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85 Creative & Fun DIY Adult Art Projects & Craft Ideas For Adults

If you’ve been looking for creative and fun DIY art projects and craft ideas for adults, you’re in the right place! As an art teacher and mom of two, I find myself planning crafts and adult art projects for kids all the time. But crafting isn’t just for kids! Crafting is fun for all ages, and it’s also known to be therapeutic for adults. Plus, it allows you to learn new skills. Sitting down and completing my favorite DIY craft brings me so much joy, and I hope it does for you too! 

In this blog post, we’re sharing 85 adult art project ideas for crafters of all skill levels. These easy DIY ideas are so much fun to do by yourself or with family and friends! Whether you love paper crafts, rhinestone art, painting, making DIY decor, or handmade gifts, there’s no shortage of creative ideas on this list. Click each fun project to see the full instructions and craft tutorials!

Paper Adult Art Projects

Have fun with these easy crafts. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner looking to explore new skills, paper art offers a fun way to express your creative side. From paper flowers to scrapbook paper collages, these projects are the perfect way to add a unique look to your home decor or create handmade gifts for friends and family.

• Paper Lanterns from Craftsy Hacks

Make DIY backyard decor for the summer with these adorable paper lanterns!

• Quilled Flowers from Reuse Regrow Enjoy

Create beautiful floral arrangements with these delicate quilled flowers, adding a touch of elegance to your decor.

• Scalloped Paper Wreath from Burlap and Blue 

Deck your door with this adorable scalloped paper wreath, a simple yet stylish way to welcome guests into your home.

• Recycled Magazine Page Dish from Saved by Love Creations

 Turn old magazines into functional art with this recycled magazine page dish, a creative way to add color and personality to your tabletop.

5. Pendant Light with Origami Lampshade from A Piece of Rainbow

Brighten up your space with this cool pendant light featuring an origami lamp shade, adding a touch of class to any room.

• Coffee Filter Peonies from The Crafted Sparrow

Get crafty with some coffee filters and make these awesome peonies, a fun way to bring a bit of floral flair to your decor without the fuss.

• Paper Wreath from We Are Scout

Spruce up your door or wall with a cute paper wreath, perfect for giving your home a cozy, welcoming vibe.

• Origami Folded Pen Holder from Robeen Shop

Keep your desk tidy and trendy with this neat origami pen holder, a super cool addition to any workspace.

• Origami Planter Covers from Martha Stewart

Give your plants a makeover with these origami planter covers, a fun and funky way to jazz up your indoor garden.

• Paper Birdhouses from Heart Filled Spaces

Tweet tweet! Whip up some paper birdhouses and invite some feathery friends into your yard, because who said crafting can’t be for the birds?

Rhinestone Adult Art Projects

Add a touch of glamor to anything with rhinestones! These adult craft projects offer a fun way to unleash your creativity and create great gifts for friends and family. From bedazzled accessories to sparkling home decor, rhinestone art projects are the perfect crafts to add some bling to your life.

• Rhinestone Candy Box from Art Beat Box

Add some sparkle to your sweets with this dazzling rhinestone candy box, the perfect treat for any special occasion.

• Rhinestone Conversation Heart Tumbler from Art Beat Box

Sip in style with this eye-catching rhinestone conversation heart tumbler, a fun way to show off your personality.

• Rhinestone Christmas Stocking from Art Beat Box

Make your holiday decor shine with this festive rhinestone Christmas stocking, guaranteed to add a touch of glamor to your mantle.

• Rhinestone Crystal Menorah from Art Beat Box

Illuminate your Hanukkah celebrations with this stunning rhinestone crystal menorah, a beautiful blend of tradition and sparkle.

• Rhinestone Heart Earrings from Art Beat Box

Accessorize with flair using these chic rhinestone heart earrings, the perfect way to add a little sparkle to any outfit.

• Rhinestone Inkjoy Pen from Art Beat Box

Make your mark in style with this bedazzled rhinestone Inkjoy pen, perfect for adding a touch of glamor to your writing.

• Rhinestone Luggage Tag from Art Beat Box

Travel in style with this dazzling rhinestone luggage tag, ensuring your bags stand out in a crowd.

• Custom Bedazzled Champagne Bottles from Art Beat Box

Pop the bubbly in style with these custom bedazzled champagne bottles, the ultimate way to celebrate in sparkling fashion.

• Rhinestone Monogram Sticker from Art Beat Box

Personalize your belongings with this rhinestone monogram sticker, a chic and sparkling way to make your mark.

• Rhinestone Sneakers from Art Beat Box

Step out in sparkling style with these rhinestone sneakers, sure to turn heads wherever you go.

• DIY Rhinestone Heart Tumbler from Art Beat Box

Craft your own customized drinkware with this DIY rhinestone heart tumbler, a fun and creative project for personalized hydration.

• Iron On Smiley Face Rhinestone Applique from Art Beat Box

Add a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe with this iron-on smiley face rhinestone applique, guaranteed to brighten up any garment.

• Rhinestone Gloves from Art Beat Box

Stay warm and stylish with these rhinestone gloves, a glamorous addition to your winter wardrobe.

Adult Paint Projects

Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, painting is an adult art project that offers a great way to relax and unwind while creating something beautiful. 

• Lavender Flowers Painting from Feeling Nifty

This lavender flower painting is a perfect project for the summer months using acrylic paint and different colors. 

• Disco Ball Painting from Art Beat Box

This fun project is a great way to unleash your creativity with acrylic paints and different designs. 

• Rubber Cement Watercolor Resist Art from Persia Lou ​

Watercolor paint and rubber cement don’t mix, which makes some really cool resist art!

• Spring Watercolor Trees from A Piece of Rainbow

Have you ever painted with paper? Try out this cool technique using tissue paper and watercolor paints.

DIY Home Decor Projects

Transform your living space with these easy DIY craft ideas that reflect your style and creativity. Skip the thrift store and make your own home decor! DIY home decor is the perfect way to make your space feel uniquely yours.

• Disco Ball Cactus Jewelry Hanger from Art Beat Box

Spruce up your space with the Disco Ball Cactus Jewelry Hanger, a fun and easy DIY home decor project using different designs and cute way to organize your jewelry. 

• Polymer Clay Trinket Bowls from Art Beat Box

These polymer clay trinket bowls are a great project for those new to clay crafts and make a perfect place to store small items! 

• Fruit Loops Candle from Art Beat Box

Brighten your home with the fruity scent of the Fruit Loops Candle, a simple yet cute way to add a pop of color to your dinner table

• Lazy Susan from Art Beat Box

Add convenience to your dining experience with the Lazy Susan, a great project to make using simple supplies and perfect for family gatherings and dinner parties. 

• Alcohol Ink Votives from Bitz n Giggles

Set the mood with the Alcohol Ink Votives, a fun and creative way to create unique designs on glass votive holders for your holiday season decor. 

• DIY Soy Candles from DIY Danielle

Ever wondered how to make your own soy candles? Follow the full tutorial and you’ll find its super easy!

• DIY Wire Sculpture from Craft Your Happy Place

This DIY wires sculpture is a fun and easy way to use natural materials and create unique designs for decorative pieces in your home. 

• Wine Cork Board from Girl Just DIY

Display your memories with the Wine Cork Board, a cute way to share your favorite moments!

• Tassel Wood Bead Garland from Hoot Shack

Add a boho touch to your space with the Tassel Wood Bead Garland, a great project idea for using fabric scraps.

• DIY Clay Knot from Making Manzanita

You’d never guess this modern clay knot is handmade. Just one of the many cool ways you can use polymer clay!

• Pom Pom Wreath from Girl Just DIY 

Welcome guests with a wreath made of colorful pom poms, a fun and festive way to use different colors and decorate your door with for the holiday season.

• Fabric Flowers from Pillar Box Blue

If you enjoy fabric crafts, spruce up your space with these adorable fabric flowers—a fun and easy craft idea to brighten any room!

• DIY Coffee Table Tray from Making Manzanita

Get creative with your coffee table decor by making this stylish DIY coffee table tray—a perfect combination of functionality and flair!

• Stenciled Doormat from Kara Creates

Welcome guests with a personalized touch by creating your own stenciled doormat—a simple and charming way to greet visitors.

• Pom Pom Garland from She Saved

Add a pop of color and whimsy to any space with some pom poms—perfect for decorating parties, bedrooms, or any festive occasion.

• DIY Travel Map from Happiness is Homemade

This DIY travel pin map makes the perfect gift for any travel lover!

• DIY Hanging Shelf from Alice and Lois

Elevate your decor with a DIY hanging shelf—a simple and stylish way to display your favorite trinkets and add a touch of personality to any room!

• Starburst Wreath from Design Improvised

Make a statement with a starburst wreath—a stunning and festive addition to your door or wall that’s sure to brighten up any space!

• DIY Loop Texture Pillow from It’s Always Autumn

Add some texture to your sofa or bed with a DIY loop texture pillow. The best part is that its cute and comfy!

• Fall Napkin Luminaries from Crafts by Amanda

Create a cozy ambiance with fall napkin luminaries. All you need are some festive napkins, glass containers like mason jars, and  some mod podge!

• No Sew Rope Baskets from Happiness is Homemade

Get organized in style with no-sew rope baskets—a quick and easy DIY project that’s perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home!

• DIY Fringe Chandelier from Studio DIY

This has to be one of my favorite crafts for home decor. How fun is this DIY fringe chandelier?!

• T-Shirt Rag Rug from A Piece of Rainbow

Put old t-shirts or fabric scraps to good use by making a cozy rag rug—a sustainable and budget-friendly DIY project that’s perfect for adding warmth and texture to your floors!

DIY Wall Art

These creative projects are a great way to personalize your home decor. There’s something for every taste and skill level in the world of DIY wall art.

• DIY Moon Wall Hanging from Art Beat Box

This moon wall hanging is perfect for adding a touch of boho to your wall decor.

• DIY Infinity Mirror from Art Beat Box

Create a mesmerizing focal point with this DIY infinity mirror. It looks complicated but its actually fit for any level of skill!

• Statement Mirror from Art Beat Box

Make a bold statement in any room with this DIY sunburst mirror made from recycled magazine pages. 

• Thumbtack Art from Art Beat Box

If you have some free time, get creative with thumbtack art—a simple yet stylish way to add texture and visual interest to your walls using everyday materials!

• String Heart Art from Art Beat Box

This adorable string heart art makes great DIY Valentine’s Day decor. Just change the shape to a tree or star to turn these into Christmas crafts!

• Melted Crayon State Silhouette from Family Focus Blog

Get creative with melted crayon state silhouettes—a colorful and unique way to showcase your state pride

• Sun Prints from Postcards from the Ridge

Capture the beauty of nature with sun prints—a simple and fun craft that uses sunlight to create stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork!

• Mixed Media Wall Art (Embroidery on Canvas) from Pillar Box Blue

Combine embroidery floss with a canvas painting or canvas print to create unique mixed media wall art.

• Acrylic Fluid Art from Persia Lou

Acrylic fluid art is a mesmerizing and unpredictable technique that produces vibrant and dynamic abstract paintings!

• Comic Wall Art from Modge Podge Rocks A fun and quirky way to showcase your love for comics and inject some humor into your decor! Don’t like comics? Use different media like book or magazine pages for different styles.
• Photo Transfer Art from Persia Lou

This photo transfer art looks professional, but is actually an easy DIY craft project that makes a great addition to your home decor!

Kitchen Crafts

Get creative in the heart of your home with fun craft ideas that add a touch of personality to your cooking and dining spaces. 

• Sublimation Tumbler from The Crafty Blog Stalker

A sublimation tumbler is a fun and easy project for adding custom designs to your favorite cup. Click here for free sublimation Tumbler designs!

• Etched Glass Drinkware from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Elevate your glassware collection with etched glass drinkware, a simple yet stylish way to add a personal touch to your kitchen.

• Glitter Dipped Wine Glasses from Kara Creates

Glitter dipped wine glasses are such an easy arts and crafts project, perfect for adding a touch of glam to your next dinner party.

• DIY Pom Pom Trivets from Craftaholics Anonymous

Protect your tabletops in style with DIY pom pom trivets, a colorful and functional addition to any kitchen.

• 3D Graphic Clay Cups from Studio DIY

Get creative with 3D graphic clay cups, a unique way to showcase your favorite designs on a mug!

• Alcohol Ink Coasters from Persia Lou

Alcohol ink coasters are a fun and vibrant craft idea for artists of all skill levels.

• Coastal Wood Slice Coasters from Crafts by Amanda

Bring a touch of the coast into your home with coastal wood slice coasters, a rustic and charming addition to any coffee table.

• Marbled Clay Coasters from Art Beat Box

Create your marbled clay coasters for a trendy and modern twist on a classic crafting project.

Plant & Pot Crafts

Bring a touch of greenery into your home with these easy craft ideas that add charm and personality to any space. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice plant parent, these projects offer a fun way to get creative with your indoor garden. 

• Clay Petal Planter Pot from A Beautiful Mess

Create a fun and colorful clay petal planter pot for your favorite succulents or herbs, perfect for adding a touch of green to your space.

• DIY Boho Vases from Design Improvised

Bring bohemian vibes into your home with DIY boho vases, a simple craft project using recycled bottles and some colorful yarn or twine from your stash.

• Painted Wine Bottle Vases from Crafts by Amanda

Turn old wine bottles into chic painted wine bottle vases, a budget-friendly craft idea that adds a pop of color to any room.

• Decoupage Flower Pots from Janet’s Craft Corner

Transform plain flower pots into works of art with decoupage flower pots, using scraps of decorative paper and a coat of mod podge for a personalized touch.

• Spray Paint Marbled Pots from The DIY Nuts

Create eye-catching spray paint marbled pots using a mix of colors and textures, a quick and easy way to update your planters for the new season.

• DIY Ring Planter from Delineate Your Dwelling

Elevate your plant game with a DIY ring planter, a stylish and modern addition to your indoor garden made from simple materials like baking soda and spackle.

• Lips Planter Pot from Art Beat Box

This lips planter pot is a playful DIY project that’s sure to make a statement in any room.

• Chunky Knit Planter from Lily Ardor

Cozy up your plant collection with a chunky knit planter, a soft and stylish way to display your favorite greenery during the winter months.

DIY Fashion Crafts

Make a statement with fun crafts that let you express your personal style and creativity. These creative projects are a fun way to update your wardrobe and accessories. 

• Sweater Elbow Patch from Art Beat Box

Looking to add some flair to your favorite sweater? Try out a DIY sweater elbow patch for a fun and functional update.

• DIY Knot Necklace from The House That Lars Built

Dip your toe into the world of jewelry making with a DY knot necklace, a stylish accessory you can create with just a few simple supplies.

• Epoxy Resin Jewelry from A Beautiful Mess

Epoxy resin jewelry is a versatile crafting medium that allows you to design custom pieces in a variety of shapes and colors.

• DIY Macrame Earrings from Marching North 

Embrace the boho trend with DIY macrame earrings, perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your summer wardrobe.

Other Adult Art Projects

These creative projects don’t belong to any of the categories above, but they’re too fun not to share!

