Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Acrylics are versatile and one of the most popular mediums for painting. It is easier than watercolor and oil to learn how to use acrylic paint on canvas but still, acrylics offer you an incredible variety of techniques and paintings look amazing and are sold for hundreds of thousands. To paint with acrylic on canvas … Read more
Painting with acrylic paints is fun until you run out of colors. But don’t worry too much; creating your own paint might sound intimidating, but if you know the basics, the question “how to mix acrylic paint” could be fun. You can mix acrylic paint using any of these methods: mixing acrylic paints on a … Read more
Making DIY paint for kids’ play with pantry staples? Easy! This puffy foam paint is great for coloring sidewalks, drawing letters, numbers, names, or anything really on concrete and stone, and it washes off super easy! You can make it at home with young kids in about 5-10 minutes and have a whole day of … Read more
If you and your kids love all sorts of word games or you are looking to find some free Thanksgiving activities to keep kids screen-free but occupied while you are prepping the feast, downoald my Thanksgiving Word Search. It is a simple brain-stimulating game that suits a wide range of ages and includes holiday vocabulary. … Read more
The best Halloween craft ideas for kids are the ones that don’t require a trip to the craft store or at least no more than 5-10 dollars. This list is full of them. You’ll find projects that work for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids, or even teens, most made from paper, felt, yarn, or whatever … Read more
Fall brings SO many ways for creative kids to enjoy the season with all its colors, leaves, and, of course, holidays. Toddlers can make cute projects at home or day care with just a little help. My list has more than twenty easy fall craft ideas for toddlers: using paint, handprints, leaves, paper, and a … Read more
Watermelon season in full swing, it is the perfect time to make some juicy bright red crafts and enjoy a popsicle with a book! This watermelon corner bookmark is simple to make for teens and adults, and can be a good practice of cuttin and gluing for younger kids. You only need a printable template … Read more
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