Painting Crafts

Rainbow Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

The wet paper really makes the colors flow and blend for a beautiful effect.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper
* Water
* Wide paintbrush or sponge
* Paints or washable markers

Frosty Soap Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 cup powdered laundry soap
* 1/2 cup cold water
* Electric mixer or wire whisk
* Food coloring (optional)
* Paintbrushes
* Heavy paper or cardboard

Bubble Wrap Printing Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Bubble wrap packing material
* Tape
* Liquid tempera paint (several different colors)
* Paintbrush
* Paper

Salad Spinner Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This is a good activity for older toddlers. You may want to donate your salad spinner to the craft box after you do this activity.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Salad spinner
* Paper plate
* Paint

Paint with Water Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Black marker
* Paper towel
* Paintbrush
* Water

Painting on Glass Jars Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ Painting on glass is a fun way to create a beautiful work of art. Any glass jar you might use as a container can now become one you've decorated yourself.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Used glass jars and bottles, glass paints in assorted colors, outline paste (optional), an assortment of brushes (synthetic brushes, flat, round, and outliners)

Art Exploration Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. 1" or larger paintbrush, sponge, kitchen utensils
2. Large sheets of paper
3. Wooden spoons
4. Jar of water-based paint
5. Masking tape

Squeeze Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Flour
* Salt
* Water
* Food coloring or liquid tempera paint (optional)
* Squeeze bottles or small spoons
* Paper

Bubble Art Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Are you always telling your kids not to blow bubbles in their drinks and to take their soap bubbles outside? This art activity has them blowing like crazy to create tons of unique pictures for everyone!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# Tempera paint (about 1-2 tablespoons)
# Liquid dish soap (about 1 tablespoon)
# Mixing bowl and spoon
# Construction paper (Light colors will work best.)
# Drinking straws
# Metal pie pan
# 1/2 cup water

Paper Plate Spiderweb Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Even if you're not into spiders at Halloween, this is a neat idea for any time of the year.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper plate
* Pie plate or round cake pan
* Black paint
* Marble

Marble Painting for Preschoolers Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

This preschool art activity involves running paint-soaked marbles across a sheet of paper.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Marbles
* Tempera paint, liquid
* Paper
* Flat box

Sponge Printing Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Sponge
* Chalk
* Water
* Paper

Painting Bag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Although this idea uses paint, I think it's too neat and clean to include with the other painting activities. It's quick and fun for anytime--not just when you've got the time and energy for a painting project.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 3 tablespoons powdered tempera paint
* 1/4 cup liquid laundry starch (optional)
* Ziploc bag
* Construction paper

Paint Blot Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Construction paper
* Tempera paint, liquid
* Spoon
* Rolling pin

Straw Paintings Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Make a river of red or a swirl of blue. Your kids can create their own unique paintings without even picking up a paintbrush!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
· Paper
· Straws
· Water color or tempera paints
· Crayons or markers (optional)

Painted Spiderweb Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* White tempera paint
* Black construction paper
* Drinking straw

Painted Tile Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Odds and ends of plain ceramic tile are great fun to paint. You can hang painted tiles on a wall or use them for coasters or trivets.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:rn * Acrylic paintsrn * Paintbrushes, sponges, and/or small stickersrn * Plain ceramic tilern * Clear acrylic sprayrn * Glue gun (optional)rn * Marbles or wooden beads (optional)

Marble Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ Using marbles as a painting tool can put a new twist on art projects.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Cardboard box
* marbles or Ping-Pong balls
* tempera paint
* paper
* masking tape

Marker Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Dried-up markers
* Tempera paint
* Paper

Finger-Paint Prints Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Fingerpaint
* Plastic tabletop
* Large sheets of paper

Corn Rolling Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ This simple painting activity produces a unique effect. You may also wish to have your toddler try painting and printing with other vegetables, such as potatoes, cauliflower, and green peppers.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 dried ear of corn
* Tempera paint
* Shallow pie tin
* Light-colored construction paper

Eyedropper Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Eyedropper
* Tempera paint, liquid
* Paper

Chalky Watercolor Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Colored chalks
2. Drawing paper
3. Liquid starch
4. Paint brush

Mud Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paintbrush
* Mud

Squashed Paint Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Tempera paints
2. Drawing paper
3. Teaspoon
4. Rolling pin or wine bottle

