Newspaper Collage Cat
This newspaper cat is one of my favorite paper collage for kids projects. The black marker shapes on the newspaper body creates such a graphic look. Drawing on newspaper is … Read More
Bug Collage Project
Save your old food magazines for this bug collage project. The shiny and colorful fruit, for example, has a whole new look when viewed as bug parts. Collage is one … Read More
Dinosaur Art Project + the Perfect Book
posted in: 1st Grade, Collage, Drawing, Kindergarten
Dinosaur art projects are extra fun if matched up with a book. This one comes from the classic “If the Dinosaurs Came Back”. Some very wise kinder teachers taught me … Read More
Gee’s Bend Quilt Collage
Learn a bit about art history, civil rights and minimizing waste with this fun and easy paper quilt art lesson inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend. The women of … Read More
Easy Christmas Card
Here’s an easy Christmas card idea that has always been a favorite. Just change the colors of the candles and the background and it works for all kinds of celebrations, … Read More
Halloween Cat Collage Projects
A Halloween cat collage project, that works with one of the Principles of Design — Variety. The more variations of Peek a Boo cat poses, the better.Save SaveLarge, small, peeking … Read More
Faith Ringgold Flag Project
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Ringgold, Black History, Collage, Multicultural
Faith Ringgold, an African-American artist, is best known for her large story quilts. In 1985 she made a piece titled “Flag Story Quilt”. This collage project will not only put … Read More
Snowman Christmas Card DIY
Here’s a snowman Christmas Card DIY idea made almost entirely with stickers. This is one collage that is guaranteed to lay down nice and smooth. These snowman trading cards make … Read More
Matisse Art Project Collage
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Matisse, Collage
Make a Matisse art project by cutting out lots of colorful organic shapes, and then layering them to make an interesting collage. Henri Matisse was a French artist, known for … Read More
Kandinsky Tree Collage
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Kandinsky, Collage, Fall, Paper crafts
Combine the idea of rings or color and a tree and you get a fun Kandinsky for kids project. Great for warm and cool color studies too. If possible, try … Read More