• Needle Felting from Art Beat Box

Learn how to needle felt and create adorable wool sculptures and accessories with just a few simple tools and some creativity.

• Mandala Dot Painting from Rock Painting Guide

Mandala dot painting is a good project to clear your mind and relax while you paint a masterpiece!

• DIY Macrame Keychain from Pretty Life Girls

Get crafty with a DIY macrame keychain project, perfect for adding a boho touch to your keys or bag.

• Pressed Flower Bookmarks from Lil Tigers

Preserve the beauty of nature with pressed flower bookmarks, a simple yet elegant way to enjoy the blooms of the season year-round.

There’s nothing I love more than sharing the joy of art and crafting with others. I hope you found a new art project to get excited about in this list of 85 adult craft ideas. These easy adult crafts are fun, functional, and even relaxing! 

So head to your favorite craft store, grab your supplies, and get crafting!

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• 50+ Creative Art Project Ideas For College Students

By: Author The GenTwenty Team

Posted on Last updated: December 13, 2023

Categories College

Art class in college is a time to expand your palette and try new techniques! Here are well over 50 creative art project ideas.

Embarking on  art projects  is not just a way to fill the time between college lectures and exams; it’s a crucial element of personal and educational growth for  college students . Creativity thrives when minds are given the freedom to explore, and art projects offer a unique avenue for this exploration.

As part of art education, art teachers love making projects as part of their lesson plans, whether for college or high school students. It’s a fun way for art students to show what they have learned and express themselves.

Engaging in various  creative projects , whether a passion project or a calling, can enhance an individual’s ability to think laterally, solve problems imaginatively, and express complex ideas visually. These artistic endeavors are not limited to the tangible benefits of improved  artistic skills  but extend to bolstering academic performance and personal well-being.

As the canvas of college life stretches out, students are encouraged to paint their paths with broad strokes, dabbling in a medley of  art ideas  from traditional  painting techniques  to digital expressions in  graphic design . Every student has the opportunity to craft a unique  art portfolio , develop a rich tapestry of skills, and weave their narrative through  creative expression .

In this blog post, we will cover a plethora creative art project ideas for college students to try. Make note of what speaks to you!

50 Creative Art Project Ideas For College Students

Here are 50 creative art project ideas suitable for college-level students:

• Create a self-portrait using abstract shapes, colors, and textures to represent different aspects of your personality. Use white paper and oil pastels or acrylic paint or do something more creative and use only materials from the natural world on black paper. The options are endless.
• Gather random objects and create a sculpture by assembling them in a unique and interesting way.
• Create a collage using photographs, combining and layering images to tell a visual story.
• Utilize 3D printing technology to produce a sculpture or object that explores form and structure.
• Design an installation that engages viewers and encourages them to interact with the artwork.
• Experiment with digital painting using software like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate. Create a virtual bulletin board for a collaborative art project.
• Transform old books into works of art by cutting, folding, and adding your own illustrations.
• Build a sculpture that incorporates movement or responds to external stimuli.
• Create a stop-motion animation using objects, drawings, or clay figures.
• Combine traditional artwork with augmented reality elements using AR apps.
• Construct an art installation using recycled materials to highlight sustainability.
• Experiment with body painting and use the human form as a canvas for photography.
• Design a mosaic using tiles, glass, or other materials to create a visually stunning piece. Take a field trip to local spots and gather materials.
• Explore alternative printmaking techniques like monoprinting, cyanotype, or linocut.
• Use projection mapping to transform the surfaces of objects or buildings with dynamic visuals.
• Create a large-scale installation using ceramic pieces to explore form and texture.
• Craft a sculpture using natural materials like branches, leaves, and stones.
• Experiment with creating a sculpture by making a cast of a part of the human body.
• Keep an art journal documenting your creative process, thoughts, and visual ideas.
• Design an artwork using typography as the primary visual element.
• Develop a virtual reality art experience that immerses viewers in a digital environment. This is a creative way to blend technology and art.
• Create an art installation that involves auditory elements and explores the relationship between sound and visual art.
• Build a detailed miniature world inside a box or container.
• Create poetry by selecting and rearranging words from existing texts, newspapers, or books.
• Stage a live art performance, incorporating elements of theater, dance, or music.
• Experiment with graffiti art techniques, either on canvas or an approved outdoor space.
• Use wire to create intricate sculptures that play with form and negative space.
• Develop a series of fashion illustrations that showcase your unique style.
• Explore the art of glassblowing to create intricate glass sculptures or vessels.
• Combine various materials like fabric, paper, and found objects to create a mixed media collage.
• Experiment with long-exposure photography and light sources to create dynamic and abstract images.
• Create an installation using textiles and fabric to explore texture, color, and form.
• Develop a project that focuses on conveying a conceptual idea through various mediums.
• Take your sketchbook to the streets and create drawings or paintings of urban scenes.
• Collect sounds from your environment and compose a piece of music or an audio installation.
• Create a performance art piece and document it through video. Video project require another set of skills as well but video is highly profitable skill in today’s world.
• Build a shadow box that tells a story or explores a theme using three-dimensional objects.
• Develop a series of landscape paintings exploring different techniques and styles.
• Use augmented reality apps to enhance street art and create interactive experiences.
• Use your body’s movement to create drawings or paintings, capturing the essence of motion.
• Create maps that illustrate personal experiences, emotions, or imaginary worlds.
• Produce an experimental short film that incorporates unconventional storytelling techniques.
• Experiment with fabric dyeing techniques, such as tie-dye or shibori, and create printed patterns.
• Weld or manipulate metal to create sculptures that explore form, balance, and structure. You could even make cookie cutters and then make cookies from what you’ve created for your college art project.
• Design and illustrate your own book, exploring both the narrative and visual aspects.
• Develop a photography series that explores a specific concept or theme.
• Create temporary art installations in natural settings using materials found on-site.
• Design and print your own textiles, exploring pattern and color.
• Create artworks that explore personal or societal views on body image and self-perception.
• Develop an art project with therapeutic goals , addressing personal or social issues through creative expression.

These art project ideas are diverse and can be adapted based on your interests, preferred mediums, and artistic style. Feel free to combine or modify these ideas to create unique and meaningful art projects for your college-level coursework.

Unlocking Your Creativity

College serves as an expansive canvas for young artists, offering an environment brimming with new experiences, diverse perspectives, and stimulating challenges that are tailor-made to fuel the creative fires.

It is in this unique academic setting that  college students  can harness their life experiences and academic learning as sources of inspiration to funnel into their art.

To tap into this wellspring of creativity, students are encouraged to maintain an open mind, engage in campus activities outside their comfort zone, and utilize their coursework as a muse for their artistic endeavors. Trying new mediums and techniques, such as  digital art ,  sculpture , or  printmaking , not only broadens their artistic repertoire, but also cultivates adaptability and innovation in their creative expression.

Embracing the variety of art supplies and  art workshops  available on campus can further expand their horizons and augment their artistic skills, pushing the boundaries of their usual creative processes. By immersing themselves in college’s vast pool of opportunities, students open the doors to discovering fresh  art ideas  and new ways of  creative expression , setting the stage for a rich and vibrant artistic path.

Budget-Friendly Art Ideas

Embarking on creative endeavors in college need not drain your finances. A thrifty approach to art can involve  recycled materials , such as repurposed cardboard, discarded magazines, and reclaimed fabrics, to not only save on costs but also add unique textures to your projects.

Scouring  thrift stores and yard sales  can unearth affordable art supplies and unexpected materials. Additionally, many art stores offer  student discounts , allowing you to access quality resources without the hefty price tag. Be on the lookout for community  art swaps or exchanges  where you can trade materials with peers.

Embracing a DIY ethos can also inspire you to create your own supplies, for instance, mixing your own paint colors or crafting sketchbooks from recycled paper. The university’s art department may have resources like  free workshops  or a reuse center, offering an economical gateway to expand your artistic repertoire.

Here Are Some Art Projects for Beginners:

• DIY Canvas Painting:  Experiment with simple paint techniques like sponging or finger painting to create abstract designs on canvas. This is a relaxing way to start with painting while learning color theory and composition.
• Papier-Mâché Sculpture:  Create sculptures using recycled newspaper and glue. It’s an accessible project for beginners and helps understand three-dimensional forms.
• Basic Printmaking:  Use everyday objects such as leaves or cut potatoes to practice printmaking. This teaches pattern-making and the basics of ink application.
• Recycled Art:  Reuse materials to build an eco-friendly art piece. It’s a great way to learn about sustainability in art and can involve anything from plastic bottles to old clothing.
• Photography Project:  Start with a smartphone or a basic camera and capture themes like ‘A Day in the Life’ or ‘Urban Landscapes’. It helps beginners understand framing and lighting.
• Sketching and Drawing:  Begin with pencil sketches focusing on still life or outdoor scenes to hone observation and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic Digital Art:  Utilize free digital drawing tools to create artwork on a computer or tablet. It’s an important skill set for modern art practices and encourages understanding of digital mediums.
• Mural Painting:  Collaborate on a group mural project utilizing simple shapes and colors to contribute to a larger piece. This helps with planning and executing larger scale works.

Here are Examples of More Advanced Art Project Challenges:

• Large-Scale Mural Painting:  Tackle the grandeur of public art by engaging in a mural project that requires planning, collaboration, and a mastery of painting techniques.
• Interactive Sculpture:  Challenge both technical and conceptual skills by creating sculptures that require viewer participation or integrate mechanical elements.
• Advanced Printmaking Series:  Delve into the complexities of printmaking with a series of related prints that explore advanced techniques such as intaglio or lithography.
• Complex Mixed Media Installations:  Push the envelope with an installation that combines various media and engages with the exhibition space in immersive ways.
• Conceptual Photography Project:  Develop a photography project with a strong thematic focus, requiring in-depth research and a sophisticated approach to visual storytelling.

Another Idea: Collaborative Pieces and Group Projects

Working together on a collaborative art piece  can significantly enhance the experience of creating and learning for college students. Such projects not only merge diverse perspectives and artistic skills but also foster a spirit of community and cooperation.

For instance, a  mural painting  involving multiple student artists can transform a bland campus wall into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression. Similarly,  sculpture installations  made from recycled materials encourage students to discuss environmental themes and develop problem-solving skills as a team.

Another inspiring group project could be the creation of a large-scale  mixed media piece , where each participant contributes a segment that reflects personal narratives or cultural backgrounds, ultimately weaving a story that is bigger than its parts.

By participating in such endeavors, students learn the vital role of teamwork and shared creativity in accomplishing artistic visions and projects.

Displaying Your Artwork

Once you’ve poured your heart into a piece, finding the right platform to share it can be just as rewarding. An excellent starting point is a  digital portfolio , where you can curate and display your work professionally. Websites like Behance or your personal site can serve as a great showcase for potential employers or art schools.

Students should also take advantage of  college exhibitions , which not only provide a legitimate space for your artwork but also offer a chance to receive feedback and network. Additionally, social media platforms have become indispensable for artists today, offering a broad audience and engagement opportunities.

Don’t overlook local coffee shops, libraries, or community centers either; they often have space dedicated to local artists. Remember, the act of presenting your art to the public is crucial – it’s a bold statement of your creativity and a significant step in your artistic journey.

Digital Art and Tech Integration

The intersection of art and technology opens up a new realm of possibilities for college students eager to expand their creative toolkit. Digital art tools and software, such as Adobe Photoshop for photo manipulation, Illustrator for vector graphics, and Procreate for digital painting on tablets, provide students with the means to push the boundaries of traditional art forms.

Blender can be used for 3D modeling and animation, while Unity offers an introduction to the world of game design and art. Encouraging the integration of technology in art not only enhances the creative process but also prepares student artists for a digital-centric professional landscape.

By blending traditional painting techniques with graphic design, or incorporating digital elements into sculpture and printmaking, students can create mixed media masterpieces that are unique and innovative. Embracing the digital dimension in art projects allows for endless experimentation and growth in both artistic skills and technological proficiency.

Reflections Through the Canvas

Art projects during college not only serve as a form of creative expression but also play a significant role in personal and professional growth. As you embark on various art endeavors, taking the time to reflect on your artistic journey can be incredibly rewarding.

Documenting your progress through journals, blogs, or visual portfolios allows you to witness your evolution as an artist. This practice isn’t just about preserving memories; it’s a proactive approach to developing your artistic skills and creating a body of work that can be instrumental in your portfolio development.

Such a portfolio can open doors to future opportunities and serve as a testament to your dedication and talent. So, continue to push boundaries, experiment with new techniques, and most importantly, keep creating. Remember, every piece you create is a step towards mastering your craft and cementing your unique artistic voice.

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100+ Creative Personal Art Project Ideas

Thinking up unique personal art project ideas can be surprisingly challenging.

You know you want to do something creative but you are just not sure what!

We have all been there, in the same way a writer can get writers’ block, an artist can struggle to find inspiration for their art .

But fear not:

The Talent Bank is here to help you overcome that creative block!

To help you get the creative juices flowing, we asked our members to come up with some creative art projects ideas. We ended up with over 100:

1. Rain painting

All you need is:

• Piece of thick paper or card
• A rainy day

Many artists have made their name painting the natural world and there is a certain beauty to a rainy day. What better way to capture that beauty than to create a painting? Look out of the window and paint the view as the rain pours, or be a little more adventurous and go outside to your favorite place and paint it in the rain you can even let the rain land on your paper as you try to paint and see what the effect is.

2. Wall mural

Create a nature picture in your home with a beautiful wall mural. Section off an area of a wall you wish to decorate, cover with plain wallpaper lining and create a border, either with paint or leaves or twigs.

Then go for a nature walk with a basket and collect anything interesting you see along the way to take home. Then create your own indoor mural which you can also change along with the seasons. Add some glitter spray for extra sparkle!

Learn more: https://www.art-is-fun.com/mural-techniques

3. Zen garden

This is a moving piece of art that is not only fun to create, but it also clears your mind and allows your inner creativity to flow…

All you need is…

• A small tray (or cardboard box)
• Rocks or crystals
• A fork or mini rake

Simply fill the tray or box with sand and place in the rocks and crystals then take a deep breath and create images and patterns in the sand or create whatever comes to mind or out of your hands.

This traditional Buddhist art practice is said to show the artist that everything is temporary and everything can change, be destroyed and rebuilt. It’s a lovely art project to clear the mind.

4. Make a mandala to color in

Colouring in is no longer in just the realm of children, grown-ups everywhere are embracing this peaceful art practice. Take this to another level and create your own designs to color in.

• Black fine pencil
• Optional – Compass and ruler

You can do this freehand, or you can create perfect shapes and circles to create your mandala. Maybe even try searching for images online for inspiration.

When you have finished, make a few copies so you can color it in and share it with friends.

Learn more: https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/art-therapy-how-to-draw-a-mandala–cms-29570

5. Paper cut art

This is a great way to decorate a plain wall in the home and is a very simple art project.

• Some black card
• Tracing paper

Find a design you like or make one up yourself (such as a bird cage, leaf design, butterfly – anything you like) and trace over it with a pencil and lay over the black card and secure the edges.

Then cut out the highlights and finally the edges to create a gorgeous paper cut art style and stick to your walls.

