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1. Holographic silver and a black crease

If there’s one especially trendy thing right now that we might love just as much as we love glitter itself, then it’s holographic things. Imagine how excited we were, then, when we came across this tutorial for a makeup look using holographic glitter! Of course we’ll take the opportunity to cover our entire lids in something so wonderful and eye catching that it looks otherworldly. We love the way Chrisspy contrasts the glitter with a dark, quite solid crease that, even though it’s blended at the edges, gives the shining eye some definition.

2. Silver glitter, rhinestones, and a purple smokey crease

Is your glitter not quite as eye catching as the holographic stuff you see above, but you still want to make your look as attention grabbing as possible? Then create a similar eye shape with silver glitter all across the lid, a nice dark crease (we’re always here for purple), and a dramatic winged liner, but take things to the next level with rhinestones! Musely shows you how to carefully cover your lid and the inner corner of your eye with little sparkling stones using safe cosmetic adhesive.

3. Light pink and white glitter lid

Do you love the idea of a completely sparkled lid but you’d rather a lighter look that’s a little less intense around the crease area? Then check out this tutorial using white, light pink, or opalescent glitters and a blended crease instead! We love the way Pretty Designs lets the shadows and glitter sort of fade out from the lid in a light smattering. Add some little white or opalescent rhinestones at the inner and outer corners if you’re feeling really fancy.

4. Edgy glitter tears

Are you the kind of creative makeup lover and glitter addict who would rather use your sparkling makeup opportunities as a chance to get a little more wild and messy rather than keeping your glitter defined and controlled? Then check out the way jordanhanz created this unique glitter tears! You might not wear this look to work or school, but we don’t see a problem with letting people know just how sparkly you feel on the inside at your next birthday party.

5. Pink glitter lid with a silver glitter crease

When you hear the words “glitter” and “crease” together in one sentence, does your mind go to a completely different place than what we’ve shown you so far? Perhaps you took the terms more literally and actually pictured a crease made of glitter? Then we admire your style! This tutorial from Makeup Addicted will show you exactly how to create the look you’re thinking of. We love their silver and pink combination, but you could recreate the look in any colours you choose!

6. Glitter lined eyeliner

Are you intent on using glitter in your look but you’d actually prefer to keep it just a touch more subtle than some of the fully sparkled lids you’ve seen so far? Then consider just following the shape of your eyeliner with a neat stream of complementing glitter, just like Society 19 did here! We love the balance created by doing a bit of glitter in both the inner and outer corners.

7. Glitter outer corner

Are you browsing these looks and discovering that a few of them are almost what you’re looking for but not quite? Then consider blending a couple of the styles together to make a whole new eye design instead! Maddie’s Makeup Tips, for example, suggests brushing just a wisp of glitter into your crease starting at the outer corner, rather than painting a solid glitter line or padding it on all over. It’s the perfect compromise between the two.

8. Glitter lower liner

Do you have a favourite shimmery shadow that you love using on your lid and crease, and you find that it’s already got enough shine to it that you don’t need to add glitter over top? Then try complementing that shadow with a little brush of glitter underneath your eye instead! Makeup Geek tried the look here in gold and we think the effect is absolutely stunning.

9. Glitter inner corners

Perhaps you’re still looking for that perfectly subtle touch of glitter, but you’re not sure sparkling the outside corners of your eyes quite suits the shape? Try limiting your glitter use to just the inner corner along the bottom instead! This will give your eyes a bright look of intensity, like you see here with Stay Glam, but without going over the top.

10. Matching glitter nails and lips

We’ve talked a lot about glitter eye makeup so far (and we’re sure you don’t blame us), but your eyes certainly aren’t the only place where you can incorporate glitter into your beauty routine! Missjazminad suggests applying a healthy portion of holographic glitter to both your nails and your lips in order to really grab the attention of the people around you! You could let these two features stand out by doing a matte smoky eye alongside, or you could get completely wild and combine this look with the holographic glitter lids we talked about at the beginning of this list.

11. Black glitter lids and red lips

Are you looking for a way to add lots of sparkle but in a much darker and more sultry way than what you’ve seen so far? Then black glitter (which we promise is really a thing) is definitely the way to go. Black glitter might not look like much at first, or be immediately noticeable the way other colours are, but once the light hits your lids, your makeup will tell a whole different story. We simply adore the way Pausa Para Feminices paired black glitter with a deep, rich red lip here!

