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Kid Art Supplies by Todd Oldham at Target

21 Monday May 2012

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The new Todd Oldham for Target line of kids’ art supplies is in stores!  I had it on my calendar for yesterday and I think I may have been the first one to discover the pile in our local Target.  All of the Kid Made Modern pieces are under $20 and the packaging and bright colors make them perfect gifts.  I love the craft kits that designer Todd Oldham came up with: diy painted wooden blocks, board book, felt flowers…His fun aesthetic translates perfectly to kids’ products.  My mom always had a secret closet stash of gifts and I love being prepared.  Art supplies are the best!

Super Magnets!

23 Thursday Feb 2012

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These Imaginets are one of those perfect toys:

1. They are super fun for kids.  (Ada plays with them for hours at a time).  The cards provide patterns or kids can come up with their own ideas.

2. They are made of wood and painted bright colors.  The magnetic shapes are smooth and substantial and thoughtfully designed.

3.The sturdy case contains all the cards and magnets and has a handle to carry.  When the case is closed, (which can be accomplished easily by a three-year-old), the whole thing fits nicely on a book shelf.

4. The magnetic surface can also be used as a dry-erase board so kids can add habitats for their magnet animals.

Happy kids, happy parents.

Felt Raindrops

21 Tuesday Feb 2012

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We were tired of the rain last week so we decided to hang felt raindrops on the curtains to cheer ourselves up a bit.  The colors looked really pretty against the gray sky.  When the sun came back it made the colors so bright!  The felt chains are really easy to make and are good for a little cheer wherever you need it.  You will need:

*Felt

*Scissors

*Sewing Machine

1. Cut circles from felt.  We did various sizes, free hand.  Wool Felt Central is my favorite felt source.

2.  Line up one felt circle behind the other and do a running stitch through with contrasting thread.  Repeat until you have desired length.

3.  Hang up the rain!