Collage Creations

The Scraps Book

by: Lois Ehlert

Get ready to snip, glue, and create!

Step into the colorful world of Lois Ehlert, the artist behind Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! In this fun and inspiring book, Lois shares how she started making art—and how she turned paper, paint, and imagination into amazing picture books. Packed with bright collage art and cool behind-the-scenes peeks, this book will make YOU want to start cutting and creating, too!

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Around the World

A Can-You-Find-It Book

The Zoo

A Can-You-Find-It Book

How is it Made?

Paper

Sora eBooks

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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

A Color of His Own

Swimmy

The Snowy Day

Thank You, Omu!

Last Stop on Market Street

The Seventh Most Important Thing

Read Alouds

Enjoy these Eric Carle read alouds!

The Very Lonely Firefly

The Tiny Seed

The Very Busy Spider

Today is Monday

The Grouchy Ladybug

The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse

10 Little Rubber Ducks

Pancakes, Pancakes!

The Very Quiet Cricket

A House for Hermit Crab

The Mixed-UP Chameleon

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

Learn More About Eric Carle!

PebbleGo Eric Carle Article

Eric Carle PebbleGo Article Icon. This image is linked to a PebbleGo article.

Watch Eric Carle Paint a Mural

Eric Carle painting a mural. This image is linked to a MyVideoSpot video.

Eric Carle talks about the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 50th Birthday Image. This image is linked to a MyVideoSpot video.

Watch Eric Carle work on his collage!

Eric Carle working on a Very Hungry Caterpillar illustration. This image is linked to a MyVideoSpot video.

Watch These Awesome Videos!

Intro to Collage

Learn about collage basics!

Diorama Design

Learn how to make a diorama!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties Art Project For Kids: How To Design A Diorama. This image is linked to a video in MyVideoSpot.

Learn How to Make a Ridley Jones Diorama

Make Your Own Shoebox Diorama

How "I Spy" Books are Made

Have you ever wondered how I Spy books were made?

Walter Wick's Studio Tour

Want to visit Walter Wick's Studio and see how he creates his I Spy illustrations?

A Tour of Walter Wick's Studio. This image is linked to a video in MyVideoSpot.

Can You See What I See: Toyland Express

Get a behind the scenes look at author and photographer Walter Wick's studio

Cool Crafts to Try at Home

Art Lab: Lois Ehlert Collage

Meet author and illustrator Lois Ehlert! Discover her colorful collage art and make your own Ehlert inspired creation!

Art Lab : Lois Ehlert. This image is linked to a video in MyVideoSpot.

Art Lab: Earth Day Collage

Get creative this summer by making a fun collage using recycled materials! Turn old stuff from around the house into something new and awesome!

Kohl’s Art Studio: Celebrating Lois Ehlert

In this fun art activity, you’ll get to make a colorful collage, just like the artist Lois Ehlert!

Paint Like Eric Carle!

Learn how to use different colors, textures, and materials to paint just like Eric Carle.

Mixed-Up Animal Collage

Learn how to use tissue paper to create your own mixed-up animal collage!

Mama & Baby Duck Collage

Have fun doing this fun art activity based off of Eric Carle's 10 Little Rubber Ducks.

Craft & Snack Time!

Make a yummy fruit caterpillar inspired by Eric Carle! It’s a fun collage you can eat when you’re done—art that turns into a snack!

Make a Fruit Caterpillar | Crafts & Activities | The World of Eric Carle. This image is linked to a video in MyVideoSpot.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Collage!

Print out a copy of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and use tissue paper or other materials to make your very own Eric Carle inspired collage!

This image is linked to an Eric Carl The Very Hungry Caterpillar printable.

Edible Art Adventures!

An arrangement of colorful candies and sweets on a purple surface. This image is linked to a Taste of Home online article with 14 Kids’ Charcuterie Boards.

Let your imagination (and your taste buds) run wild! Build your very own snack collage using tasty treats like fruit, crackers, cheese, and more. Make patterns, shapes, and designs that look amazing—and then eat your art when you're done! It’s all about being creative, having fun, and making something delicious. Play with your food—it's encouraged here!

Make Food Fun with Food Art

Colorful caterpillar and flower arranged with fruits and vegetables on a blue plate. This image is linked to a SuperSimple.com article titled "Make Food Fun for Kids with Food Art"

Sandwich Faces

Four slices of bread decorated to resemble faces using various fruit, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. This image is linked to Taste.com article titled "Sandwich Faces"

25 Food Art Ideas

13 Candy Charcuterie Board Ideas!

An underwater scene made from assorted gummy and candy shapes. This image is linked to the Ain't Too Proud to Meg website with multiple candy charcuterie board ideas.

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