Essential Art Supplies for Creative Kids
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-pons
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.
Subscribe to Family Fun magazine. This is a wonderful, resource-filled magazine with inspiring ideas for spending quality time with your kids.
© 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, even a mind-body-spirit fitness program and community. Visit today and receive Susie's Six Days to Less Stress course by email, free.
