Get into festive cheer and get the kids to paint a cute snowman in this fun acrylic painting step by step tutorial. This painting idea is ideal for older kids (7-10).

Older kids will love painting this magical fireflies in a jar painting. This is an acrylic canvas painting that can be followed in Tracie's step by step tutorial.

This gorgeous rose is a simple painting project for kids to get into. They'll use black glue as the outline of the rose (free stencil is included in the post). Then they'll fill it in with some vivid watercolor paints.

Learn to draw and paint a butterfly in an aesthetic pink sunset with clouds and stars. This tutorial would work best for older children. Tutorial also includes step by step instructions on how to draw the butterfly.

Use a simple rock as the canvas and get the kids to paint these sweet strawberry painted rocks. Kids can then have fun hiding them around your neighbourhood.

This super cute footprint rocket makes a great keepsake or gift idea.

Summer is the perfect time to paint outdoors. Make some simple DIY sidewalk chalk with cornstarch and food coloring in this easy painting idea for the kids. Give them a bunch of paint brushes and let the driveway be their canvas!

This painting idea is a creative way that combines a lesson in chemistry with art. Kids will have so much fun watching the reaction between vinegar and baking soda "fizz" while ending up with a nifty moon painted texture effect.

This fun and easy cherry blossom tree painting is painted with Q-tips and 3 simple paint colors. This acrylic painting ideas for kids is ideal for older kids ( 7-10 year olds)

This magical sun and moon painting comes to life with some oil pastels to give texture in this layered watercolor painting. First the sun and moon is drawn on with a black marker, then kids use a combo of oil pastels and watercolors in layers.

Rock painting is an easy and cheap painting idea for kids. Get them to find rocks around the neighbourhood, then get them to get creative with some paints and brushes. If you're also looking for new ideas, this post will go over a few to their creative juices flowing.

Want an easy way for kids to paint a sunflower? This easy sunflower painting uses basic acrylic paints and a fork dragging method for the petals.

This fun art activity gets the kids to have fun with splatter painting overtop simple yet dramatic black paint. Use the blank masking tape marks for the kids to write or draw in words that inspire them.

Kids will enjoy painting this beautiful jellyfish using black glue as the outline and then fill it in with watercolor paints.

Another simple cherry blossom painting that even the younger kids can do. In this painting idea. kids will use cotton balls dipped in paint and create the cherry blossom art.

Make some 3-D puffy paint with 3 simple ingredients: shaving cream, glue and food coloring. Kids can let their imaginations go wild with what they can make with their puffy paints.

Kids can create some gorgeous hydrangea flowers using the bubble paint technique. And kids will have fun blowing bubbles to boot!

Kids can wrap yarn around their canvas to create this really cool yarn-resist birch tree painting. They can also customize the colors of the backgrounds.

Kids will use their thumbprints to create this fun pineapple summer painting.

The kids will have fun with this summer inspired painting idea. Use some cardstock to cut out some dragonfly shapes. Then get the kids to paint in their own designs with a dotting method using q-tips and different colored paints.

Save the lids from your milk jugs, soda bottles , etc. and get kids to use them as stamps. Kids will have fun creating a variety of patterns and designs.

Get the kids to use big simple leaves as their canvas. Collect them on a nature walk then come back and get them to use a dotting method using puffy fabric paint.

Flamingos are a fun summer bird to paint for the older kids with Tracie's step by step tutorial. This tutorial uses acrylic paints on canvas.

This valentine's inspired painting idea uses rocks and simple red and white paint. Get the kids to make their own unique valentines for their classmates and family/friends.

This unique are idea uses created simple varying sizes of polka dots in one color to make this beautiful painting technique.

This super fun summer painting idea for kids is sure to be a hit! Take some simple water guns and mix in some acrylic paint and water for a fun afternoon painting outdoors. Add this to your collection of art projects to try.

