Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
List of Supplies: Instructions for Box of Crayons Paper Bag Puppet: Step 1: Download the template and prepare the patterns for the box of crayons. Select different colored craft papers for the patterns, and trace the template patterns onto the selected papers with a pencil. Use scissors to cut out the traced patterns. Step 2: … Read more
Your kids want to learn how to draw an owl? This directed drawing printable comes with 6 easy steps to practice drawing skills and then color a cute big-eyed owl. This drawing activity will be great for owl-themed studies, forest and woodland lessons, and for all families where kids adore owls! Supplies What age is … Read more
Looking for a beautiful project to decorate your front door this fall? This mushrooms and flowers grapewine wreath will be great for people who love creative process and a bit more complex ideas. The whole wreath can be assembled in under one hour with cheap Dollar Tree materials. If you have kids, they are welcome … Read more
Looking for an easy reindeer craft your kids can make this winter? This 3D reindeer paper craft is simple enough for kids aged 6+, and it works great at home or in the classroom during the winter and holiday season. Kids just print, cut, fold, and glue to build their own little reindeer that stands … Read more
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
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
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
Looking for a perfect art project for yourself for this weekend to DIY some fall-inspired home decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving? This farmhouse-style pumpkin decor is a great craft to make with cheap Dollar Tree supplies that looks rustic with crackling paint, cozy, and matches any kitchen or dining room interiors. No handcrafting skills required … 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 need an easy drawing tutorial for kids, or even yourself, to draw an eagle for 4th of July or wild animals and birds unit at school, here is a step-by-step drawing tutorial for you. You can download a free pack of different woodland animals to draw below, too. Supplies How To Draw Bald … Read more