Learn more: https://www.happybarnet.com/crafting-challenge-blogs/2018/4/8/paper-cutting

6. Paper plate owls

This is a great crafty project to do when you have some paper plates lying around.

Simply take two paper plates, cut one in half and orange at the sides to form wings. Then decorate the plates, adding eyes and a beak. Use this to try out different techniques such as sponging, printing and decoupage.

7. Book edge decorating

Take an old book and turn it into a quirky work of art by decorating the page edges.

Lie the book flat then push the pages back to form a step, hold in place with bulldog clips then paint the edges of the pages. You can also practice gilt edging and more intricate designs.

Leave to dry then remove the clips and enjoy your quirky handywork! This is one of the coolest art project ideas for kids.

8. 3D sculptures for walls

This is an interesting technique to explore 3D art. All you need is a shoe box, some expanding plaster/foam, and an object – this could be a toy, an ornament, your hand or foot – anything you likened place in the box.

Fill with the foam and allow to set, then carefully cut around the edges to reveal two half sculptures.

Have fun trying out different objects and decorate them after.

9. Monoprint ink technique

This is a great technique to try out a new artistic style.

• A piece of glass or plastic acetate
• Ink & roller
• White paper
• An image from a magazine or comic
• Ball point pen

Take the glass and cover with the ink using the roller, (be careful not to place your hands anywhere on the glass or main area from this point onwards, only hold on the edges.)

Place the blank piece of white paper over it, chose your picture from a magazine or comic and put that on the top, tape it all down so it doesn’t move, and then with a ball point pen, trace the lines of the image you want.

Then remove all the layers, leaving the white piece of paper and you will see your mono print image. Clean the glass and then use again to create more images.

More info: https://hickmandesign.co.uk/resources/printmaking-guides/monoprinting-process/

10. Drawing pin art

This is a simple way to create pictures that literally stand out.

• Lots of drawing pins or colored seamstress pins

Then either sketch out a design or go freestyle and create and sculpture the image you want. Spell out names and dates out quotes to make unusual art gifts for friends and family.

11. Lego box art

This is a fantastic art project to frame your favorite Lego character.

• A lego character
• A square box frame
• Some background images

Then open your frame and take the back card out. Place a thick piece of card over it and put to the same size.

On your piece of card, stick your Lego character on, and also add any images – such as POW!!! in cartoon letters, more Lego scenery, a city image, a quote – anything you like! Glue it all in place and leave to dry.

Then put the frame back together and there you have it, your perfect piece of Lego art!

12. Sand art

This very cool form of artistry is perfect for concept work and getting into a creative vibe.

• A large tray (as big as you can find!)
• Camera (if you want to keep your art!)

Then spread the sand in the tray and spread out like a canvas and add some water to the sand to make it stick.

Try out different pressures on the sand and mould it into something you like. Be sure to take pictures as you go along as they won’t last forever in the sand.

13. Make a dream catcher

The ancients used to swear by dream catchers, believing that dreams were always meaningful and are there to learn from and to help understand life.

• Some willow or vines
• Some string

This can be a little tricky, but you need to fold the willow into a circle and secure with string.

Then start tying the string around the edges, making loose even knots on the way around and leaving a hanging loop at the top.

Then begin a second row, placing each stitch around the loops from the first row, pulling tight as you go along.

Continue doing this on subsequent rows, working your way to the center and creating a spiders’ web out of the string until you reach the center.

Leave a small hole and tie the last stitch twice to secure. Then tie your feathers to some more string and attach to the dream catcher.

You can do this with any colors you like and add things as you go along. Then hang it above your head so it can catch all your dreams ready to analyze in the morning.

14. I want to be a tree…

Think of the green man as his face emerges from the tree… What would you look like if you were entwined with a tree? Or even a flower?

Have fun merging these two images, entwining your limbs with the branches and the leaves or fruits with your features. Take full inspiration from nature and do this in a park or woods and immerse yourself in this style of art and see what you come up with.

15. Rorschach Art

Rorschach made these images famous with his inkblot tests. Based on what you see in the images; this reveals your inner state of mind for all to see.

Have fun making your own inkblots either as art or to use them to test people!

• Some thick paper
• Ink (any colors)

Simply fold a piece of paper in half and open half way, then pour a little ink on one half of the page, anywhere you like – either randomly or in a pattern of your choosing. Then fold the paper over and press down to ensure the ink is as evenly matched on both sides. Then open up and leave to dry. Also try mixing different colors of ink and seeing what happens here.

16. Jumper cushions

Everyone has a favorite old jumper they just can’t’ bear to part with, so why not turn it into a cushion?

This is a very simple sewing task; all you need is:

• Your favorite jumper
• Some needle and thread
• Some large buttons

An inner pillow (roughly around the same size as the body of the jumper)

Start by turning the jumper inside out, cutting off the sleeves and hemming and sewing up the neck and sleeves. Turn the jumper the right way out and insert your inner pillow. Then sew your 3 buttons on the back inside of the jumper, cut three matching holes in the front (remembering to hem the holes so they don’t fray) and there you having it – a lovely snuggly jumper fusion made with your favorite jumper.

If you like you can also reattach the sleeves to either side of the jumper and tie into a knot at the front to make it even more huggable!

17. Zen brush strokes

This is an amazing art activity to both practice your brush strokes and to let your creativity flow.

• A large piece of paper or canvas
• Various paint brushes
• Black paint

Then you can either model this on traditional Buddhist art or lettering, or just go with your flow and create something from your mind. Have fun with the paint and lines and curves and try different strokes, lengths, sizes and forms and create your own Zen masterpiece.

18. Decorate some bongos

If you like a bit of drumming (or even if you don’t!) why not get yourself a pair of bongos to decorate?

Use acrylic paints to customise your drums to however you like, you can even add tassels and feathers (or even a bit of sparkle).

This is a drum you can keep and play or just use as a cool ornament.

19. Nail art

This is no longer the domain of beauty salons, all over people are embracing the mini canvases on the tips of their fingers and getting creative.

Try different styles, paints, brushes and colours and be sure to take pictures after – your very own nail art gallery!

20. Make an oilcloth

If you have a favourite duvet that is too pretty to just lie on your bed, consider making an oilcloth from it.

You’ll need a box frame to stretch the fabric across and linseed oil. Stretch the fabric evenly on your frame and coat the cloth several times in the oil allowing it to dry fully between each coat.

This isn’t the PVC coating that mass-produced ‘oilcloths’ are coated in. This is a proper old-fashioned type. The more coats you put on the more water resistant it becomes.

21. Make a clay pot

If you fancy getting your hands in some clay and being creative without recreating a scene from Ghost, get yourself some clay from a craft shop.

You don’t need a potter’s wheel to make a basic shape; think bowls, ashtray platter.

You can roll the clay into a long sausage shape and coil the clay to make shapes, roll it out flat and cut out using a craft knife with a template, or get in there and freestyle with your hands.

Just clear yourself an area, make sure you have some water to soften the clay. If you want to add patterns to the design you can use household items (just make sure they are washable) to imprint onto your clay.

You can also paint or glaze your piece if desired.

Leave to dry for 3 days.

22. Drawing pin dragon eggs

If you fancy yourself as a mother of dragons, you need your own dragon eggs.

• A large polystyrene egg
• Lots and lots of drawing pins

Then in neat rows, add the pins to the egged layer them together to look like scales. Keep going until the entire egg is covered, and then you can either keep plain or paint with a clear varnish to get the eggs different colours. Just hope they don’t start hatching!

23. I am a superhero

This is a great drawing activity where you can literally do anything you like! Create yourself as a superhero character. What would you wear? What would your super powers be? What would be your colours and where would you live?

Have fun creating your character and don’t forget to give yourself a really awesome name!

24. Coaster photos

This is a great project to find unique ways to display photos around the home.

• Plain cork / coaster squares
• Some pictures in a square size (Instagram size is perfect!)
• Clear nautical varnish

Then simply glue your images to the coaster squares, leave to dry then coat with the clear varnish, leave to dry again and there you have a picture perfect set of new coasters. You can even liven up only coasters doing this or make them as gifts for friends.

25. Tie dye t-shirt

This old trick never gets old and is the perfect way to liven up an old t-shirt.

• Some fabric dye
• some rubber bands

Then simply bunch up the fabric and tie with the bands. Dip the ends in different colored dyes and leave to dry. Then un-tie the bands and you have your own awesome customer designed tie dye t-shirt!

26. Mug art

If you have some plain white mugs lying around, this is a great way to inject a little fun into them!

Simple get some sharpies, decorate the mug as you wish then place in the over at 200c for 45 minutes, leave to cool and you are now the proud owner of a custom designed mug!

27. Light bulb art

This simple art project will literally light up the room! All you need is a light bulb and some sharpies.

Then add some colour to the bulb, add patterns, or even go all out tiffany style… use your imagination! Leave to dry a little so you don’t smudge it then place it in the socket.

Switch on the light and stand in awe at how your little piece of art changes the entire space.

28. Bean tin candle holders

This is a great little project for garden parties and summer nights.

Wash up some old bean or soup cans and grab a sharp pointy thing and carefully piece holes in the tin. Do this randomly or create patterns and then add a tea light candle, light up and place around the garden.

They look lovely and twinkly as the light bounces off the tin and create a lovely rustic feel to the garden.

29. Paper marbling

30. This interesting technique is not only fun to do, but it gives some amazing results.

Just get a tray, add a thin layer of water and add some oil based ink.

Lay a piece of paper on the top then lift it up to create images or try dragging a comb through it to get different results. Experiment with different colours and textures of paper then leave to dry.

You can either just enjoy the technique or use this to create backgrounds to layer images which you can then build up as you wish.

31. Bubble blowing

This fun art project will take you back to your childhood as you explore this technique.

Simply get a page, some thin straws and some ink. Draw some ink into the straws and then blow ink through a straw across the paper. Try different colors and see what images you can paint with your breath.

32. Record flower pots & bowls

This is a really funky art project and it literally takes minutes.

Get some old vinyl records, a terracotta flower pot or heatproof bowl and heat the over the 110c. Place the records center over the pot or bowl and then add a weight to the middle (use blind baking beads or a muslin filled with dried beans) and place in the over.

Leave for 5-10 minutes, checking regularly for floppiness and removed when fully floppy. Quickly shape the record to ensure it has a flat bottom and even sides and then leave to dry again.

Remove from the pot or bowl and there you have it – an awesome new addition to the home!

33. Deconstructed flower art

This project is very simple, just take any flower and carefully pull it apart, the petals, stem, leaves etc.

Then arrange on a page in an abstract form and then use this as a still life to paint the image you have made. Try this and change the colours around and play around with it. This is a lot of fun and creates some amazing images.

34. Petal paper art

This project is fun and messy but the results are lovely!

Get some old newspapers and shred them up as think as possible and leave to soak for 24 hours in a bucket of water. Using a handheld food whisk, whizz up the paper and water until you have a pulp like consistency.

Remove a handful of pulp from the bucket and squeeze out the excess water to form a ball and then using a rolling pin, roll out the ball for form a flat surface around 3mm thick. Add flower petals and arrange as you like and press in to the pulp to fix them. Leave this to dry out and you will have a gorgeous rustic style piece of petal art.

Trim the edges if you wish with a Stanley knife once it’s dry to stick to a card or add to a frame.

35. Stained glass windows

This is a great project if you like colour and clean lines!

All you need is

• a sheet of acetate or glass,
• some sweet wrappers (just the coloured part) and some clear glue.

Use the wrappers to create stained glass or Tiffany-esque style designs. This technique is great for exploring geometric shapes and symmetry in your art work.

36. Melted crayon art

This project is good for exploring 3D art and looking at sculpture as well as textures.

Get some wax crayons and melt them down in to a liquid form and then using a canvas or thick card, pour, paint or shape the wax across the space. Build the image up with fresh layers to create stunning scenes, or create psychedelic art.

37. Kinetic sculptures

This is a larger scale art project that is fantastic for exploring moving art and sculpture.

Find an object that has movement in it as a base, this could be a bicycle wheel, a windmill, or even make something – as long as it has movement.

Then taking objects such as paper cups, cardboard wing shapes – anything that catches the wind and attach to ensure it moves with the wind. Add to your sculpture in any style you like as long as it does affect the movement. Have fun playing with different objects as your sculpture evolves.

38. Art journaling

May people keep a journal or diary and write about their day, life – everything, but how about doing this differently and journaling with art.

Get a fresh drawing pad and use this as your journal. Log the dates at the top and then rather than write about your life, draw or paint it instead.

This form of expression can be interesting as a keepsake and also helps you get in to a daily creative flow.

39. Paint to music

This is an interesting technique if you want to explore rhythm and art. Simply choose some different types of music, your favorite songs, classical pieces, pop songs and heavy metal and draw or paint as you listen.

You can either paint the way the music makes you feel, the meaning of the song, paint to the beat or just have it on in the background, whatever you feel like doing.

Explore how and if the music affected your artwork. See if there are correlations between the music style and the end result.

40. Share art with balloons

This is a beautiful and simple way to share your art work with the world.

Simply acquire a balloon filled with helium, place a micro work of art in an envelope and attach securely to the balloon.

Write a little message on the card to the finder saying something positive or funny. This is a fantastic way to practice the selfless act of kindness and share your art with new and unexpected people.

41. Plywood art

Take a piece of plywood and cut it into 5 mm strips and place them on their side and lay them on a sheet of card.

Cut them all into squares and lay them on the card with the stripes in alternate vertical and horizontal positions and make a checker board pattern.

42. Potato sculptures

Potatoes are always in plentiful supply and they actually make a perfect base material with which to practice your sculpting skills.

You can also use sweet potatoes, which also give an amazing orange color.

Simply peel your potatoes and dry them off, then taking a sharp knife or French peeler, begin to practice cutting into the potato to make different shapes.

Google images online and look at different techniques.

People have created works of art using this method, and the best part is, if you make a mistake – you just grab another potato!

43. Light switch art

Most light switches are very dull.

Often they are plain white plastic that can look grubby over time. These little canvases are the perfect place to use your sets and crafts skills in the home. You can either paint them, decoupage them, spray paint them or even expand around them to create feature pieces.

This simple art exercise is great fun and you can cover with a clear varnish afterward to ensure they are easy to clean and will look fabulous for longer.

44. Typographical sculptures

Using ordinance survey maps, using tracing paper, trace around the red lines and then scan your tracing into your computer and scale to the size you want.

Then print this out on to card (any color). Then find the point on your map of the lowest level (sea level) and use this as your base layer and cut it out.

Then simply repeat the process by tracing the red lines, scanning in and printing out and then layer them over each other. You can keep doing this until you have exact replicas in 3D scale against the map.

Choose your favorite places in the world or mountains and enjoy the process of creating your sculptures.

45. Google earth sacred geometry

This is a great project if you like combining geometry and art.

Simple go online to google maps and take a view of the world as you wish, this could either be a country, a nation, continent or the entire world.

Print out the image on the paper and get your ruler and a pencil out. Now pin point places of interest or famous places around the world on the map, and then try joining them together to create images.

