How to Paint Space in Watercolours with Kids

How to Paint Space in Watercolours with Kids

Learn how to paint space with watercolours in a simple way and fun way that would appeal to children. This technique includes the use of pipettes, which is always a hit in our house! Space. Nebulas. Spaceships. Aliens. Distant planets. All seem suddenly close to our...
How to Paint Harry Potter Easter Eggs

How to Paint Harry Potter Easter Eggs

Celebrate Easter with a set of Harry Potter Easter Eggs! In the early 2000s, were you one of those people lining up outside the bookstore doors, waiting to get the new Harry Potter book at midnight, so that you could spend the rest of the night immersed in the cozy...
Cherry Tree Blossom Splatter Art with Printable Prompt

Cherry Tree Blossom Splatter Art with Printable Prompt

My son and I are celebrating the coming spring by making cherry blossom splatter art. Try it yourself – with our printable prompt! Of all the amazing sights in the spring, cherry blossoms are my favourite. Alas, after moving several times in the last few years,...
Cupcakes and Hearts: Free Printable Card & Colouring Page

Cupcakes and Hearts: Free Printable Card & Colouring Page

I’m back with another creative card that includes both the watercolour card and the cupcake colouring page! You can print this cupcake card as it is or choose to colour your own. If you like both, there is the special version with the watercolour card on the...
Birds: Free Printable Card, Colouring Page & Drawing Prompt

Birds: Free Printable Card, Colouring Page & Drawing Prompt

These free printable bird cards come with a bird colouring page and an art prompt on the back. Read the card, then enjoy colouring! A card is always a nice gesture, especially with Valentine’s Day coming, and if there is something more to the card, it is even...
Unique Art Gift Ideas for Creative Kids

Unique Art Gift Ideas for Creative Kids

Are you choosing a gift for a kid who likes drawing, painting or sculpting? Read about our favourite art supplies and art projects we did with them! The post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. I like working on art and craft projects -always have...
Winter Art Projects with Printable Prompts for Kids

Winter Art Projects with Printable Prompts for Kids

Need a winter boredom buster or a gift for kids who like making art? Try these printable art activities, which prompt kids to finish them with crayons, paints or play-dough! Making art is fun, and children like to draw and paint. It is important for them, as making...
Colour Mixing in the Snow

Colour Mixing in the Snow

When October suddenly dumps fifteen centimetres of snow on your lawn, you might as well enjoy it the best as you can! We started by wallowing in snow and finished by painting it. In the mind of a four-year-old, the morning of the first snow seems to be akin to...
Draw the Missing Half: Leaf Art Study

Draw the Missing Half: Leaf Art Study

Challenge your kids to draw the missing half of a leaf. A fun autumn nature craft and an art study of a leaf! ALSO TRY: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Landmarks, Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles, Draw the Missing Half: Insects. The post contains...
Painting Rain with Printable Art Prompt

Painting Rain with Printable Art Prompt

What is the colour of rain? Give the rain painting prompts to children along with watercolour paints and find out! The post contains Amazon affiliate links to the products we used! I love rainy days, and have made more than a few attempts in the past...
Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles

Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles

Draw the missing half of a vehicle! These printable drawing prompts are good for introducing symmetry and basic geometric shapes to children. Also try: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Insects, Draw the Missing Half:...
Watercolour Pencils Rain Art

Watercolour Pencils Rain Art

On a rainy day, grab your watercolour pencils and head outside to make rain art together with kids! We have had a lot of rain this month. Not quite what we expected moving back to the prairies, but we certainly aren’t complaining. Every time the rain is over,...
Draw the Missing Half: Insects

Draw the Missing Half: Insects

Draw the missing half of an insect to make the picture complete! These drawing prompts are good for children learning the concept of symmetry and, of course, for all young insect enthusiasts. ALSO TRY: Draw the Missing Half: Flowers, Draw the Missing Half: Vehicles,...
Rainbow Pompom Drawing Prompt

Rainbow Pompom Drawing Prompt

From my own experience, I know that it can sometimes be tricky to start making a drawing. Especially if I don’t have a solid concept – just feel in the mood to create something. That’s when drawing prompts come handy. Not only do they give me an idea...