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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!

3 ingredient puffy paint- toddler at play (1)

 

#2: SPONGE STAMPED HEART TREE CRAFT

Use a sponge to create this lovely tree!

related: 10+ Valentine’s day ideas for kids

 

#3: PAPER PLATE APPLE CRAFT

Simple and easy paper plate craft. Perfect for the very little ones too!

paper plate apple craft - toddler at play (4)

 

#4: ICY TWIG TREE

Create these beautiful winter sceneries for your next winter craft!

related: 12+ EASY WINTER CRAFTS FOR KIDS

 

#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!

birds on a wire craft- toddler at play (3)

 

#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!

watercolor leaf art - toddler at play (6)

 

#10: BUBBLE WRAP BEE HIVE CRAFT

Aren’t these bee hives lovely? They are super fun to make!

bubble wrap beehive craft- toddler at play (2)

 

#11: PAPER TOWEL EARTH ACTIVITY

For this activity we are painting paper towels!

paper towel earth activity- toddler at play (2)

 

#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!

sponge stamped tulip bouquet craft - toddler at play (6)

 

#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!

fingerprint lupine craft- toddler at play (2)

 

#15: DIY BUBBLE WRAP STAMP ART

Try this recycled painting activity!

diy bubble wrap stamp art- toddler at play (3)

 

#16: DOTTED EASTER EGGS

Use q-tips to create these dotted patterns on Easter egg cut-outs!

dotted easter egg

 

#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!

paper roll flower craft - toddler at play (5)

 

#20: FORK STAMPED CHICK CRAFT

Another fun fork painting craft kids will love!

fork stamped chick

 

#21: HANDPRINT CARROT CRAFT

Wouldn’t these make a lovely handmade cards for Easter?

handprint carrot craft- toddler at play (4)

 

#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!

watercolor star craft- toddler at play

 

#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!

glittery winter scene craft- todder at play (11)

 

#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.

pom-pom stamped winter tree- toddler at play (17)

 

#31: SALT PAINTING TRAY

Create this simple busy activity for toddlers and preschoolers!

salt painting tray- toddler at play (4)

 

#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!

foil painting-toddler at play (1)

 

#37: EASTER EGG DOT PAINTING

Dot markers are really fun to use! Create these Easter eggs!

related: 8 FUN EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

easter egg dot painting- toddler at play (2)

 

#38: COTTON BALL AUTUMN TREE CRAFT

Fun Fall craft for kids using cotton balls.

cotton ball autumn tree- toddler at play (11)

 

#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!

painting snow (2)

 

#44: SALT HEART PAINTING

Try this super fun salt painting activity!

salt heart painting (5)

 

#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!

dinosaur footprint painting activity - toddler at play (2)

 

#48: SALT SNOWFLAKES PAINTING CRAFT

Try this unique painting activity during winter time!

salt snowflakes (2)

 

#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!

painting heart ice cubes- toddler at play (17)

 

#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 with nature- toddler at play (13)

 

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!

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