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Watercolor Markers?
Asked by K.H. from Salt Lake City
on August 10, 2008
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I just received the "back to school" list for my daughter. The only thing "required" is watercolor markers. I know there are different brands of markers, most common ...
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- I had the same item on my son's list. I got "Mr. Sketch watercolor markers at Staples they were about 7.00 dollars. Hope that helps.
- Watercolor markers are an art supply. Tryhobby Lobby, Micheals or maybe even a big Walmart in their craft department. they have been around a long time and have a br...
- K., I googled it, and here they are: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2920017 You have plenty of time to buy them online, and find the cheapest ...
Best Paper for Painting?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on September 27, 2011
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I'm looking to restock my painting paper supply and thought I'd see what kind of paper use and love... I like thick paper, so my 1.5 year old can paint without it soak...
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- Real specialty "art" paper.... is expensive. There are MANY types or art paper on which to paint on. With varying thicknesses. It comes in pads. "Watercolor pape...
- save paper bags from the grocery store and split down the middle, also save old boxes before you thow them out let your baby go to town on them.
- butcher paper it's inexpensive and you can get it on a giant roll at michael's it can handle any kind of paint: water, tempera, finger paints
How to Get Watercolor Paint Out of Clothing?
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on January 24, 2009
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Any ideas? Since it is called "watercolors" and children primarily use them, I just assumed it would come out in the wash. I was wrong. I even tried to bleach it ou...
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- Others have already said it, but do use some liquid dish soap with tempera paints. At the ages of your children, it's also a good idea to use a plastic smock or cover...
- I have a fantastic product that might work. I was able to get India Ink out of some gray sweatpants and hair dye out of my bathroom rug. The hair dye had sat for abo...
- I have used rubbing alcohol to get paint off of clothes. C.
Olivia the Pig Party for My Daughter's Birthday...
Asked by T.B. from Lubbock
on March 16, 2010
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i think i have it covered pretty much, except, i am trying to come up with a fun and different favor than just plain goody bags!...i can do coloring books, but they co...
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- There is a lot of great stuff in the dollar section at Target like coloring books, stickers, pens, sometimes baskets and stuff. They'd be great for favors.
- Have you checked the Dollar Tree? They have coloring books (some with colors attached) for $1 each. They also have fun things like glow sticks or packs of sidewalk cha...
- Do you have cds you play for your daughter? Pick a mixture of her favorite songs, or go buy one of kids tunes. Sesame street, Wiggles, Kid Bop, Christian. Make a tr...
I Need Invitation Inspiration
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on July 16, 2008
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My daughter's 11th birthday is coming up and I need some inspiration regarding the invitations. She is having a "paint your own pottery" party and the ideas I have so...
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- If you are a scrapbooker make a cute tag with all of the info about the party and then attach it to a paint brush. You can buy a bag at wal-mart or hobby lobby pretty...
- What about a small a canvas bag you can buy from michaels. You can attach the information on it. They can bring the bag with them, so they can decorate it. M. Holl...
- Hey A., I took my 12 year old to the Bisque House on the square---it was sooooooooo much fun! I also took my 18 year old for her birthday and she made a glass rin...
Question for the Artsy Moms
Asked by E.M. from St. Joseph
on November 6, 2011
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i recently bought two little ceramic ornaments that came with the little thing of paint. I had sooooooooo much fun painting them and I decided to start a little hobby ...
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- kudos to you for finding a fun interest! The trick to any painting...is to blend, blend, blend. That's how you make it natural looking! Even if you bought tubes o...
- Im not too terribly talented in drawing or painting, but made some really neat things years ago. First I found a hobby shop that sold paster stuff. Poured in molds and...
- I don't have any suggestions for the creative side of your endeavor, but I wanted to mention that if you check the MIchael's website before you go out, they often have...
Looking for Halloween Projects to Keep My 3 Yr Old Busy
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2008
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I am a busy mom envolved in MOMS Club, writing a newsletter ten days out of the month, running my own biz, My son and I are in a mommy and me class once a week, I try ...
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- puffy pumpkins- mix a bottle of glue with about 2-4 cups of shaving cream (you might have to experiment with the amounts), color it orange, and use it to paint a pu...
- Check out the website - thirtyhandmadedays.blogspot.com or Family Fun magazine
- we like to get halloween stickers and make a picture with them. we color a back drop with crayons amd fill in the rest with stickers.
Advice from Mamas Who Paint with Oils
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on April 5, 2011
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My home is fairly small; a two bedroom 1960's cabin. We also have a separate garage.
I quit painting with oils when I was pregnant because, in our old home, I didn...
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- My children are 3 and 1, I'm still not comfortable having the oils in my home. I think it really depends on how old your children are and how confidant are you that yo...
- I am a glass artist and do my art in my basement. My kids are not allowed near my workbench and they are not allowed in the basement when I am soldering (with lead) o...
- I have an art room in my house and for just the reasons you mentioned (I know its no where near comparable to SD. My parents have a second home in Olympia: ) In the ...
What Do You Do with All the Art Work??
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 9, 2009
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Hi - my daughter loves painting - it's her favorite activity at preschool and at home. We have tons of beautiful art from her, but don't know what to do with it all! ...
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- Taking pictures and making a CD of her artwork is a great idea. My last job, when I was a nanny, I would have the two girls go through their artwork when their folder...
- I scanned all of my daughter's art work from the last year and downloaded it to snapfish to create a hardcover book of all of her work. It came out better then expected!
- I agree with Shannon A. It may seem mean but just throw the things away when she isnt around. I do it with my two kids. I do keep the ones that have any storytellin...
Question for Crafters
Asked by A.D. from Eau Claire
on May 25, 2011
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Just wondering---
When do you like to do crafts?
or craft with your kids?
During Spring / Summer OR Fall / Winter?
of course there is always all year no mat...
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- I have girlfriends who get together every Thursday so we can craft. We just bring whatever we're currently working on and it is so much fun! Girl time and craft time a...
- WE craft all year around here, but different crafts for different times of the year....summer we so lots of outdoorsy things, make bubble soap, to handprints and finge...
- I sew, I only do it when my boys are in bed for the night or napping on the weekends. I do this all year around (I own my own business) but really love it most in the ...
