General Arts Supplies Around the Room
- Drawing Paper & Colored Pencils
- Origami Paper
- Oil Pastels
- Watercolors
- Construction Paper
Ideas…
- Watercolor Resist Art
- Draw with oil pastels on watercolor paper, then paint over it with watercolors to see the colors resist!
- Create Origami Figures
- Use origami paper to fold cranes, boats, or other cool shapes.
- Make a Paper Collage
- Cut out shapes and pictures from construction paper and glue them together to create a unique collage.
- Paint a Watercolor Landscape
- Use watercolors and a ruler to create a beautiful landscape painting.
- Design Graph Paper Art
- Use markers to create geometric patterns or pixel art designs on graph paper.
- Craft Mixed Media Cards
- Decorate index cards using colored pencils, markers, and bits of paper to make your own mini art pieces.
- Pattern with Highlighters
- Use highlighters to create patterns or abstract designs on lined paper.
- Build Origami and Collage Scenes
- Combine origami figures with a construction paper background to create a fun scene.
- 3D Paper Sculptures
- Cut and fold construction paper into 3D shapes and glue them together to build a sculpture.
- Abstract Oil Pastel Art
- Use oil pastels to create abstract designs with bold colors and shapes. Experiment with blending and layering!
- Origami Mobiles
- Fold several origami figures and string them together to create a mobile that you can hang up.
- Story Collage
- Create a collage that tells a story using cut-out shapes and images from construction paper. Add details with markers.
- Decorative Name Tags
- Use index cards, markers, and colored pencils to create personalized name tags. Add patterns, doodles, and designs.