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Essential Art Supplies for Creative Kids: A Checklist
by Susie Cortright
Creativity brings joy to life. Stimulate kids' imaginations by having these
inexpensive supplies on hand:
Construction paper Tissue paper Cardstock Tempera paints Watercolor paints
Markers Pens Pencils Crayons Chalk Paintbrushes Oven-bake clay Pom poms
Rhinestones Pipe Cleaners "Googly eyes" Colored feathers Assorted beads String
Yarn Scissors Elmer's glue Glue stick Rubber cement Old magazines Family photos
Fabric scraps Interesting odd 'n ends. Buttons, lids, tins, etc. (Before it hits
the trash, make sure it doesn't belong in the art box.)
With these supplies, kids can make jewelry, collages, paintings, pictures,
note cards, and every animal under the sun.
Recommended Resources:
~ Buy discounted art supplies online at Dick Blick Art Materials and JoAnn.com (sign up
for each site's newsletter to receive announcements of weekly specials.) http://www.dickblick.com
and http://www.joann.com
~ Subscribe to Family Fun magazine. This is a wonderful resource filled with
inspiring ideas for spending quality time with your kids.
http://www.familyfun.com
Copyright 2004 Susie Cortright.
About the Author: Susie Cortright is the author of several books for women
and the founder of Momscape.com, a website designed to help busy parents find
balance. The site features special offers on affordable luxuries, uplifting
essays and articles, as well as best-of-the- net design ideas and money-saving
discounts for scrapbookers. Visit today and receive Susie's "6 Days to Less
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