Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova School bus crafts are a fun way to make back-to-school time or safety talk more engaging for kids. A school bus is familiar, easy to recognize, bright-colored school object and perfect for starting simple talks about the first day of school. My list has easy school bus craft ideas kids can enjoy at home or … Read more
Pumpkin crafts are a fun way to keep kids busy during fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. They can paint, fold, glue, cut, wrap, and decorate pumpkins in their own cute way. In my guide, you’ll find easy pumpkin craft ideas for home, classrooms, homeschool days, party tables, or weekend family time, and some crafting ideas that … Read more
Back to school season is full of new bags, fresh crayons, busy mornings, and kids trying to settle into a new routine. A simple craft can make those first days feel lighter and more fun. These back-to-school craft ideas are great for helping kids warm up to the school season in a creative way. They … Read more
Two traced handprints turn into one little Dracula in this handprint vampire puppet craft. Fun and quick to finish Halloween craft for kids’ parties, school, and home activity with kids that are about to train scissors and gluing skills. I love this one for Halloween because it hides a keepsake inside a Halloween decoration. Both … Read more
Need a Halloween craft that uses what you already have in the kitchen? This paper cup bat craft turns one plain cup into a chubby, fang-toothed bat with a cat-like face. I will share exact steps and free template to make it with your kids for Summerween or Halloween. The whole project costs almost nothing. … Read more
The Fourth of July rolls around and the kids need something to do with their hands. This Uncle Sam paper bag craft gives them a project they can finish in one afternoon and play with afterward. Children cut out the printable pieces, glue them onto a plain lunch sack, and end up with a puppet … Read more
If you need a few jute craft ideas that are actually fun to make with this basic twine, this list has some really cute ones. I found a mix of simple projects for different holidays and seasons, so you can pick one depending on what you feel like making. There are fall jute rope crafts, … Read more
If you have small pieces of fabric at home, don’t throw them away just yet. Kids can use them to make so many fun things, like flowers, wreaths, garlands, little bags, ornaments, and more. These scrap fabric crafts are a nice way to let kids cut, glue, sew, and create something cute from fabric pieces … Read more
Kites are always fun for kids, especially when they get to make their own. They can color, cut, glue, and decorate them in any way they like. Here are some easy kite craft ideas you can try with paper, sticks, string, and other simple things at home. Some are just for decorating, and some are … Read more
If you want a safari-themed afternoon this summer, this 3D Giraffe paper craft is great screen-free activity for kids to practice scissors skills and attention to details. You can download the template below, print it and make this cute giraffe in under 40 minutes! This paper craft is best for ages 5-6+ as they can … Read more