{"id":4350,"date":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","slug":"5-easy-art-activities-for-kids-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-trends-and-promotions\/5-easy-art-activities-for-kids-at-home","title":{"rendered":"5 easy art activities for kids to do at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re stuck at home on a rainy day or need some downtime on your family holiday, crafts can be a fun way to bring the family together. Gather up a few simple materials and try these five easy art activities with your kids. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a name=\"Ice-cream_\">Ice-cream <\/a><a name=\"stick_photo_frames\">stick photo frames<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/4gUjUyyXrImnS03UaW8vD3\/546a797f8f4a4b0ad4e61158beef11bf\/popsicle-sticks-350084_1920.jpg\" alt=\"multi colored popsicle sticks\"><\/figure>\n<p>Save ice-cream sticks or buy some from your local art supply store to make a picture frame to treasure forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Top tip: Collect more than pictures on your family holiday! Find mementos to bring back home and add to your ice-cream stick photo frame.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Photo-Frames-from-Ice-Cream-Sticks\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find out how to make ice cream stick photo frames ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. DIY <a name=\"key_wind_chimes\">key wind chimes<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Do you have old house keys lying around? Turn them into art! Find a stick from your garden, some yarn, paint and old house keys to make a wind chime for your family to enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Top tip: Though you never get to keep the key for your holiday home when you travel, each key can represent a special family holiday. Write the location of a trip on each key where you made those memories. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giving.innerchildfun.com\/2013\/04\/recycled-crafts-for-kids-diy-key-wind-chime.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Recycle keys with a wind chime ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a name=\"Toilet_paper_roll_crafts\">Toilet paper roll crafts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If there is one thing most families always have in their homes it\u2019s toilet paper. Recycle the leftover cardboard rolls to make craft magic with the family. From bunnies to aliens, there are dozens of fun ways to create family fun with toilet paper rolls. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Top tip: Ask your family to create something that reminds them of their last holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fabulesslyfrugal.com\/diy\/toilet-paper-roll-crafts\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Make it with your family ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a name=\"Paper_chains_\">Paper chains <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Making paper chains is a fun, educational craft that is easy to do with young children. Kids can practice making patterns, counting to larger numbers, and cutting in a straight line. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Top tip: This is a great craft for a long road trip. Cut all the paper ahead of time and buy glue dots or double-sided tape to eliminate mess in the car. During the drive, the kids can add links to the chain until they run out of paper or you arrive at your destination \u2014 whichever comes first! <\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadingmyway.com\/2013\/04\/craft-with-kids-making-paper-chains.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Create paper chains ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. DIY <a name=\"story_stones\">story stones<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/6iC5JY0iBVQlE1rHXbOqZx\/04ab19f9c0fbc49675f9eef155440650\/balance-1372677_1920.jpg\" alt=\"colourful stones in a pile surrounded by grey stones\"><\/figure>\n<p>We all have a story to tell, and sharing stories encourages imagination and creativity. Make your own story stones which can be used to teach kids how to tell stories. All you need are flat, white stones, and coloured pens or paint to make your stories come to life. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Top tip: Family holidays inspire stories that can be told for years. Ask your kids to create story stones based on your last holiday or the next trip you\u2019re dreaming about. <\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/diy-story-stones\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Inspire with story stones ><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Written by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marketingconsult\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Angela Vega<\/a>, Senior Traveller Email Marketing Manger at Vrbo<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re stuck at home on a rainy day or need some downtime on your family holiday, art activities can be a fun way to bring the family together. 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