50+ Easy and Fun Painting Ideas for Kids

Looking for fun and unique painting ideas for kids? Take a peak at this list of 50+ Easy and Fun Painting Ideas for Kids and I’m sure you’re going to find something for your next craft!
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#1: 3-INGREDIENT PUFFY PAINT
Create this quick and easy puffy paint for a unique painting experience!
#2: SPONGE STAMPED HEART TREE CRAFT
Use a sponge to create this lovely tree!
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#3: PAPER PLATE APPLE CRAFT
Simple and easy paper plate craft. Perfect for the very little ones too!
#4: ICY TWIG TREE
Create these beautiful winter sceneries for your next winter craft!
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#5: WATERCOLOR POLAR BEAR CRAFT
Use watercolor paper to make the background look arctic and icy for these polar bears!
#6: BIRDS ON A WIRE CRAFT
Finger painting is so fun for toddlers and preschoolers and that is how we make these little birds for this craft!
#7: BUBBLE WRAP SUNFLOWER CRAFT
Create these lovely sunflowers by using paint and bubble wrap!
#8: FINGERPRINT FALL TREE
Paint these beautiful, vibrant Fall trees by making fingerprints!
#9: WATERCOLOR LEAF ART
Collect some leaves, paint and watch the beautiful imprints appear!
#10: BUBBLE WRAP BEE HIVE CRAFT
Aren’t these bee hives lovely? They are super fun to make!
#11: PAPER TOWEL EARTH ACTIVITY
For this activity we are painting paper towels!
#12: SPONGE STAMPED TULIP BOUQUET
Aren’t these sponge stamped tulips beautiful! This fun painting idea would make wonderful Mother’s Day cards for mothers and grandmothers!
#13: FORK STAMPED FIREWORKS CRAFT
Create this festive display of fireworks using a fork!
#14: FINGERPRINT LUPINE CRAFT
This is a great painting craft for toddlers and preschoolers using fingers prints!
#15: DIY BUBBLE WRAP STAMP ART
Try this recycled painting activity!
#16: DOTTED EASTER EGGS
Use q-tips to create these dotted patterns on Easter egg cut-outs!
#17: FORK STAMPED TULIP CRAFT
Use a fork to stamp on tulips!
#18: TAPE RESIST CROSS CRAFT
These make a great Easter craft!
#19: PAPER ROLL FLOWER CRAFT
Don’t throw away those paper rolls! Create this fun painting experience!
#20: FORK STAMPED CHICK CRAFT
Another fun fork painting craft kids will love!
#21: HANDPRINT CARROT CRAFT
Wouldn’t these make a lovely handmade cards for Easter?
#22: CELERY STAMPED ROSE CRAFT
Paint with celery to create these roses!
#23: BUBBLE WRAP RAINBOW CRAFT
Get creative using bubble wrap to make these rainbows!
#24: COFFEE FILTER BUTTERFLY CRAFT
Aren’t these butterflies lovely? Make these during spring time!

#25: FLOWER STAMP ART
Toddlers and preschoolers will love this painting idea using flowers from outdoors or even from a wilting bouquet!
#26: WATERCOLOR STAR CRAFT
Create a beautiful night sky using watercolor paper and watercolors!
#27: PAPER ROLL HEART STAMPS
Super easy Valentine’s painting activity!
#28: GLITTERY WINTER SCENE CRAFT
In this craft we are using a q-tip to paint!
#29: WATERCOLOR SOLAR SYSTEM CRAFT
Make a solar system using salt and then painting it!
#30: POM-POM STAMPED WINTER TREE
For this craft we are using a pom-pom to create a snowy look for the tree.
#31: SALT PAINTING TRAY
Create this simple busy activity for toddlers and preschoolers!
#32: FORK STAMPED HEDGEHOG CRAFT
Make these adorable little hedgehogs using paint and forks!
#33: WATER PAINTING FLOWER ICE CUBES ACTIVITY
This activity is a great way to use up old bouquets or flowers kids find outdoors. It looks beautiful and is quite fun!
#34: SPONGE PAINTED SUNFLOWER CRAFT
For this craft we are using a sponge!
#35: pumpkin painting ACTIVITY
Simple, fun and the best part is that every pumpkin looks unique and pretty in their own way!
#36: FOIL PAINTING
Simple activity that keeps toddlers and preschoolers busy!
#37: EASTER EGG DOT PAINTING
Dot markers are really fun to use! Create these Easter eggs!
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#38: COTTON BALL AUTUMN TREE CRAFT
Fun Fall craft for kids using cotton balls.
#39: PAINTING ACORNS ACTIVITY
Gather some acorns and paint them in different colors for a festive activity!
#40: SECRET EASTER EGG ART CRAFT
Paint to reveal secret art!
#41: ACORN ART
Paint using acorns!
#42: CHRISTMAS TREE BRANCH PAINTing
It’s a lot more fun to paint with a branch! Kids will really enjoy this unique way to paint!
#43: SNOW PAINTING ACTIVITY
Take some fiber filling (pillow stuffing) and have a go!
#44: SALT HEART PAINTING
Try this super fun salt painting activity!
#45: POM-POM PUMPKIN STAMPING
Paint little pumpkins using a pom-pom!
#46: ICE PAINTED IGLOO CRAFT
Have you ever painted with ice cubes? Try this craft!
#47: DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PAINTING
This is a wonderful activity to set up to keep little ones busy!
#48: SALT SNOWFLAKES PAINTING CRAFT
Try this unique painting activity during winter time!
#49: WIPEABLE PAINTING NAILS ACTIVITY
Kids will have a blast with this activity and it’s re-usable; just wipe and paint again!
#50: PAINTING HEART ICE CUBES
Simple to prep activity, but will keep your little ones busy painting away!
#51: PAINTING SALTED ROCK GEMS
Collect some rocks outside and create this activity!
#52: PAINTING WITH NATURE
Gather some natures treasures from the outdoors and paint!
Painting doesn’t have to be just paint and a paintbrush! Get creative using different materials and incorporating unique and fun ways to paint. I hope you enjoyed this list of 50+ easy and fun painting ideas for kids!


















