You can make simple squares, rectangles or star shapes, as well as exploring more complex geometric shapes such as the plutonic solids. Print out images of the plutonic solids from the internet then trace them over the Google map.

Layer them over each other to connect places and see what happens. This helps to expand your mind and see the correlation between natural form and patterns, as well as being a very interesting exercise in itself!

46. Body painting

Body painting is an ancient art form used for centuries as part of ceremonies and rituals. All you need for this is a willing body (or practice on yourself) and a lot of body paint.

You can approach this in a number of different ways to get different results. You can try completely free styling and seeing what happens, you can recreate clothing, famous works of art, or even create a tattoo effect.

Use different brushes and sponges to get the effects you want, and try blending and adding layers to create shadows that emulate realistic designs.

You can also get hold of UV body paint now, meaning you can paint some amazing designs and then go dancing the night away somewhere that has UV lighting.

Make sure you have lots of wipes handy for wiping off little mistakes!

47. Patchwork

Patchwork is a great project for when you have lots of bits and pieces of fabric lying around.

• Bits of fabric
• Sewing machine/needle and thread
• Backing fabric – plain

Then all you do is cut the fabric into the same size squares and sew together using your chosen method. You can make this as big or as small as you like, making anything from cushions to quilts.

48. Resin paperweights

This is a fun and easy art project that you can do at home.

All you will need is:

• Some resin (craft stores sell these)
• Some interesting things to pop inside

Simply use the resin as per the instructions and set into the mound. Add any items you want in the mound such as flowers, trinkets or even toys such as Lego men! Leave to set and there you have a very simple and very cool custom paper weight!

49. Make your own Zen den

This is perfect for creating a small space in your home in which to escape from reality and drift off. You can either get a small plain childs teepee from a craft store or online, or use a teepee pattern and some bamboo sticks to create your own.

Then using fabric paints, decorate the tent to your preferences. Add feathers, wind chimes, flowers, garlands, fairy lights and whatever else you love until you have created a beautiful base.

Gather your favorite cushion, a scented candle, some crystals and set them out inside your Zen.

Then place your teepee somewhere quiet, sit inside it and enjoy your little slice of peace.

50. Brass rubbing

This simple art technique is a great exercise in working with wax and textures.

• some wax crayons
• a map of interesting places to visit

Try and find old or historic buildings such as churches as these often have lots of brasses on tombs and plaques. Simply place the paper over the brass and rub gently and evenly with the wax crayon (or even chalk) until you have a replica on your page.

You can then use them either as replicas in their own right, or play around with different rubbings to create a larger textured piece of art. This works well with different colors, or for a more regal effect, use glitter crayons in gold and silver.

51. Mind mapping

This is a great art project for getting all of your ideas out of your head and on to paper.

Take a large sheet of paper, some pastels, oils or sharpies and begin to create a visual image of your mind on paper. You can do this by merging cloud shapes together to form a brain-like image, or go more abstract and portray the calm or chaos within.

This is great for when inspiration is clouded by day to day thoughts as it clears out all the stuff to make way for the creativity within you to flow.

52. Movement images

This art technique is almost the opposite of a still life .

So rather than try to capture a still image on the frame, you seek to recreate movement.

This could be people moving, trees blowing in the wind, any subject involving movement is good. Experiment with blurred imagery that still captures the essence of the subject but in its free flowing form.

53. Chaos art

This is not one to hold back on, this is where you gather supplies and create a chaotic piece of art in full free flowing form.

Don’t think about what will go and what will ‘look good’, just try everything and see what happens. Mash up paints with fabrics, abstracts with perfect oils, layer, build and create a chaotic piece of art in any form.

This is a great way to find your artistic flow and enjoy art for the sake of art.

54. Redactive poetry

Take a page from a book – any book including a novel, poetry book, text book – anything, and then take a black marker and starting from the top, read down and cross out / highlight words as you go.

You can do this randomly or look to create your perfect poem.

This is great for card making if you can spell out something special for family and friends. Just cut it out after and stick to a card to make a truly unique and poetic gift.

55. Funky Pom Pom flowers

This is a fun and simple art project that will look amazing at home as an abstract flower display.

• Some clean twigs all around 30cms
• Lots of fluffy pom poms

Then simply stick the pom poms to the twigs. You can do these matching colors, or go all out rainbow style! Then either display in a vase or give as a gift to a friend who will appreciate this funky gesture.

56. Egg painting

This timeless art idea is still fun no matter how old you are! These also make great places settings for dinner parties.

Simply make a small hole at either end of the egg and blow out the yolk. Then wash the egg and leave to dry (being very carefully!)

Then place in an egg cup to hold still and begin painting your egg. You can make all kinds of funky designs, or if you have some gold paint, try recreating a Faberge egg (this will be a lot cheaper than an original!)

This is also amazing to do with ostrich eggs as you have a larger surface to work with. You can add a clear varnish after to seal in the designs and they will make amazing and unique ornaments.

57. Scrabble art

This is a fun project to make personalized frames and is very easy!

• Lots of scrabble letters
• A box frame

Then using the letters, spell out anything you like, ensuring that you do this in scrabble style with each consecutive word crossing through another. You can use this to make quotes or spell out names.

If you don’t have lots of scrabble letters, just print some out from the internet to make a flatter version.

Then glue them all down, add to the box frame and there you have your fantastic piece of scrabble art.

58. Make a mix tape

Or a CD even…

This is a perfect personalized gift and all you need is a black CD and a blank CD case.

Record all your favorite songs or their favorites, read poems or record messages. Then using sharpies, write on the CD or decorate as you like. Then make a piece of cover art (the same size as the CD case) and write a message or contents on the inside sleeve.

This may seem old fashioned in the digital age, but this is a lovely art project that someone will really appreciate.

59. Micro art

This art technique explores the smaller things in life.

Take a small subject, this could be anything as long as it’s very small, e.g. a toe, lips, a petal from a flower, a pencil tip – anything small that you would normally paint as a whole.

Then take your canvas and make the macro the whole piece. Explore the tiniest details of your subject, the curvature, the shadows and recreate it on canvas.

This is a great technique for understanding the detail in your art.

60. Macro art

This technique requires a starry night, a warm blanket, a flask of tea and a sketch pad and pencils/paints.

Lie down and look up at the stars and draw inspiration from this for your art. Try to see and feel the vastness of space and explore ways of capturing this on a page.

You could also place space dot to dots and have fun creating weird and wonderful shapes and faces from the stars.

This is a lovely technique that you can have fun with and bring added dimensions to your work.

61. Flower Crown / Seasonal Wreath

Celebrate the seasons with your own unique crown or wreath.

• Pipe cleaners or a metal hanger
• Fresh flowers and foliage
• Some green string or cotton

Flowers are said to be the enlightenment of the plant and it’s easy to see why. A green plant will burst into life and produce a colorful, fragrant little gift in the form of a flower that makes us want to stop and admire it.

Throughout the year there are so many varieties of flowers all around us and this simple art project will bring you closer to nature as well as creating a little bit of beauty in the world.

Bend the pipe cleaners or hanger to form an enclosed circle then simply add the flowers and foliage in layers, tying on with the cotton to keep in all in place. You can use this to make a crown or a wreath and it’s easy to change with the seasons. Spritz with water to keep it fresher for longer.

62. Happy cards – love yourself every day

This is a lovely art project that will bring a lot of joy to you and others the more you use it and add to it.

• 10 + black card shapes (approx 15cms x 10cms)
• A pack of crayons, sharpies, oil pastels, etc
• A calligraphy pen

To start with gather 10 cards, or cut an A4 piece of card into 4 pieces. Take your pen and write a word or sentence on the top or bottom of the card. Think of happy words like love, joy, laughter, peace and happiness.

For the sentences, add your favorite quote, some song lyrics or something motivational and inspiring like… I believe in myself, I am happy, I believe I can fly..etc. Anything that will produce a positive feeling or make you smile.

Then on each card under or above the words, draw a picture of something that goes alongside the words. It could be anything; your favorite fruit, a flower, a book you love, anything that pops into your head. Even a bright color or abstract will look amazing.

Then each day, or when you feel sad, pull a card and keep it with you for a while. You can keep adding to your happy cards, and share them with friends and family too. Stay happy!

63. 3D Art – for art that likes to stand out

This very simple and creative technique will give your art projects a lift in more ways than one.

Have you ever been painting and you just wanted to lift your picture off the canvas and mold it into life? Well here is a way you can achieve this and have a lot of fun in the process.

• Shaving Foam
• Paint or food coloring

Mix the glue and shaving foam together (50/50 mix) and add some paint or food coloring to get the color you need. Repeat this with a few different colors and get painting. You will be amazed as your project springs to life.

64. Still Life – all is not as it seems

The simple beauty of this art is that anything can be your muse.

Still life is a great way to practice techniques using different materials such as paint, charcoal, oil pastels, pencils and more.

All you need to do is choose your muse; be it a bowl of fruit, a nature scene, a friend (if they can sit still long enough) and grab a sketch pad. Spend some time looking at your scene to see what you want to bring forth in to your work.

Try and see your still life as a living, breathing being, and try and capture the essence of it in your drawing or painting. It is said that Van Gough never ever saw just a chair… he saw the essence of a chair and this is what makes his paintings masterpieces.

This is also a perfect way to use art to unwind and be in the moment. Whilst you are creating art, you are creating love.

Get some still life drawing inspiration here .

65. Shoe wings – get a little spring in your step

This funky art project is great for when you want to add a touch of magic to your feet! Simply choose a fabric you like, choose some shoes you want to use and you’ll be flying.

All you need is:

• Some funky fabric
• Cotton Wool
• A needle and thread

Draw a shape that you want the wings to be (approx 10cms x 10cms) and cut out 8 matching wing shapes. This can be from any fabric or even use some plain fabric from an old pillow case so you can decorate later.

Lay them all down so they are matching and simply sew two pieces together, leaving a gap for stuffing).

When you have all four wing pieces, stuff them all with a little cotton wool and sew closed. You can also sew lines into them to give more of a wing shape.

Finally, place against the shoes you want to attach them to and cut two holes in each wing. Sew carefully around the holes to keep the stuffing in and then thread through your shoe laces. You now have shoe wings and you are ready to fly!

66. Perfume petal art – pick your perfect picture

Petals are all beautiful in their own way, and flowers have been the inspiration for artists throughout the ages.

Go for a walk in nature and pick up some petals as you roam.

Take a piece of card, paper or canvas and start to arrange your petals into a design that you like. Be really creative here, the petals are the paint and you can create anything your mind can conceive… crush, cut, mold and shape your petals in to picture you can be proud of.

Use PVA glue or make a glue paste from flour and stick it all down to fix your picture. Finally, spray your picture with your favorite fragrance to give you a beautiful piece of art that smells as good as it looks.

67. Box frame collage

Create a unique memory from a holiday, day out, wedding or friendship that you can treasure or give as a gift.

Box frames are available online or at craft stores. Consider the size of the items you want to display and the area you want to hang or put your collage.

Choose small items that will fit inside your chosen frame; pebbles from the beach, sand, shells, confetti, name place cards, leaves, flowers. Add to this pictures, either from your photo collection or from magazines that fit your theme, think beach huts, ice cream cones, cake toppers, floral wall paper. You can give this a title; if your handwriting is good you can do free-hand or cut out letters from a magazine.

Combine the items in a pleasing way. The idea with box frames is to give your art piece a sense of depth. Sometimes less is more, then again sometimes more is more! It all depends on your personal style.

Glue your items in place once you are happy. You can add glitter to give the sense of water, or magic.

If you have sand you could leave this loose to allow your picture movement and create a new picture every time, add some sparkly glitter for real pizazz.

68. Mirror Art – frames within frames

We all have an old mirror lying around, if not they are inexpensive to pick up from car boot sales and bargain stores. Creating art on a mirror is essentially glass painting so you will need;

• Glass paint

Create an image on the glass. If you still want to use the mirror, stick to the edges. It’s nice to create climbing patterns, swirling around the mirror creating a frame within a frame.

You can create scenes like creepy forests, your favorite animals or even write quotes into the mirror or around the edges.

Mirror art is simple and satisfying and easy for beginner artists as you can rub it out easily if you make mistakes and start again. Have fun making your very own mirror designed by you, for you (or for presents), it truly will be a one of a kind.

69. Family / friendly tree – mural art

This art project is ideal if you have some space on a wall at home as you can create a feature piece that encompasses your loved ones.

• Some paint (brown and green for a standard tree, but who says trees have to be this color anyway?)
• Some photos of your family and friends

To start off, create a tree trunk on the wall and build up your tree into branches. At the end of each branch, hang a photo on the end as if they are growing out of the tree.

You can also paint around the picture to create leaf frames. This is great as you can always add new branches and images and change the colors as your tree evolves.

70. Seasonal alter – bringing the outdoors inside

Whilst this may bring back memories of the nature table at school, there is a simple beauty to creating your own alter or nature table at home.

Try incorporating each of the 4 elements within your alter; earth, air, fire and water to create a beautiful display you can sit in front of and enjoy until the next season.

• A table or tray
• Items gathered from nature
• Your favorite candles or trinkets

Using everything you have gathered, build up your alter, mixing you natural items with candles, bowls of water, crystals, rocks and anything else you love.

You can even place a mirror behind it to add depth and to reflect the light of the candles. Place somewhere you pass frequently and enjoy.

This truly is an evolving piece of living art that you can nurture and develop all year round.

71. Decoupage Shoes & Bags

Do you have an old pair of comfy leather shoes you just don’t wear anymore?

Or the charity shop clutch bag that really doesn’t go with anything you have?

You have the perfect excuse to make a funky pair of shoes for a fun costume or night out, with or without a matching bag. You will need some Mod Podge decoupage glue and a water proof sealant.

Cut out small pictures from comic books, maybe some of the speech bubbles, or you can use thin wall paper, pictures from magazines, anything on thin paper.

Coat the shoes with mod podge and places the pictures on the shoes.

You want to overlap the pieces and cover the whole shoe. The effect should be a little crazy and eye catching. You can use all black and white or have a riot of color.

Put your favorite pictures on the toe to really stand out. Cover the whole piece with top coat sealant and leave to dry for the specified amount of time.

Wear with pride.

Use the same technique for your clutch bag. Try to avoid parts that need to bend/fold/move a lot or your piece will crack.

72. Quotes on canvas

We all have our favorite quotes, words and sayings that make us feel good, so why not use these words to create a piece of art that you can enjoy each day?

All you will need is:

• some paints and brushes

Add decorations around the edges, or even wash out the canvas to your chosen color before you paint the quote on.

Make sure you outline your quote in pencil first to ensure it fits perfectly on to the canvas. Happy days will follow as you not only get your daily reminder as well as appreciating your art.

These make great gifts too for family and friends.

73. Family shield/motif

In days gone by, most families had a shield or coat of arms that signified their house and what they stood for.

Grab a few sheets of blank paper and some pencils and sketch out some of the ideals, animals, attributes, nature, elements and more that you feel represents you as a person, or your family.

This can be a personal project for yourself or you can do this for your family or a group of friends.

Choose maybe 3 or 4 different images and cut them out and arrange them in the shape you desire. This could be a shield, a square, circle, star or any shape you love and bring all of the elements together. Try entwining the images to get a flow and add the colours you love.

