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A Mosaic Story

My interest in mosaics arose from a trip that my family and I took to the country of Jordan in ...

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2009 Eco-Art Challenge

An Eco-Art Challenge is a great Idea for a class room or group of kids or adults. You can use ...

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Pop! Slide! Squish! How I Tortured My Mother with Flowers

In memory of Florence May Perkins 1922 – 2008 As Mother’s  Day approaches, I find myself thinking about  my mother, Florence, who ...

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What You Need to Know about Decorating Eggs

Do you want to decorate eggs for Easter? Are you working with young kids? The following are some tips from ...

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The same thing….again?

You might think that when your child has learned how to do one art activity it’s time for them to ...

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DIY Mosaic Flower Pot:

This is a great gift for the home, or someone with a garden or sheltered porch. Can be sealed for ...

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Choosing the Right Face and Skin Paint

Whether your skin is baby soft or as hard as nails, there's a face paint that's perfect for you. [caption id="" ...

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Design Your own T shirt Project

Here is a simple way to create an inspired summer wardrobe for yourself. If you wear a lot of T-shirts, ...

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THREE RELAXING ART ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO DO WITH TODDLERS

No pressure to ‘entertain’, just an opportunity to have some artistic fun with your toddler. Projects are open-ended, tactile, have ...

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Portraiture Perfected

Jan Whitted is the owner and creativity director at ARTBEAT: The Creativity Store, a craft supply boutique and art studio ...

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