As a mom, I’ve found that art time is one of the best ways to keep kids busy, happy, and creative. These are the art supplies we actually use at home—from crayons to paint sets—that keep little hands entertained and imaginations flowing. Perfect for ...
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🖍️ Coloring Essentials
🎨 Painting Fun
✂️ Crafting Supplies
📓 Drawing & Activity Pads
🖍️ Coloring Essentials
Crayons, pencils, and markers that spark creativity.
My kids can’t get enough of Crayola crayons 🖍️—the colors are bright and they don’t break easily.
Crayola Classic Crayons, 64 Count
We use Faber-Castell pencils ✏️ for coloring books—the colors blend beautifully and feel smooth.
Faber-Castell Colored Pencils in Art Pencils
I love that Crayola markers 🖊️ are washable—no stress if they color on tables or hands!
Crayola Washable Markers in Crayola Coloring & Drawing Supplies(209)
Perfect for little hands ✋, the Staedtler jumbo pencils are easy to grip and sharpen.
Staedtler All Pencils
🎨 Painting Fun
Messy, fun, and worth every smile.
The Crayola paint set 🖌️ is a lifesaver—washable and vibrant, so no long-lasting mess.
Crayola Washable Paint
My kids love Melissa & Doug brushes 🖌️ because they’re chunky and easy to hold.
Large Paint Brush Set
With Faber-Castell watercolors 🎨, my child can make colorful masterpieces without me worrying about stains.
Faber Castell Creative Studio Half Pan Watercolor Sets - Assorted Colors, Set ...
These Arteza paints 🪣 come in bold shades and clean up super easily.
ARTEZA 16 Kids Tempera Paint Set 13.5oz
✂️ Crafting Supplies
For DIY projects and creative play.
We always use Elmer’s glue sticks ✂️—easy, mess-free, and safe for kids.
Elmer's Glue Sticks in Elmer's(65)
My kids use Melissa & Doug scissors ✂️ designed for little hands (they only cut paper, not fingers).
Child-Safe Scissor Set
Colorations sticks 🌈 are perfect for crafts—we’ve made puppets, bridges, and more with them.
Colored Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, Pack of 100
Scotch washi tape 📦 adds fun patterns to every project—my kids love decorating with it.
Scotch Expressions Washi Tape 3-Pack
📓 Drawing & Activity Pads
Because every artist needs a canvas.
We use Melissa & Doug pads 📒 for all kinds of doodling and painting.
Drawing Paper Pad | Large Drawing Pad
My child loves their Crayola sketchbook ✍️ for drawing superheroes and animals.
Crayola Sketchbooks & Art Paper in Art Supplies(13)
The Strathmore kids’ art paper 📄 is thick enough for paint and markers—no bleed-through.
