Enjoy this list of 

 some of my
 favorite blogs

 

 

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here are others but this will get you started! •

Some will be familiar -- some new -- ENJOY THEM ALL!

Art for Small Hands
 Julie Voigt provides a blog with art lessons and projects.
  http://www.artforsmallhands.com/

Art is the Best Part of the Day
  Mrs. Jackson is an art teacher who believes every child is an artist and aking mistakes is what art is all about. 
 http://artisthebestpartoftheday.blogspot.com/

Art Projects for Kids
   Kathy Barbro’s blog has lots of ideas for working with the styles of the great masters, and sells products to help too.
 http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/

Artful Parent, The
   My all time favorite blog! Jean is mama of two daughters. She strives to parent in a way that encourages creative expression, imagination, joyfulness, and a love of learning. She has super photos of the art projects she and her daughters explore. Projects for children age 2-12.
http://www.artfulparent.typepad.com/

Big & Little Art
   Hollie Conger shares art and craft ideas with photos and recipes.
http://www.bigandlittleart.com/

Childhood Magic
   Ariella is the soulful mama of two where she shares her parenting inspiration, favorite projects, and a photography.
http://childhoodmagic.blogspot.com/

Color Color Color
   Gail’s blog offers a wide variety of art ideas that always involve color.
 http://alwaysarting-colorcolorcolor.blogspot.com/

Crafty Crow, The
   This popular blog is a children’s “craft collective.” Everything from inspiring art lessons to book recommendations.
  http://belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/

Deep Space Sparkle
   Art lessons that are out of this world!
  http://deepspacesparkle.blogspot.com/

Filth Wizardry
   Don’t let the name scare you! Here messy art and craft fun for preschools is given with help from the little filth wizards.
  http://www.filthwizardry.com/

Laugh, Paint, Create
   Erin fills her blog with colorful art and crafts with photos that clearly show the how-to’s. http://laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com/

Let the Children Play
    Jenny’s a preschool teacher at a progressive school nestled in the Australian bush. enjoy all kinds of playful ideas including art you’ve never seen before! http://progressiveearlychildhoodeducation.blogspot.com/

Make and Takes: Craft, Food, Fun
   Lots of ideas from crafts to cupcakes to sewing cards and more. More craft than art. http://www.makeandtakes.com/

MaryAnn F. Kohl, process art and treasures of childhood
   MaryAnn Kohl’s own blog! Art, Interviews, Issues, and Lots of Fun Surprises! http://maryannfkohl.typepad.com/blog/

MaryMaking
   Mary shares highlights from her after school art lesson program. You’ll see lots of actual artworks by kids.
  http://marymaking.blogspot.com

Paint Cut Paste
   A nice friendly blog to inspire young artists.
  http://paintcutpaste.com/

Pink and Green Mama
   Marylea keeps us on our toes with simple craftivities to encourage us all to create, play, and explore with our family.
  http://pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com/

Scrudillydo
   Jessica Wilson keeps her blog active with laughter, love, and great art and craft ideas. http://scrumdillydo.blogspot.com

Two Straight Lines
   Courtney keeps her blog active sharing things she makes for creative children’s lives. http://www.twostraightlines.typepad.com/

Comments

[Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog]

Hi MaryAnn,

I see you and I have very similar taste in blogs, since almost all of these are on my reader! Great picks!!

Valerie
http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com

[Cassi]

Thanks so much for including my blog - such an honor coming from someone I admire so much!!

[utbtkids]

This is a neat compilation. Thanks

[jenny @ Let the children play]

I'm very chuffed you enjoy my blog MaryAnn :) I'm certainly happy I found your blog - I've been enjoying your art ideas for little ones for ages. Off to check out the other blogs on your list!

From MaryAnn:

I love your blog!! Mine is fun for me...I get to share all kinds of things I love. Like a mad woman's diary. ha ha. ~ MaryAnn