This is the official finished product…I think…he might have even tweaked it again. That is another good thing about using paint marker…as long as he remembers to put the lid back on they will not dry out and are readily available.
Children’s Canvas Art Ideas They Will Love
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What do you do on rainy days? Have trouble keeping the kids entertained? Try some arts and crafts! These children’s canvas art ideas are perfect for a rainy day because they can literally spend as much time as they want on them. Enjoy some rainy day activities with your kids so the next rainy day won’t seem so boring. This project is not hard at all and it can be made in a variety of ways. So, use a few of the techniques below to get crafty with your kids!
Children’s Canvas Art Ideas
I read about a batik technique involving Elmers school glue gel. For this technique you will need a canvas and the glue.
Draw on your pattern with glue. Allow the glue to dry. For a rainy day kid’s activity, the blow dryer is your best friend.
Paint right over the top. The glue acts as a mask. Any area under the glue will be left white.
Then literally drop your dried painted canvas into water for about 5 minutes.
Dry with paper towels. The first thing that will happen is that the paint will lift right off of the glue.
Continue to work with dry paper towels until the glue lifts from the surface. Work your way around the entire canvas.
The glue technique is great for little kids that have a hard time painting. It will keep them in the “lines” and then you can remove the lines.
Idea #2: Using Paint Markers
Another great technique to use for the little ones — Elmer’s paint markers. They make a painting just like drawing a picture. For the little guy who has a hard time handling a paintbrush — these are heaven-sent.
We used a mixture of paint markers and brushes for the final product.
WANT TO TRY MAKING THIS PAINTED CANVAS BAG WITH YOUR CHILD LATER? PIN IT NOW, FIND IT WHEN YOU NEED IT!
- Canvas tote bag
- Painter’s tape
- Cardboard
- Acrylic paint
- Sponge Paint brushes
- Paper plate or bowls
Painted Canvas Bag Instructions
Step 1: Start by taping off any areas of the bag that you want to remain blank. You can create stripes, shapes, or any other design that you like. Make sure the tape is pressed down firmly to avoid any paint bleeding underneath. Place a piece of cardboard inside the bag. This helps prevent the paint from bleeding on to the other side and also help the paint adhere to the canvas betters
Step 2: Pour a small amount of acrylic paint onto a paper plate or bowls, and dip your paintbrush into the paint. Start by painting the one section in a single color. (my younger artists didn’t like this approach and that’s OK!). Once you have completed one section select another colour to the other sections.
Step 3: Paint within the taped-off areas of the bag. Make sure to paint in one direction, and avoid going over the same area multiple times. This will help prevent the paint from bleeding under the tape. This is great for even the youngest of artists because no matter how they paint it will look cool!
Step 4: Once the first coat of paint is dry, remove the painter’s tape while the paint is still slightly wet to avoid any peeling.
Step 5: Let the bag dry completely before using or gifting it.
Perfect Mother’s Day or Teacher Gift Idea
This project is perfect for kids to get creative with, and it’s a great way to personalize a gift for mom or any special person in your life. You can also experiment with different designs, shapes, and colors to make each bag unique. So, gather your supplies and start creating your own painted canvas bag today!
