arts & crafts

American Girl Magazine Review

By on May 12, 2012

My girls recently received the May/Jun 2012 issue of American Girl Magazine. Being a huge fan of all American Girl creations, I was curious to see if it was going to actually have some true content, or if it was going to be a 50 page infomercial. I was happily surprised to find that it [...]

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Picture IT Friday Craft: Photo on Canvas

By on January 13, 2012

I love the look of photos on canvas but they can be pricey! This DIY craft is super easy and you can create great looking art for any wall in your house. Supplies: Blank 8×10 Canvas digital photo sized to an 8×10 and printed on photo paper Matte Mod Podge Matte Acrylic Sealer Spray Ribbon [...]

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BeginAgain On The Go Art! Review & Giveaway (closed)

By on January 13, 2012

Art is a way of thinking. There’s no right or wrong. Art is a wonderful way for children to express themselves. I encourage my daughter to create on a daily basis. She loves to doodle just about anywhere, at home, in the car or at a restaurant. BeginAgain’s Artist On The Go! kit is the perfect [...]

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IT’s Crafty – Melted Crayon Canvas

By on December 29, 2011

Get creative with crayons! Have your kids try out this neat craft and then display their artwork.   Melted Crayon Canvas box of 64 crayons blank canvas (we used and 8X10 but you can go as big as you like) can be found at craft store Blowdryer glue gun   Arrange the crayons along the [...]

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Gift IT: Disney Family Fun Kids Magazine

By on December 15, 2011

I had always considered myself good with crafts. Growing up, I was often complimented on my creativity and expanded upon that as I grew up. Then, I hit a stretch of time during college and graduate school that my life became all about “the facts” and I lost touch with my creative side. Since having [...]

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Review: KimmelColors Forest Stencil & Colored Pencil Set

By on November 20, 2011

  Art is big in our household.  Our neighbors can attest – since our front door is a revolving art installation of our latest works.  I’m always on the prowl for new and fun art projects and supplies – then along came KimmelKids. Karen Kimmel, an established, California-based artist and mom, created KimmelColors – a [...]

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IT’s Crafty: American Girl Crafts Party Collection

By on November 18, 2011

  Being the mom of two girls, sometimes the speed at which they’re growing up needs to be put on hold, even if it’s only for a few hours.  They’re surrounded by kids at school, bombarded by TV shows and songs on the radio, and live lives that aren’t anywhere near as innocent as I [...]

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Create IT: Face Painting Fun

By on October 14, 2011

My daughter was a big fan of a Disney princess makeup kit she received as a birthday present, but we ran into two issues. First, her little brother wanted to play too and this was upsetting to Dad. Secondly, the colors weren’t saturated enough to make the animal faces that my four-year-old was seeking to [...]

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Disney Family.com: The Possibilities Are Endless At The Possibility Shop!

By on October 11, 2011

  Disney family.com offers fantastic resources for families! Recipes, crafts and ideas that any mom and dad can pull off!  You’ll also find a cool series of fun webisodes called “The Possibility Shop”, that happens to be in its third season! The Possibility Shop is hosted by Courtney Watkins who encourages families to explore bright [...]

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Review & Giveaway (Closed): Light-as-a-Cloud Bubber Is an Exciting Alternative to Clay and Dough

By on August 4, 2011

Jack, being a typical 4 year old boy, loves to build.  Be it blocks, clay, snow, food, dirt, you name it…he can build with it.  He is constantly amazing us with his creations.  I am more than willing to break out the blocks or almost any other building medium whenever his creative impulses strike.  However, [...]

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