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Canvases to paint. We used8×10 canvases, because they seemed to be cheaper when bought in bulk than other sizes and are also easy for kids to manipulate. It might be easier to spread the paint evenly across a perfectly square surface, but the kids didn’t seem to find the rectangular...
Hello! Today, I bring you a little “How to” that is very close to my heart: Homemade Story Cubes!? Though you need to make these for your kids, they do make a lovely preschool craft to make FOR them…. Can I do a bit of rambling first and then tell you how to make them?
You don't see too many puffy paint shirts out there anymore, but the paints are still popular - the texture of small dots is great for making socks and slippers non slip. Bonus, you get to make fun designs in all the colors! If you can't find puff paints, perhaps... Use the Hot...
Acrylic mediums can change the consistency of acrylic paint and allow you more flexibility and creative freedom than any other type of paint. The trick is to use the right ones for the right situation. What is the difference between gels & mediums?
With the holidays, I thought it would be the perfect time to learnHow to Paint a Poinsettia Flower acrylic painting,and there is a step by step directions below including a video lesson.This is an easy poinsettia to paint for beginnersand would be fun for the kids to try too!
However, sometimes it can also be nice to try out some unique mediums. Peacocks are famous for their beautifully colored feathers, so it could be fun to try out some unique ways of bringing color. We always like to use paint for images that call for bright colors. Specifically, acrylic ...
It’s important to use acrylic paint for this recipe. Watercolor paints aren’t pigmented enough, and are too watery. Oil-based paints will cause the puffy paint to separate. You don’t need to use expensive paint; any cheap acrylic craft paint will work great for this. Just for fun...
Hide small toys or “treasures” for kids to find.Pretend Cooking: Kids can use the beans as pretend ingredients for cooking with small pots, pans and spoons. This encourages imaginative play and fine motor skills.Under The Sea Sensory Bin: Fill the bin with blue colored beans to represent ...
This tutorial will make it easy for kids of all ages to learn how to draw a watermelon. You’ll love the process of recreating this cute cartoon character, so