Space is a pretty big deal. It’s fascinating to imagine what could be up there. Despite decades having passed since the space program kicked into high gear, there’s so much we know almost nothing about. With how vast it is, the possibilities seem endless.
And it’s fun to explore what might exist outside Earth’s atmosphere; it really fires up the imagination.
Of course, when dealing with matters of imagination, you have to go to the experts. Ask any group of kids what they want to be when they grow up, and the majority will probably answer that they want to be astronauts. After all, space is amazing.
No wonder kids are obsessed with it. So why not play into that obsession with some fun art projects? These space art projects are bound to conjure up daydreams of floating through space, heading for a planet nobody has ever set foot on before.
Space Art Ideas
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The provided printable frames a beautiful galaxy painting that incorporates salt for a one-of-a-kind effect.
This fun space painting activity will result in some beautiful, shimmery starscapes.
Create a large, swirly, glowy galaxy with this space art project.
Make an impressionist planet Earth with this process art-style marble painting.
Of course, the most famous star to us Earthlings is the sun, and this fork- painted sun painting really lights up a room.
Here is another process art piece incorporating marble painting and splatter art for something interesting.
This space art project lets kids use pastels, which are a really unique art medium. They can learn about how blending colors works, and what sort of results it can produce.
This project uses a paint spritzer for a galaxy effect, and a handprint cutout for resistance art to make a negative space painting.
This space art craft gets metaphysical in an interesting way. Using a toilet paper tube as a stamp to paint the earth means repurposing garbage to create a reminder of the fact that not just throwing trash away helps.
This Northern Lights painting incorporates various techniques and materials to create a really stunning rendition of this stellar display.
Here is another process art piece that lets kids write their names in the stars atop a really fantastic-looking outer space image.
This fingerprint Solar System can act as a nice keepsake, a fun art project, and a reminder of the order of the planets in our Solar System.
Bringing a swirly, galaxy-inspired shape to this stained glass art project will make for some really stunning visuals.
Using a pom pom as a stamp turns an ordinary paper plate project into a really neat-looking moon painting.
Spin art and galaxy paintings seem like they were made for each other. Just a few simple colors on black paper are really effective.
These one-of-a-kind galaxy jars are a visual treat that could catch anyone’s attention.
These DIY space crafts allow for many different options, all from the same pool of materials.
To add a truly otherworldly quality to a space painting, try painting on the surface of a mirror.
This abstract, polygon Earth template is ready to be colored or traced by a crayon to boost the contrast between sections.
Whether or not he works for NASA, show Dad that he’s out of this world with this galaxy constellation Father’s Day card.
While the supplies list is specialized, these DIY galaxy coasters are pretty easy to make and look amazing.
This bright, spinning star twirler is the perfect thing to keep a little one occupied as it spins and twirls.
What really makes this fizzy moon painting interesting is that it incorporates two fields of science: astronomy and chemistry.
The highly soluble fibers in coffee filters make them ideal for blended art projects, such as this suncatcher Earth craft.
Black paper, white paint, and blendable oil pastels make for a truly glorious Northern Lights project.
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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.