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The Calming Power of Art

Art can provide families with an incredible way to slow down and find calm in the chaos of day-to-day life. As a mom of three and a former preschool teacher, I have had so many opportunities to wit...

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Let’s go fly a kite!

Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels When the rain clears and the sun starts shining, what better way to shake the inside blues than to get outside and run around with your own, OOLY customized, homemad...

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6 Ideas for a DIY Family Album

Smartphones give users instant access to just about everything these days, including a camera. In fact, in 2017, 1.2 trillion photos were taken, 85% of which were taken with mobile devices. That i...

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5 Art Projects For Kids Using Markers

Do you know what the true unsung hero of your kiddo’s art box is? It’s markers. Those inky, high pay-off coloring tools that give rich vibrant color are being squandered when you’re only using them...

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How To Use Watercolor Markers

Watercolor markers, such as Chroma Blends Watercolor Brush Markers, can be used to create beautiful watercolor effects without the mess or the hassle of traditional watercolor. Though they may req...

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Celebrate Family Time with an OOLY Art Night

One of the best ways to bring the family together is to get crafty at an art night! Create memories through crafting, painting, coloring or drawing with your favorite OOLY supplies. Whether you’re...

arts and crafts5 Rainy Day Boredom Busters For The Whole Family

5 Rainy Day Boredom Busters For The Whole Family

Whether it’s a rainy day or a self-care day, there’s an activity that never gets old: OOLY ARTS & CRAFTS! We’re happy to wave goodbye to boredom with the help of fun and colorful art supplies....

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Pastel vs. Muted Colors: Pros and Cons

Colors play an important role in the overall feel you want to achieve in your artwork. Often, when colors first come to mind, we automatically think of bright, vivid colors. There is no doubting t...

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Children’s Storybook Craft Idea

How the Unicorn and the Horse became BFFs Ever wonder how the unicorn and the horse became best friends? This fun and easy storybook art project for children is the perfect way to inspire creativi...

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coloring printables

Need an easy and free activity for your kids right now? Visit our Coloring Printables page for tons of themes, from holidays and events to unicorns and rockets!

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