12. Green smokey eye and gold glitter crease

Do you have bright green eyes so piercing that you just can’t help yourself from emphasizing them whenever you can? Well, we certainly don’t blame you! This look from Polyvore is one more for your arsenal of green-friendly eye makeup techniques, particularly since the gold glitter crease will bring out any secret flecks or yellow or hazel you have hiding within your bright green irises. You sure won’t have to worry about people looking you directly in the eye, because that’s all people will be able to concentrate on all night!

13. Black with pink glitter centre

A dark black smoky eye is always fun, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little something to a classic look, just to shake things up a big. We love altering our smoky eye looks by putting a shock of colour right in the centre of our lid to really grab peoples’ attention! Pretty Designs agrees with our strategy but instead of just using a brightly coloured shadow, they’ve added a hot pink glitter on top as well! Pair it with a matching bright pink lip and voila- you’ll look stunning.

14. Black glitter wing

Have you fallen in love with the idea of using black glitter, but you’d rather get a little more avant garde with it than just smearing it all over your lids? Then use it in a more defined way by over-lining your black winged liner with a layer of black sparkle. Pretty Designs shows you just how effective the look can be if you pair it with a simple black to brown smoky outward fade.

15. Triple glitter lid

Are you so into the idea of using glitter that you’re actually having trouble choosing which colour and you’re considering going with more than one? Then we say go for it! Blog Lovin’ totally agrees, which is why they’ve got this tutorial to show you how wonderful blending three shades of glitter across your eyelid can look. It’s like you’re building the world’s shiniest ombre!

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Use Black Liner and Glitter to Create Dramatic Look: We’ve been so busy around here that we haven’t shared enough of our red carpet work with you lately, but today I’m happy to break down how I did Rachel Bilsons eye makeup last week for the premiere of her new film The To Do List (a hilarious must-see with your friends this weekend!). Because [] (via The Beauty Department)

Double Decker Eyeliner

Double Decker Eyeliner: Just when you thought we had run out of eyeliner looks, we come up with a new way to wear one of our favorite color cosmetics… (via Makeup.com)

Cat Eye with a Twist

Cat Eye with a Twist: We’ve had so much fun with the ombr trend (revisit our Ombr Lip Tutorial and our Ombr Stain Mani Tutorial) that I couldn’t help myself with this fun and flirty graduated liner look! Make sure to choose three liners from the same color family. I chose Aquamarine but you could do grey to black, lilac to [] (via The Beauty Department)

Emerald Green Cat Eye Liner

Emerald Green Cat Eye Liner: Here’s a short and sweet tutorial for you, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! I find that some people want to try out colour in their makeup, but just don’t know how to do it in baby steps. Whe… (via Glitter Geek)

Rainbow Eye Liner

Rainbow Eye Liner: Rainbow bright! We were so inspired by the colorful trend, we decided to re-create the multi-hued liner you all loved so much. Keep reading for a step-by-step tutorial on this vibrant look! (via Beautylish)

Little Pick Me Up – Lilac Love

Little Pick Me Up – Lilac Love: For those of you who either dont feel comfortable wearing makeup every day or don’t always have the time, this little trick might be for you! Why? Because the complementary color to purple is yellow, so the lilac corrects any sallow yellowness and instantly brightens and wakes up the eyes. It also pairs perfectly with [] (via The Beauty Department)

Gradient Winged Eyeliner

Gradient Winged Eyeliner: Just when you get comfortable with your liquid eyeliner, the beauty world throws something new your way. This season, its gr… (via Makeup.com)

Cat Eye Stylized

Cat Eye Stylized: This eye is inspired by all of the gorgeous creatures from the feline family! Ok hear me out. Tigers, leopards and cheetahs all have black rims around their eyes that really frame them. But its more than that. We can all rim our eyes with a black pencil (still one of my favorite looks!). And [] (via The Beauty Department)

Tightlining

Tightlining: Tightlining is good for those who don’t want to look too done. Dot liner in between your lashes above your waterline for subtle definition. (via Painted Ladies)

Oh Hey Big Eyes – The Underlid Pop

Oh Hey Big Eyes – The Underlid Pop: For something so simple, a pop of color along the underlid makesquite animpact.For demonstration purposes I’m showing the how to on my fellow blogger Taye Hansberrys normal-sized eyes(check out her fashion blog here!), but this is especially great for those of us with monolids or smaller eyes. Either instance,opting for a colored liner or shadow on your [] (via The Beauty Department)

