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Introducing Pointillism Art to Kids – An Interactive Guide

January 18, 2021 Jamie

When you hear the phrase "art technique," you probably think of some sophisticated method of doing art. That might make you wonder, “Is there any art technique ideal for kids?” If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to know that there is. We're talking about pointillism art, an in … [Read more...]

Art, bigger kids, DIY, General

Baby Crafts: 10 Fun Ideas for Lightweight Crafts to Do With a Baby

January 18, 2021 Jamie

If you are looking for baby crafts that your toddler can enjoy, you’d be glad there are endless ideas you can try. Below are 15 fun ideas for lightweight crafts you can start with. They’re art activities that not only entertain but stimulate the five senses of your … [Read more...]

General, toddlers

25 Paper Heart Crafts For Maximum Cuteness

January 14, 2021 Jamie

One of the most popular paper craft items people like making is paper hearts. We all know what paper hearts look like. A paper heart consists of pink or red paper that has been cut into a heart shape with a jagged edge that forms an open-top where you can put things inside it. … [Read more...]

General, Valentine's Day

12 Easy Origami Animals for Beginners

January 14, 2021 Jamie

Making simple origami animals with your children can be a lot of fun, especially now that people are increasingly trying to stay safe and keep busy at home. Paper folding is an excellent place to start if you're looking for kid-friendly activities and art projects to keep … [Read more...]

animals, bigger kids

Easy Car Drawing for Beginners: Step-by-Step Instructions

January 12, 2021 Jamie

Easy car drawing is a fun activity that kids of all ages will enjoy. A car is one of the most common objects that children see every day. Aside from this, play cars are popular toys among boys and girls alike. Plus, cars are featured in different movies and TV shows for young … [Read more...]

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Let’s Make Tree Art! (With Clearly Written Instructions)

January 12, 2021 Jamie

It looks like a regular tree, but once you see it, there's no way to unsee it. It's invisible art! Learn how to make your own tree art here. 1. What You Need There are lots of ways you can make your own tree art. The things you’ll need will depend on how you want to … [Read more...]

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How To Make Silhouette Portrait Art: A Simple Guide

January 12, 2021 Jamie

When you think of portraits, you probably think of a painting or a sculpture — but what if the portrait is carved from an image on paper? Follow this guide to learn how to make a silhouette portrait. This method for silhouette art uses a photograph of your subject, … [Read more...]

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Glass Painting Ideas – Making a Suncatcher and Other Glass Painting Crafts

January 12, 2021 Jamie

Painting is a great activity to express your thoughts when you can’t do so with words. It’s relaxing and nurtures your creativity, not to mention, it’s so much fun to do. There are plenty of mediums you can use for painting, and one of them is glass. In this post, we’ll talk … [Read more...]

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37 Easy Ways To Make a DIY Busy Board for Kids and Toddlers

January 12, 2021 Jamie

Does your busy toddler keep touching things and gadgets they aren’t supposed to? If you want to keep them away from these hazards while keeping them entertained, why not make a DIY busy board for them instead? A DIY busy board can let your kid experience playing with … [Read more...]

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10 Popular, Detailed DIY Scavenger Hunt Ideas, Plus 1 Bonus Suggestion

January 12, 2021 Jamie

If you are thinking of fun activities for both kids and adults, you will be glad to know there are endless ideas you can try. One of the most popular is the scavenger hunt, which is easy, inexpensive, and doesn’t take much to prepare. It’s the perfect activity for birthdays, … [Read more...]

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The Step-by-Step Guide to Easily Drawing With Pencils & Charcoal

January 4, 2021 Jamie

Making charcoal portraits are a great way to learn about shapes, values, and detail. There are various easy charcoal drawings you can do, and you don’t even need a lot of art materials. There’s no need to be intimidated by sketching when there are simple techniques for … [Read more...]

bigger kids

Custom DIY Father’s Day Cards for the Best Dad (Printable Card Templates)

January 4, 2021 Jamie

Dads are so special as they are the source of encouragement, unconditional love, support, and protection. They are always a shoulder for family members to lean on, make sacrifices for their family and support them in any situation. It is a time of saying thank you, of … [Read more...]

