Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
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
Hot afternoon, no plans, three kids asking what to do next. That scenario runs on a loop through summer break for many families. This Wild Animals Directed Drawing pack hands you nine ready-to-print pages that walk kids through drawing a moose, lynx, alligator, and six more animals one step at a time. Pencil, paper, fifteen … Read more
Swing into science with this free rainforest habitat activity for kids! Our Monkey Color by Number printable explores one of the most biodiverse environments on Earth — the jungle rainforest — through a fun, no-prep coloring activity that kids absolutely love. What’s on the Page? This vibrant scene features a playful monkey hanging from a … Read more
From the red barn to the muddy pig, this free farm habitat activity for kids is an absolute classroom favorite! My Farm Color by Number printable explores one of the most familiar habitats for young children, making it a perfect starting point for a habitats unit or a fun standalone activity. What’s on the Page? … Read more
Summer and reading go well together — the trick is making the book feel worth returning to. A corner bookmark does that in a small, satisfying way. Not a flat strip that falls out, but a folded paper pocket that wraps right around the page corner and stays put. This free printable set has 10 … 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
This time, we’re drawing a super cute snowman with a scarf, a carrot nose, and a tall top hat. The steps are very simple, so it’s perfect for kids, beginners, or anyone who wants a quick and cozy winter art activity. We’ll build the snowman one piece at a time using basic shapes. When you’re … Read more
Learn how to draw a cute shining Christmas bell with a red ribbon for the Christmas holidays! Kids can learn to make lines and draw a nice bow, or you can simply use the printable coloring page to let them color while you’re prepping for the holidays! You’ll Need More Drawing Ideas: Step-By-Step Tutorial This … Read more