Winged Eyeliner

11. Winged Eyeliner (via A Vintage Affair with Beauty)

Party Makeup

12. Party Makeup: Looking for something fun and different to try this weekend? Why not add a little highlight to your cat eye by calling upon its twin counterpart! You might remember when I did this look on Lauren Conrad back on the red carpet back in 2011 from our Double Liner Story anyway, its much more wearable [] (via The Beauty Department)

Use Glitter to Create a Pretty Line

Use Glitter to Create a Pretty Line (via veckorevyn)

Inner Liner Longevity

14. Inner Liner Longevity: How oh how can we keep the inner waterliner from fading fast? Its a tough one, because our eyes are meant to stay wet, so the pencil that we’ve traced along our inner rims is constantly rubbing against our wet eyes every time we blink. Sigh but I can share this little trick that does seem to make [] (via The Beauty Department)

To Impress – Get Scalloped

To Impress – Get Scalloped: We continue our Why Not? Series with this fun one that will really wow your friends! Its such a playful and creative take on winged-out liquid liner and easy to do with this DIY stencil. After trying to make the scalloped edge with a hole puncher {too small} or drawing it freehand {might work for [] (via The Beauty Department)

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1. Fabric applique

Do you have a plain coloured hoodie that you like the fit of, but that you wish had a little bit more life in it? We feel this way about so many of our solidly coloured clothing pieces. The easiest way to give them some pattern and pizazz, according to Alisa Burke, is to cover parts of them with fun fabric like an applique! Leave some of the original solid effect for make a colour blocked aesthetic. This project is easier than it looks to do!

2. Octopus hoodie

Okay, so maybe you wouldn’t wear an octopus themed hoodie yourself (or maybe you would; we’re certainly thinking about it), but this one’s definitely a fun project to make for your kids! Nest Full of Eggs guides you through the process of transforming a plain old hoodie into something magical that’s part practical clothing and part costume. Grade school aged kids will get a total kick out of this design.

3. Studded sleeves

Perhaps your idea of successfully altering a sweater is adding a little bit of attitude to it? Studs are our favourite way to do that! Studding something doesn’t always have to mean spikes or pyramids, though. We love this softer studded look from Wild Amor that uses smooth circular studs, which are clamped through the material in just the same way!

4. Ruffled hood

This design is the perfect customization idea for people who love nothing more than girly, lacy frills. The answer? Well, a giant frill, of course! Sewing it around the edge of your hood might seem like a lot of girly style in one place for some, but if you ask us, it’s the perfect way to frame your face in a sweet, unique way. Check out how to make your own version on See Kate Sew.

5. Ruffled front

Did you like the frilly design above but you’re actually so into ruffles that you want even more than that? Then try building adorable pattern ruffles beyond the hood, trailing them right down the front of the sweater instead! Pick material that has a complementary colour scheme to the hoodie you’re altering and then follow the steps outlined on Under the Sycamore.

6. Applique and coloured ruffles

Can you tell we really like ruffles? This design might be a little bit too colourful for some adults, but it sure would look adorable on your kids! Heck, we’d probably wear it ourselves too, if we’re being honest. Check out how Riley Blake Designs combined fabric applique and layered ruffling techniques to alter a plain goodie into nothing but pure girly fun.

7. Vertebrae studs

Did you like the studded sleeves idea but what you’re picturing in your mind involves a more unique placement design than just a scattered sleeve? Then check out this awesome studded hoodie from Maison des Reveries that resembles vertebrae all up your back and along the top of your hood! There’s nothing wrong with looking like a punk dinosaur, if you ask us.

8. Dinosaur hoodie

Speaking of dinosaurs, how cute would it be to turn your kids into actual little dinosaurs for the day? We see nothing wrong with altering their clothing to make getting dressed in the morning a little bit more fun. The closer their pre-school time routine is to their fun dress up time, the quicker they’ll get ready when you wake them up! Check out how Whatever Dee Dee Wants added stegosaurus spikes to this little guy’s hooded sweatshirt.

9. Woven back

Perhaps you’re a little bit more into textures than colours and patterns? Then there are still plenty of cool, unique designs out there for you! One of our favourites, which we’ve actually tried a number of times, is this woven design from Pretty Ditty. It’s a little more hands on and takes some careful measurement, but the cool basket weave effect across the back is definitely worth it in the end.

