5 Fun and Easy Art Projects That Will Keep Your Kids Busy for Hours
Arts and crafts projects are a fantastic way to engage children's creativity and imagination.
These activities can help enhance fine motor skills, boost self-esteem, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Arts and crafts projects can also promote problem-solving skills and encourage children to think outside the box.
With so many options for different projects, children of all ages and skill levels can find a craft that they enjoy and can be proud of.
Here is a selection using some of products you can find in our Art & Stationery store.
Posca Pebble Painting
Pebble painting is a fun and creative activity that involves painting designs and patterns onto smooth rocks or pebbles.
Children can use Posca Pens to create intricate designs, write messages or quotes, or draw pictures onto the pebbles.
Once finished, the painted pebbles can be used as decoration, paperweights, or even given as gifts to friends and family.
See how and what you need with this guide here.
Fimo Rainbow Badge
Fimo is a type of polymer modelling clay that can be molded into various shapes and forms, and then baked to harden.
It is a popular material among artists, hobbyists, and even children for its versatility and durability.
Fimo comes in a variety of colors and can be mixed together to create new shades.
It can also be painted, sanded, or glazed once it has been baked.
Due to its versatility, Fimo clay is used to create a wide range of items such as jewelry, figurines, and home decor.
See the following guide on how to make a cool rainbow badge from FIMO with pictures here
Lino Printing
Lino cutting and printing is a popular form of printmaking that involves carving a design onto a piece of linoleum, which is then used as a stamp to create multiple prints of the same design.
The process of linocutting involves using sharp carving tools to cut away the linoleum around the design, leaving raised areas that will be inked and pressed onto paper.
Once the linoleum has been carved, ink is rolled onto the surface, and then the paper is pressed onto the inked linoleum to create a print.
Lino cutting and printing is a popular technique among artists and designers.
See and read the full guide on how to linocut by Cowling & Wilcox here
Observational Drawings Sketchbook
Try an activity sketchbook with daily prompts, with a new theme each week.
One week of landscapes, one week of food and drink, one week of animalsm the list goes on and on!
Or pair with a viewfinder, make your own following this guide with pictures from Artbox London HERE.
Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.
It involves creating intricate shapes and designs using a single sheet of paper, without cutting or gluing.
It's a great and creative way to make beautiful decorations and learn a fun new skill.
If you fancy holding your own Origami boat race follow a guide with pictures here