Simple Bible Art Projects for Kids
Creative Ways to Help Scripture Come Alive
One of my favorite ways to teach children about God is through art. Kids naturally connect with stories, color, and hands-on activities. When they create something with their own hands, the message sticks in their hearts a little longer. You don’t have to be an artist to lead Bible-inspired art time — just a willingness to have fun and let creativity be a form of worship.
Below are a few simple, low-prep Bible art projects you can do with kids at home, at church, or in homeschool lessons. Each one uses inexpensive supplies and is easy to adapt for different ages.
1. “Let Your Light Shine” Lantern Jars
Verse: Matthew 5:16
Supplies: Recycled glass jars, tissue paper, glue + water (or Mod Podge), battery tea lights
How to Make It:
Mix glue and water to make a decoupage glaze.
Brush it onto the jar.
Layer pieces of tissue paper around the outside.
Let it dry and place a tea light inside.
Talk About It:
Just like the lantern glows, we are called to shine for Jesus — in kindness, joy, friendship, and love.
2. Creation Collage
Verse: Genesis 1:1-31
Supplies: Old magazines, construction paper, glue, scissors
How to Make It:
Read the Creation story.
Give each child a sheet labeled with a “day” of creation.
Children cut out magazine pictures that show what God created on their day.
Glue into a collage and share with the group.
Talk About It:
God created everything with care and purpose — including us!
3. “God’s Promises” Rainbow Watercolor
Verse: Genesis 9:13
Supplies: Watercolor paints, watercolor paper, salt (optional for fun texture)
How to Make It:
Lightly draw a rainbow arc (or let kids free-paint).
Paint each section in bright colors.
While paint is wet, sprinkle a little salt to create sparkly cloud-like texture.
Talk About It:
The rainbow is a reminder that God keeps His promises — always.
4. Psalm 23 “Green Pastures” Finger Paint Scene
Verse: Psalm 23:1-2
Supplies: Finger paint or kid-safe washable paint, paper, optional cotton balls for clouds
How to Make It:
Let kids paint grass, sky, and hills using just their fingers.
Add a little sheep silhouette or cotton ball sheep.
Optional: Write “The Lord is my shepherd” at the top.
Talk About It:
Jesus is our gentle shepherd — He leads us and takes care of us.
5. Heart Scripture Bookmarks
Verse: Any verse your child is memorizing
Supplies: Cardstock strips, markers, hole punch, ribbon
How to Make It:
Cut cardstock into bookmark strips.
Write or copy a verse onto the bookmark.
Let kids decorate with doodles, hearts, crosses, flowers, or stickers.
Punch a hole and tie a ribbon bow.
Talk About It:
God’s Word is something we carry with us — in our hearts and in our everyday life.
Encouragement for Grown-Ups
The goal isn’t perfect art — it’s meaningful moments.
Let the paint spill. Let the glue drip. Let the laughter be loud.
You’re not just making a craft —
You’re planting truth into little hearts.
Hands-on learning connects scripture to memory in a way that lasts.
And you’re building something even more important:
time together.
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