5 Essential Art and Craft Materials for Creative Fun

Art activities are always a fun idea to help children be creative and imaginative, especially in their early years. It’s also a great way for parents and their kids to spend quality time as they play with colors and craft art projects at home. This is why stocking up on arts and crafts materials for kids is a great idea.

SM Stationery is here to guide you through must-have art supplies for kids and how they can be used to create fun and exciting projects. Read on to learn more!

Colorful art pens are perfect for creating bold and vibrant art. They come in different forms and colors that are great for drawing, coloring, and writing. Art pens are perfect for kids learning to color their drawings or create beautiful patterns. Kids can use them to decorate their notebooks, create personalized cards, or make posters for their rooms.

Permanent markers are commonly used for all sorts of writing and drawing purposes. For children, makers are a tool to create fun shapes on different surfaces such as paper, cardboard, and plastic. What makes colored markers fun is they come in different colors as well!

Most marker pens have felt tip pens, while some have a brush tip to create different strokes and effects. This is ideal if your kids love to create beautiful calligraphy or paint with watercolors.

Watercolor pencils are perfect for creating beautiful watercolor wash paintings. It’s a fun and easy way for kids to draw and paint at the same time. They come in a vibrant selection of colors and can be used for different drawing techniques with water and paintbrush. Kids will surely have fun experimenting with their art pieces with the use of watercolor pencils!

Adhesives and glue are a staple when it comes to arts and crafts. Whether it’s craft glue, glue sticks, or glitter glue, there’s one for every creative kid’s scrapbooking, school projects, paper craft, decorative work, and more. Children can also use glue to create fun homemade slimes!

Unlike other coloring supplies, oil pastels are clean, safe, and easy to work with, especially for children’s arts and crafts. They are among the most versatile arts and crafts supplies for kids and professional artists.

Aside from the essential materials discussed above, more art and craft materials can be useful for kids. These include clay, beads, yarn, stencils, glitter, sequins, and more that you can easily get at stationery stores.

Now that we have discussed five must-have art supplies for kids, let's explore some DIY art and craft ideas that children can create using these materials:

• DIY Greeting Cards

Kids can use Sharpie art pens and Titus color pens to create personalized greeting cards for their loved ones. They can draw their favorite characters or create beautiful patterns and designs on the cards.

• Paper Crafts

Using the workshop kit and Elmer's glue, kids can create different paper crafts such as origami, paper flowers, and paper lanterns. They can also use Artline markers to decorate their paper crafts.

• Watercolor Paintings

Using the Faber Castell watercolor pencils and Faber Castell brush, kids can create beautiful watercolor paintings. They can use different techniques such as blending and shading to create different effects.

• Calligraphy

Using the Titus doodle pen and Artline Stix brush marker, kids can create beautiful calligraphy. They can practice writing their names or create motivational quotes to hang in their rooms.

Engaging children in art and crafts activities comes with numerous benefits. It helps develop children’s creativity and imagination, they get to express themselves through various mediums, and it boosts their self-esteem as they learn to trust their judgment and ideas.

Additionally, it also aids in improving their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they learn to work with art materials and tools. Various art and craft activities support children as they also learn to appreciate different art forms and develop an eye for detail. It helps them to relax and de-stress as they focus on creating something beautiful.

Overall, art and craft activities are a great way to help children develop holistically.

There are different stores where you can buy art and craft materials for kids. However, it is important to buy from reputable stores that sell high-quality materials. SM Stationery is a great place to buy art and craft materials for kids. We have a wide range of materials and supplies that are suitable for children of different ages. 

Additionally, you can take advantage of SM Stationery’s Virtual Art Fest happening on May 6 to 28 to help your kids hone their art skills! With the Art Fest back this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. This annual event has become a highly anticipated affair among the art-loving community, and for good reason.

 

 

This art fest is a celebration of creativity, innovation, and self-expression, providing a platform for artists of all levels to showcase their talent. Here’s how you can sign-up:

1. Purchase your Art Fest workshop kit from March 24 to April 28, 2023, at participating SM Stationery branches or online at SMStationery.com. 
2. Sign-up online by scanning the QR code or visiting this link: https://bit.ly/ArtFest2023.
3. Wait for our confirmation email for your online workshop Zoom link.

With a full schedule of virtual workshops hosted by Artherapy, Artline, Elmer's, Faber-Castell, Paper Mate, Sharpie, and Titus, there's something for everyone! Make sure to follow SM Stationery on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or visit our website at SMStationery.com for more SM Stationery Art Fest updates.

Shop for all your art supplies now at SM Stationery online, ShopSM.com, or visit the SM Store nearest you. You can also order from our Stationery Specialist through our online order form or call 0917-8STATIO (0917-8782846).