Art Activities for Kids Archives - Happy Hooligans Crafts and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Tweens Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://happyhooligans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-HH-transparent-icon-512x512-1-32x32.png Art Activities for Kids Archives - Happy Hooligans 32 32 Painted Egg Carton Ornaments https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-egg-carton-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-egg-carton-ornaments/#respond Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:32:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=43439 Happy Monday, Lovely, and Happy DAY 13 of our 21 days of Christmas crafts!

I'm so excited to share today's craft with you! It's so beautiful, you'll never believe it's made with just an egg carton and paint. T

These ornaments are SO easy to make, and absolutely gorgeous. And they allow kids to get super-creative with colours and design.

Don't you think they look like real old-fashioned vintage ornaments?

Click the link below to see how easy and beautiful they are! Go! Go!

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Wine Cork Crafts https://happyhooligans.ca/wine-cork-crafts/ https://happyhooligans.ca/wine-cork-crafts/#respond Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:58:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=43190 Who doesn’t love a good wine cork craft? Or maybe I should say, who doesn’t love a good excuse to open a bottle of wine? This collection of our favourite wine cork crafts will provide you with the perfect excuse to uncork a bottle, pour a glass, and give the cork a second life in...

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Yarn Rainbow Wall Hanging Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-rainbow-wall-hanging-craft-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-rainbow-wall-hanging-craft-for-kids/#respond Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:22:49 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=42867 Happy Friday, Lovely!

If you have older kids (7+ and up) crafting for St. Patrick's Day, you'll want to check out our easy but beautiful rainbow yarn wall hanging.

It's gorgeous!!

There's cutting, measuring and tying involved, but it's super-simple. The only supplies you need are a stick, some yarn and a few cotton makeup pads or cotton balls.

It makes me smile every time it catches my eye. What a cool way to add a happy pop of colour to a bedroom, playroom or classroom.

Click the link below to check it out! GO! GO!

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Overlapping Hearts Valentines Card (Toilet Roll Stamping) https://happyhooligans.ca/overlapping-hearts-valentines-card/ https://happyhooligans.ca/overlapping-hearts-valentines-card/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:25:31 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=42781 Happy Weekend, Lovely!

One week to go until Valentine's Day, so I'm sure your little ones are ready for some "heart-filled" crafting.

These Valentine's cards are super-easy to make, and all ages will love the fun and colourful process.

All you need to make them is a cardboard roll and some paint!

Click the link below to see what it's all about! xx

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New Years Goal-Setting Activity (with painted jars) https://happyhooligans.ca/new-years-activity-painted-goal-jars/ https://happyhooligans.ca/new-years-activity-painted-goal-jars/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:26:17 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=42601 Hello, Lovely!!

I hope you're having a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

I just wanted to pop in with a terrific New Years craft that you can do with all ages of kids.

It's a goal-setting activity and an art activity combined.

It's bright, it's colourful, and it's a whole lot of fun.

Click the link below to check it out!

Happy New Year, my friend. xx

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Tissue Paper Stained Glass Christmas Shapes for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/stained-glass-christmas-shapes-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stained-glass-christmas-shapes-preschoolers/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:23:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=42283 Happy Friday, Lovely!!

I'm so excited about these colourful stained glass Christmas shapes!

We tweaked the traditional tissue paper stained glass process, and made it easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers.

You can hang these on your tree or decorate a whole window with them.

They're gorgeous!!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Fall Leaf Sticky Window Activity (with an alternative to contact paper) https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-sticky-window-activity/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-sticky-window-activity/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:56:44 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=41929 Hola, Lovely!

I have the most wonderful, super-easy, colourful and fun activity for your toddlers and preschoolers to try!

Can you tell I think it's awesome?! Ha!

You know those "sticky window" activities with tissue paper and contact paper?

Well....I figured out a way to do with without contact paper.

It's GORGEOUS!!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Yarn Painting For Kids (Huichol Style Yarn Art) https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-painting-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-painting-for-kids/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:12:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=41498 Ok, my Lovely.

I am completely smitten with this latest art project!

I think it's my favourite art activity for the year.

It's so relaxing, it's pretty much mess-free, and it will keep the kids busy for hours (or even days!)

Plus, the results are just SO CUTE!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Easy Homemade Paint Stick Garden Markers https://happyhooligans.ca/paint-stick-garden-markers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/paint-stick-garden-markers/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:27:58 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=41467 Eek!

I have the most awesome, totally easy homemade Father's Day gift to share with you!

I made a bunch of these garden markers for my herb garden yesterday, and I LOVE them!

They're so pretty, and so quick and easy to make.

Start to finish, the project took me less than an hour!

Click the link below to see how pretty they look in my garden! Go! Go!

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50+ Nature Crafts for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-crafts-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/nature-crafts-for-kids/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:43:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40924 Happy Saturday, Lovely.

If your craft cupboards are running low, or if you'd just like to spend less on craft supplies, you will love epic collection of ideas!

I've rounded up all of our favourite nature crafts and put them right here in one spot for you.

Sticks, stones, flowers, leaves, pinecones, seashells... we've made so many cool crafts, art projects and homemade gifts with all of these items and more.

Click the link below to check them out!

Then get outside with your kids today to collect and create! xx

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Frosted Glass Jars with Glue and Food Colouring https://happyhooligans.ca/coloured-mason-jars/ https://happyhooligans.ca/coloured-mason-jars/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:00:42 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=7508 Hey Lovely! I have something cool to show you today! Your kids will love this! A

All you need is a glass jar, a bit of white glue and a few drops of food colouring.

You can give your jars a beautiful frosted effect, in a rainbow of colours, and your kids can use them to store pens, art brushes, make-up brushes etc. in.

They're gorgeous and they're so super-easy to make!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/sidewalk-chalk-activities/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sidewalk-chalk-activities/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:07:01 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=954 Hey Lovelies!

I don't know about you, but here at our house, sidewalk chalk is a go-to whenever we're outside. I keep a bucket of it on my front porch for whenever we need something to do in between activities, at drop-off, pick-up etc.

We've come up with some pretty creative ways to use it over the years, so I wanted to share those with you.

From adding water, to paintbrushes to really fun drawing activities, you'll find some new ideas here to entertain your kids with when you're outdoors this week.

