[New] Crafts for Kids Crafting for a Rainy Day

Drip Drop Rain Painting

We don’t know many kids who can resist jumping in rain puddles. And since we don’t get rain puddles too often in San Diego, it’s a particularly unique and special activity! Why not commemorate this favorite childhood pastime with an art project? Create rain using a fun drip painting technique, then personalize your masterpiece with your favorite photo.

Blow Painting: Crazy Hair Day

Lisa Gipson

While San Diego boasts excellent weather for year-round outdoor play, sometimes it’s nice to have projects in your back pocket for the occasional rainy or lazy day. That’s where these projects from Louise McMullen, author of the book “Fun Painting Projects for Kids” come in. McMullen, who is also the creative mom behind the popular blog Messy Little Monster, was kind enough to share instructions for both projects with us, which can be found at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/crafts-for-kids.

Kids love crazy hair day during school spirit week. Now they can celebrate crazy hair every day with this awesome blow-painting project. Use a photograph or drawn picture of your face, then blow paint in all directions for a hilarious hairdo. Find full instructions for both projects at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/crafts-for-kids.

Order Louise McMullen’s book at www.messylittlemonster.com/2022/03/fun-painting-projects-for-kids.html. Follow her on IG @messylittlemonster.