Holly's Arts and Crafts Corner: Store Bought Fun

I don't know if you're like me or not, but I sort of hate having to come up with stuff to put on the girls' wishlists for birthdays and Christmas. Not that I don't appreciate people wanting to buy the girls' gifts or even that people like to be pointed in a certain direction, but we have so many toys and other things in our house already. And perhaps it's because I am the person who most often ends up picking up all these wonderful things gifted to us. But, I am thrilled when we receive art supply/art kits in lieu of actual toys for gifts! The girls' love doing art projects and it's nice to have a ready supply to pick from for projects.

The girls received a few art project kits for their birthdays. They were so excited to have something new to create with. Here is one kit we received:


The kit contains everything you need and all you have to do is follow the included pictures to create your paper bag puppets. Or go off on your own with your creations. Involves, stickers and gluing.







We've also done the Alex Tissue Art craft kit, which actually didn't go over quite so well because they really weren't patient enough to crumple up the tissue to make the animals. However, I discovered a different use for the tissue paper squares that came with that kit! Please see the next Craft post entitled, "Seasonal Tissue Art".

Maybe the next time your kids have a birthday party to go to and you are looking for a gift, head over to the art supply aisle instead of the toy aisle! I bet their parents will appreciate the child receiving a gift to expand their artistic and creative side!