Click the link below to check them out. xx

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Bead and Pipe Cleaner Rainbow https://happyhooligans.ca/bead-and-pipe-cleaner-rainbow/ https://happyhooligans.ca/bead-and-pipe-cleaner-rainbow/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:20:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40355 Happy Monday, Lovely!

I have a wonderful rainbow craft to kick off your St. Patrick's Day crafting!

This one is great for fine-motor development and learning about colour order and colour families.

And it's so fun and pretty that kids of all ages will love it.

Click the link below to check it out!

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Stamping and Print-Making Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-activities-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-activities-for-kids/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:36:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40025 Happy Friday Lovely!

I hope you've had a great week!

I just wanted to share a few ideas that I thought your kids (big and small) might enjoy next week.

Stamping! Is there a kid out there who doesn't love it?

I've rounded up all of our stamping and print-making ideas and put them into one post for you.

You don't need any special stamps or ink pads either - you can use things you already have around the house - toilet rolls, styrofoam, wine corks etc.

They're all super-easy and super-fun ways to get creative if your kids are bored or cooped up indoors because of nasty weather.

Click the link below to check them out. Enjoy!

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Pretend Paint Palette for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-paint-pallet/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pretend-paint-pallet/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2019 02:50:36 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=4175 Hello! Hello!

Finally getting back into the swing of things now that summer vacation is over! I hope you had a terrific summer!

I wanted to share this simple idea for pretend play with you.

I made these pretend paint palettes for my toddlers and preschoolers, and I can't tell you how much they love them.

They were so easy to make, and they provide hours of open-ended, imaginative, creative play.

They're a must-have for any play room or classroom!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Vibrant Clay Dough Butterfly Ornaments https://happyhooligans.ca/vibrant-clay-dough-butterfly-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/vibrant-clay-dough-butterfly-ornaments/#respond Thu, 16 May 2019 05:29:48 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=37251 We've done it again!

We've used our easy 3-ingredient clay dough recipe to make vibrant butterfly ornaments for spring.

This might be my favourite clay dough craft yet!

Click the link below to see them. They're GORGEOUS!

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Wine Bottle Candle Holder – Tissue Paper Decoupage Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/wine-bottle-candle-holder/ https://happyhooligans.ca/wine-bottle-candle-holder/#comments Wed, 08 May 2019 23:29:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=37063 Ok, here's a terrific craft for kids to make for Mother's Day!

Transform an empty wine bottle into a gorgeous candle holder with tissue paper decoupage!

This one is great for all ages from toddlers right through to teens!

It's so fun and easy!!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Homemade Paddle Puppet Craft https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-paddle-puppet-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-paddle-puppet-craft/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:42:54 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=35827 Good Morning, Lovely!

Here's a super-quick and easy craft that all ages will enjoy.

Paddle Puppets!

Your kids can turn a piece of cardboard into a self-portrait puppet, or an animal or anything at all, really! They can even make them 2-sided to have 2 puppets in one!

They're great for pretend play, role play and putting on puppet shows!

Super-fun and super-fun!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Painted Wine Bottles for Watering Indoor Plants – Mother’s Day Craft https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-wine-bottles/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-wine-bottles/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:54:01 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=35705 These Painted Wine Bottles are handy for watering indoor plants, and in between waterings, you can display them as a piece of decorative art. These colourful and unique bottles are easy to make, and kids and adults alike will enjoy the process. They make a great homemade gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas or a birthday. I...

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Yarn-Wrapped Cardboard Letters for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-wrapped-cardboard-letters/ https://happyhooligans.ca/yarn-wrapped-cardboard-letters/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2019 17:07:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=35416 Happy weekend, Lovely!

I have such a beautiful craft to share with you today!

Young kids will love it, but if you have tweens and teens that love to craft, they're definitely going to want to see this one too.

It's a great way for kids to personalize their space in their bedroom or playroom, and it's a fab gift for older kids who like to make homemade gifts for their friends.

Click the link below to see how easy they are to make, and how gorgeous they are!

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Sharpie and Alcohol Valentines Craft For Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-and-alcohol-valentines/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-and-alcohol-valentines/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:46:19 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23521 Oh my goodness, my lovelies! Feast your eyes on THIS! Check out the gorgeous heart ornaments we made the other day with sharpies and rubbing alcohol. It doesn't matter how many times we do this experiement, it blows me away every time! Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? And it's SO easy! Go, go! Check it out!

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Colouring the Snow – Indoor Winter Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/colour-the-snow/ https://happyhooligans.ca/colour-the-snow/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:30:44 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12735 Looking for a fun winter activity for toddlers and preschoolers when it’s too cold to go outside this winter? Bring the snow indoors for this fun and educational snow colouring activity. Colouring the snow with water colours and droppers is fun and exciting, and helps young children learn about absorption and colour blending while helping to...

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Starry Night Art Project for Kids – Melted Crayon Art https://happyhooligans.ca/art-with-melted-crayons/ https://happyhooligans.ca/art-with-melted-crayons/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:20:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=6475 Melted Crayon Art is a fascinating way to make art and a great way to use up your broken crayons. With this easy Starry Night Art Project, kids will have fun melting crayons in the oven to recreate Van Gogh’s famous masterpiece on aluminum foil!   I’m really excited to share our latest daycare art project with you!...

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Framed “Kindness Cloud” Craft for World Kindness Day https://happyhooligans.ca/framed-kindness-cloud-craft-world-kindness-day/ https://happyhooligans.ca/framed-kindness-cloud-craft-world-kindness-day/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:11:37 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=34015 World Kindness Day is November 13th, and we have an adorable, easy kindness craft your kids can make and give to a friend.

We also have some exciting news about a new TVOKids series that crafty kids will love, so you'll want to check that out too!

Click the link below to get all the scoop!

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Spooky Halloween Scratch Art Project for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/spooky-halloween-scratch-art-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/spooky-halloween-scratch-art-kids/#respond Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:47:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33786 Remember making scratch art when you were a kid? Oh man, it was always one of my favourite art activities.

It's the perfect technique for making Halloween art and we have a couple of tricks that will get you the best results.

The hooligans had a blast with this project. The process is always so magical.

Bet it takes you right back to your childhood too!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Brushed Leaf Silhouette Art for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/brushed-leaf-silhouette-art-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/brushed-leaf-silhouette-art-for-kids/#respond Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:03:26 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33503 Here's a really easy art activity with gorgeous results!

