Draw a wizard on vacation

What can we use instead of a fineliner or special colouring supplies?

If you don't have a fineliner, use a black ballpoint pen or thin permanent marker to 'Carefully trace the lines you want to keep with a black marker or fineliner,' and if you lack colouring materials use crayons, colored pencils, or diluted watercolors for the 'Color your wizard and the background' step.

My ink smudged or pencil lines didn't erase cleanly — how do we fix it?

To avoid smudges and leftover pencil marks, first 'Let the ink dry completely,' then gently erase the 'Lightly sketch' pencil lines with a kneaded eraser and if ink still bleeds try tracing on thicker paper or placing a scrap sheet under your hand while inking.

How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children, stick to the 'Lightly sketch a simple stick-figure' and 'Draw the wizard's body' with big shapes and chunky crayons and skip intricate 'small costume details,' while older kids can add complex patterns, shading, extra props like a detailed surfboard or campfire, and write a longer explanation before sharing.

How can we make the drawing more special or turn it into a bigger project?

To extend the activity, mount the colored drawing on cardboard to build a diorama, attach a small fabric patch or button to the robe as a real 'small costume detail,' create a cardboard prop for the 'one or two vacation props,' and then photograph it to 'Share your finished creation on DIY.org.'