Be as creative as possible as the aim is to create all the things that you want represented in one single piece. Use any materials you like to create your family shield, there is no limit to the different ways you can present your family shield.

74. Dinky bunting

Have you got a favourite dress with a wine stain down the front?

Old jeans you no longer can pull up over your butt or just remnants from sewing projects that aren’t big enough to use but are too precious to throw?

Try creating a cute bunting.

You will need either a ribbon or bias binding tape as long as you want your bunting to have a little extra to tie off the bunting. Consider how much material you have, how big you want the bunting to be and work out how many triangles of material you can make from the resources you have.

• A triangle template the shape and size you want the bunting to be (around 3cms x 3cms for dinky bunting)
• Pinking shears or scissors
• A sewing machine or needle and thread.

If you are good with a sewing machine you can hem or double side your bunting. If you want a quick, easier project just use pinking shears to lessen the fray. Or if you have denim, work with the fray to create a unique piece of art.

Lay your template on your fabric and draw around the outside. If you are hemming your pieces allow a 1cm seam all around. Consider the best use of the fabric you have and jiggle pieces around considering any pattern you have.

Cut out the shapes, if you are sewing the edges using pinking shears to create a cute border and reduce fray. You can further reduce fray buy using a fray stop spray after you’ve cut your pieces.

Once all the pieces are cut out, pin them to your ribbon or bias binding tape. Bias binding is useful as you can tuck the triangles into the crease and sew them up creating a great finish. If you are using ribbon, pin the triangles to the back of the ribbon. Take some time to make sure they are evenly spread and you are happy with the order. Then sew across the ribbon to stitch the bunting into place.

After you have finished, you can use your dinky bunting for anything such as decorating bags, cakes, hanging over a picture frame or even over your PC. Dinky bunting looks great on anything, we all need more dinky bunting in our lives.

75. Custom clothing

Use up some old lace or netting and jazz up that plain boring t-shirt in your wardrobe. You’ll need a pair of sewing scissors, needle and thread and some creative thinking.

You can add lace trim to the sleeves or the bottom or your t-shirt for a quick pick me up. You can cut horizontal lines from your t-shirt back, stretch the fabric width ways which will make the edges curl in, then use the piece of net as a backing which will show through the slits.

Refashion the neckline to create an ‘off the shoulder’ look by cutting the neckline and stretching the fabric to make it roll. Then create lace straps by pinning and sewing the lace where it looks best (one strap, two, cross over).

You can add sequins, glitter fabric pens, appliqué patchwork, fray techniques to really pimp your clothing to new levels.

Custom clothing really allows you to unleash your ideas into wearable art, and this is a lot of fun in the process!

76. Face Art – your face is your canvas

Over the centuries, people have used face art to enhance natural beauty, hide from people through camouflage or to express their likes and dislikes. Your face is a canvas that is full of possibilities and it is a lot of fun exploring different ways to create facial art.

All you need is some make-up or face paints and a mirror.

Start with an image in mind or allow yourself to create as you go along.

You could look to create an animal (cow, tiger, peacock – you don’t have to draw the animal necessarily, just give an impression of their patterning or use the color scheme as a source of inspiration), or create a seasonal theme (ice maiden, or summer fairy), or try a painting technique (expressionism, pop art, watercolor) and apply the theories to your make up.

This is a lot of fun and you can have hours of fun exploring different styles.

Take a picture each time and you will soon have your very own gallery of amazing face art images.

77. Rock paintings

If you’re short of some paper or canvas and fancy creating something a little more tactile, then rock painting is a great option.

There are rocks in abundance on this earth, so have a walk along the beach or through the woods and see what you can find. Once home, give them a nice bath to clean them up, get out your paints and brushes and use your creativity.

Acrylic paints work best on rocks, but you can use anything you have to hand. You can even create scenes with your rocks, paint faces on them, use them as place holders or as markers in the garden. If you need them to be waterproof, simply paint a layer of yacht varnish over the paint and this will ensure the color stays put. Happy rock painting!

78. Herb candle jars

We all have lots of jars lying around and making these herb jars is an amazing way to use them and create pretty candles for around the home.

• Clean empty jars
• Candle wax and wicks
• Fresh or dried herbs
• Garden twine

Take your empty jar and a little melted wax and stick the herbs in the jar around the edge. Place your wick inside as per your candle making instructions and then fill the jar with wax. The herbs will be held in place by the wax and the jar will look beautiful. You can also do this with petals and any flowers. To finish tie a piece of string around the top of the jar to form a handle and your jar is ready to display and use.

79. Funny frame photography

This project is a fun project best enjoyed with friends and family.

• A large empty frame (decorate how you wish)
• Bits and pieces for fancy dress such as funny hats, scarves, glasses, mustaches and funny words/quotes (or even comic style quotes)
• A plain background

Then, take it in turns to hold the frame around yourself and pick the funny fancy dress items and take lots of pictures. The outcome will be funky and funny images you can then use to create an album or collage to hang at home. This beats the posy pics most people do and it’s a great way to spend time laughing and getting creative with friends.

80. String mobile

Creating your own mobile is incredibly easy, all you need to hand is:

• Anything you want to hang from it

This simple art project is perfect if you have a theme you want to work with.

For instance, you can choose a seasonal theme, make it into an alternative birthday card, use it for decorating a party or even to celebrate your favorite things.

To start with cut out a circle approx. 15-20 cm. Use a sharp object or pin to create 6 evenly-spaced holes around the edges, and one in the middle.

Decorate the circle however you wish, leave to dry and then thread the string through the 6 holes and tie a loop knot in the middle to allow for hanging.

You can cut the strings to however long or short you like, however this also works well when they are divided into different lengths, try one short one long alternating between the two, or try them in a circular ascending / descending order.

For the mobile pieces, add small pictures, images of your favorite things, items from nature, postcards, small toys or anything that makes you happy or the recipient happy. This is your own little mobile that you can use to express yourself and the things you love or to share the love with others.

81. Stress balls

Are you feeling stressed out?

This amazing simple project will help you relieve your stress and enter the Zen zone…

• A bag of flour
• A small funnel

Simply pour the flour in the balloon until it’s as full as possible then tie to seal. Then hold your stress ball in your hand and squeeze the stress away.

82. Hat decorating

Make yourself a cool custom hat with this fun art project.

Take a plain baseball cap, then sew a piece of ribbon all the way around in your chosen color. Then take smallish items such as flowers, badges, pins and sew on to the ribbon to secure.

You can also swap and change things as you like, making sure your hat is truly one of a kind!

Learn more: https://www.asicentral.com/news/sponsoredby/paramount-apparel/the-ultimate-hat-decoration-guide-every-method-explained/

83. Tie dye your pillowcases or socks

Purchase some Dylon fabric dye in the color of your choice (the darker the better).

Tie some elastic bands on around bunches of fabric super tight (various tie-dye patterns can be looked up online)! Then, simply leave to soak in your dye for the recommended time.

84. Faerie glow jars

Grab some unused mason jars and some large glow sticks in the color of your choice.

Cut the glow sticks open and allow the liquid to drip down the sides of the jar.

Add a few drops of water to extend its glow life.

Add a lid and voila!

Should glow for up to a week… Perfect for parties!

85. Pressed flower clear phone case

Purchase some resin, pressed flowers (or press your own leaving flowers between books for up to a month) and a clear phone case to fit your phone.

Simply decide on your design by placing your flowers on the inside of the case using tweezers, once happy simply drip your resin over your design being careful to remove bubbles and checking the design from the other side.

Leave to dry and you have fashioned a stunning new case.

Alternatively, you can also cut pictures to size and seal them down using resin.

86. Using nail varnish to marble pots (or just about anything!)

Drip a few drops of nail varnish in the color of your choice into a bucket of water, allow it to disperse a little and dip your plant pot/item slowly into the water.

Repeat until satisfied with the result.

87. Decoupage a chair/table

Rip up a selection of paper (could be maps, newspapers, whatever takes your fancy!).

Simply paste onto your furniture of choice using slightly watered down PVA glue.

If small enough can be coated with a layer of resin.

88. Foiling

You can create a foiled card/ piece of artwork on the cheap by simply printing your design using a LaserJet printer onto paper and running both your design and your foil placed on top through a laminator.

After it has run through simply remove the foil.

89. Kebab skewer sculpture

Purchase a small polystyrene ball and spray paint it black as well as the ends of some wooden kebab skewers ever so slightly.

Stick in the ball from all angles (spikey end in the ball) and continue until satisfied with the result.

90. Photo transfer canvas

Grab a canvas and photo of choice (photocopy), coat the canvas in a gel medium and paste the image down face down.

Leave to dry overnight then spray with water and gradually rub away the image.

91. Melted wax crayons

You can create a cool piece of art by gluing a box of crayons along the top of a canvas and melting them using a hair dryer or heat gun allowing the wax to drip down the canvas.

92. Funky garden chairs

Everyone has those boring plastic garden chairs lying around, they are mostly dull and lifeless and add no visual appeal to the garden.

Change this with a pack of sharpies and some clear boat varnish.

Simply clean the chair thoroughly, decorate and color the chair with the sharpies to your own design and then seal with varnish.

The end result will look amazing and much more appealing than a boring old plastic chair.

93. Decoupage table tops

This works well on any table and any surface.

All you need is a variety of paper – look for old maps, flight charts, vintage magazines or old picture books and cut into smallish squares.

Stick them to the table using PVA glue until the entire surface is covered.

Then either paint over with clear boat varnish or even get a piece of glass cut to size to seal in the images.

This is great for old coffee tables and cheap identikit furniture to give a new lease of life.

94. Match sculptures

This is a fun art technique for those of us who like a more tactile approach.

Gather as many plain match sticks or plain sticks as possible (be sure to use the ones without the flammable heads) and create freestyle 3D art.

Use superglue (sparingly) or PVA glue to create flat images initially that you can then build up on the page.

Have fun creating images from your mind or use still life for inspiration.

Either way, you will have lots of fun creating your own match stick sculptures!

95. Snow sculptures

This is perfect for when it’s snowing and you’re feeling bored!

All you need to do is gather a big bucket of snow, grab some food coloring and a tray.

Lay the snow out on the tray and use the food coloring to change the colors. Then be prepared for cold hands (or wear gloves) as you shape your scenes. You can build mountains, rainbows, forests or even psychedelic style art out of the snow and colors.

You might also want a camera as this style of art won’t last forever!

96. Scratch crayon art

This one you might remember from school, and it’s a lot of fun to try again with a slightly different approach.

Simply draw or paint a picture on a piece of card, in any style you like.

Then completely cover the entire surface with a black wax crayon.

Take a knife or nail file and then scratch the image you like into the wax – revealing parts of the image underneath.

Have fun with this by revealing parts of shapes, creating a mesh of light and dark scenes on your page. These make great birthday card covers as you can write into the wax, making a really cool card!

97. Shadow Art

This is a great technique to use with pastels and charcoals.

Simply use some blue tack to pin some plain paper against a wall and then use a light shade and objects to create a shadow on the wall.

Then using charcoal, sketch around the shadows to create some really unique images.

98. Finger painting

We forget this simple technique, however finger painting is a great way to really get involved with your images to create something unique.

Using any paints you like, simply freestyle with the paint on your fingers and see what comes up.

The modern day equivalent (and less messy version) of this is iPad art.

There are many apps you can use to practice your art techniques, although the finger painting is a lot more fun!

99. Dream drawing

This is a very interesting art technique to try out and many famous artists are said to find inspiration in their dreams.

Take a sketch pad and pencil/chalk etc and leave it next to your bed.

The next time you wake up from your dream, try and immediately sketch it out as you recall.

Keep doing this and build a visual art sleep diary, you will be amazed at what happens!

100. Imitation art

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, so why not spend some time with an image of a famous work of art and look to recreate the image.

Study the work, brush strokes and colors.

This is not only fun, but it also helps you to develop your talents further and discover how these pieces became so popular.

101. Life size self-portrait – abstract

This is a large work of art that not only requires a large canvas but also a lot of soul searching.

Set up your canvas and paints and take a few moments to think about yourself, who you are, your life and how you see yourself and then create a life size image on the canvas in abstract form.

Try and capture thoughts and feelings and the essence of you as a whole.

This can take as long as you like and can evolve over time.

102. Old fashioned feather writing

This is great for writing or drawing.

All you need is a large feather with an intact vein and an inkwell.

Shape the end off to a diagonal and squeeze lightly to draw the ink up and start writing.

You can even write scrolls and use wax and a seal to create truly authentic look documents.

103. House signs

Create your own creative and funny house signs with this simple craft project.

• some MDF – any shape you like,

Drill two small holes in the top left and right-hand corners to enable a hanger to be made from the wire.

Then take some Cuprinol or garden paint and cover the entire surface. Leave to dry, then using a marker, write out catch phrases and funny words. Add stickers, draw on images and then finally seal with 2 layers of clear varnish.

These look great and make a wonderful personal gift!

104. Personalize your laptop

Most laptops are relatively boring.

We spend hours staring at these identikit pieces of equipment and nobody really thinks to make them personal.

You can use stickers, covers, make mosaic patterns, add photo stickers or go all out and make it a beautiful work of art.

Many places can now add your designs to covers so you can have your art work on display to inspire you all day.

105. Tile art

Most people can get hold of plain ceramic tiles, either leftovers from a project or cheaply in DIY stores.

This is a perfect little canvas and you can either use this as a canvas or create tiles to decorate a room in the home.

You can try individual tiles or recreate a pattern over many tiles. Simply use a water resistant paint and get in to your creative flow, allow to dry then seal before adding to walls in the normal way.

These create great flashes of art in the home and you can add to them or simply paint straight on to any that are already on the walls.

106. Collage your work

Collaging is great fun and especially great for when (like most artists) you have various bits and pieces lying around that you don’t really display.

Chose a large wall and build a collage of your work and ideas.

Mix in prints of your inspirations, either other artists, landscapes, your muse and more.

Stand back after and see your artists journey and keep adding to it. No art should be left un-displayed.

Learn more: https://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/features/illustration/21-collage-tips/

107. Cup cake art

The cupcake is a perfect edible canvas on which you can unleash your creativity.

Get messy with colored icings, sprinkles, colors, shapes and create the perfect work of art cupcake.

Sculpt the icing, think abstract and take lots of pictures – this is a very fun art project and you get to eat the results!

108. Campaign art

Do you have a passion for a cause or a favorite charity?

Then create a piece of art that describes how you feel about your cause.

Be it a picture or painting, think about offering it to your favorite cause as a gift or fundraising item.

This shares your art and ideas with people who share your ideals and is a great personal project.

109. Find beauty in all things

This is a great exercise and requires a few simple items.

Your art supplies and the most ordinary, boring, non-sensical item you can find, and look at it deeply. Try and find the beauty in this item and recreate it on a canvas or paper. Even the tiniest brown pebble or a piece of old rope can have beauty if you just look deep enough.

110. Pimp your furniture

When it comes to furniture, it’s hard to stand out.

