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Fun With Watercolors

Watercolor paints are a favorite with a lot of parents because they aren’t as messy as regular paints. There are a lot more reasons than that to love them. Watercolors are actually a very versatile paint. The trouble is that most watercolors sold for children, like the kind attached to coloring books, aren’t very good paints. You can get some nice basic paints from the craft store that cost a bit more, but aren’t expensive, and will last a long time. Also, coloring books aren’t a very good surface for watercolors. Artist quality watercolor paper is very expensive, but you … Continue reading →

Fun with Crayons and Paper

Did you ever notice that more often than not the simplest ideas are the ones your kids end up enjoying the most? Simple craft ideas also make it easy on Mom and Dad, because they require little effort and they can be done with things your kids already have handy. You will love these crayon and paper crafts, because they fit that category. Your kids will love them because they are fun. Don’t Pick up the Crayon Have your child make a line drawing, or one that is completely derived from one line. Once your child begins, he or she … Continue reading →