The 7-12 year olds in my daycare made these brushed leaf silhouettes using leaves from our yard and a dollar store canvas.

We chose fall colours for the background, but you can use whatever colours you'd like.

What a beautiful piece of long-lasting art for kids to display on a shelf or a bedroom wall!

Click the link below to see the details!

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Leaf Printing Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-printing-activity-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/leaf-printing-activity-kids/#respond Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:01:09 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33395 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this easy art activity!

The kids just love it too!

Leaf printing is such a creative way for kids to make art AND to learn how to identify the leaves that grow on the trees and plants in your yard.

Plus, just check out how GORGEOUS the finished prints are! They're pretty enough to hang on a wall in your home!

Click the link below to check them out!

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Painted CD Garden Mobile for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-cd-garden-mobile-kids-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-cd-garden-mobile-kids-make/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:56:09 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=33027 Oh my goodness, I love, love, LOVE our latest creation!

What a great collaborative art project for a group of kids to do together.

It would be great for craft camp or art class.

Kids can do it on their own at home too though, and just look at the gorgeous mobile you'll have to hang in your yard or play room!

Check it out at the link below. Go! Go!

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How to Make Glue with 3 Kitchen Ingredients – Great for Kids’ Crafts! https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-glue/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-glue/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:22:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=3100 If your preschoolers blow through a bottle of glue in no time, try making your own!

This easy recipe uses corn starch, corn syrup and vinegar, and it makes a great glue for paper crafts and preschool projects.

It takes a little longer to dry than store-bought glue, but you'll save money and not have to worry about being wasteful when they kids use a little to much when they're crafting.

Click the link below for the easy recipe!

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Teacher Appreciation Word Cloud – Gifts For Male Or Female Teachers https://happyhooligans.ca/word-cloud-teacher-gifts/ https://happyhooligans.ca/word-cloud-teacher-gifts/#respond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:42:41 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=32388 Ok, I'm super-exited to show you this terrific idea for a teacher's gift!

It's perfect for Teacher Appreciate week (May 7-11) or for an end of the year gift for your chlld's teacher.

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Gorgeous Tie-Dye Easter Eggs with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol https://happyhooligans.ca/tie-dye-easter-eggs-sharpies-alcohol/ https://happyhooligans.ca/tie-dye-easter-eggs-sharpies-alcohol/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:17:39 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=27384 Woot! You're going to love this one!!

I know how much your kids love dyeing Easter eggs. Well, at least I think I do because what kid doesn't love doing that at Easter time?

I also know how much of a pain in the patootie the process can be with all the bowls of food colouring and hot water and whatnot.

It's not a quick and easy process, and it's not mess-free.

Well, you are going to LOVE the process we've come up with to dye the coolest looking tie-dye Easter eggs this year because it's SUPER easy, SUPER quick and it's virtually mess-free.

Grab the Sharpies and the rubbing alcohol, because you're about to make the most awesome Easter eggs ever, and the process is going to WOW your kids!

Click the link below to check out how gorgeous they are, and to get the easy instructions!

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Olympic Rings Craft for Kids – An Easy Olympic Art Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/olympic-ring-art-project-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/olympic-ring-art-project-kids/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:08:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12844 Pssst! If you're looking for a terrific Olympics craft for the kids to do this week, you have to check out the Olympic Rings Art projects the preschoolers made.

It's beautiful, and so easy to make using cardboard kitchen rolls!

The kids will love the process, and they can hang it in the playroom or the classroom to honour 2018 Winter Olympics!

Check it out with the link below. I think you'll love it!

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Styrofoam Head Self-Portrait Craft – An Awesome Art Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-head-self-portrait-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/styrofoam-head-self-portrait-craft-kids/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:00:33 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=28091 Oh. My. Goodness!! I can't WAIT to show you this art activity!

The kids all said it was the coolest thing we've ever made here in our daycare.

It was so much fun AND the results were spectacular! We did this as an every day activity, but you could totally tweak it for Halloween!

Kids of all ages will love this one!

Click the link below to check it out! Go! Go!

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Fall Art Activity for Toddlers – Painting with Golf Balls https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-fall-colours-with-golf-balls/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-fall-colours-with-golf-balls/#comments Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:07:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1087 Here’s a really fun fall art activity that will get toddlers and preschoolers moving and shaking while they explore the colours of Fall. Golf balls, paint and a cardboard box are all you’ll need for this easy activity.  We’re doing lots of fall crafts here in my daycare these days, and the kids have really enjoyed...

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“Chalk Rocks” Paperweights for Kids to Make with Liquid Chalk Markers https://happyhooligans.ca/chalk-rocks-paperweights-kids-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/chalk-rocks-paperweights-kids-make/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:17:53 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30705 Woohoo! I have another AWESOME art activity to share with you today!

I'm so excited to show you how the hooligans turned some ordinary beach stones into vibrant paperweights.

The process was so fun and simple, and their paperweights make beautiful gifts to give to a friend, teacher or parent.

If you're looking for a super-cool art activity to do with a bunch of kids, this one will be a sure hit!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Dry Erase and Water “Floating Ink” Experiment https://happyhooligans.ca/dry-erase-and-water-floating-ink/ https://happyhooligans.ca/dry-erase-and-water-floating-ink/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:39:45 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30576 Oh my goodness! I have the COOLEST thing to share with you today (and a give-away too!)

We're making dry erase drawings float on water!

I even made a video so you can see this awesome science activity in action!

Click the link below to hop over to blog where you can watch the video and enter for your chance to win a set of EXPO Dry Erase Markers with Ink Indicators!

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10 Preschool Apple Crafts for Kids Ages 2-5 https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-preschool-apple-crafts/ https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-preschool-apple-crafts/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2017 21:39:34 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30402 Hey, Lovely.

You're probably switching gears from summer crafting to fall crafting with your little ones right now, so I thought I'd put all of our easy apple crafts in one place, so you'd be able to grab an idea whenever you need one.

Whether you're focusing on a month-long apple theme next month, or just need the odd apple craft to do here and there throughout the month, you'll love these ideas.

They're all super-cute, super-easy and perfect for 2-5 year olds.

Click the link below to see them all. Enjoy!!