Stars and Stripes Sponge Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Star- and stripe-shaped sponges
* Red and blue liquid tempera paint
* White construction paper

Sheet Designs Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Old sheet
2. Clothesline
3. Plastic spray bottles
4. Tempera or poster paint

Face Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Face painting is lots of fun for kids. This simple recipe cleans up easily due to the cold cream.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* Food coloring
* 1/2 teaspoon water
* 1 1/2 teaspoons cold cream
* Small paper cups
* small paintbrush

Sponge, Spatter, and Print Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Toothbrush
* Sponge
* Potatoes
* Poster/acrylic paints
* Water color paper
* Paintbrush
* Scissors

Rain Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ This is a great way for your child to observe how water reacts with other materials. Your child will also be able to experiment with mixing colors. This activity is only appropriate if your child will not be upset when the painting is altered.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Food coloring
* Paper plate

Watercolor Contour Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Drawing paper (watercolor paper is best)
2. Water-based paints
3. Cookie tray
4. Water
5. Paint brushes

Dip and Dabble Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Paper towels or coffee filters
2. Muffin pan
3. Food coloring
4. Water

Finger Painting Ducks Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# Paper for a pattern and finger-painting
# Yellow finger paint
# Yellow or white craft feathers
# Construction paper scraps or wiggly craft eyes for decoration

Paper Towel Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper towel
* Bowls of diluted food coloring or strong watercolors

Eyedropper Art Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ A very different brush! The eyedropper lets you choose exactly where you want the color to be.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
eyedropper
food coloring
paper towels, or flattened paper coffee filters
construction paper
muffin tin, ice cube tray, foam cups or egg carton
toothpicks
water
glue

Cattails Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Delta Creative Ceramcoat® Acrylic Paint:
o White 2505
o Black 2506
* Delta Creative Ceramcoat® Satin Exterior/Interior Varnish 7003
* Surface:
o 10”x10” canvases- three available at www.masterpiecearts.com
* Brushes - Loew-Cornell, La-Corneille Golden Taklon:
o Series 7300 Shader #8
o Series 7050 Script Liner #1
o Series 7350 1” Wash Brush
* Loew-Cornell Products:
o Palette
o Paper
o Water container
o Tracing Paper
o White and black transfer Paper
* Miscellaneous Supplies:
o Paper Towel
o Stylus

Garden Delight Mural Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Stencil Ease Garden Delights Stencils:
o Picket Fence
o Birdbath, Birdhouses
o Butterfly House
o Clay Pots
o Gathering Basket
o Garden Clogs and Tools
o Hosta
o Watering Can
o Day Lily Border
o Ivy Companion
o Butterflies
o Bees
o Bluebirds and Chipmunk
o Morning Glory Companion
o Pergola Archway or Border
o Delphinium
o Morning Delight
o Elegant Ivy
* Spill Proof™ Stencil Paint in the following colors:
o SP-2 Barn Red
o SP-3 Bittersweet
o SP-4 Golden Honey
o SP-8 Telemark Green
o SP-16 Black
o SP-17 White
o SP-19 Slate Blue
o SP-21 Golden Yellow
o SP-27 Pilgrim Green
o SP-29 English Lavender
o SP-35 Mexican Sand
o SP-39 Rhubarb
o SP-43 Lilac
o SP-44 Lavender Cream
o SP-46 Royal Blue
o SP-47 Periwinkle Blue
o SP-56 Pale Yellow
o SP-57 Walnut
o SP-58 Pewter
* Stencil Brushes
* Sponge Roller about 4" (10.16cm) wide
* White Latex Paint
* Very Pale Grey-Blue Latex
* Very pale Sage-Green Latex
* Plastic Trays
* Low Tack Tape
* Paper
* Pencil
* Yardstick
* Level
* Natural Sea Sponge

NewSoccer strip painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Maybe it's the approach of the soccer World Cup, that's bringing soccer fever to schoolyards...it's up to you to choose your favorite team - and your favorite team strip!
Loïc had another idea : create his own soccer strip with its own design!
True fans will recognize the original strips that have inspired these new creations...

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* a t-shirt : pre-washed to remove the sizing/starch, then ironed
* paint for cloth