Kids Art Activities: Art Inspired by Great Artists

imitating famous paintings - creative inspiration

Mike’s notes from dad have evolved into “notes from dad Read more…

Photo Creativity with HP Photo Creations

mini photo books made with help from HP photo creations

The kids and I really enjoyed creating these little miniature books on our new Read more…

Learning Laboratory: From Thumbprint to Line Drawing

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Emma (six years old) drew this adorable elephant after first making a thumbprint elephant by following the instructions in one of Ed Emberley’s Great Thumbprint Drawing Book. I love that she Read more…

Lois Ehlert, and Why You Won’t Find Many Structured Crafts on This Blog

This fall, I decided to join up with the Virtual Book Club for kids. The September author was Lois Ehlert. After borrowing nearly every book Read more…

Back to School with Crayola + Giveaway!

Experimenting with Crayola Window Markers

I’m a lifelong fan of Crayola, so I was thrilled when MyBlogSpark offered me the opportunity to try out some of their Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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