10. Resized cross-over hoodie

Have you got at least one oversized, totally baggy hoodie stashed in your closet somewhere? These are great to have around for days when you’re feeling really lazy and want something warm to curl up in, but we don’t find that there’s much point in keeping more than one around. Instead, try transforming your spare baggy hoodie into a cute, stylish crossover sweatshirt that you’re a lot more likely to wear! Check the whole pattern out in more detail on See Kate Sew.

11. Nursing friendly sweatshirt pattern

Whenever we think of altering clothing, we think of how many friends we’ve had who mastered the art of simple, effective customization when they had a baby and began nursing. These women are basically pros! Just in case you’d like to join their ranks and make your favourite hoodies much easier when it comes to nursing accessibility that is still stylish, check out this tutorial on Swoodson Says.

12. Shark hoodie

Did you love the idea of a hilarious novelty sweatshirt like the dinosaur, but dinos aren’t actually your thing? Try transforming yourself (or at least an old sweatshirt) into a ferocious shark instead! We’re getting a total kick of how fun the teeth around the edge of the hood look, and we could see adults and kids alike wearing this design. Check out the full instructions for making it on Amelia’s List.

13. No-sew cropped sweatshirt

Perhaps you’ve got a sweatshirt that you love the comfort and material of, but that’s ever so slightly too big or awkward fitting? Well, here’s a ridiculously simple alteration idea that will take you almost no time at all and doesn’t require a single stitch of sewing! Check out how This Mom’s Gonna Snap created a casual cropped look just by shortening the bottom and rolling the sleeves.

14. Lace poncho style sweatshirt

Perhaps you’re feeling up for a challenge and would rather completely alter the style and fit of a big old hoodie, rather than just embellishing it a little? Well, this adorable lace poncho design from Second Street shows you how to do both at once! You’ll learn how to open up the sleeves and torso of the sweatshirt and apply a lace overlay that’s completely gorgeous, especially for a technique that’s simpler than you might imagine.

15. Jersey weave sweatshirt

Did you adore the woven look we talked about above, but you actually liked it so much that you’d like it to be more visible than just across the back? Then check out how The Forge created a similar effect on the front of this sweatshirt instead! We’re in love with the way they’ve incorporated a coloured strip for some extra style and personality.

Have you created other awesome fall hoodie and sweater alterations that you don’t see on our list? Tell us all about how you did them or link us to pictures of your work in the comments section!

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Use Black Liner and Glitter to Create Dramatic Look: We’ve been so busy around here that we haven’t shared enough of our red carpet work with you lately, but today I’m happy to break down how I did Rachel Bilsons eye makeup last week for the premiere of her new film The To Do List (a hilarious must-see with your friends this weekend!). Because [] (via The Beauty Department)

2 Double Decker Eyeliner

Double Decker Eyeliner: Just when you thought we had run out of eyeliner looks, we come up with a new way to wear one of our favorite color cosmetics… (via Makeup.com)

3 Cat Eye with a Twist

Cat Eye with a Twist: We’ve had so much fun with the ombr trend (revisit our Ombr Lip Tutorial and our Ombr Stain Mani Tutorial) that I couldn’t help myself with this fun and flirty graduated liner look! Make sure to choose three liners from the same color family. I chose Aquamarine but you could do grey to black, lilac to [] (via The Beauty Department)

4 Emerald Green Cat Eye Liner

Emerald Green Cat Eye Liner: Here’s a short and sweet tutorial for you, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!  I find that some people want to try out colour in their makeup, but just don’t know how to do it in baby steps. Whe… (via Glitter Geek)

5 Rainbow Eye Liner

Rainbow Eye Liner: Rainbow bright! We were so inspired by the colorful trend, we decided to re-create the multi-hued liner you all loved so much. Keep reading for a step-by-step tutorial on this vibrant look! (via Beautylish)

6 Little Pick Me Up – Lilac Love

Little Pick Me Up – Lilac Love: For those of you who either dont feel comfortable wearing makeup every day or don’t always have the time, this little trick might be for you! Why? Because the complementary color to purple is yellow, so the lilac corrects any sallow yellowness and instantly brightens and wakes up the eyes. It also pairs perfectly with [] (via The Beauty Department)

7 Gradient Winged Eyeliner

Gradient Winged Eyeliner: Just when you get comfortable with your liquid eyeliner, the beauty world throws something new your way. This season, its gr… (via Makeup.com)

