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Kids Paint Advice
Asked by M.E. from Philadelphia
on June 16, 2011
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Hello,
I am clueless about arts and crafts. I am hoping to have my 3 1/2 year old (and possibly my 1 year old) create a couple canvas paintings for my husband for Fat...
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- I don't have any advice about the type of paint. But- your 3 1/2 year old might be able to use a paint brush just fine. My son has been using one since he was 2. C...
- Acrylic paint is okay on skin but could be toxic (depends on the type/brand). Also acrylic is washable when wet but permanent on fabric when dry. I have let my kids ...
- they have crayola paint in the crayola paint brush. It works great.
How Much Would You Pay?
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 21, 2011
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Okay. I know this is bad- I should be able to name my own price, etc...
I'm a painter. I don't say this out loud, but to give y'all a perspective I'm very good, ...
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- I bought an oil painting of a large ship on the ocean with unfurled sails. The detail is pretty high, you can see little people on the boat when you get very close and...
- I understand the "friend" discount. It's an easy way to drum up word of mouth business and to build your portfolio. Be careful not to undervalue yourself too much. ...
- Art is very subjective, I guess you know that. There painters all over Italy, all they do is paint. You can get a hand painted 3 x 4 for anywhere from 50 euro to 150...
"Seeking Creative Suggestions from Moms for a Start up Business Name"
Asked by K.Y. from St. Louis
on April 14, 2008
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Hello. I'm starting up a small business specializing in custom paintings/murals for children's rooms (nursery, bedrooms, bathrooms & playrooms). This is something I'...
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- Hi K., I love the idea! I paint my kids rooms with murals, I have been painting for a while but never as a business, I do my jelwelry instead because it takes less ...
- I think there needs to be something about magic or enchantment... Enchanting Room Designs???
- just brainstorming... "whimsical dream" (or dreams) "dandy doodles" "Wally's walls" "artsy fartsy" that's all I got ;0)
painting...acrylics Vs Oils
Asked by E.M. from St. Joseph
on November 11, 2011
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Good evening all you wonderful momma's out there. I have just started painting. Nothing awesome or even "good", i'm just doing it for fun and stress relief. I have som...
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- How wonderful. Painting is a wonderful treat. If you are going to paint at home, acrylics have the advantage of easy clean-up. They also dry faster, which makes dev...
- I took a class a long time ago and I remember the big difference was in drying time and texture. Oils have a lot more texture to what you can do with them, and they ta...
- I like to use both, often in the same painting. The most important thing to remember is that oil paints don't really dry, they cure over time, and so you need a place...
Homemade Gifts from Your Kids? Ideas Needed!
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on December 13, 2011
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So, what are some homemade gifts, from your kids that you have done or are doing?
Need some ideas. This is for a high maintenance Aunt, who though she does a lot f...
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- Here's some ideas: Decorative soaps (you can put them in a small basket) ~ http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/04/make-decorative-soaps-with-fabric/ Framed Gift bags...
- Have them make her a CD of their fave cool songs and teach her their dance moves. A private lesson just for her. Have them plant some flowers in a pot that will g...
- Can they sew at all? My daughter makes pillowcases and napkins, which are nice. You can do mixes in a jar type of things, too. Baked gifts. Peppermint bark is yummy. I...
Questions for Cake Decorators - When to Decorate?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on August 24, 2011
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Fellow bakers I need some advice! We are celebrating birthdays for my two younger boys this Saturday. Naturally, I'm also in the final weeks of training for a race and...
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- I did my fondant cake 4 days in advance with store bought frosting underneath (i used store bought because I figures the hydrogenated fat would keep better than real ...
- How about making pastillage tiles to paint on. Then you can paint and attach them whenever.
- Yup. Vodka. Goldschlagger can be fun, too, if you want some sparkle, but I prefer pixie dust and vodka for detail work because it doesn't get bumpy the way goldschlagg...
Muralist
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on January 21, 2006
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We are going to be moving into a new home in about 2 months. We are currently remodeling the house, but I would like to find someone to paint a fun mural in my son's ...
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- There is a woman named Jen Shaefer that painted all the murals for my mother's pediatric office in West Plano. (Pediatric Specialists of Plano) If you call the office,...
- I have the perfect person for you, she is a very good friend of mine and does a lot of paintings for galleries. She can do all things original and copy any paintings ...
- J., I used Dan Fogel to paint my little girls room...he painted it based on my vision and a few pictures and it turned out fabulous. He is really reasonable and he ...
Seeking Someone to Paint Mural on Childs Wall
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on April 15, 2008
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I am looking for someone who paints kids murals for a bedroom.
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- i have a friend stacie kroos. best friend since 2nd grade she's wowie good. i don't know you're location. she's in the olathe area. also,there is a mom that posted m...
- "Karen Y" posted a request for cute names for a new mom-based company doing just that. Some of her ideas sounded really cute. Check April 14th posts and you'll find ...
- My step-mom just had my little brother and sisters room done last week (they're 1). Karson got a huge airplane theme and Kennedy got safari animals. They said the lady...
What Are Your 6 Yr Olds Favorite Toys???
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on September 12, 2011
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Hello moms, my daughter is turning 6 soon and has been a little bored with some of her toys. I'm wanting to get her some new ones, and was wondering....what do your 5/...
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- Legos, tinker toys, Lincoln logs, Littlest Pet Shop, craft kits from Michael or Joanns, Uno, puzzles, Beanie babies,
- My daughter is 6 (tomorrow!) and she loves girly stuff like play jewlery, dress up, arts and crafts, paper/glue/scissors/stickers/markers. She loves lip glosses and p...
- Lego's Guns (many of them) Pokemon cards Twister Any sporting equipment DS
How to Organize the Playroom?
Asked by A.S. from Rochester
on September 15, 2008
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Hi,
I just got my basement finished and intend to use it as a playroom for my two girls: 1 and 3 years old.
I'd like to hear your ideas on how to best organize stuff...
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- I agree with the bins...I would suggest canvas...not plastic(they crack)...but I would also suggest if you have part of your basement that they can't get into keeping ...
- i agree with everyone else.... bins and baskets even making stations in the room ex... kitchen area, block area(floor toys) art station and dont forget the big soft c...
- I would use shelves and bins, but if you are like me and want everything in its place get a picture of the toys and tape it to its place ( in the shelve or on the bin)...
