Well, it’s no secret that a creative child can think and do things from varied, and often interesting perspectives. And raising a creative child comes with its share of challenges, which are overcome through a mix of logic and out of the box thinking.
Now, a lot of parents will agree that keeping your girl child engaged in creative activities can help them expand their thinking capacity. So, if you find yourself thinking about what to do, here are five easy craft ideas to try at home with your girl child:
1. DIY Thumbprint Family Tree
Reach out to your foundations through an active genealogical project.
You Need:
- A blank sheet, size A3
- Paint
- Marker
Method:
Step 1: On the blank sheet, draw a tree with branches using the marker
Step 2: Using your thumb, add the leaves using the paint
Step 3: Once dried, list out the family connections
2. DIY Artsy Collage
No better time to bring out their inner Dali than now! They can learn to work their skills and admire the masterpiece once they’re done.
You Need:
- A chart paper
- Paint and paintbrushes
- Magazine cut-outs of their interesting finds
Method:
Step 1: Using the chart paper as the canvas, let her imagination run its course with the paint
Step 2: She can also add the magazine cut-outs to add some flair to the collage
Step 3: Once the paint has dried, you can have the collage framed and put up in an appropriate spot at home for all the compliments that come your way
3. Rock Story Telling
Take rock painting a stride further: After the paint's dry, the pictures on the stones become characters in a story everybody can tell together.
You Need:
- Rocks and stones collected from outside
- Paint, preferably poster colours, and paintbrush
Method:
Step 1: Paint characters or scenery on the rocks, as per your imagination
Step 2: Once dry, arrange them in the order the story progresses
4. DIY Bubble Wrap Prints
Put your online shopping addiction to good use for your girl child. Before you throw that bubble wrap in the trash, use it to make a cool paint stamper.
You Need:
- Bubble wrap
- A pair of scissors
- Paint
- A glass or a bowl
- An A3 sheet or chart paper
Method:
Step 1: Place the bubble wrap tightly over the glass or bowl, cut out the excess
Step 2: Paint over the wrap using the colour of your choice
Step 3: Gently press the painted part onto the sheet or a piece of chart paper for a couple of seconds
Step 4: Once done, remove the glass, and let the paint dry
5. DIY Nail Polish Marble Art
Allow your children to plunge into your reserve of never-going-to-wear-again nail clean for an aesthetic evening. However, be on the guard as too much exposure to the toxins in the nail paints is not good for them.
You Need:
- A blank sheet or chart paper
- Nail paints and watercolours
Method:
Step 1: On the blank sheet, add some drops of colour using the nail paint
Step 2: Tip the sheet on different sides, letting the colour spread on its own
Step 3: Keep adding more colours as you wish and continue the process
Step 4: Leave it to dry, ensuring that the fumes are not too strong