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Explore 73 illustrated creative guides. Search for an idea, choose an activity, or browse projects by month. Open each project’s step-by-step guide to see the full tutorial.

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Bring a little creativity to your day with ErinZona books for moms and children. Choose your book below, then select your preferred available format on Amazon.

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Little Art Breaks for Moms
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Mommy & Me Watercolor — Winter Together
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Down Time Activities — Preschool
Paperback

Down Time Activities — Kindergarten
Paperback

Mommy & Me Art Breaks — Annual Edition
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A Little Time Together — Paperback
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A Little Time Together — Hardcover
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The Sarcastic Mom: Teen Edition
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The Sarcastic Mom
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Gather and Sing: A Family Christmas Songbook
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Mommy & Me Watercolor — Winter Together (Hardcover)
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Little Art Breaks for Moms — Annual Gift Edition (Paperback)
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Mommy & Me Art Breaks — Annual Edition
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Down Time Activities — Kindergarten
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Down Time — Kindergarten
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Down Time Activities — Preschool
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Keep the Light On — Paperback
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Keep the Light On — Hardcover
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ErinZona Art Journal — Hardcover
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ErinZona Art Journal — Paperback
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Mommy & Me Art Breaks

Simple art projects to slow down, create, and connect with your little one. Find beginner-friendly tutorials, printable guides, and gentle mindfulness prompts to enjoy together—one brushstroke at a time. Moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome.

First art break: Watercolor Holiday Ornaments

Stamp round and oval ornaments with a cardboard roll, then fill them with soft watercolor. Paint separate cards side by side or share one larger sheet. Allow about 25 minutes, plus drying time.

Photo-style step-by-step watercolor holiday ornament tutorial using a cardboard roll

Download the one-page printable ornament tutorial (PDF). Tap the tutorial image to view it at full size.

Supplies and written painting steps

Supplies: Cardboard roll, 300 gsm watercolor paper, pink/lavender/blue watercolor paints, brush, water, mixing plate, white gel pen, silver pen, and optional glitter glue.

1. Stamp circles

Brush concentrated purple watercolor onto the cardboard roll’s rim. Press straight down onto dry paper and lift. Test on scrap paper first.

2. Shape the ovals

Gently squeeze the roll into an oval and stamp again. Make 4–6 ornaments at different heights, leaving room for strings.

3. Add watercolor

Lightly wet inside each shape, leaving a small gap at the outline. Drop in pink, lavender and blue. Let the colors mingle.

4. Add depth

While damp, deepen one side and the bottom with purple or blue. Keep the center light. Let dry completely.

5. Add details

Draw silver caps and hanging strings. Add curved white highlights. Optional: paint tiny beads beneath the ornaments.

6. Finish with sparkle

Dot a little glitter glue onto the dry painting, let dry, then add a holiday greeting. Display it or make a card.

Make it a Mommy & Me moment

Little artist: Choose colors, stamp shapes, and drop in paint. Grown-up: Help hold the paper, manage water, and add fine details if wanted. Let your child’s colors and shapes be their own. Younger children can use age-appropriate washable paint; the blending effect may differ.

For little ones, skip loose glitter and tiny embellishments; use painted dots for sparkle. Keep pens and glitter glue with the grown-up and supervise throughout.

Pause together: “Let’s take one slow breath and watch our colors mix.” Ask, “What do you notice when the colors meet?”

One brushstroke at a time.

Browse by activity

4 gifts kids can make for teachers — painted photo frames, handprint ornaments, little books of love and thanks, and fingerprint holiday cards.

Browse by month

October projects
November projects
December projects
January projects
February projects

Many of these projects work throughout the year. The activity collections include additional seasonal and year-round ideas.

All project titles

Painting — 10 guides
Clay & Jewelry — 8 guides
Kids’ Activities — 10 guides
Handmade Gifts — 9 guides
Holiday Crafts — 7 guides
Home & Handcrafts — 13 guides
Party & Table Ideas — 11 guides

Make holiday gifts ahead

Start teacher gifts several weeks before winter break. Begin clay keepsakes first to allow drying time, then make frames, little books and cards. Check your school’s last day for delivering gifts.

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