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Are you an intermediate or advanced crocheter looking for a challenge? These stunning square block crochet patterns can be used to make blankets and afghans to be treasured.
Kids' Art Projects
With the kids at home for an extended period now's a great time to get creative together!
I've pulled together some fun kids art projects that are perfect for all ages, including grownups.
These art projects will give you some special time together to just relax, be in the moment and enjoy being creative.
Then when you're finished with your projects you can hang them on the wall, or even in the window to cheer up the neighbours!
Pablo Picasso Collages Inspire Kids to Explore Identity With Self-Portraits
Why not start with a collage "selfie", inspired by the great Picasso. I love this project because all you really need is paper scraps and we all have those lying around (check the recycling bin if your craft supplies are running low!)
Drip Painting Rainbow Name Activity for Preschoolers
This rainbow dropper art activity is perfect for preschoolers who are learning to spell their names, but also for older children who might need some help with their fine motor skills. When they've finished with their project it would make an excellent name plate for their bedroom door.
Magic Mirrors: How To Make Reflection Art
If you're wondering how on earth you're going to help your child stay on top of math then this fun art project will help you. Because it's not just an art project, it also covers multiplication, geometry and symmetry. It's like secret spy math all wrapped up in a fun art project!
Line Art Project Leaves
This fabulous art project is a great way to help you child practice their pre-writing skills or pencil control. Check out the post to see how you can make this project suitable for younger and older children to do together.
Patchwork Houses with Cardboard and Collage
Oh how sweet are these patchwork houses! These would be perfect to hang in the window, and depending on how much card there is in your recycling box you could design and decorate a whole street!
Monet Art for Kids
We're going back to the Masters with this art project, which is suitable for all your children from tots through to teens because no one is ever too old for finger painting!
Beautiful Chalk Pastel Sunflowers
If you have some chalk pastels in your art supplies check out this fabulous sunflower project. It's a good jumping off point to talk to your kids about Van Gogh and look at some of his work online.
Kandinsky Inspired Heart Art
This heart painting was inspired by Kandinsky and this project is great because you can follow the directions using pretty much any art supplies you have on hand.
Handprint doodle art
Doodling is a such a wonderful mindful activity and this project is perfect for kids of all ages to do together.
Make This Cute Germ Blow Painting Art With Straws
If you want to add a little science into your day, and take the opportunity to talk to your child about germs then check out this fun project!
Cardboard Rainbow Collage
Rainbows are always a reminder that there are brighter days ahead and I love this collage art project that can be enjoyed by children of any age using supplies you should have in your cupboard.
How to Draw Flowers
And since Spring has officially arrived why not spend some time together learning how to draw a garden full of whimsical flowers.
