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Art activities and easy craft ideas for kids ages toddlers to tweens..

We love EASY art and craft projects! You won't find any complicated projects here so if it's something simple you want, you've come to the right place. Some of our favorites include:

 

Zentangles for kids

 

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Printable Puppets for Kids

April 15, 2021

collage of paper puppets for kids

Kids are natural storytellers and these printable puppets are an excellent tool to spark their imaginations. Teachers and librarians can use these stick paper puppets and finger puppets at preschool circle time or library story time to encourage participation and enhance learning. All of our paper puppets are designed by Melanie Hope Greenberg, and are…
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Poetry Bookmarks Coloring Page

April 13, 2021

four paper poetry bookmarks with book and colored pencils

April is National Poetry Month! What better way to get a little extra poetry-goodness in your life, and your children’s lives, than with a poetry bookmark? Every time you open your book, you’ll see a lovely poem and a smile will spread across your face! Like all our monthly coloring pages, children’s book author and…
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Valentine Bookmarks Coloring Page

February 9, 2021

four colored valentine bookmarks on red background with one sticking out of grey book

Sure, you could run out to the store and pick up a pack of ready-made valentines for your child’s class at school. But wouldn’t it be more fun if they gave each of their friends a valentine bookmark coloring page? These exclusive and love-ly (see what I did there?) bookmarks are designed by children’s book…
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Winter Bookmark Coloring Page

January 12, 2021

Winter scene bookmarks and open book on green background

You won’t ever be fully prepared for an afternoon of cozy reading without just the right bookmark. That’s why, when your kids ask for a cup of hot cocoa to go with their snowy day reading time you need to be sure to also print out this adorable winter bookmark coloring page designed exclusively for…
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Favorite Winter Craft: Ice Wreaths

December 18, 2020

ice wreath with pine needles and red ribbon

Making ice wreaths to adorn the outside of our home has become one of my favorite winter crafts, perhaps second only to my obsession with cutting paper snowflakes. A pretty winter ice wreath goes a long way to sprucing up an ugly fire escape, but will look equally wonderful hanging from a tree, porch or…
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What to Do With Paper Snowflakes

December 6, 2020

What to do with paper snowflakes when you have made more than you can handle.

I have a small problem. It happens every year. I start to make paper snowflakes. And I can’t stop! I have piles of paper snowflakes. It’s like a paper snow storm in here. It’s a little crazy. Sort of like me. What do I do with this paper blizzard? I need a plan of action….
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Easy Swedish Christmas Craft for Kids

December 3, 2020

Easy Swedish Christmas ornament craft.

All my life I have adored Swedish Christmas crafts and traditions, and woven paper heart ornaments have always graced our trees.  Making a proper woven heart ornament is not an easy task for little fingers still working on developing their fine motor skills. So instead, inspired by our very favorite Christmas picture book, we made…
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Happy Faces Sandwich Coloring Page

November 24, 2020

blank sandwich coloring page with crayons

What’s the easiest meal to whip up for the kids? Why a sandwich, of course! Whether your child loves a classic PB&J, a gourmet brie and pear, or a hearty turkey and cheese, this sandwich coloring page is sure to keep them busy while you act out your daily role as short order cook for…
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