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Whatever the purpose may be, it’s definitely true to say that microphones are important tools to help amplify voices! They are an often under-appreciated tool despite how useful they can be, so this guide on how to draw a cartoon microphone is here to put them in the spotlight. We have a really fun and creative interpretation of this valuable tool for you to work on in this guide, so you’ll definitely want to see it all the way through to the end!...

You also get birds that are predators and prey, and vultures would fall somewhere between that. These large, strange-looking birds are scavengers that eat the leftovers left by predators. They also look really weird and cool, and this can make learning how to draw a cartoon vulture a fun challenge to take on! That is what we are here to cover in the tutorial we have prepared for you. The 7 steps here will show you that it can be both easy and fun!...

Kids will have a blast with this hands on activity mixing together colors and using them to create a beautiful color wheel craft. Make sure to grab our free color wheel printable template to make prep for this activity super simple too. We used acrylic paints in this fun color mixing activity. We have a huge collection of the acrylic paints in our crafting supplies and I love them....

While shoes do still protect our feet, they have also become a statement of fashion and style. In recent years, Converse shoes have been one of the top brands in the world, with many styles and various brands under the brand. While it’s great to own some of your own, it can be great to learn how to draw Converse so that you can design your own pair. Fans of this brand will definitely want to read all the way to the end of this tutorial....

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our Disclosure Policy for more information. Supplies you will need: blue cupcake liner light blue and blue cardstock paper googly eye blue glitter glue black and blue marker scissors glue Directions: 1. Draw ocean waves Start by drawing ocean wave lines along the bottom half of your light blue or white cardstock paper with your blue marker. 2. Create whale Cut about one-quarter off the bottom of your blue cupcake liner....

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our Disclosure Policy for more information. Supplies you will need: blue sheet of cardstock paper manila folder (or tan sheet of cardstock) red mini cupcake liners (or whatever color you choose) white string pencil scissors glue Directions: 1. Trace hand and cut it out, tie white string around finger, then glue hand onto cardstock paper Trace your child’s hand onto your manila folder and cut it out (or have the child cut it out)....

This DIY back-to-school photo frame is a perfect way to bring some back-to-school cheer into your home. Display those beautiful first day of school photos in a creative way, letting the memories last a little longer. Even little ones who don’t attend school yet will love singing songs and reading books about back-to-school time before making this fun school bus photo frame. Get kids excited about another year full of learning by making these fun back-to-school photo frames....

Supplies: paper bowl peach acrylic paint orange acrylic paint sponge paint brush googly eyes markers orange, green and black cardstock gold cardstock scissors glue stapler shamrock sticker Instructions: 1. Paint the bottom of paper bowl Begin by painting the bottom of your paper bowl. Start by painting the center circle section with peach paint. Then paint the outside rim of the paper bowl with orange paint. Set your paper bowl aside to allow the paint to dry completely....

We may see explosions in plenty of blockbusters, but it can be quite a challenge to learn how to draw an explosion properly. When you know what to do, however, you can create your own amazing explosions effortlessly and set your inner action director free! This step-by-step guide on how to draw an explosion will show you how to do it while having lots of fun along the way!...

Eyes have a lot of detail on and around them such as pupils, irises, eyelids and eyebrows. These things all work together to show emotion and it’s easy to get the whole drawing wrong because of a few incorrect details. I’ve broken down all of the major components of drawing an eye into some intuitive steps that will show you how to get the hang of this design. Once you really have the hang of it, you could even create your own custom versions with different emotions or areas of the face included....

This easy project uses glue, star-shaped decorations and glitter to make dazzling fireworks displays that toddlers will love. Your child will have a blast spreading glue and sprinkling glitter, making their artwork sparkle and shine just like real fireworks. 2. Glue star-shaped decorations onto the paper Then we got some fun star-shaped decorations and she started putting little stars (fireworks) all over her black sky. 3. Sprinkle glitter across the paper She had lots of glue spots left over after adding some stars so we sprinkled glitter all over her paper....

My favorite part of this butterfly craft has to be the crayon and watercolor designed wings which really add some bright colored pizzazz to the pretty butterflies. Grab your supplies, read the simple instructions below, and get ready for a happy afternoon creating beautiful butterflies! This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned. Read our full disclosure policy for more information. Supplies needed to make this foam cup spring craft: small foam cup acrylic paint (color of your choice) paintbrush white cardstock paper crayons watercolors pipe cleaner googly eyes glue...

Supplies: blue, green and brown cardstock pink construction paper paper cutter stapler scissors pencil glue stick school glue paper plate Handprint Heart Tree Craft Instructions: 1. Make paper hearts Start by making paper hearts out of pink construction paper. Cut strips from your pink construction paper 6-inches by 1/2-inch. Connect the ends together with a staple and folded a crease to make a heart (see picture below). You will need anywhere from 15-20 paper hearts for your heart tree craft....

You can ask any artist and almost any of them will tell you that drawing hands is notoriously tricky. I’ve even spoken to professional artists with decades of experience who will avoid drawing hands unless it’s absolutely necessary. This is especially true when you draw them doing something dynamic. As with anything, you can make it easier by breaking it down into smaller, simpler steps. That’s exactly what I have done in this guide!...

They can also be a garment that prevents your head from getting wet, but that is slightly less interesting. No matter the function they serve, they can come in many different styles and types. For this reason, learning how to draw a hood can be fun, as then you can create your own designs! This is the guide to follow if you would like to learn how to do that....

Making homemade cards is such a fun activity for any age. You can make a unique greeting card for every possible occasion like celebrations, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries or simply just to brighten someone’s day unexpectedly and let them know you are thinking of them. This colorful butterfly card has the message “You make my heart flutter” inside making it a great card to give to someone you love. Grab our card template, your crafty supplies and get ready to make someone’s heart explode with joy when you give them this sweet butterfly card....

This simple bird craft is easy for preschoolers and kids to create with materials you probably already have on hand at home too like colored cardstock paper, paper plates and a brown paper bag. You’ll definitely want to add this easy pop up bird craft on your spring crafts list this year along with a few more of our easy pop up card ideas. This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned....

{This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read our Disclosure Policy for more information.} Supplies needed: scoop stick green patterned paper straws scissors tacky glue glitter foam star sticker ribbon hot glue gun (Adult supervision required.) Tutorial: 1. Cut your straws into pieces

They can also be ornamental and stylish in their own right, and one of the most interesting kinds of lanterns is what is known as a paper lantern. These lightweight lanterns originated in China and are a thing of beauty. Learning how to draw a lantern so that you can replicate this beauty can certainly be a fun and rewarding experience. That’s why we will be learning how to do just that in this step-by-step guide on how to draw a lantern in just 6 steps!...

The original Lilo and Stitch film came out in 2002 and was an immediate success. Fans around the world fell in love with this tale of friendship and discovery set in sunny Hawaii. These fans love to depict these beloved characters in fan art, but learning how to draw them can be easier said than done. That’s why I made this guide! My goal is to make it easier than ever for you to do, so I’ll walk you through each step to show you how to depict all of the details....