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Melty Summer Fun – Paintsicles!

One of my kids favorite summer art activities was painting with frozen paint on a stick. In other words… PAINTSICLES! They’re simple to make. We always used little bathroom size dixie cups but you can use any kind of freezeable … Continue reading

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Buttons and More Buttons!

There is something mesmerizing about a box or bag or bowl of buttons that stimulates the imagination. The sizes, the shapes, the colors, the weight, I don’t know just what it is that trips our triggers and calls us to … Continue reading

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Gelatin Finger Paint

One of my favorite painting activities to share with kids of all ages is gelatin finger painting. There are a couple of reasons it’s a favorite… one is because it’s an amazing sensory experience, moving the artist from the dry … Continue reading

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