100 ways to paint not using a brush

Who doesn't like to paint? Almost all kids like to have fun painting and exploring different ways to paint besides the old school paint brush, RIGHT?

Well have to say there are ALOT of fun and creative ways you can do so. Never thought there was so many ways you could paint!!!

Below I have gathered 100 fun different ways you can have fun painting. Some we have done and others can't wait to try.

Hope you have fun doing them as well.

If you do some of these fun paint projects would love for you to share on our FB page.
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(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/04/egg-painting.html

Plastic egg painting

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/marble-alphabet-painting.html

Marble painting

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/foam-alphabet-painting.html

Letter foam stamping

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/car-painting.html

Car Painting

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/milk-painting.html

Chop stick painting in milk

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/07/rubber-band-painting.html

Rubber band painting with a rolling pin.

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/rainbow-volcano-play.html

Turkey baster painting

(Momma's Fun World)

http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2012/07/c-is-for-corncorn-painting.html

Corn painting

(Happy Hooligans)

http://happyhooligans.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/earth-day-smoosh-painting/

Smoosh painting

(Mama's Little Muse)

http://mamaslittlemuse.blogspot.com/2012/06/sea-horse-craft.html

Bubble wrap paintng 

(The Good Long Road)

http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2012/04/cinco-de-mayo-inspired-diego-rivera.html 

Mural painting with a mixture of things around the house, love the baking mixer idea.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/02/painting-with-pine-cones.html

Love this look of pine cone painting.

(J Daniel4's Mom)

http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/07/olympics-for-kids-olympic-torch.html

Paper Towel painting.....simple and creative.

(Mama's Little Muse)

http://mamaslittlemuse.blogspot.com/2012/06/sea-horse-craft.html

Egg carton painting

(Tinkerlab)

http://tinkerlab.com/2012/05/easy-peasy-rock-painting/

Marker painter pens.....paint rocks. Love the design!! 

(Here Comes the Girls)

http://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2012/05/16/how-to-make-a-spin-painting.html 

DIY spin art.....way clever.

(Glittering Muffin)

http://glitteringmuffins.com/2012/04/18/elastic-paintingelastic-guitar/

Painting with pipe cleaners.

(B. Inspired Mama)

http://binspiredmama.blogspot.com/2012/04/plastic-bottle-print-paintings.html

Recycled plastic bottle painting....fun designs!!

(Learn with Play at Home)

http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2012/05/paper-vs-foil-vs-cellophane-great-paint.html

Ball up paper and see what pattern you get. She loved the pattern!!

Great for little hand to hold as well.

(Time for Play)

http://4herreras.blogspot.com/2012/05/gigantic-ball-paintings.html

FUN....You don't even get your hands dirty.Place paper, paint and balls

in a kiddie pool and have fun. We are doing this!!

(CAUTION! Twins at Play)

http://graham-and-parker.blogspot.com/2012/04/paint-bounce-explore.html

              Now this is clever and I bet was fun, trampoline paint bounce. Wish we had a trampoline!!

(One Perfect Day)

http://www.oneperfectdayblog.net/2012/04/12/painting-without-a-brush-blow-painting/

So pretty and looks so easy to do....use a straw and paint then Blow away.

(Here Comes the Girls)

http://www.herecomethegirlsblog.com/2012/07/18/van-gogh-sunflowers.html 

Shape potato painting...creative. The finished design is nice!!

(B. Inspired Mama)

http://binspiredmama.blogspot.com/2012/04/silly-sensory-ball-painting.html

No mess painting with sensory balls.....love it.

This would be a great rainy day project.

(Mama's Little Muse)

http://mamaslittlemuse.blogspot.com/2012/06/sea-horse-craft.html

Sponge stamping

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

 http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/05/paint-sky.html

Love how on Growing a Jeweled Rose, momma gave her a paint brush, but she left it aside and painted the sky with her hands and feet....classic.

(Love, Play, Learn)

 http://www.loveplayandlearn.com/2012/07/patriotic-painting-with-greek-yogurt.html

Painting with colored Greek yogurt and cookie cutter....what a fun idea!!

(Kitchen Counter Chronicle)

http://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/2012/06/summer-solstice-stamp-sunshine-in.html

Poppy Seed pod painting....make a really neat design. Check out the finished project.

(Happy Hooligans)

http://happyhooligans.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/painting-fall-colours-with-golf-balls/

Golf ball painting

(CAUTION!! Twins at Play)

http://graham-and-parker.blogspot.com/2012/07/late-afternoon-beach-reflections.html

Spray paint the sand....can't wait to go to the beach to try this one!!

(The Good Long Road)

http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2012/07/bees-sensory-bin-honey-painting.html

Paint with a honey stick!

(Sense of Wonder)

 http://kristin-senseofwonder.blogspot.com/2011/09/slap-art.html

Now I love this idea!! Every time we go to the doctors my son loves the gloves, we have filled them with water but never beans to paint with them.

(CAUTION!! Twins at Play)

 http://graham-and-parker.blogspot.com/2011/12/color-light.html

What a colorful way to paint with a spray bottle.