Most of us tend to succumb to chain stores like Ikea because they offer the best prices and styles. But how annoying is it walking into a friend’s home only to find the exact same coffee table in his living room?

So not cool!

If you’d like to impress your friends with an original furniture piece you’re either going to have to make it or at the very least style it yourself. Seeing as actually making furniture may require a little more expertise, just go for the styling right away!

By using fun paper collage techniques, stencils or a simple paint brush and a coat of paint, you can make even the most generic Ikea coffee table look like a special find from a designer or vintage shop.

111. Mason jar snow globes

How many glass jars do you use up on a weekly basis?

And most importantly: what do you do with them all? Throwing them out is a shame considering the many uses you can find for them.

You can turn baby food jars into darling little candle holders, or re-use bigger mason jars to store other goods in – anything from food to random buttons. But if you really want to make your used mason jar shine, turn it into a dazzling little snow globe!

The theme doesn’t have to be wintery at all – you can come up with your very own idea. Is your daughter obsessed with unicorns?

Then create the kind of landscape for your daughter’s unicorn that would make Rainbow Brite’s unicorn envious.

Has your son or daughter developed a fascination for the underwater world after seeing Finding Nemo? Then turn your mason jar into a little aquarium. All you need is a glass jar, food coloring, glycerine, plastic figurines and glitter. One of the more Christmassy art project ideas on the list.

112. Painter’s tape art

Have you always fancied creating a stunning piece of art on canvas but are put off by the fact that, well, you just can’t paint?

No worries. There are other ways around it – yes, even for those of you with not one creative vein in your body.

The trick? Painter’s tape!

Painter’s tape is really easy to rip and cut into fun shapes, making it the perfect material to use if you’re looking to create an original art piece without actually having to paint any sophisticated shapes or symbols. Choose your favorite colors and go ahead and spread them out all over the canvas. Really go nuts here – the more layers of paint and colors you use, the more texture your painting will have. Once the paint has dried, cut up strips or symbols from your painter’s tape and stick them on to the canvas.

This may take quite a while depending on the number of shapes you are looking to create. When you’re done taping, paint over the canvas and the strips again using your chosen base color. Wait for it all to dry and then carefully start removing the painter’s tape. Seal it with the appropriate varnish and your abstract tape painting is ready to be hung!

113. Custom canvas bag

This is a fantastic quick and easy art project you can do with a few simple items…

• A plain canvas bag
• Fabric paints or crayons
• Studs / gems
• Fabric glue

Just lay out your bag and get decorating in your chosen style, adding gems and studs to spell out names or phrases and creating your perfect handbag.

And there you have it time to get creative! If you have more creative art project ideas please let us know in the comments below.

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The Fusion of Art and Education

Explore the seamless fusion of art and education, where creativity becomes the cornerstone of learning. In this dynamic intersection, subjects transform into canvases, and lessons unfold as masterpieces.

Discover the magic when the brush meets the textbook, unlocking a world where the joy of exploration and the power of knowledge dance hand in hand. Welcome to the fusion of art and education, where every learning moment is a stroke of inspiration.

The Creative Canvas of Possibilities

Let’s make learning an adventure! Check out these cool projects:

• Cosmic Creations: Take a trip through the stars! Build a solar system model and unravel the wonders of the universe with artsy flair.
• Time-Travel Dioramas: History, but make it hands-on. Craft dioramas that teleport you to historical moments – no time machine needed!
• Math in Colors: Math is an art form too! Turn boring equations into vibrant visuals with funky patterns and geometric designs.
• Word Wizardry: Words come alive! Write stories, poems, and visually stunning narratives that transform language into pure magic.
• Musical Artistry: Feel the beat! Create musical instruments, paint emotions, and explore the beautiful marriage of music and visual art.

In these projects, it’s not just about books and classes – it’s about sparking your curiosity, letting your creativity loose, and turning every subject into a canvas where your ideas can go wild. Ready for an educational adventure? Let’s get artsy!

Art Integrated Project Ideas

Check out art integrated project ideas:-

Science and Nature

• Let’s create gadgets that save the planet! Design cool, eco-friendly inventions using stuff we’d usually toss away.
• Grab your pencils! Dive into the world of plants, sketching out intricate botanical illustrations like nature’s own artists.
• Build a mini underwater world! Get your hands dirty with a 3D diorama that shows how sea life buddies hang out.
• Blast off to space! Imagine and create a collage that captures the magic and mystery of the universe.
• Time to make some noise! Design posters that shout about how our actions impact the Earth, and how we can fix it.
• Let’s get wild! Craft shadow boxes showcasing our furry, feathery, and scaly friends in their natural habitats.
• Become a weather artist! Make installations that show off rainbows, thunderstorms, and all kinds of weather wonders.
• Bugs, but artsy! Use your hands to mold and shape sculptures of fascinating insects using different materials.
• Time for a volcanic explosion! Build models of volcanoes and make them erupt (with a safe, DIY twist, of course).
• Nature meets creativity! Take a stroll, collect recyclables, and turn them into artworks inspired by the great outdoors.

History and Social Studies

• Let’s time-travel with paint! Collaborate on murals that tell the story of different historical periods in a colorful way.
• Cook up a storm! Create a cookbook full of recipes from around the world, complete with drawings and fun facts.
• Paint history in portraits! Use brushes to bring to life the faces of game-changers from revolutionary times.
• Become an architect! Construct models of jaw-dropping World Heritage Sites, telling tales of their rich history.
• Freeze-frame memories! Craft collages that capture the essence of a specific time, ready to be buried in a time capsule.
• Strut through the ages! Design and showcase fashion pieces from different historical eras in a fabulous runway show.
• Map it out, mosaic style! Use tiles and creativity to create maps that showcase historical events and cultural hotspots.
• See history through different eyes! Paint scenes from the past from various perspectives to understand diverse viewpoints.
• Lights, camera, art! Design posters for imaginary documentary films that explore fascinating historical events.
• Draw like an architect! Study and recreate blueprints of awe-inspiring historical buildings, understanding their significance.

Mathematics and Geometry

• Puzzle it out together! Solve math puzzles that reveal colorful murals, turning math into a team art project.
• Spiral into creativity! Create artworks inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, where math meets mesmerizing patterns.
• Snap symmetrical shots! Turn a photography scavenger hunt into a search for perfect symmetry in the world around us.
• Nail it, string it! Craft mesmerizing geometric patterns using strings, nails, and a whole lot of imagination.
• Game on! Invent and design board games that make learning math super fun and absolutely unbeatable.
• Pie, anyone? Celebrate Pi Day by creating pie charts that visually tell the story of this irrational number in a tasty way.
• Fold, crease, create! Combine the ancient art of origami with modern geometry, shaping sculptures that are both mathy and artsy.
• Get lost in creativity! Design labyrinths filled with math problems and solutions, turning learning into a maze of fun.
• Color by shapes! Craft stained glass windows using polygons, exploring the cool connection between geometry and art.
• Math, but make it funny! Draw comic strips that crack jokes while explaining tricky mathematical concepts.

Language Arts and Literature

• Sculpt tales into reality! Bring beloved book characters to life by molding them into sculptures with your own hands.
• Brush meets verses! Combine calligraphy and poetry for stunning compositions that bring words to life.
• Collage those classics! Design posters that capture the essence of favorite literature with snippets of scenes and characters.
• Judge this book by its cover! Redesign and illustrate new book covers that perfectly capture the heart of a story.
• Dive into stories, box-style! Create shadow boxes that encapsulate scenes from favorite books, using mixed media.
• Pen the character’s thoughts! Write diary entries from the perspective of literary characters, accompanied by expressive visuals.
• Mosaic tales! Craft colorful artworks inspired by quotes, scenes, or characters from cherished literature.
• Paint the storytellers! Bring authors to life with brushstrokes, creating a gallery that celebrates literary legends.
• Flip into fairy tales! Craft flipbooks that narrate classic stories with whimsical illustrations and moving pages.
• Picture the words! Illustrate short stories or poems for a class literary magazine, turning literary works into visual wonders.

Music and Performing Arts

• Let’s make some noise! Build and decorate musical instruments, merging the worlds of art and music.
• Dance on canvas! Translate dance moves into expressive paintings, capturing the rhythm and movement of each step.
• Play that storyboard! Create visual tales inspired by musical compositions, connecting notes and visuals in perfect harmony.
• Set the stage! Design and build sets for a play or story, turning imagination into tangible, stage-worthy creations.
• Design the vibes! Create album covers for imaginary soundtracks, capturing the feel and emotions of each musical track.
• Lights, camera, music! Team up to create music videos, merging musical performances with creative storytelling.
• Rock that design! Craft posters for imaginary concerts or performances, infusing artistic elements that reflect different music genres.
• Paint the drama! Illustrate dramatic monologues or spoken word performances, conveying the intensity and emotion in visuals.
• Stringing along a story! Craft puppets and put on a puppet theater show, bringing stories to life with colorful characters.
• Picture the lyrics! Illustrate song lyrics, adding vibrant visuals that capture the essence of the poetic words.

Health and Physical Education

• Plate of creativity! Create collages that showcase a balanced and healthy plate, learning about nutrition through art.
• Stretch and draw! Illustrate various yoga poses in a visually appealing way, merging wellness with artistic expression.
• Fit facts in style! Design infographics that showcase different workout routines and their benefits in a visually appealing format.
• Comic strip health! Develop comic strips that deliver messages promoting healthy lifestyle choices with a dash of humor.
• Breathe in, create out! Craft artworks that reflect different breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, promoting mindfulness.
• Sports, designed! Illustrate innovative sports equipment that not only looks cool but enhances performance and safety.
• Burn those calories on paper! Create posters that visually represent the calorie burn of various physical activities, promoting fitness awareness.
• Journaling for health! Design and decorate journals that encourage students to track and reflect on their daily health habits.
• Challenge accepted! Illustrate motivational posters for fitness challenges, inspiring a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Love your body! Create artworks that celebrate diversity in body shapes and sizes, promoting a positive body image.

The Impact and Benefits

Diving into Art Integrated Project Ideas isn’t just about creating cool projects; it’s like adding a splash of magic to learning. Let’s break down why it’s not your average classroom gig:

Why It Rocks

• Imagine learning where “boring” isn’t even in the dictionary. Art-infused projects turn lessons into a playground of creativity.
• It’s not just about math or history; it’s the superhero version. Art brings sidekicks like problem-solving, creativity, and mad communication skills to the party.
• Art lets you speak your mind in colors and shapes. It’s like having a secret language where you express ideas in your unique way.
• Ever thought, “Why is math hanging out with history?” Art makes subjects mingle, showing they’re all part of this epic knowledge party.
• It’s like hitting two birds with one stone, but in a super positive way. Art taps into your brain and emotions, making learning a full-on experience.
• Forget memorizing like a robot. Art makes things stick. You’ll remember that math concept because you painted it, not because you had to.
• Art makes you a ninja of creativity. You solve problems, think outside the box, and basically become the superhero version of yourself.
• It’s not just about facts; it’s about stories and cultures. Art lets you explore different worlds, giving you a backstage pass to the cool stuff.
• When your art project turns out awesome, it’s like a confidence party. You’re not just learning; you’re becoming a rockstar of your own making.
• Teachers aren’t just the knowledge gurus; they’re adventure buddies. Art projects create a bond where learning is a shared journey, not a one-way street.

What are the examples of art integration?

Let’s take a stroll through some everyday scenarios where art and learning join forces, making education a colorful adventure:

1. Math Mingle with Art: Paper Geometry Party

Ever turned math into a paper-folding fiesta? Imagine crafting origami shapes that shout “geometry rules!” It’s not just math; it’s a hands-on art party with paper magic.

2. Science with a Green Twist: Eco-Art Extravaganza

What if science class felt like an art gallery? Picture creating sculptures out of recycled treasures. It’s not just about ecosystems; it’s an eco-art masterpiece in the making.

3. Time-Traveling History: Storyboard Quest

History isn’t just dates and facts. Imagine sketching out historical events on a visual storyboard. It’s not a lesson; it’s a historical adventure where each picture tells a thousand words.

4. Poetry, Meet Collage: Words and Colors Tango

Poetry comes alive when words and colors dance together. Imagine creating collages inspired by the magic of poems. It’s not just language arts; it’s a canvas filled with poetic vibes.

5. Artistic Jam Session: DIY Instruments Concert

What if music class turned into a hands-on craft party? Imagine making your own instruments and jamming out. It’s not just about notes; it’s an artful symphony of creativity.

6. Dance of Numbers: Graphical Storyland

Math isn’t always about numbers on a page. Picture turning math problems into colorful stories with visuals. It’s not just equations; it’s a graphical journey through numbers.

7. Culture Canvas: Artifacts Showcase

Exploring cultures isn’t just reading; it’s creating. Imagine crafting artistic representations of cultural treasures. It’s not just social studies; it’s a gallery of global wonders.

8. Visual Math Adventures: Graphical Problem Solving

Math can be a visual playground. Picture solving problems by drawing them out. It’s not just math; it’s a creative expedition through numbers and shapes.

9. Bio-Art Bliss: Plant Illustration Fiesta

Biology meets art in a garden of creativity. Imagine illustrating plants with intricate details. It’s not just science; it’s a botanical masterpiece in the making.

What is an example of arts integration in schools?

Alright, let’s dive into a real-life scenario where art and learning team up for an awesome experience in schools:

Subject Mashup: Math and Art

Let’s Roll with the “Geometric Cityscape” Adventure!

Mission: Turn those geometry lessons into a colorful city-building extravaganza where math meets art.

Step-by-Step Play

• Start with a chat about shapes and angles in the real world. No jargon, just cool stuff like skyscrapers, streets, and funky buildings.
• Get those creative juices flowing. Imagine each student as an architect, sketching out their dream cityscape. What would it look like?
• Now, here’s the math magic. Ask students to sprinkle geometric shapes and angles into their cityscape plans. Maybe a rectangular park or a triangle-shaped fountain?
• Break out the art supplies! Paper, markers, rulers – it’s go time. Students take their cityscape dreams and turn them into vibrant, geometric masterpieces.
• The grand finale! Each student presents their cityscape to the class. What geometric wonders did they include? Why did they choose certain shapes? It’s a sharing party!

Why It’s Epic

• Hands-On Fun: No more boring textbooks. Students get their hands dirty (in a good way) and create something real.
• Learning Sneak Attack: While they’re crafting cityscapes, they’re also absorbing geometry concepts without even realizing it.
• Team Art Show: Sharing is caring. Students not only learn from the teacher but also from each other. It’s a geometric art show!
• Creative Sparks: This isn’t just about math. It’s about letting imaginations run wild. Who knew geometry could be this cool?

End Result: A room full of proud architects, a gallery of geometric cityscapes, and a bunch of students who just made math way more awesome. That’s the power of arts integration – turning learning into a hands-on, creative adventure!

How can you integrate art?

Art integration offers a treasure trove of opportunities to enrich your classroom and curriculum. Let’s explore a handful of creative ideas:

Art as a Gateway to New Concepts

• Imagine introducing fractions with flair. Encourage students to create vibrant collages featuring shapes of varying sizes and proportions. This visual exercise sets the stage for an engaging lesson on fractions.
• Dive into the water cycle by having students sketch and label diagrams of the process. Their artistic interpretations transform an abstract concept into a vivid reality.

