100 Creative Ways to Paint with Babies and Toddlers

  1. Perfect Stripe art
  2. Spoon Splat Art
  3. Rainbow Sponge Painting
  4. Starry Sky Painting
  5. Bubble Painting
  6. Tupperware Painting
  7. Fork Flower Painting
  8. Snowflake Stencil Painting
  9. Playdough Mould Painting
  10. Sugar Crystal Painting
  11. Tissue Paper Art
  12. Cut out Heart Art
  13. Cotton Bud Painting
  14. Ear bud Painting
  15. Foil Paper Stamp Painting
  16. Magic Art
  17. Balloon Art
  18. Roller Painting
  19. Sponge prints
  20. Comb painting
  21. Free Style Colouring
  22. Yarn/String Painting
  23. Marble Painting
  24. Glitter Painting
  25. Nail Paint art prints
 

1. Perfect Stripes Painting Project

This easy peasy paint project can be use as a perfect card for any occasion. And yes it can be done by your toddler too. Check out how I created it with my toddler >>

2. Spoon Splat Art

This is one of the fun activities that your toddler would definitely love.

3. Rainbow Sponge Painting

Create a beautiful rainbow in a jiffy using a kitchen sponge. Paint the sponge in rainbow colours and just rub it on the paper. Easy to do for little hands as well.

4. Starry sky Art

Beautiful starry sky spray painting is done using toothbrush Spray painting method on a black sheet using a white paint.

5. Bubble Painting

Love the idea of Bubble Painting by The Play Based Mom

6. Tupperware Painting

The Painting on the lid of tupperware container from Califf Life Creations is worth a try.

7. Fork Art

A perfect way to create a card for any occasion. And the best part is that it can be made by toddlers as well.

8. Snowflake Stencil Painting

Blue Tape Stencil Painting is a cool project to try this winter.

9. Playdough Mould Painting

Playdough toys, cookie cutter moulds, blocks all can be used as templates to create beautiful shapes.

10. Sugar Crystal Painting

Mix 2 parts of sugar in 1 part of water. Apply it on the paper. Start adding some color. The color will start mixing with dissolved sugar water solution leaving the crystals giving a raised appearance. Looks like beads. So pretty! Watch the video tutorial

11. Tissue Paper Canvas Painting

This beautiful art is created by tissue papers that bleed color on adding water. Remember all tissue papers don’t bleed. Kitchen towels work well for this art. Watch the video for the procedure.

12. Cut out Heart Art

Cut a heart shape. Allow your child to paint it red. Works great for little hands.

13. Cotton bud Rainbow Painting

Take cotton buds. Roll them into small ball. Add color, start dabbing one by one. Looks Pretty!

14. Ear bud Painting

This beautiful painting is made by clubbing 4-5 earbuds together. Picture credits- Dipika Rateria Bajaj

15. Foil Paper Stamp Painting

Crumple the foil paper. Add some paint and dab it on to the paper. Be prepared for some crunching sound. Eww!

16. Magic Art

Take a plain white paper, draw something with white crayon which obviously won’t be visible on a white paper. Let your baby paint and see the magic!

17. Balloon Art

Balloons are all time favourite for kids. How about an art with the balloons? Blow a balloon, add some color and have a good time!

18. Roller Painting

19. Sponge prints

Excellent tool to encourage learning of shapes in a colorful way for toddlers .

20. Comb painting

Have an old comb at home? Create a cool pattern with the comb.

21. Freestyle Colouring

Picture credits- Minu Raju and Nidhi Belani    

22. Yarn/String Painting

23. Marble Painting

Painting with marbles is an an amazing idea by Sunshine and Munchkins blog.

24. Glitter Painting

What you need?
  • Paper
  • Glitter glue
  • Paints
  • Brush
Draw anything you want on a piece of paper with glitter glue. Let it dry! Ask your toddler to paint randomly.

25. Nail Paint Art Prints

This cool art can be great for young girls who love role play. Use your hand as a stencil and draw hands. Use nail paints to color the nails.

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