Have you ever thought about infusing your child’s paint with spices? It brings a whole new level to Sensory Painting which is an important thing to involve kids in.

In this fun painting idea the kids get to eat their creation! The edible paint is made using marshmallows, food coloring and a couple other ingredients.

What better way to combat boredom than to combine paints with play? Hand them a simple cardboard box, paints, brushes and let them swing away to create a very fun masterpiece.

This simple painting idea for the kids uses masking tape to create a geometric design (kids can have fun creating their own design). Then they have can have fun adding paint colors overtop. The fun part is when they remove the tape to reveal their beautiful art.

Take a childhood favourite activity of blowing bubbles and create an a fun painting with it. Simply add a couple drops of food coloring to the bubble solution and a simple piece of paper and let the kids enjoy making their bubble art creation.

Even the little kids can learn to paint with this completely edible, yogurt-based paint recipe! The best thing about this project? You don't have to worry about young kids putting paints into their mouths since its 100% edible.

Little artists will have fun with this abstract expressionism painting idea. Have fun using liquid watercolors and straws in this easy watercolor painting idea.

Let the kids taking their painting project to the bath with these DIY bath paints recipe. This recipe uses simple items like baby wash, cornstarch, food coloring to create these washable paints.

Looking for creative ideas on how kids can use paints? This unorthodox painting idea uses washable paint on a window (great rainy day activity). Use masking tape to give your kids they "canvas" on the window and let them enjoy painting it in! Keep in mind the kind of paint you use is important - make sure you use washable paints.

This fun flower painting idea uses black oil pastel to trace the outline of the large flower. Then the kids can use some simple watercolors to paint in the petals and background. Makes a great painting idea for school-aged kids.

This fun ice painting is an easy painting idea that doesn't require many items. All you'll need is some water, food coloring, ice cube tray and popsicles sticks.

Get the kids to make these zinnia flower rocks as a fun summer painting idea. The tutorial covers step by step instruction on how to paint the zinnia flower in various colors.

Watch kids creative side come to life with these cute monsters using a fun fork swiping method. They can have fun making their monsters in variety of ways, sizes, different shapes and colors. Kids can even add googly eyes as a finishing touch to this adorable craft.

Flowers are one of the easiest things to paint, even for kids! This post will go over ideas and new techniques like a fun tulip painting with a fork , q-tip lavender flowers, a fun flower finger painting idea, using a plastic bottle as a flower stamp, etc..

This easy painting idea uses some gorgeous sunset colors using different brush strokes. Then kids can paint in their birds using a stencils (free download in post) to create this bird silhouette art project.

This sparkly winter process art activity is a fun winter painting idea kids can try. This project uses paints, glue and epsom salts to create the funky texture and glittery effect. It's a great way for kids to explore adding different textures into their paints.

This cute ballerina painting idea uses coffee filters and liquid watercolors to make this sweet artwork.

Add this balloon dart painting to your list of fun painting ideas to with kids during the summer. It can also make a fun birthday party idea or an afternoon with friends.

The kids will love painting with their feet and getting messy with this fun and unique painting idea. This activity is perfect for young children.

This abstract painting of a giraffe is a fun and simple painting idea the kids will love. It uses black and white crayons to make paint resist marks then fills in the giraffe with watercolor paints.

This fun salt painting idea uses school glue, salt and vivid watercolor paints. A fun painting idea for young kids and older kids alike.

This unique and fun art project and activity will be sure to delight kids of all ages. Use simple marbles dipped in paint and get them to move them around on paper or canvas using a shallow cardboard box.

If you have extra bubble wrap laying around your home, you can use it in this simple bubble wrap painting idea. This activity is easy enough for younger children but can still be fun for the older kids too.

Pour painting / fluid art is a fun technique that kids can try in this kid-friendly pour painting tutorial.

The kids will have a fun time using a spray bottle in conjunction with paints. The post will show you 3 ideas you can use with kids.

