DIY Fridays: Easy Clipboard Frame

Clipboards have exceeded their functional use to become a way to border art. Cluster several together clipping your favorite prints for a simple, stylish way to frame them.For the especially crafty, you can paint the board itself for added color (would be great with black and white prints). Walmart has an extensive selection with bold colored plastic ones as well. {image}

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Featuring Love

As Valentine's Day approaches, we are reminded of what it's all about: LOVE. “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” Tommy - age 6 “Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” Terri - age 4   “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” Karl - age 5 "I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on mebecause she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”-Bethany, age   “Love is when you go...

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DIY Fridays: Art Display Dots

For kids who love to write and draw, it is affirming when their works of art are on display. Coming up with fun, unique ways to hang kids' art helps give this decor the special attention it deserves. Here's a simple and colorful way to add to your wall and you can create these "art dots" with your kids too!Materials Needed:-1 package of small wood discs purchased at a craft store (1 1/4 inch diameter)- Scotch removable mounting squares-Martha Stewart patterning tape-acrylic paints -brushDirections:1. Position the tape on the wood discs; the middle works out great2. Paint one side of the tape and let dry3. Remove the tape4. Add adhesive5. Stick on wall to hold up art pieces.For a visual...

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DIy Fridays: Downloadable Animal Masks

Masks are a great way for kids to explore self expression and be creative. CID has several cute animal masks for your kids accessible right here on our site. Supplies Needed: -cardstock -scissors -glue or stapler -ribbon or elastic Directions: 1. Print mask template on cardstock 2. Cut out pieces and glue eyes on main mask 3. Adhere pieces with glue or using a stapler 4. Hole punch the sides and attach ribbon or elastic (elastic preferred) 5. Put mask on and be an animal for a while! Butterfly, Peacock, Fox, Racoon

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