8 Cat Eye Stylized

Cat Eye Stylized: This eye is inspired by all of the gorgeous creatures from the feline family! Ok hear me out. Tigers, leopards and cheetahs all have black rims around their eyes that really frame them. But its more than that. We can all rim our eyes with a black pencil (still one of my favorite looks!). And [] (via The Beauty Department)

9 Tightlining

Tightlining: Tightlining is good for those who don’t want to look too done. Dot liner in between your lashes above your waterline for subtle definition. (via Painted Ladies)

10 Oh Hey Big Eyes – The Underlid Pop

Oh Hey Big Eyes – The Underlid Pop: For something so simple, a pop of color along the underlid makesquite animpact.For demonstration purposes I’m showing the how to on my fellow blogger Taye Hansberrys normal-sized eyes(check out her fashion blog here!), but this is especially great for those of us with monolids or smaller eyes. Either instance,opting for a colored liner or shadow on your [] (via The Beauty Department)

11 Winged Eyeliner

Winged Eyeliner (via A Vintage Affair with Beauty)

12 Party Makeup

Party Makeup: Looking for something fun and different to try this weekend? Why not add a little highlight to your cat eye by calling upon its twin counterpart! You might remember when I did this look on Lauren Conrad back on the red carpet back in 2011 from our Double Liner Story anyway, its much more wearable [] (via The Beauty Department)

13 Use Glitter to Create a Pretty Line

Use Glitter to Create a Pretty Line (via veckorevyn)

14 Inner Liner Longevity

Inner Liner Longevity: How oh how can we keep the inner waterliner from fading fast? Its a tough one, because our eyes are meant to stay wet, so the pencil that we’ve traced along our inner rims is constantly rubbing against our wet eyes every time we blink. Sigh but I can share this little trick that does seem to make [] (via The Beauty Department)

15 To Impress – Get Scalloped

To Impress – Get Scalloped: We continue our Why Not? Series with this fun one that will really wow your friends! Its such a playful and creative take on winged-out liquid liner and easy to do with this DIY stencil. After trying to make the scalloped edge with a hole puncher {too small} or drawing it freehand {might work for [] (via The Beauty Department)

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1. Circle Scarf

Start off strong with this tutorial on how to create your very own infinity scarf – with any pattern or fabric of your choice! {found on Yours Truly, G}

2. Metallic Scarf

We’re in love with this funky, geometric printed metallic scarf. It’s bold and will test your creativity too! {found on Yay Yes}

3. T-shirt Scarf

Grab a t-shirt and create something funky that can work all year long. Wrapped, braided and more … there are so many ways to style it. {found on All Day Chic}

4. Lace Scarf

This may be our favorite DIY of the bunch because of how delicate and fashionable the end result is. A scarf full of lace will always be a classic. {found on A Beautiful Mess}

5. Fox Scarf

This is a great gift or project for the kids! Turn some fabric into a scarf reminiscent of a fox! It’s perfect for a fun, fall look. {found on Pretty Prudent}

6. Fringe Scarf

One of the easiest to recreate, have fun making your very own fun, fringe scarf! We love colors but neutrals work with so many outfits – all year long! {found on YouTube}

7. Quote Scarf

Song lyrics, lines from your favorite stores or original quotes, you can get incredibly inspired by trying your hand at this personal DIY. {found on Blog Her}

8. Necklace Scarf

You can always create a “necklace” scarf. It’s trendy, fashionable but it’s also a bit retro too for those inspired by old age spirits. {found on The Style Sample}

9. Sweater Scarf

When the cool air {found on Cotton+Curls}

10. Braided Scarf

Jazz up a classic scarf with a bit of texture but braiding a few parts. Check out this tutorial to learn how to do just that. {found on Burda Style}

11. Pleated Scarf

And if you’re really inspired by texture, take a look at this fleece, pleated beauty. We love the crisp white as it enhances the pleats even more! {found on Magidan Made}

12. Embellished Scarf

You can always learn how to embellish scarves you already own. Add a plush pom-pom to the end for some extra personality! {found on Pretty Quirky Pants}

13. Simple Scarf

Here’s a simple tutorial that will get you going with new DIYs in the fashion realm. It’s easy and specific for classic lines. {found on Girl Loves Glam}

14. Felt Scarf

You could always create something a bit more outside the box, like with this felt, flower scarf. Remember, you can always choose your own colors outside of the tutorial’s version. {found on The Crafty Blog Stalker}

