Top 5 Crafts, Art and Paint to Learn for Mom & Kids

A critical part of a child’s growth process is learning to embrace his or her artistic side. Whether it’s with crafts, art, or paint, doing those activities with your kids is an excellent way to have fun with them, keep them entertained, make some memories, and have them create souvenirs to cherish for a lifetime.  It also offers a wonderful way to bond with your child while keeping them happy and occupied.

1. Get some paints and a canvas and go wild

This may not a craft idea that offers much structure, but it’s the perfect way for kids to express their artistic side and get in touch with that side of their developing brain. A good tip is to get water-based, easy-cleanup paints and lay down some plastic or newspapers to make the end cleanup a cinch. If you do want some more structured yet super simple art ideas, check out Taby Art on YouTube. There are tons of videos with really easy-to-follow art and painting ideas and techniques that only require acrylic paint and canvas, which is very affordable.

2. Turn old, broken crayons into brand new art

This fun craft and art painting technique earns bonus points because it upcycles old crayons into beautiful art. It’s also very easy to make, and if you don’t have old crayons on hand, new ones will work just fine. The best part is, it only requires a hairdryer to try it! Use the hairdryer to create dribble art, or secure crayons in a row on a canvas and use the hairdryer to let the wax drip into unique and beautiful designs. Then, frame the art to make a special keepsake,

3. Make easy yet super cool lava lamps

This recipe is awesome because it only requires a few ingredients. All you need is empty water bottles, vegetable oil, food coloring, and Alka seltzer tablets. To start, fill the bottles a little over halfway with the vegetable oil. Then, use water to fill up the rest, leaving about an inch at the top. Add about ten drops of a food coloring of your choice, and then get the Alka seltzer ready. Break a tablet into four pieces and start by dropping one in the bottle. Wait a few minutes before dropping each subsequent piece in, or it will get muddy and cloudy. This is a great exercise that’s cheap, easy to make, and will keep little ones (or big ones, for that matter) entertained for hours on end.

4. Try an oldie but goodie -; sidewalk chalk

This craft may be a little on the simple side, but it gives kids to chance to get out in the sun and the fresh air, drawing and creating to their heart’s content. For some ways to spruce up simple sidewalk chalk, get some glitter or stencils. You can also try wetting the sidewalk first before drawing on it, playing games of tic-tac-toe, or make a hopscotch board. Then, wash it away with the garden hose or wait for a rainstorm, and then start all over again.

5. Thumbprint art crafts

Thumbprint art a unique method for making art crafts with your kids. This works especially great if you have a large family because everybody contributes to the painting. You could make a stencil outline of your family’s last name, the kid’s names, or even the state you live in, and then every family member uses their thumbs to fill in the negative space and create a cool piece of art that will look great in a frame and be a souvenir to keep forever.

Try These 5 Art and Paint Crafts for Kids and Mom

These five arts and crafts are great ways to spend some mommy-and-me time with your kids. Whether you want to upcycle that box of old and broken crayons in the closet, go wild with sidewalk chalk, or try acrylic paints on canvas, it’s the perfect way to let your children explore their passionate and artistic side. The best part? It’s also a great way to bond with your kids. Try these crafts today while you’re stuck at home anyway and create some beautiful art while making some great memories, too.