Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova 
Looking for cute owl crafts kids can make but not throw away and really use? I think this owl corner bookmark will be an amazing idea for kids of elementary age. I used thicker print paper and the bookmarks sit perfectly on the corners, but as printing paper is still thinner that cardstock, these corner … Read more
Looking for a fun fall apple craft with frugal materials? Use a paper plate to make this adorable apple basket with colorful apples for back-to-school season. The whole craft takes no more than 30 minutes from start to finish and can be a great practice for cutting, gluing, and counting! Supplies Paper Plate Apple Basket … Read more
Teacher gifts get expensive fast (especially when you child loves everyone), and most of them end up in a drawer anyway! This apple wreath costs about $10 in supplies and takes 15 minutes to make, and it can work for classroom door or decorating front door of the teacher’s house! This fall wreath uses loopy … Read more
Owl crafts are widely popular in fall and winter, as well as whenever kids study woodland animals and birds. Plus, if your kids are Harry Potter’s fans or simply adore owls (and can you blame them?), then I have just the perfect 3D owl paper craft for you to make at home or classroom. No … Read more
These DIY Thanksgiving crafts are a great hands-on way to add handmade touches to your rooms or porch for the holiday. My list includes simple table decorations, Thanksgiving centerpieces, printable ideas, sewing projects, crochet crafts, and other creative projects for adults, teens, and families. Most of the ideas use easy-to-find supplies such as fabric, jars, … Read more
If you kids loooove riddles and holidays (what kid doesn’t?!), here is a printable that will grant you half-an-hour of quiet time: Halloween word search with 16 words from 3 to 7-letter words hidden! It is completely free to download, and you can print to use it at home, kids parties, or at school. Supplies … Read more
Looking for a fun painting session idea for summer? Here is a budget art project using acrylic paint and a DIY gift idea in one: your very own customized phone stand that looks like a juicy watermelon slice! Let me show you how to make one in 4 steps and about 30 minutes. Watermelon Phone … Read more
Back-to-school season can feel a little exciting, a little busy, and sometimes a little scary for kids. I brought together these simple back to school crafts for elementary school to make those first school days feel more fun, especially with ideas they already know, like pencils, buses, apples, crayons, and bookmarks. These easy back-to-school craft … Read more
This craft tutorial has just 3 steps to make a fall-themed home decor with Dollar Tree supplies to decorate your kitchen or living room for Halloween. Thanksgiving, or just family gathering this fall. The best part is that you can make quite a few of these Candy Corn Cones for fall holidays without spending much … Read more
Halloween is more fun when toddlers have simple crafts they can enjoy with their little hands building fine motor and creative skills. These Halloween craft ideas will help 2-3 year olds make cute ghosts, silly monsters, friendly spiders, pumpkins, and other Halloween projects that feel playful and not scary at all! Each craft gives kids … Read more