Looking for creative and artistic outlets for your son or daughter this summer? Here are some simple, fun, and creative art projects for your student of any age this summer:

1) Letter Art – Make a beautiful canvas with your student’s initials to decorate their room. Find the Instructions here: http://www.homemadeginger.com/2013/06/tutorial-kid-created-canvas-letter-art.html#comment-form

2) Credit Card Art – Gerhardt Richter was a contemporary German painter most famous for his large-scale paintings made with a giant squeegee tool. His technique, though much more complex than this example, makes for a compelling art activity for someone of any age. Here is a quick example using credit cards (or any sturdy, straight edged plastic): http://www.housingaforest.com/credit-card-art/ For another, more advanced example, visit this set of instructions: http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/decorate-and-entertain/diy-squeegee-wall-art/project

3) Superhero Letter – Start with a wooden or Styrofoam letter or shape. Get some comics, cut out your favorite parts, and go to town with your  papier mache skills. Get the full instructions here: http://www.ivillage.com/our-favorite-diy-wall-art-all-about-ombre/6-b-430414#515074

4) Melted Crayons – Glue some crayons to a canvas, then get your hair dryer and blast those crayons with the heat. For instructions, visit here: http://www.ivillage.com/our-favorite-diy-wall-art-all-about-ombre/6-b-430414#430421

Want more ideas? This post has 27 creative and simple wall art ideas: http://www.ivillage.com/our-favorite-diy-wall-art-all-about-ombre/6-b-430414#515078