15. Blanket Scarf

Personally, I love big and full scarves, so this DIY was right up my alley. How does a no-sew technique sound – and one made from a blanket! {found on Zevy Joy}

16. Knitting Scarf

Learn how to create this voluminous beauty. I love the chunkiness and warmth of these scarves on crisp, fall nights or in the midst of wintertime. {found on Simply Maggie}

17. Galaxy Scarf

Funky and “far our,” check out this DIY to learn how to create your very out galaxy-inspired piece for your collection. {found on Scarves}

18. 10-Minute Scarf

Yes, you can make a scarf from scratch in just 10 minutes time. And this tutorial will let you know how to make it happen. {found on Babble}

19. Stamped Scarf

Learn how to stamp your own fabric with this helpful DIY. It’s modern, contemporary and full of design-worth. {found on Almost Makes Perfect}

20. Candy Cane Scarf

Perfect for the holidays, this “candy cane” scarf is created by just a few twists and turns. It’s easy and festive for a variety of seasons and events. {found on Mr. Kate}

21. Cat Scarf

If you figure out how to stamp, you can embellish an older, worn scarf with some funky cats or anything else you may like. {found on Adventures in Making}

22. Quilted Scarf

Learn how to create a quilted scarf like the one  you see above. This one was so original, how could we not feature it? {found on Design Sponge}

23. Heart Scarf

This is another stamped beauty, but we love its sweetness. Some gold paint and heart stamps made this one turn out quite charming. {found on Lazy Saturdays}

24. Constellation Scarf

This too is another great way to embellish and upcycle. Take a look at the tutorial and get creative in the closet! {found on A Beautiful Mess}

25. Pom-Pom Scarf

Pom-poms are such a favorite item in the craft world, and you can see why they work in the fashion world with this DIY. {found on What I Wore}

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1. Owl Adorned.

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2. No-Zip Christmas.

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3. Stenciled Birds.

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4. Anti-Sew Flower.

{found on Purple Eggplant}

5. My Side.

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6. Striped Pom-Pom.

{found on The Makerista}

7. Lace-Trimmed.

{found on At Home On the Bay}

8. Simple Heart.

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9. Colored Edges.

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10. His + Hers.

{found on A Beautiful Mess}

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Kids gather many of their perception of the world through playing. No matter how old your child is it is extremely essential to spend time on choosing the right toys or finding new activities that will boost child’s development. The big mistake parents often make when they think only of the intellectual part of development, refusing to pay attention to the creative side of the mind. Parents need to be careful not to stifle the imaginative side of kid’s brain. Innovative ideas are usually created by those whose parents nurtured creativity in their young minds. Though there are many ways to stimulate right brain development. Painting has proven to be one of the best. But not every child loves painting or he/she can get bored painting over and over again cars or princesses. Offer your kid to create something new, something unusual and do it together. Nothing unites people like joint work, and when a child learns something new with parents – there’s no limit to the joy and happiness. Everything unusual always beckons, especially for babies. It’s so interesting and fun!
If you think that you can only draw with pencils, markers or paints, you are deeply mistaken. There are numerous ways and instruments to try, by the way many of them you will find in your house. So, here are ten of the best and most unusual ways to paint and have immense fun together. (These are all certified and approved by me and my nephew as cool!)

1. Hand and Finger Painting

First of all I would advice to dress your kid in some old clothes. No matter how neat you or your precious child is, after these experiments everything will be covered in paint. By the way, it would be great if you could manage to play outside the house. This would be a fun outside activity! What you need… Paints of different colors, sheets of paper and a child with desire to create. By the way there are special paints for finger painting, but it is not necessary to buy them. The simple paint works great. Let kids have fun, they love to explore everything with their hands. It is easy to make a sun or a tree on the paper with the kid’s palm and fingers. For example: paint with your finger you develop a tree body and paint with a full hand gives you leaves. Kids use their fingers and hands better than brushes or pencils, so they will be satisfied with the result. But, don’t stick to boring shapes, let them create whatever they want.

2. Bubble Wrap Painting

For this activity you will need bubble wrap, paper and paints. You can use a brush to ink the bubble wrap and then make prints of on the paper with kids. But, there are more entertaining ways to use bubble wrap. Simply wrap your kid’s feet with it, prepare containers beforehand with paint that fit kid’s feet (for instance try using old wash tubs). Let them step into the tubs and then print and paint with their Bubble-wrapped feet! Even put on some music for them to ‘dance’ to while they are doing their painting…move over Jackson Pollock!