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Puffy Paint Earth Day Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/puffy-paint-earth-day-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/puffy-paint-earth-day-craft-kids/#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:32:02 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=28699 Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd this year!

Check out this awesome Earth Day craft we made with our 3-ingredient puffy paint recipe! You put it in the microwave and it puffs right up!

How fun is that?!

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Tape Resist Name Art For Kids of All Ages https://happyhooligans.ca/tape-resist-name-art-kids-ages/ https://happyhooligans.ca/tape-resist-name-art-kids-ages/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:47:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=27066 Tape Resist is a fun and easy way for kids to make name art. You just make a design on your canvas with tape, paint the white space around it and then pull up your tape to reveal your colourful creation! Today, we’re making our colourful tape resist name art using one of our  favourite art techniques....

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Valentines Hearts with Sharpies and Photo Paper https://happyhooligans.ca/valentines-hearts-sharpies-photo-paper/ https://happyhooligans.ca/valentines-hearts-sharpies-photo-paper/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:50:45 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=26626 Egads! Tomorrow is Valentines Day.

Let me guess. You’re up to your elbows in *Monday*, trying to catch your breath after a whirl-wind weekend, and the kids are asking to make Valentines crafts.

The last thing you feel like doing is hauling out all the craft supplies, and dealing with the craft-tastrophe clean- up afterwards, right? If they’re crafting today, it’s gotta be low-maintenance, no-mess and something that doesn’t require a ton of effort and prep.

Relax. We’ve got you covered.

Today we’re going to show you the easiest Valentines craft ever. We’re making super-simple (but charming) Valentines hearts with Sharpies and photo paper.

Your kids can tuck these colourful and adorable hearts into a card or letter for parent or grandparent or even a teacher or friend.

This one is fun, it's vibrant, and it's a little bit addictive, which means....

It could just keep the kids busy for a good, long while today.

Click the link below to check it out now!

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Easy Tie-Dyed Heart Sun Catchers for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-tie-dyed-heart-sun-catchers-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-tie-dyed-heart-sun-catchers-kids/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2017 22:47:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=26482 Hey, Lovelies! I think you're going to LOVE what we have for you today!

If you're tired of looking out at a bleak, grey landscape, you have to make these vibrant tie-dyed sun catchers.

Ok, we didn't REALLY tie-dye them. We just used one of our favourite easy art techniques to make it look like they're tie-dyed.

It's a super-simple process, and kids of all ages will love it. I had kids ages 4-10 making these with me, and they were all crazy for the project.

What a way to brighten up a window at this time of year!

Check them out at the link below! Aren't they absolutely beautiful?

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Scratch Art Family Portrait for Kids to Make and Give https://happyhooligans.ca/scratch-art-family-portrait-for-kids-to-make-and-give/ https://happyhooligans.ca/scratch-art-family-portrait-for-kids-to-make-and-give/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2016 05:01:16 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=22624 This one will take you right back to grade-school art class!

I LOVE this process!

We're doing "scratch art" today, and we're making ADORABLE family portraits to give to parents or grandparents.

If you're still looking for an awesome craft that your kids or students can make for family members, this one's for you!!

The kids are going to LOVE this fun and funky art activity!

Check it out! Isn't it fab?

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Beautiful Painted Coffee Filter Snowflakes For Kids To Make https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-coffee-filter-snowflakes/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painted-coffee-filter-snowflakes/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2016 02:26:23 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25454 Is there anything that takes you back to your childhood more than making paper snowflakes?

Remember how magical it was, folding and cutting so carefully, and then slowly opening your snowflake to reveal the intricate pattern you'd created?

Have a look at the gorgeous colourful snowflakes the hooligans have made.

They shimmer and shine and they're absolutely beautiful.

Wouldn't a bunch of these look lovely displayed on a window in your home or classroom?

Click the link below to see all the fun we had making them!

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Vibrant Fall Leaf Mobile with Tin Foil and Sharpies https://happyhooligans.ca/shimmering-fall-leaf-mobile-with-sharpies-and-tin-foil/ https://happyhooligans.ca/shimmering-fall-leaf-mobile-with-sharpies-and-tin-foil/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:08:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25361 Guess what! We've made another awesome Fall craft!

I know, I know. Yesterday, I said our gorgeous leaf sun catcher would be our last Fall craft for the season, and that we were ready to shift into Christmas craft mode.

Well, sadly, my crafty brain doesn't switch gears quite as quickly as I'd like it to, and I still have Fall on my mind.

Check out this shimmering, vibrant Fall leaf mobile! It was super-easy to make, using things we already had in and around the house.

Kids of all ages will love it because the process is really creative and fun!

Click the link below to see it!

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Gorgeous Fall Leaf Sun Catcher Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-sun-catcher/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-leaf-sun-catcher/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:11:28 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=25366 Good morning, Lovelies!

I am SO excited to share our latest craft with you!

We made these simple fall leaf sun catcher recently, and were blown away by how gorgeous it turned out.

You won't believe how we made it. Ready for it? A plastic container and some markers. Seriously! Can you believe how pretty it is?

This one is perfect for kids of all ages because there's something here that everyone can do.

Confession: I may have taken way too many pictures. I just couldn't resist! Every photo I took was prettier than the one before!

Click the link below to check it out! GO! GO!

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10+ Rock Crafts and Activities for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/10-stone-activities-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/10-stone-activities-for-kids/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:57:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14809 One of the best things about summer is all of the stones and rocks that the kids bring home from the beach.

You can make SO MANY things with them, and you can also use them as learning tools in your backyard, classroom or daycare.

I love using stones for play and learning because they don't cost a thing, they can be decorated or left in their natural state, and they are so versatile!

Check out all of these experiments, activities, crafts and gifts that we've made using the stones we've collected at the beach over the years!

If you don't have any stones on hand, this is a great excuse to get outside with your kids this week to do some collecting!

Click the link below to see the fabulous ways you can use them!

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Painting with Frozen Paint Pops https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-frozen-paint-pops/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-frozen-paint-pops/#respond Wed, 04 May 2016 04:59:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24492 This is a really cool art activity for toddlers and preschoolers. I love so many things about it:

For starters, it doesn't cost a dime. It's quick and easy to prepare and set-up. It's a lot of fun for kids of all ages, and it's a terrific way to get creative outside in the sunshine.

The toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love it, but we've done this with school age kids, and it's always a hit with them too.

Check it out! It's a great way to kick off your line up of spring and summer activities at home with your kids or in your daycare or preschool! Your kids will LOVE it!

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DIY Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream and Liquid Watercolours (or food colours) https://happyhooligans.ca/marbled-paper-shaving-cream-food-colouring/ https://happyhooligans.ca/marbled-paper-shaving-cream-food-colouring/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:37:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24282 Eeek! I'm so excited to show you our latest art project! Guys! This one is SO easy, and the results are out of this world!

We're making marbled paper, and all you need is shaving cream and food colour! That's it!

Check out the stunning results! They're wild!

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Tie Dye Bookmark with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-bookmarks-sharpies-rubbing-alcohol/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-bookmarks-sharpies-rubbing-alcohol/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2016 05:31:28 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14561 Oh, your eyes are in for a treat today, my Lovelies!

If you've never tried this Sharpie and rubbing alcohol technique, you simply must!

You'll create the most gorgeous results, and the process is both fun and fascinating!

Have a look and see how we used this simple process to make these stunning bookmarks for the hooligans to give as gifts!

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3-Ingredient Homemade Puffy Paint – an Easy Microwaveable Recipe https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-puffy-paint/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-puffy-paint/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:04:04 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=3161 Looking for an easy, awesome art activity for the kids to do today?

Make homemade puffy paint with 3 kitchen ingredients!

It's fun to paint and create with, and the best part? You just put it in the microwave, and it puffs right up!

It's SO cool! Click the link below to check it out!

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Crystallized Beach Rocks with Borax and Watercolours https://happyhooligans.ca/crystallized-beach-rocks-with-borax-watercolourstercolours/ https://happyhooligans.ca/crystallized-beach-rocks-with-borax-watercolourstercolours/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2016 06:35:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23920 Okaaay... This is FABULOUS, guys! And I am SO excited to share it with you.

You know how you can make crystals with borax and hot water? People usually do it with pipe cleaners to make snowflakes and icicles, right?

Well, we used beach rocks. Oh My Goodness. And then, guess what we did! We coloured them, and turned them into these dazzling and vibrant crystallized stones that you can display on a table or use as a paperweight or give as a gift.

You have to see them! They are GORGEOUS! And the process was SUPER-easy, and so fun!

Check them out!

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How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Colouring or Liquid Watercolours https://happyhooligans.ca/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-with-food-colouring-or-liquid-watercolours/ https://happyhooligans.ca/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-with-food-colouring-or-liquid-watercolours/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:33:29 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=24020 Let's dye some Easter Eggs! There's no need to go to the store to buy a kit. Eggs are so easy to dye at home using food colouring or liquid watercolours!

I'm going to show you how to blow out an egg, and how to dye a bunch of eggs quickly and easily at home. It's fast, it's fun, and the results are so pretty!

And best of all, we're using supplies that you already have at home.

Scatter them along your Easter dinner table, or display them in a bowl. Either way, you and your kids can take pride, knowing you coloured your eggs the good, old-fashioned way!

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Spin Painting for Preschoolers – No Special Equipment Required! https://happyhooligans.ca/spin-painting-for-preschoolers-salad-spinner/ https://happyhooligans.ca/spin-painting-for-preschoolers-salad-spinner/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2016 01:18:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23611 Eeek! Look at the gorgeous art we created with a simple spin painting process! I'm thrilled to tell you that you don't need any fancy turntables or equipment to create a masterpiece like the ones we made! You just need a common kitchen gadget that you may already have lurking in the back of a kitchen cupboard!
Have a look! Aren't they gorgeous?

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DIY Salt Tray Writing Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/salt-tray-writing-activity-for-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/salt-tray-writing-activity-for-preschoolers/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2016 06:23:44 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23630 This fabulous salt tray writing activity is a terrific way for little ones to practice their pre-writing skills!

It's a fun and creative way for preschoolers to work on letter and number formation, and printing their name. Even toddlers can strengthen their pencil grip while they doodle and draw in a salt tray.

We coloured our salt, but you can leave yours plain if you'd rather. This activity sets up in under a minute, and will provide hours of fun and learning.

Make designs, print letters, doodle and draw, and then shake it clean and start all over again!

Have a look! You and your preschoolers are going to love this one!

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Fizzing Colours! A Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/baking-soda-vinegar-experiment-for-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/baking-soda-vinegar-experiment-for-preschoolers/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2016 23:24:29 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23585 Oh, lovelies! I have the most beautiful science activity to share with you today! This one calls for just 3 common kitchen ingredients, and little ones find it just fascinating! There's lots of bubbling and fizzing and colourful eruptions for your little ones to oooh and ahhh over, and it will keep them entertained for a good long time too! There's fine motor development, and an opportunity to talk about colour mixing and chemical reactions, and best of all it's super-quick and easy to set up! I am in love with the photos of this activity. Have a look! Aren't they gorgeous?

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Framed Heart Art on a Painted Paper Bag Canvas https://happyhooligans.ca/framed-heart-art/ https://happyhooligans.ca/framed-heart-art/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:54:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23499 I know how much you all loved our cardboard roll stamped hearts the other day... well... we've done it again, but this time, we've used a paper bag as our canvas, and we've framed our finished piece in a great looking (Dollar Store) frame. We've also switched up our colours for a more sophisticated look! Isn't it lovely? What a great gift for kids to make for a parent or grandparent for Valentines Day!

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Make Dazzling 3-D Art with a Glue Gun and Glitter https://happyhooligans.ca/make-dazzling-3-d-art-with-a-glue-gun-and-glitter/ https://happyhooligans.ca/make-dazzling-3-d-art-with-a-glue-gun-and-glitter/#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:19:10 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23467 Oh my goodness, I am SO excited about our latest art project! It's gorgeous! And it's SO easy to do! All you need is a glue gun and glitter to write these sparkly, 3-D embossed messages! We've used the process to make Valentines cards, but you can make any greeting card this way, or even a cool, custom piece of art to hang in on a wall in your home or classroom! I LOVE it! Have a look! I think you're going to looove it too!

