Turtles suit painters at almost any level. A cartoon turtle is a few simple shapes, while a realistic sea turtle is a lesson in shell pattern, texture and underwater light. Below are 24 turtle painting ideas, from quick kids’ projects and painted rocks to realistic studies, each with the surface and paint that suit it,…
In the Northern Hemisphere, the first day of summer falls on the June solstice, June 20 or 21 depending on the year, and it makes a good excuse for a craft afternoon. These projects use paper, paint, paper plates and recycled jars and bottles, and several are made to be used outside, such as a…
The best summer art projects for kids are quick to set up, a little messy and easy to take outside. Most of the 24 projects below use washable paint, paper and glue, plus things you probably have already, such as ice cube trays, bubble wrap, sponges and cardboard tubes. Each project has what you need,…
End of summer crafts give kids a way to look back on the season: the trips, the beach, the long evenings outside. Many use what summer left behind, such as photos, shells, pressed flowers and ticket stubs, and a few help with the move back to school. Below are 23 ideas for kids of different…
Handprint crafts turn a painted palm into a sun, a crab or a slice of watermelon, and they record how small a child’s hand is at that age. Most need only washable paint, heavy paper and a few markers, and each print takes a minute or two. Below are 22 summer handprint ideas, with how…
Hearts are an easy shape to repeat, which makes them good for patterns on cards, journal pages, canvases and gift wrap. Most of these designs need only a few colors and basic tools such as a brush, tape, a stencil or a homemade stamp. Below are 23 heart pattern ideas, each with what you need…
The moon is a forgiving subject for a painting. A pale circle or crescent on a dark sky reads as a moon straight away, so most of the work goes into a smooth background, a soft glow and one or two simple shapes such as trees, water or a silhouette. Below are 21 moon painting…
Painting a window is a cheap, temporary way to decorate for summer. With washable window markers, washable tempera or window color made for glass, kids and adults can paint a design together and wash it off when the season ends. Below are 22 summer window designs, each with what to paint and how. Read the…
Leg painting turns your legs into a canvas for a festival, a party, a beach day or a photo shoot. Because the paint goes on skin, the product matters more than the design: use only cosmetic face and body paint made for skin, never craft acrylics, markers or poster paint. Below are 20 summer leg…
Patchwork painting borrows the look of a quilt: a grid of squares, each filled with its own color or pattern. It is forgiving, because every square is a small, separate painting, and it works on canvas, watercolor paper, journal pages and wood. Below are 24 patchwork painting ideas, from classic quilt grids to seasonal and…
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