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Our Top TenIf you have a few fantastic ideas in your back pocket, art time can feel a lot less stressful. Check out this list for the projects we find ourselves coming back to again and again. They can be adapted for every season and holiday, and they absolutely never get old:
DIY Class ValentinesYou can pick up a pack of Valentines from the store (and believe me, there's no shame it keeping things simple), but making your own can be so fun! Here are a few ideas you and your kids could whip up in an afternoon:
All these heart crafts are 100% getting me through the dark days of winter. 🥰 How about you? Any great advice on beating the winter blues? Luckily, the days are getting longer and it won't be long until we're crafting up all kinds of springtime fun! Happy artful parenting, |
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Hi Reader, Mother's Day is just around the corner, and this list is bursting with the cutest homemade gift ideas that mom or grandma will totally love! 15 Mother's Day Crafts These ideas are simple enough for preschoolers to accomplish, but fun enough for all ages to enjoy! See the List 3 more artsy ideas for your week: The best tips on how to talk to your kids about their art. (This article is for you if you find yourself repeating "It's beautiful!" for the millionth time...) Ever considered...
Hi Reader, These 7 painting ideas are so fun and unique, even kids who say they "don't like art" won't be able to resist jumping in on all the fun! The Best Painting Ideas for Kids See them all! We love ideas like the ones above because they're engaging for all ages and ability levels and really focus on the process of creating rather than the finished artwork. Less pressure, less perfectionism, and more FUN! A few more things for the week: → We've partnered with Candlewick Books to giveaway...
My family will be in the path of totality today, and I must say... we're pretty pumped! (We even made special snack cups for the occasion. It's so easy but totally "extra" in the best possible way😆) In fact, the solar eclipse is reigniting my kids' love for all things space. 🚀 And I think this interest might last a while, so I've been looking for some fun ideas to try over the next few weeks. Here are my absolute favorites: The Best Space Art Ideas for Kids See the List Lots of great ideas,...