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Stamping Hearts with Cardboard Rolls – a Valentine’s Craft for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-hearts-with-cardboard-rolls-craft-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stamping-hearts-with-cardboard-rolls-craft-kids/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:25:21 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23235 Ok, I am in looove with this Valentines craft! What a terrific art art process! And so easy!! We've created the prettiest piece of art with acrylic paint and cardboard rolls. Yes! As in, paper towel rolls or toilet rolls! Isn't that wild? You have to check it out! It makes a terrific piece of art for kids to hang on a wall in their bedroom, or they can give it to a friend or family member for Valentine's Day. I hope you love it as much as I do!

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Name Art with Sharpies and Tin Foil – A Cool Art Project for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/name-art-sharpies-tin-foil/ https://happyhooligans.ca/name-art-sharpies-tin-foil/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2016 18:39:32 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=23104 Ok, I am so excited to share this totally cool art process with you! We've created

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Scratch Art Christmas Cards for Kids to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/scratch-art-christmas-cards-for-kids-to-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/scratch-art-christmas-cards-for-kids-to-make/#respond Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:18:14 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=22816 We are in LOVE with scratch art at the moment! The process is so fun and easy, and let's face it - it's rather magical too. Young kids find it fascinating, and older kids (me included) find it downright addictive! We've made these scratch art Christmas cards for our friends at CBC Parents. Check them out! Your kids will enjoy making them for friends and families, and I'll bet they could even make scratch art gift cards while they're at it!

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“Tie Dyed” Christmas Ornaments with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-and-alcohol-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-and-alcohol-ornaments/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2015 07:11:00 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=22680 We've done it again! We've used that fabulous Sharpie and Alcohol technique to create a beautiful tie-dye effect on our Christmas ornaments! If you've never tried it, you really must! It's so simple! Just colour your ornament with Sharpies, drip some rubbing alcohol on the ink, and watch the colours blend and swirl to create a fireworks of colour! Check them out!

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Fabulous Fall Collage for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/fabulous-fall-collage/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fabulous-fall-collage/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2015 23:00:42 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1171 Wows! Take the kids for a nature walk today to collect some goodies from nature. Make this gorgeous fall collage with your findings when you get home! The way you make the backdrop for this is such a fun process! What a wonderful way to spend a fall morning! Check it out...

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Paper Plate & Twig Yarn Art https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-and-beautiful-yarn-art-with-paper-plates-and-twigs/ https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-and-beautiful-yarn-art-with-paper-plates-and-twigs/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:59:05 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=21800 Making yarn art on a paper plate is quite relaxing and therapeutic. It's a great craft for tweens and teens. Younger kids can enjoy wrapping twigs and sticks with yarn to produce colourful pieces of art. Both processes are a lot of fun, and great for using up scraps of wool and yarn that you have kicking around. These activities are terrific for improving co-ordination and fine-motor skills as well! Have a look! Don't you love how primitive and vibrant these pieces look?

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How to Make Homemade Watercolour Paints for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-watercolour-paints/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-watercolour-paints/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:48:49 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2761 Make homemade watercolour disks for your kids, using 5 common kitchen ingredients!

They last so much longer than those little store-bought trays, and they're fun and easy to make. Making these paints is a little science experiment in itself!

They keep well too - just store them uncovered, in a dry place.

Click the link below to get the recipe.

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Awesome Homemade Fridge Magnets using a Crayon Resist Technique https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-fridge-magnets-crayon-resist/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-fridge-magnets-crayon-resist/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2015 01:54:34 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=21711 I'm so excited about our latest project! We made these gorgeous homemade fridge magnets using a wax-resist technique. They're super-easy and so much fun to make! Don't they look like they've been tie-dyed? I think these would be super gifts for kids to make and give to parents, grandparents and friends! Have a look, and then give them a try at your house or in your classroom!

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6 Printable Coloring Pages for Boys Who Love Vehicles https://happyhooligans.ca/printable-transportation-colouring-pages-for-boys-who-love-vehicles/ https://happyhooligans.ca/printable-transportation-colouring-pages-for-boys-who-love-vehicles/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:26:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=21249 Do your kids love vehicles, but they're not much into colouring? Check out this collection of free, printable TRANSPORTATION colouring pages! 6 vehicles that will please any kid whose obsessed with "things that go". We've got a boat, train, hot air balloon, motorcycle, scooters and helicopter! Download and print your free colouring pages here:

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6 Fall Tree Crafts for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-tree-crafts-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-tree-crafts-preschoolers/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:46:34 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=16041 6 fall tree crafts for preschoolers and toddlers to make!  A fun collection of easy, inexpensive fall craft ideas for kids! Fall is a terrific time or observing leaves and trees with preschoolers.  It’s the time of year that our trees become most obvious to us because of the vibrant colours they display as we...

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Sun-Melted Crayon Art Activity https://happyhooligans.ca/sun-melted-crayon-art-activity/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sun-melted-crayon-art-activity/#respond Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:52:41 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=21119 Want a cheap and easy outdoor art activity for the kids to do on a summer day? Make sun-melted crayon art with a few simple supplies and the heat of the sun! I think I enjoyed this one as much as the hooligans did! Check it out! Doesn't it look fun?

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Fun and Easy Art Party Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/host-a-tween-art-party/ https://happyhooligans.ca/host-a-tween-art-party/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:17:17 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=20781 Check it out!

I was recently asked to participate in an "Amazing Race" birthday party for one of my hooligans.

After much thinking about what activity I would provide for the party girls, I decided on a tween Art Party!

It was so much fun, and the girls got wonderfully creative! You have to see the beautiful works of art that they created!

This is an easy activity to set up for a birthday, for day camp or for a family gathering!

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Adorable Cotton Pad Chick Craft for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/cotton-pad-chick-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/cotton-pad-chick-craft/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:24:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=19924 This adorable cotton pad chick craft provides little hands with lots of fine-motor development, and it’s a lesson in water absorption too! As you likely know, we love using items that we already have around the house for our crafts and learning activities.  I always have a sleeve of cotton make up pads in my...

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Painting with Snow – A Winter Art Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-snow-coffee-filters-markers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-snow-coffee-filters-markers/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2015 05:01:36 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=19293   Painting with snow is a fun art activity for the kids to do in the yard in winter time.  Just grab some markers paint brushes and coffee filters and head out side to make some authentic preschool snow art! Check it out!  We were painting with snow, using markers, paint brushes and coffee filters....

