This year, picking Valentine’s Day cards for school was a challenge. While my six-year-old hoped to find whale-themed cards, my nine-year-old insisted that cards prominently featuring Guinea pigs must be available somewhere. Well, they were not so easy to find. Using simple cut … Continue reading
In February, it seems that so many creative projects for kids gravitate toward making Valentines or painting simple heart shapes. We decided to go a step further in our Valentine crafting and explore positive and negative space while creating simple heart shapes. What is Positive and … Continue reading
It’s the perfect time of year to give someone special a rose…or a rose print! Celery Rose Printing Basics This printmaking project uses simple materials to make a striking painting. It can also provide a visual (and very basic) introduction to the … Continue reading
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