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Whimsical Paintsicles!
Whimsical Paintsicles! Summer is almost here and it’s hot out! If sidewalk chalk just isn’t cutting it, here is a cool outdoor art project for kids of all ages. Painting and drawing with frozen paint...
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Fluffy Foam Painting
Fluffy Foam PaintingFor years I worked in after school and camp programs with little to no budget for art materials. I had to become resourceful to keep the kids engaged in my shoe string budget...
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Homemade Puffy Paints
Homemade Puffy PaintsI wish I could take credit for this awesome concoction, but it is floating around the internet right now. I don’t know who to give credit for the recipe. I would like to think...
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Slime Recipe
Slime RecipeSolution A1 Cup Cold Water1 Cup School Glue (clear or white)3 Drops Food Coloring or 2 Tbsps. of Liquid Tempera, (In color of choice) Solution B2 Cups Warm Water1 Tbsp. 20 Mule Team Borax...
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Autumn Tree Craft
Autumn Tree Craft Maybe it is because we are in a region where the season changes are more subtle, but I love autumn arts and crafts! The fiery reds, oranges, and earth tones unmistakably mark this...
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Grassy Head Guys
This project is insanely popular with kids and parents. Whenever we put it on the MakeSpace ARTS schedule, I know we will be busy! I get prepared by making my family eat a yogurt the weeks prior to...
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Bottle Snowman
Bottle SnowmanTis the season to craft your brains out! Here at MakeSpace ARTS, that’s what we have been doing. We spend days trolling craft sites, and mommy blogs for inspiration. We are gluing,...
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Dyed Pasta Necklaces
What you need:Food coloringRubbing alcohol (70% works best)Measuring cup1 Gallon Ziplock bagscookie sheets covered with paper towels.Pasta (different shapes and sizes- anything you can put on a...
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Year of the Snake
Year of the Snake This Lunar New Year begins on February 10th and in the Chinese tradition is The Year of the Snake. People everywhere will celebrate with elaborate festivals, dance, food,...
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Duct Tape Mosaics
Duct Tape MosaicLevel of difficulty: Easy Recommended Ages: 5 and up Mess Level: Zero What you will need· Assortment of colorful duct tapes, (I like Duck Brand it is more...
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Easy Spin Art at Home!
Easy Spin Art at Home!Level of difficulty: Easy Recommended Ages: 3 and upMess Level: low What you will need· Salad Spinner , I used one from Ikea (TOKIG) for 3.99·...
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Fake Ice Cream Sundaes
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for…. Hey! What is this? This isn’t ice cream. What kind of sick joke is this? Who does that?” might be what the conversation sounds like when you show off...
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Back to School DIY Dry Erase Board
DIY Dry Erase Boards Are those long, unstructured, fun-filled, summer days are already over? Yep, and it is time to pull it together and get organized! It’s hard to keep track of chores, after school...
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Looking for stuff to do at your Halloween party? Here is a really creepy, goopy, gross Halloween activity for you and the kids. I have been making this stuff for years and, even incorporated it...
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