http://thatsitmommy.com Adventures & cool stuff! When we see it, we just know That's IT! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:28:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/picture-it-friday-craft-photo-on-canvas/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/picture-it-friday-craft-photo-on-canvas/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:59:57 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21449 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/picture-it-friday-craft-photo-on-canvas/feed/ 5 http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/beginagain-on-the-go-art-review-giveaway/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/beginagain-on-the-go-art-review-giveaway/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:24:50 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21374 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2012/01/beginagain-on-the-go-art-review-giveaway/feed/ 309 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/its-crafty-melted-crayon-canvas/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/its-crafty-melted-crayon-canvas/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:39:45 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=21080 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/its-crafty-melted-crayon-canvas/feed/ 3 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/gift-it-disney-family-fun-kids-magazine/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/gift-it-disney-family-fun-kids-magazine/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:25 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=20606 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/12/gift-it-disney-family-fun-kids-magazine/feed/ 2 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/review-kimmelcolors-forest-stencil-colored-pencil-set/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/review-kimmelcolors-forest-stencil-colored-pencil-set/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:00:25 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=18484   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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/review-kimmelcolors-forest-stencil-colored-pencil-set/feed/ 0 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/its-crafty-american-girl-crafts-party-collection/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/its-crafty-american-girl-crafts-party-collection/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:30:14 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=19174   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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/11/its-crafty-american-girl-crafts-party-collection/feed/ 1 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:51:21 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=17252 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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/create-it-face-painting-fun/feed/ 6 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/the-possibilities-are-endless-at-the-possibility-shop/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/the-possibilities-are-endless-at-the-possibility-shop/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:00:43 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=17265   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 [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/10/the-possibilities-are-endless-at-the-possibility-shop/feed/ 4 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/lightasacloudbubber/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/lightasacloudbubber/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:33 +0000 Kelly http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=14653 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, [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/08/lightasacloudbubber/feed/ 117 http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/07/review-giveaway-crayola-color-wonder-metallic-paper/ http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/07/review-giveaway-crayola-color-wonder-metallic-paper/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:00:04 +0000 That's IT Mommy http://thatsitmommy.com/?p=14150 Crayola has been a trusted name for generations and it’s definitely one of my top choices for children’s art supplies. I loved when my mom would buy me a new box of Crayola crayons. The rows of bright colors were eye candy and I loved the fresh crayon smell! Crayola has greatly expanded their line [...]]]> http://thatsitmommy.com/2011/07/review-giveaway-crayola-color-wonder-metallic-paper/feed/ 190