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“WOW” Your Kids With This Easy, Vibrant Art Experiment https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-vibrant-art-experiment/ https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-vibrant-art-experiment/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:07:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17733 Art and science come together in this colourful absorption experiment.  Salt, glue and watercolours are all that’s needed for  this fun and fascinating activity.  Pop on over to CBC Parents to see how it’s done!   Get the 3-5 Playful Preschool e-Book! 25+preschool activities by 25 bloggers, 10 printables, 50 links to activities not featured...

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Hand Painted Fridge Magnets for Toddlers to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/fridge-magnets-toddlers-make/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fridge-magnets-toddlers-make/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:21:56 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17608 If you’re looking for a one-of-a kind gift that a child can make, these toddler-made, hand-painted fridge magnets are beautiful. I love coming up with cool gift ideas for kids to make for their parents. And the hooligans LOVE making presents for their moms and dads. Homemade magnets are one of my go-to easy crafts for...

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25+ Awesome Art Projects for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/25-easy-art-techniques-preschoolers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/25-easy-art-techniques-preschoolers/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:13:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15814 Tired of doing the same old preschool art activities with your kids and students? Here are 25+ AWESOME art projects for Toddlers and Preschoolers to do at home, daycare or preschool. It’s no secret that the toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love creating art!  Naturally, they enjoy regular, everyday art like painting, and colouring with markers,...

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Sidewalk Chalk and Water Painting Activity https://happyhooligans.ca/sidewalk-chalk-water-painting-activity/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sidewalk-chalk-water-painting-activity/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2014 17:21:25 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15668 Kids can create unique “watercolour images” with sidewalk chalk and water! We’re huge fans of sidewalk chalk activities here.  We always have a bucket of chalk stashed just outside our front door. It’s our go-to when we’re waiting for daycare drop-off and pick-ups, when we want to get creative, or when we only have a few...

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Window Art with Foam Shapes and Water https://happyhooligans.ca/window-art-foam-shapes-water/ https://happyhooligans.ca/window-art-foam-shapes-water/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2014 03:51:44 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=15552 Toddlers and preschoolers who like creating and playing with water will love this fun and easy outdoor art activity.  We’re making window art with foam shapes and water. It’s simple to set up, it’s mess free, and it’s a great way to entertain the kids at home on a hot summer day.  Water and windows and foam,...

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Stained Glass Art with Sharpies and Photo Paper https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-art-photo-paper/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sharpie-art-photo-paper/#comments Sun, 11 May 2014 18:27:21 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14614 Kids of all ages will love creating glossy stained glass artwork with Sharpie markers and photo paper. If you’re looking for easy art techniques for kids, you’ll love this one. We just LOVE Sharpie projects here, and today, we’re creating glossy, vibrant stained glass art with Sharpies and photo paper! This simple art project is...

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Wet Sidewalk Chalk Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/wet-sidewalk-chalk-activity/ https://happyhooligans.ca/wet-sidewalk-chalk-activity/#comments Fri, 09 May 2014 04:37:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14589 Add a “dipping cup” to any sidewalk chalk activity so your kids can create creamy-smooth, vibrant works of art in the driveway! Drawing with wet sidewalk chalk is one of my favourite outdoor art techniques for kids, but creating art with wet chalk is so much more fun drawing with dry chalk.  It’s a whole different experience! Dry...

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Painting Activities for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-activities-toddlers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-activities-toddlers/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:38:46 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14407 Painting Activities for Toddlers: big art, painting without brushes, and some unplanned body-painting. There are all kinds of creative art techniques for kids under the age of two to experiment with. Little kids LOVE to paint.  They love getting messy. They love a BIG, clean canvas, and kids love to express their creativity on. These were...

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Tissue Paper and Contact Paper ” Stained Glass Window” – Activity for Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-stained-glass-window/ https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-stained-glass-window/#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:50:19 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12988 This is a Valentines activity that toddlers and preschoolers will love. Using tissue paper and contact paper, kids can transform a window into a colourful piece of Valentines art for the sun to shine through.  If you’ve been following along with us for a while now, you know I love crafting with tissue paper. One...

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Tissue Paper Valentines Wreath for Toddlers to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-valentine-wreath/ https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-valentine-wreath/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:51:56 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12822 Tissue Paper Valentines Wreath: a fine-motor Valentine’s craft for kids! Our tissue paper Valentines Wreath is the perfect Valentines craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make.  It’s bright and colourful, it’s a great fine-motor and sensory activity, and it’s a craft that’s easy enough for very young children to do. Why I love crafting with...

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Pour Painted Christmas Ornaments https://happyhooligans.ca/pour-painted-christmas-ornaments/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pour-painted-christmas-ornaments/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:56:06 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=12469 These pour-painted Christmas ornaments are stunning and really fun to make.

A single ornament makes a lovely gift for a teacher or neighbour, and a whole set is a great gift for anyone on your Christmas list.

Older kids will love this simple but mesmerizing process. The results are incredible every time!

Check it out with the link below. Go! Go!

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Scrape Painting Technique for Kids – Fall Art https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-painting-technique-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/simple-painting-technique-for-kids/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:02:52 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11505 “Scrape Painting” with a credit card – kids can use this simple painting technique to create autumn art or a backdrop for a beautiful fall collage. Looking for a fun and interesting art process for kids?  Try scrape painting with a credit card! It’s a really easy art technique but it’s so cool! Toddlers and...

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Pumpkin Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/pumpkin-art-toddlers/ https://happyhooligans.ca/pumpkin-art-toddlers/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:34:17 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11735 Pumpkin Art for Kids – a cute and easy Halloween Craft toddlers and preschoolers, which combines art and fine motor development… At this time of year, there’s no shortage of pumpkin crafts here in my daycare. We’ve been busy making something pumpkin related almost every day here for the past couple of weeks. Check out our:...

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Skeleton Handprint Craft https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-skeleton-craft/ https://happyhooligans.ca/easy-skeleton-craft/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:11:25 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11702 This skeleton handprint craft for toddlers and preschoolers is a fun way to explore skeletons and an easy halloween craft handprint craft too! The toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love making handprint crafts, so this little skeleton handprint craft the perfect Halloween craft to go along with our lesson about skeletons today. I wasn’t sure if...