Art as a Reinforcement Tool

• After a lesson on the planets, challenge your students to construct a model of our solar system. This hands-on project solidifies their understanding while kindling their creativity.
• Post-American Revolution lessons, let students channel their knowledge into crafting historical event posters. It’s an artistic homage to the past.

Art as an Expression Medium

• Encourage students to externalize their comprehension of complex topics. Following a lesson on the butterfly’s life cycle, task them with illustrating the various stages through drawings or paintings.
• When teaching character traits, provide a canvas for self-expression. Invite students to create collages teeming with images and words that embody different character traits.

Art as the Link Between Disciplines

• Bridge the gap between subjects through interdisciplinary projects. In science class, challenge students to design a sustainable city model. Then, in language arts class, they can weave the city’s tale in the form of a captivating story.
• In social studies, guide students to research a notable historical figure. Subsequently, in visual arts class, they can pay tribute to that individual through their creative artwork.

Art integration isn’t just about colors and canvases; it’s a dynamic tool that unlocks doors to deeper understanding, self-expression, and interdisciplinary exploration. It transforms learning into an artistic adventure.

And there you have it, the world of Art Integrated Project Ideas—a place where learning becomes an exciting adventure, and every project is a chance to paint with your imagination.

These aren’t just school assignments; they’re your ticket to a realm where textbooks take a backseat, and your creative side gets to steer the ship. Imagine math turning into a paper-folding fiesta or history coming alive on your storyboard canvas.

As you dive into these projects, it’s not about ticking off boxes; it’s about discovering the thrill of learning through your own unique lens. Each stroke of creativity is like adding a splash of color to your understanding of the world.

So, here’s to turning classrooms into creative studios, to making lessons feel like explorations, and to embracing the magic that happens when education and art come together. Cheers to a learning journey that’s as unique and vibrant as you are!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do i need to be an artist to implement art-integrated projects.

No, you don’t need to be a professional artist. These projects are designed to encourage creativity and self-expression, regardless of your artistic skills.

How do I assess the learning outcomes of art-integrated projects?

Assessment can be based on both the artistic process and the achievement of educational objectives. Rubrics and discussions are valuable tools.

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40 of the Best Art Projects for Kids

Art is a true passion for me! And it’s something I KNOW your kids are going to love. Here are the very best art projects for kids. This list is sure to get those creative juices flowing! Use this set of  28 Days of STEM Activities and STEAM Activities for Kids posts to excite the kids all year long. Whether you’re in the mood for process art, arts integration projects, or recycled art, there’s definitely something here for everyone.

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Art Projects for Kids

I’m the daughter of an engineer and a painter and Left Brain Craft Brain was my own creative outlet after growing up in an amazingly creative household. I know how essential art is for development and creativity in kids. I hope you use this awesome list of all types of art projects to help your kids grow their art abilities beyond their imaginations!

What is Process Art? Process Art Projects

What in the world is process art? Process art is something kids will LOVE! Process art focuses on the how of art, not the end product. There are no right or wrong ways to experience process art, just the enjoyment of creating. It’s a great way to integrate movement and creativity in your art lessons for kids. 

Gelli Printing – An Easy Art Project You’ll Want to Do   || Left Brain Craft Brain – This is one of the those craft activities that takes a little investment, but you can use over and over again!

Bubble Painting with Dry Ice || The Science Kiddo  – Have you tried this? It’s a must for your next spring art activity!

String Art || Babble Dabble Do – Can you believe a little bit of string transformed this simple painting?

Collaborative Circle Painting to Build Community || Kids STEAM Lab  – Add this amazing art lesson to your after school creative time.

Fizzy Drip Painting || Capri +3  – I love how easy it is to set this up! I know I have everything I need to make this happen today!

Tissue Paper Sensory Art   || Left Brain Craft Brain – If you need a quick preschool art project, give this one a try.

Tube Painting Gross Motor Art Project    || Left Brain Craft Brain – Sometimes kids painting can be pretty messy. This is an awesome way to contain the mess.

Slime Drawings   || Left Brain Craft Brain – This is one of the coolest drawing ideas I have ever made! The kids are going to love it!

Melted Crayon Stained Glass || The Artful Parent – Do you remember doing this as a kid? Melted crayon is always a classic.

Painting With Nature   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Next time you are planning an arts and crafts activity, plan to use a little pieces of nature!

Arts Integration Projects

Art integration projects are my favorite. Why should art be integrated into the curriculum? It’s why we focus on STEAM so much on Left Brain Craft Brain instead of just STEM. Adding in art triggers another level of creativity in young minds. Get the kids’ creative juices flowing with some amazing art projects that have some science, math, and engineering built right in.

Five Minute Crafts: Magnet Painting   || Left Brain Craft Brain – We have done this activity MANY times and it’s always a huge hit with the kids. Check out this video to see it in action.

Art Equals Science Paint Solubility Projects for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Grab your box of paints for this simple science experiment.

Mystery Grid Art Challenge || Pink Stripey Socks  – Such a fun idea for your STEAM lesson time.

Frog Life Cycle Pom Pom Craft for Nature Studies || Adventure in a Box –  Looking for fun spring art ideas? Add this one to the list.

Glow in the Dark Moon Phases Mobile   || Left Brain Craft Brain – This is one of those craft activities that will stay on the wall for months!

Chromatography Art Project || Buggy and Buddy  – Teach kids about the cool science of chromatography when you make this weaving project.

Color Mixing with Coding for Preschool Kids || iGame Mom  – I love the idea of adding in technology to your next art projects for kids.

Prism Play and Chalk Art   || Left Brain Craft Brain – We use this as one of your go to art lessons for kids!

Rainbow Geometry Painting   || Left Brain Craft Brain – I can’t get over how beautiful the colors are in this project!

Five Minute Crafts: Play Dough Petroglyphs   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Another great preschool art idea for your youngest STEAM kids.

More Arts Integration Projects!

Metal Art STEAM Project || STEAM Powered Family  – Beautiful! This is one of those cool art projects the kids won’t soon forget.

Geometric Math Art with Circles || Teach Beside Me  – I can’t believe what an easy math art activity this is! And totally relaxing, too.

Bird Art Sculptures || One Time Through –  If you’re planning some nature lessons for kids, don’t forget to add in your own bird sculptures.

Five Minute Crafts: Kandinsky for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain – Teach your kids art history with a simple art lesson. It makes another great lesson in geometry, too.

Math Coloring Book || Left Brain Craft Brain (coming soon!) – Learn about how math intertwines with nature with these beautiful coloring pages.

Recycled Art Projects

Do you have a recycle bin overflowing with materials? Before you put those items out for recycling, think about all the amazing recycled art projects you can do. This is an awesome budget-friendly way to add STEAM to your learning every week.

Recycled Plastic Flowers Are and Science Projects || Left Brain Craft Brain – This is pretty much the prettiest science experiment we’ve ever done.

Egg Carton Flowers || I Heart Arts n’ Crafts – Such a beautiful way to use your old egg cartons.

Upcylced Toy Car Marker Bots  || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Don’t throw away your old toy cars. There’s still some fun left in them!

Recycled Water Bottle Garden Art || Happy Hooligans – Dig into your recycle bin to make amazing art to decorate your spring garden!

Paper Weaving || Babble Dabble Do – What cool recycled paper can you find for this fun weaving project?

Got some carboard to use up? You’ll love these Cereal Box Crafts , too!

Five Minute Crafts (and Five Minute Art Too!)

I’m going to admit that I always have a couple five minute crafts ready to go anytime at home. It’s a great away to set up a creative space quickly AND give some extra stimulation to your creative kids. All with little time invested.

Blind Contour Drawings || Art Bar – Challenge the kids to this fun drawing challenge!!

Earth Melted Crayon Rocks Craft   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – Another amazing spring art idea to add to your art projects for kids.

Gorgeous Spin Art Hearts Painting Activity for Kids   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – This was a spur of the moment idea that the kids will love.

Painted Feathers || Figment Creative Labs – We did this activity in my daughter’s class and the kids loved it!

Easy Fish Origami || Red Ted Art – This project is a great introduction into the art of origami!

Be sure to check out our whole Five Minutes Crafts category on Left Brain Craft Brain!

Holiday Art Projects

Here’s just a quick selection of some fun holiday art projects for kids.

Five Minute Crafts: Pumpkin Pie Painting   || Left Brain Craft Brain  – We do a lot of holiday art around our house and this one is one of my favorites.

Rainbow Shamrock Art Project for St. Patrick’s Day || Rhythms of Play – This project is perfect for your STEAM kids! Such a cool process.

Process Art Scrape Painting with Bunny Silhouettes  || Projects with Kids – These are adorable and the perfect process art idea for your next spring art activity!

Valentine Process Art Projects || Left Brain Craft Brain  – So many beautiful ideas to show others how much you care!

Easter Egg Roll & Paint || Busy Toddler – Such a great idea for using all those plastic eggs with the littles.

Five Minute Crafts: Tape Resist Glitter Forest || Left Brain Craft Brain  – We have made several versions of this project over the year. It’s so easy to set up and they always come out beautiful!

And check out this HUGE list of Valentine Process Art for Kids .

Looking for some more STEAM inspiration that you can use right now? Instant gratification style? Check out STEAM Explorers!! The coolest creative experience for kids is here! It's a digital book of the month club filled with tons of fun stuff for the kids to do and learn. All engineer, teacher, and mom-approved. And most definitely KID APPROVED!⁣

What’s included?⁣

• A monthly digital magazine with cool themes that are fun to read
• Hands-on, exciting projects the kids will love.⁣
• Science, tech, engineering, art, and math learning YOU’LL love.⁣
• Delicious recipes the kids can make.⁣
• Fun printables and games⁣

There’s no greater exploration than space! Learn about the universe around us in May with hands-on activities that inspire the kids to dream big. The kids will love building an orbiting Earth, crafting some felted planets, eating Earth toast, making the sky light up in a card, and so much more! You'll love the helpful standards-based learning, printables, and tools that make STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math) exploration easy!

We’ve split the STEAM Explorers Space issue into four weekly themes:

• This issue has four weekly themes to inspire your kiddos:
• WEEK 1: EARTH & MOON
• WEEK 2: SPACE TRAVEL
• WEEK 3: SOLAR SYSTEM
• WEEK 4: STARRY SKIES

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Collaboration is a powerful tool that can ignite creativity and foster a sense of community among artists. In recent years, there has been a rise in collaborative art projects that invite multiple individuals to come together and contribute their unique perspectives. These projects not only push the boundaries of traditional art-making but also allow for a collective expression of ideas and imagination. Here are 15 collaborative art projects that bring out everyone’s creative side.

1. Exquisite Corpse:

Inspired by the surrealist movement, the Exquisite Corpse project involves multiple artists creating a piece of art together without seeing each other’s contributions. Each artist adds their own element to the artwork, resulting in a mesmerizing and unexpected composition.

2. Community Murals:

Community murals are large-scale artworks that are created by artists and members of the community. These murals often depict local histories, cultural diversity, or issues of social importance. By involving the community, these projects establish a sense of ownership and pride in the artwork.

3. Collaborative Collage:

Collaborative collage projects bring together pieces of images or materials sourced from various participants. Artists contribute their own fragments, which are then assembled into a cohesive artwork. This collaborative process sparks visual narratives and unexpected connections between different artistic visions.

4. Interactive Installations:

Interactive installations blur the lines between art and audience. These projects invite participants to engage physically or digitally with the artwork, allowing them to actively contribute and shape the artistic experience. Such installations foster collaboration, as viewers become co-creators.

5. Street Art Festivals:

Street art festivals gather artists from around the world to create vibrant, large-scale murals on public walls. These festivals transform urban landscapes into open-air galleries, providing a platform for artists to collaborate, exchange ideas, and leave a lasting impression on the community.

6. Mosaic Art:

Mosaic art involves assembling small pieces of glass, ceramic, or stone to create a larger image. Collaborative mosaic projects allow individuals to contribute their own mosaic pieces, which are then organized into a cohesive design. This collaborative effort results in stunning and visually immersive artworks.

7. Art Jams:

Art jams are events where artists, both amateur and professional, come together to create artworks collaboratively. Participants work alongside each other, sharing ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Art jams promote artistic growth and foster a sense of camaraderie among artists.

8. Collective Sketchbooks:

Collective sketchbooks are shared notebooks that circulate among different artists. Each artist adds their own illustrations, sketches, or writings to the sketchbook, creating a collaborative visual diary. These sketchbooks serve as platforms for artistic exchange and inspire new ideas.

9. Collaborative Performance Art:

Collaborative performance art involves multiple artists coming together to create a live, interactive performance. This form of art embraces spontaneity, improvisation, and experimentation, as artists react and respond to each other’s movements, sounds, or gestures.

10. Digital Collabs:

Digital collaboration platforms enable artists from different locations to collaborate remotely. Through online platforms, artists can share ideas, work on shared digital canvases, or even create interactive digital experiences together. This opens up new avenues for creative collaboration across borders.

11. Artistic Experiments:

Collaborative art projects often involve pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. Artists come together to experiment with new techniques, materials, or concepts, sparking innovation and encouraging artistic growth.

12. Community Workshops:

Community workshops bring artists and aspiring artists together to learn and create together. These workshops provide a space for individuals to explore their creativity, exchange skills, and collaborate on art projects. Such workshops empower participants to discover their artistic potential.

13. Artistic Relay:

Artistic relay projects involve passing on an artwork from one artist to another. Each artist adds their own touch or element to the artwork before passing it on. This continuous exchange results in a dynamic and evolving artwork, showcasing the diverse perspectives and styles of different artists.

14. Environmental Art:

Collaborative environmental art projects integrate art with nature. Artists work together to create sculptures, installations, or land art using natural materials. These creations often raise awareness about environmental issues and the importance of preserving our natural surroundings.

15. Artistic Collaborations:

Artistic collaborations between artists from different disciplines result in unique and multidimensional artworks. Musicians, dancers, visual artists, and writers come together to create immersive experiences that blend different artistic forms seamlessly.

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Cool resource alert! If you’re looking for some creative inspiration for your class this year, check out the lesson plans and projects available from Sax Arts & Crafts on School Specialty , one of our favorite places to find fun classroom supplies too.

These 10 art projects were the first to catch our eye, but there are hundreds of ideas for every grade level.

1. Owl Textured Teapots Applied art and fine art beautifully collide in this ceramic project. Students utilize molds to create a functional teapot, then embellish it with the form of an owl (or other motif) to add interest. 

2. Liquid Icons: Repetition and Variation Stencils Study stencil art across cultures and time periods, then invite students to develop their own custom layered stencils. The spirit of Andy Warhol will be smiling on your classroom as students create a repeated series from their stencils.

3. Van Gogh’s Trees Bring your classroom outdoors and have students observe actual trees in their surroundings. Then invite your budding Impressionists to learn from Master Van Gogh as they interpret the trees they see using short brushstrokes and multiple layers of paint on their very own canvases.

