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How to Make Your Own Crayon Shapes

March 18, 2015 by crayonsandcroissants

We were cleaning out Little M’s art supplies the other day and we realized how many old crayons we seem to have collected. Little M and I discussed what to do with them and decided they would be perfect for a melted crayon craft. We have been wanting to make crayon shapes in the oven and these crayons were just right for our project. First I preheated the oven to 250 degrees F. Then Little M removed the paper from the crayons and […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Art, Children, Crafts, Crayons, Eco-conscious, Toddler

Keep Kids Entertained On-the-Go with Little Blue Birdie

March 31, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

We recently came across an adorable Etsy shop, Little Blue Birdie. The shop features the most wonderful and creative activity kits for children. The kits are all designed by a former preschool teacher, and her attention to detail comes across in each activity and item. They are perfect for travel, restaurants, doctors’ waiting rooms and just generally when you are on-the-go. The kits are available in different styles, from travel kits, memory games, play dough kits and even holiday inspired ones like the […]

Categories: Craft, Jet Set • Tags: Activities, Art, Children, Eco-conscious, Toys, Travel

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MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects

March 10, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

As you probably know if you have been with us for awhile now, we love craft projects! And we are especially big fans of crafts that use natural and eco-friendly materials. Which is why we are so excited about Kate Lilley’s newest book, MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects. We wrote about Lilley’s first crafts book here (don’t miss her DIY chalk project) and we love her blog, Minieco. It is still one of the first places we look when we […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Eco-conscious, Organic

Create Your Own Monster

March 7, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Are you looking for a fun and interactive project that is sure to keep little hands and imaginations busy for hours? Create Your Own Monster is perfect for the young and the young at heart! This incredible box-set contains templates to make 15 different monsters, 12 of which have been illustrated by artists who use colorful pictures and monstrous designs. Three of the monsters are blank, so you can go ahead and unleash your inner artist. Little M and I spent an […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Crafts, Halloween

Buddha Board – Just Add Water

February 3, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Buddha Boards are the perfect way to create art with a zen twist – just use water and the paintbrush to unleash your inner artist. Then watch your masterpiece fade away and start again, no cleanup required. Talk about a perfect creative surface for kids, especially for art on the go. Master the art of letting go with these creative boards that go way beyond etch-a-sketch. Buddha Boards come complete with a beautiful clean slate, which can be placed on […]

Categories: Craft, Shop • Tags: Art, Children, Crafts, Design, restaurants, Toddler

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The Big Book of Art by Hervé Tullet (and Our Favorite Art Books for Kids)

January 24, 2014 by crayonsandcroissants

Hervé Tullet’s The Big Book of Art is an interactive, and stunning, book of art that is perfect for the preschool set. Little M and I recently added The Big Book of Art to our reading collection and we can’t get enough. I love that kids (and adults) can create their own works of art simply by turning the pages, which are all cut into two, and mixing and matching the different artwork. The thick pages are easy for toddler hands to […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Children, Herve Tullet, Preschool Art

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Pantone: Color Puzzles

November 23, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

This newest PANTONE book is sure to inspire your littlest ones to learn more about colors, puzzles and design! Pantone: Color Puzzles, 6 Color-Matching Puzzles (illustrated by Tad Carpenter) has quickly become one of our favorite new books. Little M pulls it out almost every day and we both enjoy matching the colors and puzzle pieces. This vibrant book features 6 puzzles, each with creative artwork in different shades of colors, like lively yellow musical instruments, a calming blue cityscape and […]

Categories: Play, Read • Tags: Art, books, Children, Pantone, Puzzles

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Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations

November 18, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Think outside the lines with this new coloring book that’s not just for kids! Anyone who enjoys contemporary art, coloring or just browsing through beautiful illustrations will love Outside the Lines (curated by Souris Hong-Porretta), a stunning collection of line drawings from more than 100 artists of all genres, including cartoonists, graphic artists, musicians, animators, and street artists. Little M and I love leafing through the book and selecting our favorite pages to color. With contributions from artists such as Keith Haring, AIKO, […]

Categories: Craft, Read • Tags: Art, Artist, books, Children, Coloring book

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Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Art Supplies for Kids

September 17, 2013 by crayonsandcroissants

Got a budding Picasso at home? Check out our list of favorite art supplies to stock in your arts and crafts cupboard! Little M loves art projects – he enjoys painting, drawing, coloring and sculpting so we have slowly started building up a small collection of art supplies. Here are some of the essentials that we stock in our arts and crafts cupboard. Paints: Oh, how we love to paint! You don’t really need an easel, although we just bought […]

Categories: Craft, Play • Tags: Activities, Art, Arts and Crafts, Children, Crafts, Eco-conscious, Paint, Toddler

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How to Make Your Own Crayon Shapes

Keep Kids Entertained On-the-Go with Little Blue Birdie

MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects

Create Your Own Monster

Buddha Board – Just Add Water

The Big Book of Art by Hervé Tullet (and Our Favorite Art Books for Kids)

Pantone: Color Puzzles

Outside the Lines: An Artists’ Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations

Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Art Supplies for Kids