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Clear and Detailed Instructions on How To Make a Cootie Catcher

December 28, 2020 Jamie

Most fortune tellers work the same way; you pull the string tight so that a line is formed and then let it go to “catch” a fortune. That said, cootie catchers are a kind of paper fortune teller that kids of all ages — even older kids — can have hours of fun with. It’s one of the … [Read more...]

General, Kid's Crafts

10 Easy and In-Depth DIY Ways To Make Pop-Up Cards

December 24, 2020 Jamie

DIY pop-up cards make unique gifts that can be enjoyed by all ages. They are a wonderful way to add some fun and creativity to your greeting. Plus, they can also be used to make seasonal decorations and other crafts. If you are looking for a special way to give someone … [Read more...]

bigger kids

How To Make the Simplest Crafts for Kids: Easy Suncatchers

December 16, 2020 Jamie

There are many simple crafts for kids, but one of the quickest and most enjoyable to make are suncatcher crafts. You can stick a suncatcher to a window or hang it on a string indoors. This is such an easy craft to let your sun shine in and brighten up the whole day. (I … [Read more...]

Art, General, Kid's Activities, Kid's Crafts

Color Me Creative: 61 Painting Ideas for Kids

December 14, 2020 Jamie

Painting with some paint brushes, a canvas, or a piece of paper is a good way to spark some creativity among kids, but it might get boring in the long run. Fortunately, there are lots of preschool winter crafts and easy painting ideas that kids can do without using traditional … [Read more...]

General, Kid's Crafts

25 Easy Feeder Ideas for Kids – Durable Bird Feeders Kids Can Make

December 10, 2020 Jamie

The following article will provide 25 different homemade bird feeders for you to use. 25 Homemade Bird Feeders Birds feast on a variety of seeds, fruit, and insects, but they also need water as well as shelter from the cold. Make sure your birds have what they need with … [Read more...]

animals, DIY

10 Free Easter Coloring Pages

April 1, 2017 Jamie

free easter coloring pages

Which kid doesn't love Easter? With your classic egg-coloring and egg hunting activities for this beautiful season, be sure to add these free Easter coloring pages to your kids' list of things to do! Today we are showing you free and easy Easter coloring pages for kids of all … [Read more...]

Easter, Printables bunny, chick, coloring, easter, egg

15 Busy Bags For Kids

March 22, 2016 Jamie

These busy bag crafts are too cute not to share, and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. To be honest, adults might even find some of them entertaining... If you're looking for some easy and fun craft ideas to keep kids busy and entertained, we got you! Look at this 15 busy … [Read more...]

Kid's Activities, Printables activities, busy bag, kids, rainy days

10 Kid Friendly Drinks and Desserts

March 16, 2016 Jamie

Are you feeling like doing some afternoon easy and fun drinks and desserts with your kids? You, my friend, are in the right spot! Here's a compilation of 10 Kid-Friendly Drinks and Desserts that you can easily make in one sitting. From toddlers to teens, kids of all ages will … [Read more...]

Food and Drink desserts, drinks, fun, kids

The furReal Munchin’ Rex Is Too Cute

January 20, 2016 Jamie

This little baby dinosaur, the furReal Munchin' Rex has over 35 sounds and motions. When he wants a treat he jumps up and down in excitement, but you never know if furReal Munchin' Rex will chew them up or spit them out. When you give him his bottle or his broccoli, he … [Read more...]

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25 Cute Button Crafts For Preschoolers

April 7, 2015 Jamie

button craft ideas

Your kids might just enjoy creating something cute with all those hidden buttons in your aged jar! These button craft ideas are so perfect for your preschooler to try! These 25 cute-as-a-button crafts are a great way to finally use those buttons you've been storing in a … [Read more...]

Kid's Crafts, preschool buttons, crafts, preschool

10 Easy Magic Tricks for Kids

January 9, 2015 Jamie

Let your kids show off with these fun easy magic tricks! Steps are easy to follow. Kids of all ages will definitely enjoy this super fun and awesome magic tricks! If you want to know how this is done this is for you! Learn to create simple illusions with these awesome magic … [Read more...]

Kid's Activities, Science experiments, kids, magic, science

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