Use a salad spinner and some bright neon paints to create this lovely spin art. Add a few drops of paint into the salad spinner and let kids enjoy this unique painting activity.

Kids will have fun using bubble wrap to create nifty painted patterns on paper. They can then cut out paper patterns into various fruits and vegetables.

This fun art project gets kids to use the art technique of pointillism (using q-tips) to create a beautiful work of art.

This creative painting idea gets the kids to paint different designs on paper using tempera paints. Then get kids to cut the paper into the shape of trees as a lovely collage art piece.

This creative and simple painting idea gets the kids to first draw then paint in a bear using a black marker and water color paints on white paper.

This beautiful ocean inspired art is created using white oil pastel and watercolor paints.

Use your kids little hands to create this keepsake handprint flamingo painting. It also makes a special gift idea to give to loved ones.

Unicorns are a popular and fun painting idea for kids. Tracie's step by step tutorial will walk older kids through the entire painting from start to finish.

Another fun and easy peasy flower painting idea for kids. The'll use tempera paints to create the basic swirl shapes in their choice of paint colors.

Use a combination of crayons and watercolors to create the magic of crayon resist water colour paintings. A sure to delight and wow kids of all ages.

Get the kids to paint fun fireworks on black construction paper (could be used a 4th of July craft). This painting idea uses a toilette paper roll that's been cut into strips then used as a stamp. Kids can grab their own paint colors to make the fireworks.

This Easter inspired painting idea uses glass mason jars to create some pretty pastel jars that can be used as decoration around the house (check out the post for more ideas).

Get the kids to create their very own a unique gift wrap that you can use to wrap gifts for a special touch. This painting idea uses rubber stamps and fun glitter/metallic paints.

Take the kids on a nature walk and collect items like feathers, sticks, leaves, flowers, pebbles or pinecones. Then use these items as a fun stamp to create a nature inspired painting idea thats toddler friendly.

This winter inspired snowflake painting uses masking tape to create the snowflake pattern. The kids can then use watercolor paints overtop to paint the background. Then get them to sprinkle on some salt over the wet paint to create a nifty effect!

This painting idea is great idea for developing toddlers fine motor skills. Take some simple pipe cleaners, get your toddler to dip it in paint and stamp it into construction paper.

This olympic themed kid painting idea uses empty tissue paper rolls as a stamp to create the "olympic rings" in the olympic colors.

Take the kids love of painting rainbows into a unique painting idea using some simple household sponges and rainbow paint colors.

Another sidewalk chalk recipe, this time it's a raised puffy paint that the kids can paint on the sidewalk/driveway using squeeze bottles. Simple ingredients like shaving cream, baking soda, food coloring, etc.

Instead of painting on a canvas, get the kids to paint on foil paper for a unique painting idea.

If you want some simple painting ideas to keep your toddler busy, this post will walk you through some fun ideas. From painting with spaghetti, printmaking using household items, and more.

Another festive painting idea thats easy and fun for the kids to do. Grab some mason jars, craft paint and make these santa, rudolph, snowman jar creations.

Another fun snowman painting idea using some household paint, beads and macaroni.

When you live out in the wild, you're going to come across animal bones! Make them your own piece of art!

Preschool painting doesn’t have to get boring! Try it with a twist and replace those paintbrushes with flowers.

Aren’t these leaf prints beautiful? Your preschooler will love painting leaves and can easily do this! It's an excellent way to get kids out in nature to collect different leaves and then to use them in this painting activity.

Painting on a mirror is a really fun sensory experience and a different way for kids to explore with paint.

Painting with spinning tops is a fun way to explore motion and create art on a large scale

Learn how to paint a watercolor paint fall tree. This easy step-by-step tutorial will inspire you to paint beautiful fall tree in your own unique way.

This list will give you some creative new ways and inexpensive ideas of things kids can paint that you can find around the house.

Learn how to paint garden stone markers with your kids to know what you planted where in your garden