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Childs Art Projects
Asked by A.F. from Portland
on November 6, 2006
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This is a silly question but my son is in daycare and hes always bringing home art projects and I love all that he does and hate to throw them away, but as you know af...
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- Hi A.. I totally know the dilema. What I do is I have a folder for each of my kids (I have 3) and put their work in there, then after a few months I go through and onl...
- If you have access to a scanner, like a previous poster suggested, then you can scan them into the computer. Once that's done, you can send them to a photo website, li...
- Have you thought of getting a "art box" like a little gift box or a old hat box and let him paint it and make it a art project that way when he brings you a painting y...
Art Night at School
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on November 2, 2012
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Hello mamas and papas!! We are planning an art night at my daughter's elementary school. I need some cheap, free, easy ideas for arts/crafts that can entertain kids K-...
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- Yay! I love it when schools do family art nights! Some things my kids' schools have done: Tape rolls of paper to the bottom of long tables and let the kids draw wi...
- Paint and stamp T shirts. Each student brings his/her own and you can ask for donations or get the cheap 3 packs from walmart. Use potatoes and fabric paint for stamps...
- I really like the collage idea! That way, you don't have to plan for anything specific . . . just use whatever you bought or was donated, and scraps of whatever!
Favorite Art Projects?
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on October 27, 2011
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I'm going to start being a part time nanny for a very bright 3 year old. We are coming up with a schedule for her day and one of the things is an art project. I have...
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- Take a white basket-style coffee filter, flatten it out and using washable markers let her color a design on the filter. Then, she can dunk her fingers in water and l...
- Hi . I have a few moments and thought i would share this idea. Run with the idea of the schedule and -take pictures of her during each activity and take a pic...
- I love painting and so do both of my boys. Finger paints, water colors, washable paint, and canvas.
Art - What Is "Right" and Not "Right"? I Am at a Loss!!
Asked by N.M. from Los Angeles
on May 25, 2013
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I have been trying to find literature online on what is the "optimal" age to put a child into art class, but I can't find any, so turning to wisdom of Moms out there :...
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- When I saw this question the first time, my tough was, it's art, there is no right or wrong, especially in these postmodern times. If you want her to find her talen...
- My husband is an artist, professionally and privately. He said art classes nearly ruined him. Most artists I know, feel the same way. I never took an art class, and my...
- A toddler doesn't need art classes - she needs crayons, paper, scissors, glue, and paints, and time and space to play with them. .
What to Do with "Art" from Preschool?!
Asked by N.A. from Cleveland
on January 30, 2008
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My son comes home with plenty of "artwork" from preschool. What should I do with it??? Im starting to get quite the collection. Any ideas mommys??
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- You have received lots of good advice. Something to think about. You're going to have 13-14 YEARS of papers unless you put a method in place now. When my stepsons wer...
- It is so easy to want to keep everything!! i would hang them on a bare wall, until it was full and then take a picture of it!! If there was something that you can't ...
- I have 2 older daughters (13 & 9)and I started out saving the majority of their artwork, but soon realized that just wasn't gonna work. My solution was too save it on...
What to Do with Kids Art Projects?
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on July 21, 2011
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I try not to save ALL my son's art projects. I frame some, and have a shelf in the closet for all the normal paintings and pictures from school. But the ones I don't k...
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- my boys were involved with Abrakadoodle - LOVED the art program... The ones that I LOVED?! they are on my wall like art work - cuz that's what they are!!! The on...
- My kids each have a rubber storage container. I tell them that when it is full they have to go through it. So far that has helped. Also, once they get past kindergarte...
- Hubby and i have a shelf in our room in our bookcase that we have the really special ones. I take pics of the rest, keep them for a week or so, then bye bye. all t...
Some of the Art You Helped Inspire...
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on June 1, 2012
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I have been working like mad getting stuff drawn up.....Thank You too all the Mama's that helped out by giving idea's......
Attached is the Link to my Art page........
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- I would highly suggest, that you try book illustration. Be an illustrator. Too. That is something to try! Another avenue of artwork. Like your art. I am a fine...
- Good for you! Its only 110 here, so just a little on the warm side lol.
- As soon as I saw this question, I just KNEW it had to be from you, Libby! Way to go! So happy to see this! D.
Child's Art Work
Asked by J.C. from New York
on June 7, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My daughter is 4 and brings home a ton of art work from school everyday. Now I weeded through it and saved a bunch of good ones to show her one day. Does...
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- My idea will only work for flat artwork, but so far it's all I've needed for my daughter's things. With 3 sheets of poster board, stapler (& staples), and masking t...
- My favorite way is to use a digital camera and take pictures....I don't develop the pictures but have them all saved to a folder on my computer....this way you are kee...
- Roll the entire pile between an old poster ect. Display a collage under a very large pict frame. The 3 dimensional, box it, or take a phot of it for her Art album, a...
Art Work on Wall. How to Get It Off?
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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My 20 month old just made his first Art collection on my. I tried soap and water no luck. I also used the magic eraser and all that did was remove the paint from the w...
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- Skin so Soft bath oil from Avon works on crayon :) Hope that helps.
- Hairspray - I removed a large mural my kids did when they were little - wish I had taken a photo.........they had been with me when I painted a mural for a client and ...
- Try tooth paste. Not gel, just plain old white tooth paste. I used Colgate because it was easy to find and my husband used it so it was always around.
Art Ideas for Young Children Who Eat Art Supplies
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on May 15, 2010
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My older boy, 3 1/2 years old, loves doing crafts and I just situate him on the other side of the table from his brother, 21 months old. My younger boy eats art suppl...
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- I just wanted to tell you that I have the same problem with my daughter who just turned 2. I feel like I can't do any crafts or big kid art projects with Big Sis when...
- What about instant mashed potatoes with food coloring as play doh? I haven't tried it but it should be pretty easy to do. You might want to do an internet search on ...
- Edible paint: http://www.ehow.com/how_###-###-####_make-edible-paint.html I have a great book you should get.. I need to find it so I can give you the title. It...
