Heart Art

    This Positive Negative Heart Art project is a good way for kids to explore positive/negative space. It also promotes mindfulness and relaxation with pattern art.  The finished result is a beautiful Valentine’s Day artwork to display! Get the template here There’s a reason why we share so many doodle art projects, and it’s not just…

  • 3D Penguin Pattern Art

    Make adorable 3D Penguin Pattern Art with this printable template. The penguin ‘pops’ off the page with the help of our 3D support strips. The penguin stands in a torn paper snowy landscape, wearing its woolly Winter beanie. It makes a fun Winter art activity for kids and is part 2 of our Winter Pattern…

  • Pattern Art Polar Bear

    How cute is this 3D Polar Bear Pattern Art project? This is a fun Winter art activity for kids. Get the template here Q: What do polar bears do in winter? A: Rug up kid-made beanies, scarves, mittens and doodle-art sweaters! Like these two happy chappies … This Polar Bear Pattern Art project is the…

  • Christmas Positive Negative Art

    Create beautiful Christmas positive-negative art with patterning. This is a creative and adaptable Christmas art activity for kids and adults. Get the template here We love pattern art! And what better theme to doodle to than Christmas? When I created the example artwork for this project I was frazzled from all the extra holiday demands….

  • 3D Gingerbread Man

    Bake—I mean make—some super sweet 3D Gingerbread People decorated with pattern art using this template. The pattern art component is optional, this craft also works as a colour, cut-and-paste activity. This is a fun festive season art project for kids. Get the template here Gingerbread is so yummy at Christmas! It looks and tastes even better…

  • 3D Pattern Art Turkey

    This 3D pattern art turkey is so colourful and fun as a Harvest Season, Thanksgiving or Farm animal project. Get the template here Turkey crafts are super popular this time of year, especially amongst our American and Canadian readers. For everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving, this one’s for you! I admit, I struggle with the cartoon…

  • 3D Bat Doodle Art

    Make bright and colourful 3D Bat Doodle Art using our latest template.  This creative project makes great wall art for Autumn or Fall (or any season) and is also a fun, non-scary craft for Halloween. Get the template here Bats have a bad reputation and are associated with all things Halloween. This is probably because…

  • 3D Owl Doodle Art

    This 3D Art Doodle Art project is such a fun art idea for kids! The patterning aspect gives plenty of opportunity for kids to get creative and the finished result looks great hanging on the wall.  It’s perfect for a Woodland Animal theme, an Autumn or Halloween activity and for kids learning about Owls. Get…

  • Apple Positive Negative Art

    This eye-catching Apple Positive-Negative Art project is a great activity to celebrate back-to-school, Autumn harvest and apple season. It’s so fun and easy to make too! Get the template here Apples are such a fun theme to craft on. This art project teaches about positive and negative space using an apple shape and invites kids…