Creating an artist!

Creating an artist!

There will always be debate as to whether artists are born or created, as will there be such debates... 

Showcase your kids’ art!

Showcase your kids’ art!

When I visit someone’s house, I love to see photographs of their children scattered around. There... 

Shoebox dollshouse

Shoebox dollshouse

Age: this art activity is suitable for toddlers and older children Time: anything from about 1 hour This... 


Gift Ideas & Special Offers

Gift ideas »

Gifts for the budding young artist

Tue, Sep 1 2009 2 Comments
Gifts for the budding young artist

Most kids love to scribble and paint from very early on. For the first stage of artistic activity children need little more than a crayon and some paper... 

books »

Our regular Book Reviewer

Tue, Aug 18 2009 No Comments
Our regular Book Reviewer

Sophie is our regular reviewer for books in the 9 to 12 age category. Sophie is 10 years old and lives in Bristol in the UK. She is an avid reader and... 

Arts & Crafts »

Artistic Timelines

Wed, Sep 2 2009 1 Comment
Artistic Timelines

I have about 10 original paintings around my house (excluding my own!) on various walls in various rooms. None of the paintings are hugely expensive but... 

Parties »

Free kid’s party games

Mon, Aug 24 2009 2 Comments
Free kid’s party games

When I think back to the many parties I attended in my childhood, there are two things that stand out in my mind. Party food and party games. I can’t...