3. Roll Painting

Find anything small that can roll. That can be either small balls, or plastic/wooden eggs, or marbles. You will also need a paper and a round container, e.g dish or bowl. Cover the bowl with the paper and prepare the container with paints. Kid can dip a couple of marbles/balls/eggs into the colors he likes, then put them into the bowl and roll!

4. Vehicle Painting

This is the most interesting one for boys. Simply grab any vehicle toys, tell your kiddo to paint the wheels of the car with the paints he likes, using brushes or simply dipping the wheels into paints and then move the vehicle on the paper the way he likes it. This one is very easy and not that messy. Boys of any age like this kid of painting. Sure, you are both playing with your favorite car and making a beautiful art project, why not! Another variant: If you have a really old car in the family and dad is OK with decorating the clunker with a new paint job. OMG! a boy’s heaven to paint a real vehicle himself. And if you use water base paints you can wash it off and do it over and over.

5. Letter Stamping

This method can also help you to teach a toddler new letters. Use any plastic letter you have. Again show your child the way to paint – dip letters into paints and make stamps. You can extend this activity; ask the child to write some words in different colors. It’s great fun and an extremely useful way of painting – actually combines mental and creative thinking.

6. Ice Cube Painting

This type of painting requires preparation. There are two ways to make colorful ice cubes. You either can add couple of drops of food colorant to the water and then make it freeze or simply freeze liquid paints. When the cubes are almost frozen add wooden sticks into them. It is not necessary, but will be easier for kids to hold the cubes and they won’t feel cold this way. Let your child show his imagination. Children love this way of painting too, and the result looks incredibly great, the combination with water makes it look a little different.

7. Blow Painting

Another fun activity and easy to perform. Get somedrinking straws, prepare some sheets of paper (colored paper would be even better) and thin paint out with water (you need the consistency of milk). Better use watercolor paints, they look better when combining with water. Now ask your baby to drop one end of the straw into the paint, put it then on the paper. As soon as there is some paint simply blow. The paint should be thin so that it could easily move around the paper.

8. Sponge Painting

This one is also easy to do and you don’t need any additional preparation or to spend money on materials. You can make a lot of different art actually with the sponge. E.g ink the sponge in colors of rainbow and have your kid draw it with a simple move. Or you can cut out letters from the sponges and again make stamps.

9. Magic Painting

Who doesn’t love magic? Show your kid a little of magic or even better teach him how to stun his friends. You will need a candle, white piece of paper, brushes, paints and water of course. Draw something beforehand with the candle and then together with your baby paint on top of your secret drawing with watercolor paints. Your kid will be stunned to see the magic appear before his/her eyes. Then show what you did so that your child will be a part of the magic next time.

10. Water Balloon Painting

This one is the funniest yet the most messy one. It is sooo messy and sooo colorful that it can only be performed outside. Well, as summer is almost here we can manage to find the place outdoors to have immense fun. First of all you will have to prepare water balloons. You will need: some paint (it would be better to use washable paints as everything including your precious child will be covered with paints later), water bottles with a spout and of course balloons. Add some paint to the bottle, fill it with the water till the end and shake, shake, shake. Then take a balloon and stretch it as hard as you can but be careful and don’t tear it up. Your next step is to put a balloon over the spout, turn the bottle upside down and squeeze. Don’t pour too much paint as the balloons can easily pop. Now you have water balloons! I suggest two ways of painting with these beautiful water balloons. The first one will be better for the older kids. Find the wall, stick some paper on it and tell your kids to throw water balloons as hard as they can to pop it. If there is no wall you may find a tree, I guess Mother Nature won’t be angry with you). For the younger toddlers lay the big sheet of paper on the ground, give your kid a wooden stick, tell him to place couple of water balloons on the paper and pop it with the stick. Don’t forget to dress your kid in old clothes, it’s gonna be messy!

Well, there you have it! It’s not the whole list of painting activities but certainly enough to get you going as the weather gets warmer and the kids want some cool activities. Do not stick to boring brushes, use everything you have in your house – plastic bottles, kitchen utensils, glasses and other item will work good too. You can even ask them to find painting tools by themselves. Be creative and teach your kids to be creative, too. Have fun!

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