Confession time: I'm not crafty. (Or cooky, but that's a different blog post.) HOWEVER, I can read directions (how else would my family survive?) but I need things to be simple and well-planned out. I'm talking ABC here. Today (Earth Day) Artterro relaunched their Eco Art Kits. And I'm happy to report that because the kits are so easy to use, my kids and (even) me got our craft on with the … [Read more...]
DIY Summer Art Camp: Painting on Canvas
Your kids love art class -- so give them a little art class at home! Create your own art camp whenever you need a creative and fun activity with a few simples supplies and very few steps. Supplies acrylic paint canvases sharpie paint brushes paint tray Steps to Painting on Canvases 1. Trace with pencil 2. Outline in sharpie. (Optional) 3. Add paint colors. 4. Hang and … [Read more...]
DIY Mini Masterpieces (For a Rainy or Hot Day)
We've been staying inside as if it were rainy. But it's not; it's just hot. Are you staying inside, too? (Or are we the only wimps?) Either way, if you need an inside activity, we've found the best art project for all ages -- mini masterpieces with small canvases. Mini Masterpieces So our new favorite art project is making mini masterpieces using mini canvas and easel sets. We got ours at Hobby … [Read more...]