art for kids Archives - Babble Dabble Do https://babbledabbledo.com/tag/art-for-kids-2/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:09:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 How to make an indoor/outdoor art cart https://babbledabbledo.com/tinkerlab-inspired-art-cart/ https://babbledabbledo.com/tinkerlab-inspired-art-cart/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:56:00 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=7033 I love the idea of outdoor art and project making but after one too many spills and mishaps schlepping supplies from my kitchen to the backyard I decided there had to be a better way! Enter the DIY Art Cart! This idea was inspired by one of my favorite blogger authors who advocates for kids […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/tinkerlab-inspired-art-cart/feed/ 6 Simple Paper Toys: Paper Tops https://babbledabbledo.com/simple-paper-toys-paper-tops/ https://babbledabbledo.com/simple-paper-toys-paper-tops/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:49:37 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=10541 I’m back with more simple paper toys you can make at home. Paper Tops are sturdy and easy to spin, even for little ones. You can decorate them and watch as your designs blend into circles when the top spins. This post contains affiliate links. Simple Paper Toys: Paper Tops Materials  DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE HERE Colorful Cardstock Template […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/simple-paper-toys-paper-tops/feed/ 4 How to Make Amazing Flextangles https://babbledabbledo.com/paper-toys-flextangles/ https://babbledabbledo.com/paper-toys-flextangles/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:26:18 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=10449 Today’s paper toy, Flextangles,  is seriously the coolest paper puzzle we have ever made and judging by how many times you guys have downloaded our template you agree! Flextangles are part of our collaborative series STEAM POWER: Empowering kids to explore the world through creative projects.  The theme for this installment is COMPUTE! I’ve been itching to try making a flexagon ever […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/paper-toys-flextangles/feed/ 84 Dreamy Suncatchers for Kids Inspired by The Artful Year https://babbledabbledo.com/dreamy-suncatchers-for-kids/ https://babbledabbledo.com/dreamy-suncatchers-for-kids/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:20:42 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=10341 Today is a big day, not only do I have a colorful project, Dreamy Suncatchers,  inspired by a fantastic new book but I had the opportunity to interview the author, Jean Van’t Hul!  I received a copy of this book for this review- all opinions are my own. I think most folks who are interested […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/dreamy-suncatchers-for-kids/feed/ 12 Drawing Ideas for Kids: Doodle Cubes https://babbledabbledo.com/drawing-ideas-for-kids-doodle-cubes/ https://babbledabbledo.com/drawing-ideas-for-kids-doodle-cubes/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:52:01 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=10202 Guess where we are today….. The Artful Parent! Blogger Jean Van’t Hul has inspired so many parents out there to be creative with their children (including me!) so it is a huge honor to be guest posting on  her blog today! As a designer by trade I am often focused on how things look in 3 dimensions […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/drawing-ideas-for-kids-doodle-cubes/feed/ 5 Crafts for Kids: Happy Handmade eBook https://babbledabbledo.com/crafts-kids-happy-handmade-ebook/ https://babbledabbledo.com/crafts-kids-happy-handmade-ebook/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:00:30 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=10016 As an avid “maker” I have a huge stash of arts and crafts books for kids. They cover all aspects of art, science, math, activities, crafts and more, but what was missing from my library was a book on creating with and for your kids. Until now. I am very excited about the book Happy […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/crafts-kids-happy-handmade-ebook/feed/ 2 Science Art: Rainbow Spin Mixing https://babbledabbledo.com/science-art-rainbow-spin-mixing/ https://babbledabbledo.com/science-art-rainbow-spin-mixing/#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:37:32 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=9979 To say I’m crazy about today’s science art project is probably an understatement. My patio is now covered in rainbow coffee filters made by me and the kids. I love simple projects that demonstrate a variety of scientific concepts and today’s project Rainbow Spin Mixing does just that twice over! Spin Mixing is not only […]

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]]> https://babbledabbledo.com/thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids-fancy-feathers/feed/ 5 Art Ideas for Kids: Magnetic Doodles https://babbledabbledo.com/art-ideas-for-kids-magnetic-doodles/ https://babbledabbledo.com/art-ideas-for-kids-magnetic-doodles/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:35:36 +0000 https://babbledabbledo.com/?p=7656 I’m back with more art ideas for kids and the second installment of heavy metal art, this time in the form of Magnetic Doodles! If you didn’t catch our Heavy Metal Art Boxes  be sure to hop over here. Today we are taking the iron filings OUT of the box and using them to draw. The most […]

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