Clip Art Projects for Kids

Rainy day? Kids inside, driving you nuts? Relax, with clip art you have a world of possibilities to keep them busy and get their creative juices flowing.

Children take pride in and spend more time with an item they have helped create. This article covers clip art projects they'll love to try—rain or shine.

• Create custom, themed coloring books using black and white outlines of your kids' favorite clip art pictures.
• Allow children to pick and print their favorite picture for a custom face on a bedroom wall clock.
• Create a small set of picture flashcards for young children to enjoy.
• Using iron-on printer transfer paper, create matching clip art T-shirts for the whole family or team.
• Using 1/8" thick, double-sided tape and three cardstock prints of the same clip art image, make a 2D photo. Use one picture as the background, then cut out and tape on a second layer of objects that are closer, and add a third layer for closest objects in the picture.
• Make inexpensive wall decorations for themed parties, such as a princess party or a dinosaur birthday party.
• Using contact printer paper, cardstock and heavy scissors, create your own jigsaw puzzles.
• Print favorite clip art images onto clear transparency printer film to make one-of-a-kind Christmas tree ornaments.
• If kids have a mini business—lawn mowing or pet care, for example—let them create business cards featuring a clip art image of their job.
• Build a family calendar using seasonal clip art images.
• For amazing Easter gifts, print Easter-themed clip art onto lightweight paper, cut out and glue images to hollowed-out eggs, then paint with a clear layer of lacquer.
• Make unique greeting cards for birthdays, holidays and special occasions featuring appropriate clip art.
• Using iron-on printer transfer paper and a plain pillowcase, let children make a custom pillow for their bedroom or for a gift.
• Using printable fabric, create quilt squares for a memorable custom quilt.
• Create image labels for all the drawers and shelves in the bedroom. For example, a printed clip art image of a sock could label the sock drawer.
• Make a personal college of interests for display. For example, sports activities, musical instruments, dinosaurs, or a combination of all favorites.
• For a memorable family prank or a unique tea party, have children print and set the table with a clip art dinner, where everything—plates, utensils and food—is made of clip art images.

After you immerse yourself in clip art projects, you may find them an irresistible hobby—with or without the kids!

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