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…
Stars are one of the easiest shapes to repeat, which makes them a good starting point for pattern painting. The same few marks, a five-point star, a four-point sparkle and a dot, can fill a canvas, a journal page, a gift tag or a tote bag. Below are 25 star pattern painting ideas, each with…
Train crafts suit preschoolers because the basic shape is simple: rectangles for cars, circles for wheels and a line to join them together. Along the way, children practice cutting, gluing, counting, naming shapes and colors, and putting things in order. Below are 17 train crafts for children around 3 to 5, each with what you…
Letter crafts give children a hands-on way to look at a letter’s shape and say its sound. Each idea here turns a large paper R into something that starts with R, from a rainbow and a rocket to a raccoon and a rhino, so children can say the word and hear the /r/ at the…
In the US, Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday in June, and a handmade card or small gift is something even a 3-year-old can help make. These ideas use paint, paper, craft sticks and a few things from the kitchen, and most can be finished in one sitting. Below are 16 Father’s Day crafts…
A craft gives a girls’ night something to do with your hands while you talk, and everyone goes home with something they made. The right choice depends on how much time you have, how much space and mess your group can handle, and whether anyone wants to deal with heat or fumes. Below are 23…
A winter porch should look welcoming after the holidays and still cope with cold, wind, rain and snow. Evergreens, branches, lights and warm textiles carry a porch through the season, and most of the ideas below can stay up from late fall until early spring. Below are 22 winter porch ideas, each with how to…
A winter window box keeps the front of the house looking cared for after the summer flowers are gone. Most winter boxes aren’t planted at all: cut evergreen boughs, branches, berries and cones are pushed into the old potting soil, and cold weather keeps them looking fresh through the winter months. Below are 20 winter…
A white living room feels cold when the white leans blue or gray and every surface is smooth and hard. It feels warm when the white leans cream or yellow and the room is layered with wood, natural fibers, soft fabrics and warm light. Below are 20 ways to make a white living room feel…
A minimalist bedroom works when everything left in view is either useful or chosen, and everything else has a place out of sight. The personality comes from materials, one or two pieces of art, a plant and the books you’re actually reading, rather than from lots of accessories. Below are 23 minimalist bedroom ideas, each…
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