(Learn with Play at Home)

http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2012/05/paper-vs-foil-vs-cellophane-great-paint.html

Cellophane painting, now I bet that would be tricky.

(Domestic Goddesque)

 http://domesticgoddesque.com/2012/04/reduce-reuse-recycle-earth-day-cotton-bud-painting/

Q-tip painting to make the Earth...great project for explaining recycle.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/02/messy-fun-with-rainbow-colored-pasta.html

All into the spaghetti painting.....too cute!!! 

(2Big, 2Little)

http://twobigtwolittle.blogspot.com/2012/05/spray-paint-pictures.html

Stencil spray painting, love how they added alittle twist to the spray painting.

(The Golden Gleam)

http://www.thegoldengleam.com/2012/05/painting-with-bikes-favorite-friday.html

Bike painting.....now this look like a GREAT time.

We are doing this one!!

(Creative Playhouse)

 http://www.creativeplayhouse.mumsinjersey.co.uk/2012/01/spray-painting-leaves.html

So love this idea, spray paint with leaves as your stencils, then instead of paper use an old towel. You have to check out all the fun her little one had!!

(Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog tails)

http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtails-jaime.blogspot.com/2012/05/painting-with-apples-brushes-and-flower.html

Painting with a flower, simple but fun.

(The Educators Spin On It)

http://theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2012/03/bilingual-babies-holi-fun-to-welcome.html

                            Love the colorful display and the shirt they made using foam letters

(Sense of Wonder)

http://kristin-senseofwonder.blogspot.com/2012/05/big-messy-art.html

You have got to check out the fun hey had painting with these fun toys!!!

(CAUTION! Twins at Play)

http://graham-and-parker.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-painting.html

What a great idea to fill a bucket with different painting things. Make sure you check out the paint party they had.

(2Big, 2 Little)

http://twobigtwolittle.blogspot.com/2012/05/water-balloon-painting.html

How fun is this fill the water balloon up with paint and guess what color.

(Learn with Play at Home)

http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2012/06/shower-sponge-painting.html

Shower sponge painting

(52 Brand New)

 http://52brandnew.com/2012/03/14/new-experience-11-painting-like-pollock/

Stir and paint, painting with the paint stir sticks.....love it.

(The Iowa Farmers Wife)

http://www.theiowafarmerswife.com/2012/02/party-favor-painting.html

Love that she is so into it!!! Fun painting time.

(Creative Playhouse)

http://www.creativeplayhouse.mumsinjersey.co.uk/2011/09/circle-printing.html

Fun circle painting using recycled toilet/paper towel roll......love the design!!

(Time for Play)

http://4herreras.blogspot.com/2012/04/painting-with-wind-up-toys.html

I just LOVE this idea, never would have thought of this one.

The kiddos will love this as well.

(Red Ted Art)

http://www.redtedart.com/2012/05/12/handprint-art-preschool/

Hand print painting.....alway fun to make something out of your hand print.

Make sure you check out all the fun prints you can do on this site!

GREAT ART!!

(Red Ted Art)

http://www.redtedart.com/2011/06/29/kids-crafts-sunflower-thank-you-cards/dsc_1118/

Potato painting to make sunflower cards

(The Educators Spin On It)

http://theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2012/04/exploring-northern-lights-with-kids.html

Tooth brush and eraser painting.....love the design!

(Domestic Goddesque)

http://domesticgoddesque.com/2012/07/easy-thank-you-gifts-for-teachers/

Celery Painting....makes great flowers. Make sure you check out the

finished product!! Love this ideas.

(Dirt and Boogers)

http://www.dirtandboogers.com/2012/03/cookie-cutter-and-sponge-painting.html

Fun cookie cutter painting

(Train Up a Child)

http://trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/07/mfw-kindergarten-mm-is-for-moon.html

So smart painting with a pool noodle.....can't wait to try!!

(Glittering Muffin)

http://glitteringmuffins.com/2012/07/05/acrylic-spray-painting-fun/

Acrylic spray painting on canvas...love the finished look

(Famiglia and Seoul)

http://famigliaandseoul.blogspot.com/2012/04/life-skills-painting.html

Tooth Brush and Comb painting on coloring sheets.....he is so into this FUN!!

Another great idea!!

(Glittering Muffins)

http://glitteringmuffins.com/2012/03/23/painting-without-a-brush-2/

Paint with a rolling play doh cutter....clever!!

(Time for Play)

http://4herreras.blogspot.com/2012/04/painting-with-pineapple-leaves.html

Another clever idea....painting with pineapple leaves.

(Train Up a Child)

http://trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/01/sand-paint.html

Sand painting.....cool texture.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

 http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/06/slide-painting-with-balls.html

(My Buddy and I)

http://mybuddiesandi.blogspot.ca/2012/05/paint-n-play.html

Painting with a duster....how fun. Who would think you

could do something fun with a duster besides dusting.

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/05/spin-art-with-paper-plate-cd-and-lid.html

Paint with a plate for spin art....creative!!

