Essential Art Supplies for Creative Kids: A Checklist

Craft Tips June 25, 2004 - By Susie Cortright

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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 DickBlick.com 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

About The Author: Copyright 2004 Susie Cortright.

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 Stress" course-by-email free. http://www.momscape.com

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