Open Minds & Messy Hands
How to setup a backyard art space, and suggestions for simple ways to create outdoors. Art that is easy and accessible, and inspired by nature. My kids love to engage in art, and open-ended process art is my favorite to do with kids. We are setting up an space
These homemade Mother’s Day gifts are doable for kids. Perfect for the mom who loves a gift that looks like it was made by her child! Moms love to receive homemade gifts from their kids for Mother’s Day! It’s always fun to see not only how the finished product
This Earth Day coloring page is perfect for kids and adults to color together. With flowers and whimsical details, it’s great to keep as seasonal decor. This Earth Day coloring page is perfect for kids or adults – or as a Mommy and Me coloring project! I colored this alongside
These DIY toys are farm themed and fun! Perfect as a homemade toy or gift, and long-lasting. Detailed instructions and printable template. I just love wooden toys in my home. They have that great minimalist Montessori feel and generally last long. However, wooden toys can tend to be on
This collection of crafts for 1 year olds include sock animals, painting with recycled materials, DIY toys and more! Perfect for home or in the classroom. Crafting with 1 year olds can be tricky! There are a couple of main points to remember, primarily, that is IS NOT the
These DIY watercolors are made from Skittles candy! Such a great way to use up any leftover candy you have in your house. Science plus art for kids! Did you know there are so many fun ways to make your own watercolor paints at home? You can make them
This rainbow streamer craft uses recycled materials and colorful ribbon to make a rainbow hanging from a cloud. The perfect Spring craft for all ages. For this week’s Virtual Book Club for Kids we are reading about rainbows! The book A Rainbow of My Own was not available at
This Easter art project for kids focuses on the process rather than the end result. Using sponges, children will create beautiful Easter eggs. Completing art projects can be a wonderful way for kids to learn and process information. Process art focuses on the process of creating rather than the
This marbled Shamrock art is such a fun process art project for kids! Using shaving cream, paint and paper doilies, these are simple for all ages. This marbled shamrock art is such a fun art project for kids! They can be used for a number of different things such as gifting or decor, or
Kids can stamp circles with wine corks and turn them into an adorable baby chick Easter painting. A great keepsake art project for kids! Painting with wine corks is a really fun process art method for kids. They get a great fine motor workout as they stamp with the