Amazon: Crayola Paint Maker $8!

I love art deals and Amazon has a great one today: The Crayola Paint Maker is just $8.00 (reg. $24.99)! This fantastic set lets young artists create customized paint colors with ease and encourages creativity. Refill packs are also on sale for $7.49 (38% off). Shipping is FREE with Amazon Prime or orders $35 or more.

More about the Crayola Paint Maker:

Create your own fun colors with this Crayola Paint Maker. It comes with everything you need to make your own paint colors. Follow the directions to create standard paint colors or mix and match to make your own shades. The washable paint maker includes a base unit for your creations that comes with built-in storage for your supplies. You also have 15 paint pots to make up to 15 different colors. The recipe chart gives you the directions on how to create certain colors with your mixes. Paint base is included along with color strips, labels and a paint brush and paper to create masterpieces with your new colors. This Crayola paint kit provides hours of creative fun for a young artist.

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Activity: Fun Things to Do for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is this Thursday, February 19th. If you have little ones at home, you know having themed activities for the kids is a great way to keep their attention and little hands occupied while encouraging them to learn about other cultures. I put together a list of ten fun DIY projects that you can do at home with your children. There's something for everyone, from simple crafts to coloring pages!

Hand Drum from Gift of Curiosity

Red Envelopes from Sun Scholar

Simple paper lantern from Planet Forward

Chinese New Year Snake craft from Craftiments

Year of the Goat Coloring Pages from Activity Village

Chinese Dragon Paper Plate Puppet from DLTK Holidays

Ming Vases by Arteascuola.com

Asian Fan Folding from First Palette

Chinese Coin Tree from First Palette

Easy Fortune Cookies from I Save A 2 Z

Walmart: Crayola Play 'N Fold 2-in-1 Art Studio $18!

Check out this deal from Walmart on a Crayola Play 'N Fold 2-in-1 Art Studio for just $18 (reg. $39.99)! Shipping is FREE on orders $50+. While supplies last!

More about this Play 'N Fold:

The Crayola Play N Fold 2 in 1 Art Studio offers little artists a wonderfully creative space to create original pieces of art. This comfortable, brightly-colored art desk for kids swiftly converts to an easel with an easy-to-clean chalkboard. It includes a big clip to hold paper securely in place while your child is painting or drawing. Plus, the Crayola Play N Fold Art Studio offers elevated storage for art materials, such as markers, chalk, pens and paints. This Crayola Play N Fold 2 in 1 Art Studio comes includes four sheets of colored paper and an eraser.

DIY: Eight Uniqe Valentine's Day Crafts

Valentine's day is fast approaching and I wanted to share some fun and simple craft ideas the whole family can enjoy. Here's a quick round-up of unique paper crafts you can do on a budget. Many just require household items you have on hand and can easily be paired with candy or a hand written note. It's something sweet that special someone will appreciate :)

Valentine's Day Kisses by Craftaholics Anonymous

Heart Bookmark by How About Orange

Collapsible Heart Card by Say Not Sweet Anne