Essential Art Supplies for Creative Kids: A Checklist
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 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

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