4. Masters in Plaster Art apprentices through the ages have always re-created the works of the masters … but have they ever used pizza boxes to do so? Explore the use of found materials, emulate famous works, and practice adding texture and dimension using the plaster medium with this multifaceted lesson.

5. Connector Paints With the Pochoir Color Process Study printmaking with your students and then take the traditional black-and-white block print up a notch. Using the Pochoir process, students will employ a technique that delivers colored paint through innovative detachable tablets.  

6. Rain Sticks In this twist on a traditional art form, students will mold a rain stick from clay. The resulting piece will imitate the sound of the Aztecs’ rain sticks, which were made from cactus.

7. Cameo Inspirations Incorporate the art of the cameo in your studies of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Your class will experience several art mediums as they create a silhouette and then produce a clay relief of the image.

8. Shrink Art Landmarks Take students on a social studies road trip that augments their geography lesson with technology and fine arts.

9. A Community of Artists Just as your students have their classroom community, artists have long depended on their communities. After studying the Cubist, Surrealist and other artistic communities, invite students to create 3-D houses in those same styles. 

10. Transparent Dragons ELA, art and math come together in the form of the mighty dragon. This exercise in line drawing combines the glasswork style of Tiffany with the study of these mythical beasts. Mathematic concepts are employed as students work with balancing dimensions within a square shape.

Which of these lessons do you most want to try? And you can find more ideas online in School Specialty’s newest Sax Arts & Crafts catalog .  

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50 Easy and Unique Craft Ideas for Adults That Won't Break the Bank

Fun, unusual DIYs to inspire crafters of all skill levels — some you can make within an hour.

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The best part of these projects is that they can be completed within an hour. We've included practical DIYs for the home , from an entryway organizer and patterned fabric lampshade to painted wood serving trays and fabric switch plates. Try giving thrift store finds a new look with a few genius upcycling ideas — egg carton flowers and wallpapered vessels are just a few favorites on our list. Many of these crafts make thoughtful homemade gifts , while others might be worthy of selling (think knit mittens and chunky crochet pillow covers from the GH Stitch Club ). And since Easter is fast approaching, you'll find a few spring-themed crafts on our list, from egg-shaped coasters to floral candlesticks.

So if you're looking for a fun activity to tackle alone or with family and friends, let our list of craft ideas for adults inspire you. And if you really want to be adventurous, don't just go for the easy ideas. You'll discover a few more challenging options to put your skills to the test. Happy crafting!

Patterned Lampshade

Give any lampshade a personalized twist using colorful fabric and cotton twilling. Surprisingly, this fun DIY takes just six steps to complete, making it ideal for seasoned and newbie crafters alike.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built »

Easily update your wood frame with half-round molding and bold paint. Blogger Holly cut the trim with a hand saw — an inexpensive process she found doable with some "elbow grease."

Get the tutorial at Club Crafted »

Egg Coasters

Place these egg-shaped coasters on the table during your Easter celebration and keep them displayed long after the holiday ends. You'll need replacement glass, Mod Podge, lightweight fabric, fabric scissors, and a craft or foam brush to create.

Follow these steps:

• Make sure the glass is free of dust and lint. Cut fabric 1” larger than your glass.
• Paint a generous amount of Mod Podge on one side of the glass. Lay it on top of the fabric and smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles.
• Cover your glass with a heavy book and wait several hours for your new coasters to dry.
• Once dry, trim around the edge of the glass with fabric scissors.

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Veggie Centerpiece

Believe it or not, cabbage can be used to decorate a vase for the spring season. Start by securing cabbage leaves around your glass jar with a rubber band. Hide the band with a ribbon before filling the vase with water and arranging your flowers inside. Mix in herb greens and sturdy root vegetables, like carrots, radishes and turnips, to add to your new veggie centerpiece. It's an unconventional craft that'll make a statement no matter where it's placed.

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Statement Fanny Pack

A fanny pack is not only stylish — it's also brilliant for traveling. DIY your own using blogger Brittany's fanny pack template. You'll also need mini striped fabric and a sewing machine.

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Faux Flower Coat

Snag some dollar store flowers and hot glue them to your collarless jacket of choice. No matter where you wear it, you're sure to stand out (and get questions about where it's from).

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Fabric Switch Plates

Rather than buying new outlet covers or switch plates, simply cover your old ones in vibrant fabric for an instant upgrade. All it takes is repurposing old clothing or making use of leftover wallpaper.

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Graphic Acrylic Purse

Use letter beads to DIY a playful purse you can wear for any occasion. It's a 20-minute craft that only requires an acrylic purse, letter beads, E600 glue , a toothpick and a paper plate.

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Cupcake Liner Wreath

A wreath as eye-catching at this one is sure to give your door some pizzazz. Here's what you need: white cupcake liners, a white foam wreath form, acrylic paint, craft brushes, a drop cloth and sewing pins with white tops.

• Lay down a drop cloth on your work area.
• Paint each cupcake liner a different color by making brush strokes on the edges of the liner. Be sure to keep the center white to get a 'flower look.'
• Once dry, attach your painted cupcake liners to the foam wreath form with a pin in the center and alternate colors to create a more dynamic-looking wreath. Then, get to hanging!

Wood Table Runner

Use rectangular wood pieces and yellow spray paint to create this vibrant table runner for your dinner table.

• Lay down drop cloth outside or in a well-ventilated area.
• Put down all the wood pieces and spray them with an even layer of yellow paint. Let them dry completely and spray another coat if needed.
• Once the pieces are dry, arrange them on the table in the pattern you like and use them as a decorative table runner!

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Textured Eggs

One of the perfect crafts for spring, these textured eggs can be done in three easy steps. Cut ½” strips of fabric about 8” long using fabric scissors (or a rotary cutter), a self-healing cutting mat and a ruler. Paint each strip with glue and wrap it around the egg. Continue overlapping strips until the whole egg is covered and trim any excess. Allow several hours for the eggs to dry fully before you put them on display.

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Floral Candles

Decorate taper candles to make your home more inviting, especially if you're hosting a party. For this craft, we used paint markers (acrylic paint works too) for the floral designs.

• Use a clean cloth to wipe your candles with rubbing alcohol. This will remove lint and debris for a smooth surface.
• Use paint markers or craft paint to draw a series of dots, flowers and patterns.
• Work on one side and let it dry completely before moving to another side.

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Decorative Pinboard

Create a personalized or seasonal display by hanging photos, greeting cards and your favorite artwork from an old window frame. Add small bulldog clips with a hot glue gun to complete the vintage-inspired look.

Woven materials, like cane webbing, are neutral in color, giving bold florals the space to shine. Cut a piece to fit around any ol' vase, then stitch a line or cross pattern along the edges in a contrasting color of your choice. Wrap the webbing around the vase and adhere with hot glue.

DIY Wallpaper

Bloggers Niña Williams and Cecilia Moyer used a sponge to create a custom accent wall. To recreate it at home, simply dip the straight edge of a kitchen sponge in paint, then gently press it against your wall.

Dip-Dyed Candles

Cast a custom glow with these color-blocked candles. Take plain taper candles and dip them in a mixture of colored crayon shavings and melted candle wax. Use painter's tape for a more even dye job or embrace the unexpected and dip as you please.

Knit Mittens

If you understand the basics of knitting and you're looking to move onto something more challenging, these knit mittens are a fun idea — plus, they make a great gift for loved ones! Follow our easy-to-read instructions and download the pattern .

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Woven Coasters

Burlap coasters add a layer of texture and warmth to your display, all while keeping your table protected from spills and water marks. Give plain burlap squares a more finished look by stitching a colored border or pulling at the thread along the edges to create a fringe detail.

Painted Wood Serving Tray

Here's a cool way to strike up a conversation with your guests: a handmade serving tray. After you buy paint colors that pair with your home style, start by painting a wood board (use tape to ensure straight lines). Screw on your handles, and you're ready to serve!

Get the tutorial from Inspired by Charm »

Paper Flowers

Make these flowers now, so you can enjoy 'em all season long. To make, fold dyed cupcake liners in half and cut out petal and fringe shapes. Then fold a piece of floral wire in half and twist around the faux flower stamen. Poke the wire through the center of three to four paper liners. Finish it off by wrapping floral tape around the base of the liners and bringing it all the way down the stem.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping , where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor , Chairish , BobVila.com , Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine , in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping , where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine . She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions , in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community , a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

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East Passyunk Avenue Unveils 'Rainbow Gate' Art Installation by Artist David Guinn

PHILADELPHIA, PA — East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is set to illuminate South Philadelphia’s renowned food street and shopping district with a captivating new public art project. The eagerly anticipated grand opening reception for the mesmerizing Rainbow Gate at Mifflin Triangle (1845 EPA) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, followed by an exciting after-party. Attendees can look forward to meeting the talented artist behind the installation, David Guinn, while enjoying light refreshments from P’unk Burger and FUEL, accompanied by live entertainment from Fred S. Acoustic. This special event is open to the public with no admission fee, but RSVP is required for planning purposes.

The Rainbow Gate, a multi-media creation by artist David Guinn, serves as a symbolic representation of the journey leading to the present moment. Delving into themes of contemplation and transformation, the installation invites viewers to ponder the mysteries lying beyond the vibrant colors of the gate.

Expressing his profound connection to the project, Guinn shared, “This painting is my statement about the journey of life, especially mid-life, for me, and for the world. With courage, positive transformation is possible.” Embracing the challenges and excitements of the creative process, Guinn’s meticulous craftsmanship and innovative use of LED lights breathe life into the artwork.

Elaine Johnson, EPABID Board Secretary and Owner of Frame Fatale, expressed gratitude for hosting this iconic piece in the community, highlighting Guinn’s international acclaim as a mural artist and East Passyunk Avenue member.

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of art and celebration as East Passyunk Avenue welcomes the Rainbow Gate and artist David Guinn. Experience the magic of the installation, indulge in lite bites, and revel in the artistic ambiance, promising an evening filled with creativity and inspiration.

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In “Morning After the Revolution,” an attack on progressive activism, the journalist Nellie Bowles relies more on sarcasm than argument or ideas.

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MORNING AFTER THE REVOLUTION: Dispatches From the Wrong Side of History, by Nellie Bowles

Activists! Attention-grabbing grifters, making everything worse by thinking the world could be better. What’s to be done but slay them with mockery? This is the general project of Nellie Bowles’s “Morning After the Revolution ,” a slim collection of polemical reportage that I suspect is meant to be courageous stuff, also funny. Why, Bowles demands, does politics have to be so “deathly serious”?

Formerly a reporter for The New York Times, Bowles quit in 2021 as the paper’s newsroom, she writes, was devolving into a monoculture of utopian progressivism, “so sure everyone was good, except of course, conservatives, who were very very bad and whose politics only come from hate.”

I sense that Bowles is trying to channel Tom Wolfe, who skewered liberal pretension in high style, often by slipping stealthily into his subjects’ points of view. But where Wolfe was a precision-guided stiletto, Bowles is more of a dull blade, ridiculing her former colleagues by saddling them with laughably vacuous thoughts and dreams — their “beautiful vision of the role of journalism for such a beautiful time,” for instance. What twits!

“Morning After the Revolution” transports us to the heady days of 2020 and 2021 when protesters massed coast to coast demanding social change: Black Lives Matter, Seattle’s “autonomous zone,” police abolition marches. But it’s activists for the homeless who really gall Bowles, especially after she buys a house in a gentrifying Los Angeles neighborhood of multimillion-dollar properties. A 200-person homeless encampment had recently sprung up in a nearby park; private security costs her nearly $4,000 a year.

Cue the organizers, opportunists and socialists who think “homelessness is a tool of the revolution” — a chance to show the world what a community operating outside the capitalist system might look like, not a problem to be fixed with something simple, such as housing. One activist is from a well-off family and drives a BMW! When the park was finally cleared by the city, 180 pounds of excrement had to be shoveled out, she reports, nose wrinkled. Bowles, who says that she has “always voted yes on every homeless housing supplement I come across,” wishes the unhoused could just have better manners — be less rowdy, perhaps more constipated. More like middle-class homeowners.

Worse than the L.A. activists are their San Francisco counterparts, whom Bowles blames for abetting fentanyl deaths with their empathy-driven progressivism, and driving up homelessness. The issue Bowles seems reluctant to take up is income inequality, even though a major story in the period she’s covering was the $26 trillion in new wealth funneled to the world’s richest 1 percent. When inequality rises, so does homelessness, which seems unfair to pin on progressives. Nor were they the ones who decided that deinstitutionalizing the mentally ill was a great idea. That would be Ronald Reagan .

I was intrigued to learn that Bowles was once an activist herself: a high school crusader for gay rights who has since married a woman. She acknowledges being the beneficiary of a previous generation’s progressivism, and her vestigial liberal heart still occasionally bleeds; she reports tearing up during an antiracism workshop. It’s the crazy activism she’s against — you know, the “fringe” stuff.

By fringe, she means trans. She’s peeved that some trans women are trying to redefine feminism in ways that seem to her to be anti-woman, resents that lesbians risk being erased by trendy all-purpose queerness and fears that as a married lesbian mother she will have her own rights swept away by anti-trans backlash. Given the Dobbs decision, all precedents are possibly imperiled, but the culprit isn’t transgender-rights activists. It’s the religious right and the Supreme Court, both of which get a pass from Bowles, as do Donald Trump and every elected Republican.

I was, of course, eager to read good gossip about The Times. The best nugget: After Bowles started dating a “known liberal dissident” at the paper (the former opinion writer Bari Weiss, whom she wed and now works with at The Free Press , the media company Weiss founded), she says an editor Bowles was friendly with asked how she could be doing this. “She’s a Nazi,” the editor exclaimed about Weiss, which I take to mean he disagreed with Weiss’s politics. Despite Bowles’s own penchant for political gibes — frequently hyperbolic and in questionable taste — she felt hurt.

Her most serious charge is that the editor thought her story ideas weren’t as good after that. The obvious question is whether her heterodox turn has conferred much benefit when it comes to ideas. The ones on display here seem pretty shopworn. I recall admiring a sharp-elbowed profile of the psychologist and anti-identity politics commentator Jordan Peterson that Bowles wrote early in her Times tenure. Nothing in this book hits that level.

Bowles’s rationale for returning us to the early 2020s, she explains in her conclusion, is that the ideas embraced by activists at the time have since become the operating principles of big business and mainstream institutions. To the extent that this is true, what accounts for it? The term “ woke capitalism ” might be a place to start: Who benefits from social-justice window dressing? Who are the useful stooges? Where does the actual power lie?

What’s frustrating about Bowles’s book is that there are usually better arguments in support of her case than the ones she bothers to make. She seems to be trying to say that the left needs to adopt elements of liberalism — a more robust defense of free speech — and to ditch the moral authoritarians. (Many leftists would agree.)

But the book’s central fallacy is that idiocy on the left requires moving to the right. It doesn’t. It’s eminently possible for people with brains to make distinctions and stick to their principles, if they have any. And, by the way, you’re not going to find any fewer authoritarians and idiots by switching sides.

MORNING AFTER THE REVOLUTION : Dispatches From the Wrong Side of History | By Nellie Bowles | Thesis | 242 pp. | $30

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