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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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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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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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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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HOW TO HELP A CHILD TO BE CREATIVE, WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL THAT WAY

“I want to make something,” says 4-year old Declan. “What would you like to make?” asks his father. “Dad, ...

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How Safe Is Art Clay?

A recent report on potentially harmful ingredients in clays has some people concerned about the materials that children are using ...

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