Spun Paint Rocks

Get the kids outside to hunt for some pretty rocks and then transform them with a salad spinner.  It will turn ordinary rocks into works of art simply by adding a little paint onto each rock and then spinning around in the spinner.  Meri cherry shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mericherry.com/2014/06/09/rockin-spin-art-kids/

Painted Flower Pot

A terra cotta pot is painted with one artsy mama.  She first paints the entire pot and then uses a toilet paper tube to make different color circles.  After the pots dry the kids can then plant flowers in them.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2014/08/happimess.html

A clay pot is painted white and then drawn on with a black marker.  Next the drawings are colored in with style and spice.

Get the instructions here:
http://styleandspice.com/hand-painted-planter/

Painted Vase

A clear vase is turned fun with gold paint and a polka dot pattern from coconut head survival guide.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coconutheadsurvivalguide.com/kate-spade-rose-bowl/

Stained Glass Sun Catchers

An empty glass picture frame turns into a vibrant sun catcher with the help of glass paint and chica circle.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/glass-stained-suncatchers-diy/

Calming Bottles

A plastic bottle is filled with paint, glitter and cotton balls to make calming bottles for upset kids with crafty morning.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.craftymorning.com/how-to-make-galaxy-jars-bottles-kids-activity/

Fun at home with kids uses beads and clear liquid soap.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2015/04/suspended-beads-dollar-tree-discovery.html

Engineer mommy uses confetti, soapy water, and food coloring.

Get the instructions here:

http://engineermommy.com/2012/diy-discovery-bottles-fun-kids-craft-project/

Finger Paint Picture Frames

Plain wood frames are painted with colorful finger paint for a gift or art project even the youngest of kids can do.  My life of travels and adventures shares the details.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2013/09/finger-paint-frames.html

DIY Water Color Paint

Don't throw old markers away, instead revive them by placing them in a cup of water.  Any left over ink will be added to the water.  This is a great way to make your own water color paints.

Paper Roll Printing

Paper towels are rolled into paint to make unique prints on both the paper and the paper towels with casa marias. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://casamarias.blogspot.com/2011/05/im-printing.html

Puffy Paint Ghosts

White puffy paint (shaving cream and glue) is added to ghost cut outs to make a fun and easy Halloween craft for the preschool set.  No time for flashcards then adds googly eyes and a black paper mouth. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/10/ghost-kids-craft.html

Mess Free Finger Paint Leaves

A brilliant way to create fall leaves and have the kids play with finger paint -- all without making a mess.  Moments of mommyhood squishes dabs of fall colored paint onto paper, covers with wax paper and then lets the little ones squish to their hearts content.  She then removes the wax paper and after the paint dries cuts into pretty fall leaves.  The messy option is great too so long as you don't mind cleaning up the mess.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momentsofmommyhood.com/2011/09/oldie-but-goodie-no-mess-fingerpainted.html

Clothespin Birds

Clothespins are painted and feathered with crafts by amanda in this bird kids craft activity.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2014/07/clothespin-crafts-birds-branch.html

DIY Building Blocks

Cardboard food boxes are painted to look like brick building blocks with creative jewish mom. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2014/07/rebuilding-the-beit-hamikdash-recycling-craft-for-kids.html

Morenas corner uses stickers and scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://morenascorner.com/personalized-wood-blocks/

Splattered Paint Vase

Kids will have fun flinging paint at a clear glass vase to make it more artful with madigan made.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.madiganmade.com/2012/11/diy-splatter-painted-glass-vases.html

Everyday dishes uses clay terra cotta pots.

Get the instructions here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/splatter-paint-pots/

Paint Filled Eggs

Eggs are hollowed out, filled with paint and then wrapped into colorful tissue paper with growing a jeweled rose.  Kids then get to throw the eggs to have a fun and unique work of art.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/10/paint-filled-eggs-on-canvas.html

Truck Tracks

Toy truck tire treads make for a fun paint brush as inspired by learn play imagine.  She uses blobs of colorful paint for the trucks to run into.  Kids could also get really messy and more truck like and use mud as well.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2012/04/making-paint-tracks-with-toy-trucks.html

Nature Scented Texture Paint

Flowers, fruit rind and herbs are added to paint to give it a different texture and scent with the nature store.  Making finger paint even more fun for the toddler set. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/how-to-make-scented-paint-summer

Painted Rock Paper Weights

A great project for even toddlers, take a common rock and give the kids some paint to make fun paper weights.  Happy hooligans shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/painted-rock-paper-weight-craft/

Yarn Painting

Thread and paint combine to make this great toddler friendly painting activity.  Supply the little ones with different color paint and string.  Then have the kids dip the yarn into the paint and use the thread to paint a picture.  Kids will love the sensory play with the soft yarn and getting to touch the paint in a different way.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/string-painting-kids-craft/

Gift of curiosity has a similar activity.  However she makes mini Rorschach tests with her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/painting-with-strings/

Hand Painted Coffee Mugs

A really simple and functional gift that even the youngest toddler can make - these hand painted mugs make great containers or drinking cups.  Clumsy crafter shares all of the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.clumsycrafter.com/2011/05/gifts-from-kids-handpainted-mugs/

Fireflies and jellybeans makes them for Mother's Day.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandjellybeans.com/2012/05/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-kids-craft.html 

Lilla design uses a thicker paint brush and solitary color for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lilla-a-design.blogspot.com/2011/12/julklappar-barn-kan-pyssla-ihop.html

Ice Cube Paint

Ideas to keep cool and creative this summer by painting with frozen colored ice.  Ideas include fun shapes, glitter and more.

Factory direct craft has a cool spin on painting using food coloring, water and mini clothes pins to make easy for holding.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/ice-painting/


Hands on as we grow has a similar idea but freezing real paint which will be a lot more messy.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.handsonaswegrow.com/2011/07/art-frozen-painting.html

Growing a jeweled rose uses shaving cream to make her frozen paint and adds sparkly blue glitter to make it even more special.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/05/frozen-paint-recipe.html 

Buzzmills combines them all in one big bin so kids can see the colors combine and change.

Get the instructions here:
http://buzzmills.typepad.com/blog/2013/08/ice-cube-painting.html 

 123 home school 4 me makes fun shapes of hearts, flowers and stars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.123homeschool4me.com/2013/05/100-days-of-play-frozen-paint-sensory.html

Two daloo lets her ice just melt on the paper, placing the ice cubes far apart and letting the colors collide as they meet and melt.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.two-daloo.com/big-process-art-rainbow-ice-paint/

Share and remember paints fabric with colored ice and lets it melt into a tye die cloth.

Get the instructions here:
http://shareandremember.blogspot.com/2011/06/ice-cube-painting-rainbows.html 

Hello wonderful freezes tempura paint into popsicle molds.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/make-freezer-paint-popsicles