photo via minor details (spotted on pinterest)   When I first posted about C's magnetic wall giraffe, I gave a few suggestions about other ways to interpret the project.  If you particularly liked the idea of a cityscape with magnetic citizens, here are a few great examples of skylines to get you started.  Something modeled after this large scale wall decal from tangle tree interiors would be perfect (spotted at minor details).   photo via I am Momma, Hear Me … [Read more...]

photos via Create-Celebrate-Explore   In the last half of this series I'll cover a few ways to establish a rotating gallery at home.  For today, lets address what to do with that hand turkey (and other seasonal art) once the holidays have come and gone.  First, take digital photos of the pieces and then throw them out.  Trust me, you'll feel nothing but relief when that ever-growing pile of construction paper is gone.   Second, use the photos to create something stylish.  … [Read more...]

So now that we've armed our little ones with the proper art supplies, what do we do with their new creations? Get rid of 'em!  Sounds heartless, I know, but remember for toddlers art is about the experience and not the product.  And even if your child's not a toddler, there's really no need to keep everything.  Don't think you can change your pack rat ways?  See Minimalism for Moms for some inspiration. Plus, you don't have to throw it out - just give it to someone else who will honor it.  … [Read more...]

Have you heard?  MPMK is having its first giveaway today.  And since we're on the topic of giveaways, I wanted to take the time to highlight a site that is generous enough to have one every day.  I first read about Katie Moon's commitment to provide one new children's illustration a day (free for 24 hours) for the entire year over at ohdeedoh. When I visited oohmoon, I was delighted to find the pieces were being provided as week-long series.  That means that all you have to do is stop by once … [Read more...]

I can't seem to get away from all things literary this week (see here and here), so I'm just gonna go with it.  When I was in 5th grade, I was selected to participate in a program called "Young Authors" in which I had about a week to write and illustrate a book.  Once I was done, I got to skip an entire day of school to attend special writing workshops at a local community college.  The experience left me extremely enthusiastic about reading and writing - a feeling I would love to instill in my … [Read more...]