Combine folding and zentanlge drawing

Combine folding and zentagle methods to create a beautiful, structured drawing. Zentangle is a technique which allow you to create impressive patterns by simply following and repeating the same motif. In this art activity we added some folds to create random straight lines.

Crumpled paper doodle art

Kids love to work with their hands. But most of all they love to do all those things that normally are not allowed to do, such as to crinkle pieces of paper. Surprisingly, the following activity is suitable for both kids and adults. Especially if your are a stressed adult you might find the activity extremely relaxing. The result will be quite unexpected. You can either add color or simple work with a black pencil.

Collage using magazine pages

Collage using easy to find, recycled materials such as pages from old magazines, is a fun and cheap activity. Kids can express themselves shaping portraits, landscapes, animals and much more. The fun is even bigger, if you suggest kids to use their hands to tear the pages apart. The result will be spontaneous and quite unexpected. The activity is safe even for small kids, that can not use scissors. 

Egg Carton worms

Worms and caterpillars are sweet little creatures while some of them have bodies with vivid colors and patterns. Recycle empty egg cartons and make colorful worms. 

The easiest Airplane craft from clothspin and popsicle stick

This is probably the easiest airplane craft. All you need is a wood clothspin and a wood popsicle stick.

Stacking toilet paper rolls game

Building blocks are a popular toy for children and one of the earliest educational toys that parents buy for their kids. Children, before they are even ready to write and distinguish letters and numbers, they are able to play with shapes and colors. 

Use toilet paper rolls and colored paper to make a set of building blocks. Stacking paper rolls, one on top of the other, is a wonderful way to have fun and develop important motor skills like eye-hand coordination and balance. Remember also, that kids are naturally attached to the bright colors, so make sure to select bright color papers. 

Experiment with stuctural frames, modules and architecture

Let kids experiment with toilet paper rolls and pieces of cardboard and discover the basic elements of architecture: The column and slab.