If you find this content useful, please consider helping me keep the site ad free by making a contribution. This time of year I always get sad seeing all of the plastic Christmas decor for sale everywhere. Much of that waste can be created by YOU, more beautifully, sustainably and cost effectively in your own… Continue reading Make Snow Dipped Pinecones for Holiday Crafting
Category: Painting Objects
Process Art Buffet
If you find this content useful, please consider helping me keep the site ad free by making a contribution. Last week, several mamas on Instagram messaged me to ask some version of, “how do I keep my under four year old engaged with process art for more than 5 minutes?!” This “Art Buffet” allows your… Continue reading Process Art Buffet
Roll Painting!
If you find this content useful, please consider helping me keep the site ad free by making a contribution. Okay, folks, this painting method is just about as fun as it gets! It is surprisingly low mess, sensory satisfying, and results in some beautiful products. Your 1.5+ kiddos will love this project—and babies will love… Continue reading Roll Painting!
Window Drawing
If you find this content useful, please consider helping me keep the site ad free by making a contribution. Window art with Crayola window markers and masking tape This is fun and exciting art play for 2+ year olds. Even adults like to join in the process! Materials Window crayons or markers (we use Kitpas… Continue reading Window Drawing
Painting Rocks
Painting objects is a reliable way to engage your 1.5+ year old with art play. It’s a great way to practice those developing fine motor skills. Materials Paint (tempera for littles, permanent acrylic for older kiddos)BrushesPaint cupsProtective paperRocks Instructions Invite your child to choose 3-5 colors and set up the paint play invitation.Model how to… Continue reading Painting Rocks
Paint a Birdhouse
Painting objects is a reliable way to engage your 1.5+ year old with art play. It’s a great way to practice those developing fine motor skills. Since we used acrylic paint for this birdhouse, I wouldn’t recommend it for the under 3 set. Materials Acrylic paint thinned with a bit of waterBrushesPaint cupsProtective paper (opened… Continue reading Paint a Birdhouse