crafts for kids – Bluebird Hill Art

Crayon Watercolor Resist Easter Eggs

I opted for something right up my art teacher alley for Easter egg decorating this year and went with the tried and true magic of crayon and watercolor resist. Just as I suspected, they were a hit with my toddler! We started with 18 hard boiled eggs, and only allowed them to cool slightly afterContinue reading “Crayon Watercolor Resist Easter Eggs”

DIY Musical Egg Shakers

Now, I know this might seem like a duh project, but it gave us cheap thrills and great giggles! Greta and I made these DIY egg shakers before Christmas. She goes to music class at school and comes home talking non-stop about “shaking eggs.” So, one Saturday morning as she was trying to dance aroundContinue reading “DIY Musical Egg Shakers”

DIY Stamped Towels

One recent sunny Saturday morning before Christmas, Greta helped me make these stamped towels. With minimal prep and basic supply list, they are an easy morning or afternoon project for all ages. Supply List:– white cotton dish towels (pre-washed and dried)– fabric paint or acrylic paint thinned with water– plastic tray or plate for palette–Continue reading “DIY Stamped Towels”

DIY Felted Wool Balls

I made sets of these felted balls a few years ago as presents for friends and family members. Put them together in sets – half in one color, half in another, with a smaller different colored felted ball and you have an indoor bocce ball set. Start with felted wool sweaters. To felt sweaters, takeContinue reading “DIY Felted Wool Balls”

Coffee Filter Flower Card

One of my art teacher roles is often to teach my students that the hand made gifts are truly the best. This is an easy project that is fun for all ages. You should have seen my seventh grade students working on this yesterday – the enthusiasm made my day. If your peonies don’t likeContinue reading “Coffee Filter Flower Card”

Recycled Paper Making: The Basics

My seventh grade art classes recently made recycled paper in class. This is a great project that allows students to make some interesting choices, learn how to reuse simple items, and let out some energy at the same time. Read on for a fun project that takes only a few supplies and provides loads ofContinue reading “Recycled Paper Making: The Basics”

DIY Glitter Wand

I had a glitter wand when I was a kid and I remembering playing with it all the time. It was tubular and filled with pink, purple and glow-in-the-dark glitter. I fondly remember holding it up to my eyes to make the room appear pink. I used to flip it end over end to watchContinue reading “DIY Glitter Wand”