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Spider Handprint Craft – and a Cool Way to Paint a Spider’s Web https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-spiders-cobwebs/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-spiders-cobwebs/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2013 04:01:45 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11467 This spider handprint craft combines two of my favourite painting techniques for toddlers and preschoolers. Hand print art and painting with golf balls!  My hooligans loved it, and I’ll bet yours will too! You can make this spider craft as a Halloween craft or if you’re working on a preschool spider unit, or just for...

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Bark and Paint Swatch Trees https://happyhooligans.ca/bark-paint-swatch-trees/ https://happyhooligans.ca/bark-paint-swatch-trees/#comments Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:00:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11431 Bark and Paint Swatch Trees: kids can explore nature’s colours and textures while creating beautiful Fall art. At this time of year, the hooligans and I are still spending most of our hours outdoors, playing in the yard and neighbourhood and observing the changes of the season. We’re also doing lots of Autumn crafting. Yesterday,...

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Fall Colour Apple Stamping for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-colour-apple-stamping/ https://happyhooligans.ca/fall-colour-apple-stamping/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:39:11 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=11180 Fall Colour Apple Stamping – a great way for preschoolers to explore fall colours with a classic stamping activity. My toddlers and preschoolers LOVE stamping with apples, so they really enjoyed this process. The results were beautiful, and it was a great way to use up a couple of apples that were past their best...

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Sensory Art with Shaving Cream and Food Colouring https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-art/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sensory-art/#comments Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:24:02 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=10004 Kids will love this sensory art activity. All you need is shaving cream, food colouring and popsicle sticks.  We enjoyed another wonderful art technique the other day, creating sensory art with shaving cream and food colouring. You may have seen our Giant Shaving Cream Magna-Doodle a couple of weeks ago when we covered our 6 dollar, thrift-shop table in...

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Stained Glass Easter Egg Craft – Window Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers https://happyhooligans.ca/stained-glass-easter-eggs-2/ https://happyhooligans.ca/stained-glass-easter-eggs-2/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:10:48 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=8058 Contact paper and tissue paper provide art experience for toddlers and preschoolers. Sticking the tissue paper to the contact paper is great for fine motor skills, and when the craft is done, you can hang it in a window for a lovely stained glass effect. Welcome to the latest craft in our collection of Easy...

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Valentines Collage Pops https://happyhooligans.ca/valentines-collage-pops/ https://happyhooligans.ca/valentines-collage-pops/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:53:02 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=7155 An easy Valentine’s craft that toddlers and preschoolers can make using odds and ends from around the house. These Valentine’s collage pops are really cute. They’re totally random – just a hodgepodge of materials.  Basically, you can use whatever you have around the house to decorate your collage pops with.  These are kinds of like a Valentines...

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Marbleized Valentines Day Craft with Shaving Cream and Food Coloring https://happyhooligans.ca/shaving-cream-and-food-colouring-2/ https://happyhooligans.ca/shaving-cream-and-food-colouring-2/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:04:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=6911 Kids can make these Marbleized Valentines using shaving cream and food colouring. It’s a fun, easy and fascinating art process that all ages will love! We love experimenting with easy but really cool painting techniques here in my daycare. As a result, we’ve discovered a lot of really creative ways to create art using basic household...

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Toddler Art Project – Smoosh Painting on an Old Canvas https://happyhooligans.ca/recycled-art-painting-over-an-old-painting/ https://happyhooligans.ca/recycled-art-painting-over-an-old-painting/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:45:23 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=6695 What can you do with an old canvas or out-dated picture that you no longer want hanging in your home?  Try smoosh painting – one of my favourite art techniques for kids to transform it into a new, one-of-a-kind piece of art! We love upcycling and repurposing things around here.  Before I throw almost anything out, I...

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Homemade Doodle Art Activity for Kids of All Ages https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-doodle-art/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-doodle-art/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:35:54 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2775 This Homemade Doodle Art is a fun and easy art activity for kids of all ages to do. Toddlers, preschoolers, tweens and teens will enjoy designing their own doodles and colouring or painting them in. for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids too.   Who doesn’t love a doodle art?  Remember those huge black velvety doodle...

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Scrape-Painted Valentines for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Make https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-credit-cards-a-valentines-craf/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-credit-cards-a-valentines-craf/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:26:05 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2495 Toddlers and Preschoolers are going to love this Valentines Craft!  Scrape-Painted Valentines are so fun to make with a few shades of red and pink paint and an old, expired credit card! We’re having so much fun with all of the Valentines crafts we’re making here in my home daycare.  Our craft room is a...

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Smoosh-Painted Pumpkin Art for Toddlers https://happyhooligans.ca/smooshing-pumpkins/ https://happyhooligans.ca/smooshing-pumpkins/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:26:50 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1461 Smoosh-painted pumpkin art for toddlers:  experimenting with colour, texture and colour-mixing and a fun paint technique too! I can’t believe October is coming to an end already!   I still have so many halloween craft ideas that we haven’t gotten around to doing!  Today, we were smooshing pumpkins today, using the same paint smooshing technique that...

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Apple Tree Craft For Preschoolers with Foil, Corks and Sandpaper https://happyhooligans.ca/sandpaper-apple-trees/ https://happyhooligans.ca/sandpaper-apple-trees/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:50:31 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1052 This easy Apple Tree Craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers to make for fun or to go along with a preschool apple theme this fall. Using sandpaper, corks and tin foil, we explore stamping and printmaking and enjoy lots sensory exploration as well.  We’ve been having lots of fun making fall tree crafts here in my...

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Apple Stamping Activity for Preschoolers (with Real Apples and Leaves) https://happyhooligans.ca/apple-stamping/ https://happyhooligans.ca/apple-stamping/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:04:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1020 This apple stamping activity is a fun way for kids to make prints with apples and real leaves from the garden is a fun fall activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Apple stamping is one of those classic art activities that take you right back to your childhood. It’s so simple to do, but young children just...

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Painting with Coloured Ice – A Vibrant Outdoor Art Activity for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-coloured-ice/ https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-with-coloured-ice/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:49:41 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1009 Painting with coloured ice – a great summer art activity for kids experience! Check it out!!  We were painting with coloured ice today! Every year, here in my daycare, I colour a batch of ice for the kids to get creative with.  It’s always a hit with the kids no matter how old or young...

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