Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova Rainy April days can feel long, but they can also be the best days for crafts. If it’s raining outside and you’re stuck indoors, this roundup of April crafts for kids will keep you busy and happy. You’ll find fun ideas like rainbows, umbrellas, raindrops, spring flowers, and cute little animals you can make at … Read more
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse for an easy, low-mess activity you can do at home or in the classroom. These Cinco de Mayo coloring pages are simple, fun, and made to help kids color with confidence because each page includes its own color key to follow. Let your kids pick the page out … Read more
In this fun and relaxing roundup, I’m sharing a list of spring crafts for adults that are perfect for unwinding and enjoying a little creative time. Nothing complicated, just simple projects you can actually finish and feel proud of. From paper flowers and cozy crochet ideas to pretty wreaths and simple nature-inspired crafts, you’ll find … Read more
Earth Day is the perfect excuse to turn everyday “junk” into something fun and useful. In this roundup, you’ll find recycled crafts that use things like paper tubes, egg cartons, old mugs, and thrift store finds to make cute decorations, kid friendly projects, and creative garden ideas. These crafts are simple to follow, budget friendly, … Read more
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