Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova These Valentine directed drawing activities are a fun, low-prep way for young learners to practice following directions, strengthening fine motor skills, and building confidence in drawing. With clear, step-by-step visuals, students learn to draw a variety of Valentine-themed pictures such as Valentine’s bows, candy hearts, mugs, arrows, heart balloons, letters, teddy bears, cupcakes, cards, stamps, … Read more
Looking for simple heart crafts kids can make for St Valentine’s? These 20 ideas will melt your heart and keep little hands busy. You will be surprised by how diverse these ideas are and how many simple supplies you can use to make something crafty with hearts! Most tutorials are simple enough for young kids, … Read more
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a great time to talk with kids about kindness, fairness, and standing up for others. Big ideas like these can be tough for little ones to understand, but simple Martin Luther King crafts and fun activities make it easier. From easy coloring pages and handprint art to thoughtful collages and … Read more
If you’re rereading The Lorax, Cat in the Hat, or any other of the amazing books created by Dr Seuss, you can make reading even more fun for little ones by introducing some play and simple crafts into the process. These fun (and simple) Dr Seuss Crafts for kids will work great for toddlers, preschool … Read more
In this cute and silly roundup, I have the most adorable penguin crafts you can make with your toddlers, preschoolers or older kids this winter. From crocheting to handprint crafts, you’ll find something to keep any little hand busy without messing up the whole house. If your child loves winter animal crafts, I am sure … Read more
If you just have paper, glue, and scissors, you can already create an endless number of kid-friendly crafts with your little ones. Here are the 10 simplest winter paper crafts you can try this season using construction paper, paper plates, or paper rolls. From winter animals to good old snowman! Winter Owl Craft This winter … Read more
If you’re looking for sweet, simple, and slightly messy fun this winter, handprint crafts are a solid go-to. These ideas use paint, paper, and glue to turn your child’s hand into penguins, snowmen, trees, and even a Grinch. They’re fun to make, easy to tweak for different ages, from toddlers up, and double as keepsakes … Read more
If your kids are obsessed with animals, use it to spend some quality time together on a cold winter day. Here I have 18 easy crafts for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school ages that help kids create cute winter animal crafts: moose, penguins, polar bears, reindeer, and much more! Moose Handprint Craft This moose handprint … Read more
Winter is the perfect time to stay in, get cozy, and make something with your hands, no matter what age you are! Whether you’re into yarn, paper, or paint, these winter crafts for adults and seniors are fun, doable, and perfectly winter-themed. Some are great for gifting, some for decorating, and a few are just … Read more
This roundup of winter crafts gives kids from toddlers to elementary school fun art projects that feel seasonal and hands‑on. The pin‑and‑paint paper snowflakes, snowy landscape paintings, and icy collage scenes use simple supplies you probably already have, and the variety means you can do a quick one‑off or a longer craft day. These are … Read more