When it comes to coloring there are no rules, right? Give kids a blank piece of paper and something to doodle with and watch them express themselves – no matter their artistic skills or age. My daughter Isabella can keep herself entertained by being creative with colors. She has always loved coloring, and creating great pictures and cards. So when I saw Blendy Pens from Chameleon Kidz I knew she was going to want to try these out. This is an exciting new twist to childhood coloring. Blendy … [Read more...]
30 Adult Coloring Books
Do you love coloring? Can you believe this new adult coloring book craze? I will admit, I was skeptical. But then I got my first coloring book a couple months ago and I love it too. A photo posted by LaVonne Long (@lavonnelong) on Nov 19, 2015 at 5:03pm PST Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second. - Mattie Stepanek 30 Adult Coloring Books Balance (Angie's Extreme Stress Menders Volume 1) Animal Kingdom: Animals Out The … [Read more...]
Junior Monet Gifts: Create Keepsakes from Child’s Art
Do you need a great gift idea for that someone special in your life? We found an awesome website that allows you to create keepsakes from your child's artwork. My Princess created a fun and simple picture for her Grandmother and we decided to put that image on gifts. A fun, easy, and personal way to give gifts! About Junior Monet Junior Monet was created to celebrate your child's artwork. We transform your child's art from Instagram pics into beautiful keepsakes that can be permanently … [Read more...]
Art Gifts for Kids
This post is brought to you by Jerry's Artarama. In our homeschool Kindergarten we have Art class once per week, on Wednesdays. My Princess loves art. This holiday season I know without a doubt that she would love art gifts. Honestly, I can give that girl a blank piece of paper and crayons and she can sit and keep herself occupied with drawings. Not to be biased, but she does pretty well too. So I wanted to come up with 10 great gift ideas to get that budding artist in your family. Here … [Read more...]
Simple Watercolor Monogrammed Art
Living by the beach, it is essential to have watercolor paint, especially when you have a preschooler. Truthfully, we all love to water color paint. Do you like to water color paint? This last week, we had fun looking around Pinterest for watercolor ideas that we could replicate. We want fun, pretty and simple ideas for watercolor painting. We came across these two amazing ideas: Watercolor Party from The Handmade Home Watercolor Valentine's from Nest of Posies Using these two ideas as … [Read more...]
Summer School With Kelly Kits
Who says summer school can't be fun? We are trying to keep our Princess busy this summer - we have workbooks, DVDs, kits, books, ballet, tap, swimming, and tennis - but one thing she loves that I am excited to incorporate into her schedule is Kelly Kits. About Kelly Kits: Kelly Kits is an all inclusive art play curriculum for children 2 and older. Every art play activity focuses on a simple art techniques in painting, sculpting, drawing, print-making, and collage. There is … [Read more...]
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing Basics Review
When I was younger I loved to draw and paint. I was not very good but I still loved having a sketch book with pencils and watercolors on me. I don't have much time for it anymore, but I can see now that my Princess is starting to love drawing as well. She recently got an oversized print to color. Instead of coloring it, she flipped it over and drew large pictures on the back. My dad likes to draw too, each week after our church potluck he enjoys sitting down and drawing. With Back To School … [Read more...]
