Getting dressed is a form of creative self expression and teaching kids about fashion,
​dress and style as early as possible sets them up to be true individuals and thoughtful future consumers. 

FlashAnista is here to help make it fun!

Try out a variety of fashion related art activities and games featured on this site
to teach your child about the science, history, geography, design and art of style.


Along the way not only will you empower your child with basic fashion knowledge,
​but you will also create some stunning fashion pieces to wear or to gift to loved ones!
FASHION ART ACTIVITIES

​EASTER TREASURE HUNT

A special invitation? From who? The Easter Bunny of course! This Easter the bunny has an interactive and creative activity that will keeps the kids busy solving a mystery.

"SEWING" CHOCOLATE FILLED Egg Pillow

Create this little egg shaped pillow using just string and two pieces of paper. Decorate it, fill it with chocolate and scraps of paper. 

DREAM & GRATEFULNESS
CATCHERS

This activity helps the whole family connect to gratitude while teaching kids as young as 4 to hold a "needle" as well as how to create a "blanket stitch".

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SIX TIPS ON TEACHING KIDS THE ART OF STYLE

In an interview with fashion consultant Elliott Terral, I’m reminded that raising a stylish little human being is the same thing as raising a creative, expressive, and aware human being.  
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SUNGLASS DESIGN CHALLENGE


This fun art activity has your child drawing portraits and custom designing sunglasses for themselves and their friends. 
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SEWING AND TIE DYING
​GIFT BAGS

These stunning homemade bags make a wonderful gift in their own right. Creating these with your child will teach them different tie dying techniques  using turmeric and beet juice.  

WOVEN PLACEMATS

Bust out some colorful paper, woven fabric and a microscope. Weave season themed placemats and create an opportunity to study woven fabrics under a microscope to lock in the knowledge of how fabric is made.

EARRING DESIGN CHALLENGE: FOR LITTLE KIDS

This earring design challenge will have your child creating a Cubist style portrait using geometric shapes for inspiration and bringing your earring design to life using pompoms!

ANOTHER CHANCE
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Souren Ohanian, the owner of the coolest vintage store in L.A. reveals the rich knowledge he acquired working the multi-billion Japanese vintage market.

CANVAS SHOE ART

White canvas sneakers are considered an essential part of what fashion experts call a “capsule wardrobe”.  But what to do when the shoe is far from sparkling white anymore? Make art, of course!

THE ART OF VINTAGE SHOPPING: PART 1

Vintage & thrift shopping secrets revealed. 
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EARRING DESIGN CHALLENGE: FOR BIG KIDS

Play around with design earrings made of fun and unique materials; including string, beads, fabric and foil! Along the way the child learns about different styles of earrings that exist out there; stud, dangly, hoop etc.

THE ART OF VINTAGE SHOPPING: PART 2

Vintage & thrift shopping secrets revealed, continued ...
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