(Glittering Muffin)

http://glitteringmuffins.com/2012/06/21/painting-without-a-brush-3-big/

WOW...paint with a curler, makeup brush, hand massager and a car sponge

that's fun art.

(Mama's Little Muse)

http://mamaslittlemuse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-4th-of-july-fireworks-painting.html

Painting with a strainer.....love the finished look!!

Check it out.

(Mummy Mummy Mum)

http://www.mummymummymum.com/2012/04/24/duplo-painting/

How fun is this build and paint at the same time.

(Learn with Play at Home)

http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2012/05/paper-vs-foil-vs-cellophane-great-paint.html

Foil painting.....ball it up and go to town.

(The Pleasantest Thing)

http://www.pleasantestthing.com/2012/07/peach-prints.html

Painting with a peach and the pit.....fun thing for exploring!!

(Domestic Goddesque)

http://domesticgoddesque.com/2012/07/easy-thank-you-gifts-for-teachers/

Apple painting....they made gifts. You have to check this out

love the finished product!!

(Tinker Lab)

 http://tinkerlab.com/2010/07/rolling-rock-painting/

Rock tray painting.

(Tinker Lab)

                                           http://tinkerlab.com/2011/03/funnel-painting/

Funnel Painting.....pretty need idea

(Train Up a Child)

 http://trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/04/making-paint-tracks-with-toy-trucks.html

Truck painting.....what boy wouldn't like this.

(Mommy with Sekective Memory)

http://www.mommywithselectivememory.com/2012/01/cheap-easy-craft-painting-with-straws.html

Straw painting

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/07/painting-on-slide-with-frozen-paints.html

Colored ice painting

(My Buddy and I)

http://mybuddiesandi.blogspot.ca/2012/05/paint-n-play.html

Painting with a mini mop and kitchen sponge.....creative!!

(Train Up a Child)

http://trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/06/tempura-paint-in-play-pool.html

Paint in the play pool....looks like it was a hit. FUN

(Train Up a Child)

http://trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/03/peppers-and-shamrocks.html

What a great way to make a shamrock.....Bell Pepper painting.

(Glittering Muffins)

http://glitteringmuffins.com/2012/04/18/elastic-paintingelastic-guitar/

Elastic painting......Make music and paint at the same time...how fun.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/search?q=painting

Magnet painting with letters...great learning fun.

(Famiglia and Seoul)

http://famigliaandseoul.blogspot.com/2012/06/over-in-forest-come-and-take-peek-story.html

Foot painting and they added some other cool things to make a picture.

Make sure you see the end result!!

(The Educators Spin on it)

http://www.theeducatorsspinonit.blogspot.com/2012/07/exploring-great-artists-katsushika.html

Hands down I think this is one of my favorites!! You carve a design on

foam and then rub paint on it. Too Cool!!

(Curly Birds)

http://curlybirds.typepad.com/curly-birds/2011/03/the-funnest-kind-of-painting.html

Body Paint.....have to say by the looks of it they had F-U-N!!

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2012/02/stamping-with-pasta.html

Paint with dried pasta.

(Kids Activities)

                                       http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/paint-craft-silhouette-art/

Stickers and spray bottle painting.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/04/painting-with-giant-fly-swatters.html

Love the way this turned out!!

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/11/rolling-pumpkin-painting.html

Pumpkin painting.....We are so doing this at Fall time.

(The Fairy and the Frog)

http://thefairyandthefrog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/tennis-ball-painting.html

Tennis Ball painting.

(The Fairy and the Frog)

http://thefairyandthefrog.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathers-day-card-baby-style.html

Baby finger painting

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/05/splat-painting-with-balls.html

Bounce ball painting....looks fun.

(J Daniel 4's Mom)

http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2012/01/100-acts-of-kindess-with-toddler.html 

Salad spinner art.....cool design when done.

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/02/water-bead-painting.html#

Water bead painting.

(Puttis World)

http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/05/spin-art-with-paper-plate-cd-and-lid.html

Paint with an old CD for a spin art look. Love this idea!!

(Happy Hooligans)

http://happyhooligans.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/painting-hearts-with-credit-cards/

Credit Card painting

(My Buddies and I)

http://mybuddiesandi.blogspot.ca/2012/05/feet-broccoli-and-sunshine.html

Broccoli painting.

(Pleasantest Thing)

http://www.pleasantestthing.com/2012/07/melon-stamping.html

Painting with a melon

(My buddies and I )

http://mybuddiesandi.blogspot.ca/2011/09/sensory-bag.html

Sensory bag painting.....great no mess project!!

(Puttis World)

 http://www.puttisworld.com/2011/05/painting-with-cut-straws.html

Cut up straw painting....looks like fireworks!!

(Growing a Jeweled Rose)

http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/02/bubble-bath-spray-painting.html

Spray paint bubbles in the bath....Fun time. My kids loved this.

(My Buddies and I)

http://mybuddiesandi.blogspot.ca/2012/03/dinosaur-tracks.html

Dinosaur Tracks, painting with your toy dino's.

(Inspiration Laboratories)

http://inspirationlaboratories.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/monster-painting.png

Monster painting with a recycled creamer bottle....love the creativity!!

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