Cheap & Easy Art Project for Kids!

While perusing the craft store Michael’s recently I came across a simple, super-cheap painting activity for my 3-1/2 year old.  For only $1.00 (I mean what only costs a dollar anymore?!) I bought a “paint with water” book of Valentine’s scenes.  Each black and white page had tabs of color across the bottom and with nothing more than a Q-tip and water my son could paint until his heart’s content! This activity actually bought about 30 minutes of time while I prepared dinner. Amazing.  We addressed each one and he sent them as Valentine’s Day cards to family.  I looked online and found some other great options for this simple, no-fuss art project for the younger set.  I plan to stock up for those rainy days and long afternoons!

Todd Oldham’s Modern Art For Target

Yet another Target collaboration this time with designer Todd Oldham for a line of kid’s art supplies.  What product category has Target not collaborated on?  Designer canned food?  No matter what they do, Target does seem to hit the spot (pun intended) with their designer collaborations.  The Kid Made Modern line includes colorful duct tape, a jewelry-making kit and oversized crayons among other things.  The line was inspired by Mr. Oldham’s 2009 book Kid Made Modern, a DIY guide for children’s arts and craft ideas.  To see Mr. Oldham show off the collection visit this Target video.  All items are priced under $20 and are sure to keep your kids busy for at least one afternoon when school’s out this summer.  Kid Made Modern will be available at Target stores and online May 20.