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Think It, Dream It, Color It!
If they can dream it, they can think it...if they can think it, they can color it. If they can color it, they can create it!
So, what is it that fuels the fire of creativity for your young artist? Watercolor, drawing, acrylics, oil or sculpting? Whatever their medium, this lens will point you to lots of crafty and clever ideas to create a colorful party for your little Rembrandt!
Your child's birthday is the perfect time to showcase that artistic talent of theirs! Join me as I share some of my favorite resources for party supplies and activities.
Not to mention some great gift ideas!
I'm the Royal Party Planner, but you may also know me as
Connie's Craft-a-Holics Club
So, of course... you know you will find some great crafty projects for your little artist to create!
Together, we'll paint up a party that will have the entire neighborhood talking...
So, grab your smock and beret, and let's get busy with the plans to create a party that will dazzle even the most discriminating little artist!
Connie's Painted Pot Filled With Flower Pens
Table of Contents
- Artsy Party Supplies Can Build on Your Colorful Theme For Young Artists!
- Come and See How Artistic You Can BEE!
- When It's Time For a Painting Party... It's Time For Disposable Aprons!
- Painting Smocks to Keep!
- Easels Provide Just the Right Angle and Work Surface for Painting on Canvas!
- More Easels
- Books to Teach Your Little Artist How to Paint!
- Learn About Easels
- Dulce Easels
- I've Got a Friend in the Pottery Painting Business!
- Paint on Pottery is One of the Best Birthday Party Venues in Phoenix!
- A Colorful Party Room Awaits....
- Pass the Crayons, Please!
- My Crayon Keeper Craft Project
- Time to Go GREEN!
- Connie's Crafty Carousels For Your Art Supplies
- Step by Step Directions Make It EASY to Make These Crafty Sorters!
- Crayons at Flickr
- Here Are Some Great How-To Draw Books!
- How To Draw Hands
- How To Draw People
- How To Draw People
- How To Draw Eyes
- How To Draw a Cartoon Hand
- What is Your Favorite Art Medium?
- Colored Pencils and How to Use Them
- Learn to Draw With Colored Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Learn More About Drawing With Colored Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- How-To Draw With Colored Pencils
- Look What You Can Do With Watercolors!
- Watercolor Books
- Watercolor Sets
- Watercolor Books
- Watercolor Pencils
- Watercolor Books
- Watercolor Pencils
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Paper
- Watercolor Paper by the Roll!
- Watercolor Paint
- Learn More About Paint
- Clay Pot Painted With Acrylics Makes a Whimsical Flower Pen Holder!
- Paintbrushes at Flickr
- Don't Drown Your Paintbrush!
- Decorative Painting
- Connie's Craftaholics Club Blog
- Crafter's Guide to Paintbrushes and Glue ... Essential Tools for Le Petit Artist!
- Crafty Ideas For Your Little Artists...
- Paint a Plant Poke for the Perfect Accent in One of Mom's Floral Arrangments!
- Use Candy Molds to Create Unique Plant Pokes...
- Plaster of Paris... by the Bucket or by the Box
- Skewers or Craft Sticks Are the Perfect Stake For Your Plant Pokes!
- Fine Grade Sandpaper Smooths the Seams ...
- More Candy Molds for Plant Pokes
- Candy Molds
- Molds Used For Crafting Are NO LONGER Food Safe!
- ...Even More Candy Molds for Crafting!
- What's That? Yup.... Here Are a Few More!
- Did I Mention?
- Painted Pots Are a Colorful Home for Artist's Markers....
- ..Colored Pencils....
- ...or Fancy Flower Pens!
- What Are Those Pens Planted In?
- Connie's Craft-a-Holics Club Blog
- Painted Picture Frames Are Another Easy Project For Your Little Artist!
- Art on Fabric Is A Favorite Craft or Gift Idea!
- Recommended Supplies
- Crayon Buttons Make Great Zipper Pulls For a Jacket, or Accent for an MP3 Player!
- When It's Time to Create Keepsakes for Your Little Artist's Memory Book....
- Fabric Crayons For Embellishing an Artist's Apron, Smock, Hat or T-Shirt
- I've Written a Guide to Glue and Paintbrushes... Enjoy the Info!
- Delta Creative Sponsors a Monthly Contest For Great Give-a-Ways!
- Now, Let's Go Do Some Painting!
- As You Can See... Delta Paints Are Some of My Favorites!
- Textile Medium is Used For Painting on Fabric
- Did You Know You Can Paint on Candles and Soap?
- How To Transfer a Pattern to Your Piece...
- Graphite Paper
- Ballpoint Stylus
- Painted Totes For Artists on the Go...
- Canvas Totes to Carry Your Artists Supplies...
- Pups and Purr-sonalities to Paint
- Books by Debra Jordan Bryan
- Debra's Christmas Books...
- More Painted Celebrations by Debra...
- Painting on Fabric Requires Special Brushes
- Proper Care of Brushes is a Must!
- These Are Some of My Favorite Paintbrushes...
- How to Paint Princesses and Ballerinas for the "Girly Artist!"
- Here's a Mom & Daughter Team You Won't Be Able to Resist!
- Here Are Some Prime Workspaces for The Discriminating Artist!
- Learn to Draw Using Your Very Own Thumbprints!
- Animals Are an Ever Popular Theme for Artists...
- Draw Baby Animals
- Baby Wolf
- Learn to Draw More Baby Animals!
- Draw Baby Animals
- More Animals to Draw
- The Jungle Store
- Baby Animals Themed Party Supplies at The Jungle Store
- Paint Your Own Pottery Studios Are the Perfect Party Venue for Young Artists!
- Personalized Princess Dinnerware.. Too Cute!
- Thanks for Visiting!
- More Parties by Ye Royal Party Planner...
- Twitter: God's Grace Notes... aka Ye Royal Party Planner!
- Janet's Party Group Sparkles With Great Party Atmosphere!
- Janet Offers More Great Ideas For Your Artist Theme Party!
- Let's Party Group Headquarters
- Visit Janet's Party Blog for More Great Party Ideas!
- Linette is Another Master Party Planner at Squidoo!
- Linette's Party Planning Blog
- Meet the Kid's Party Experts...
- Visit My Squid Angel Lens to Learn More About Squidoo... and How To Do It!
- Please Sign My Guest Book!
Artsy Party Supplies Can Build on Your Colorful Theme For Young Artists!
Bright, Primary Colors Are Great Inspiration for Party Decor and Craft Ideas
Come and See How Artistic You Can BEE!
You guessed it...we'll "bee" painting!These adorable little bumblebees would be a great party craft as well as a take-home favor for your party guests!
Begin with the basic pattern, then see just how many ways your little artist can dress their hive!
You'll bee amazed at how many ways there are to dress a bumblebee! Grab some paint and brushes, and everybody paint!
Connie's Craft Closet
Stop by my crafty cupboard to pick up your supplies... It's my new Amazon store, filled with my personal recommendations for the best craft supplies available...
I've left instructions and how-to's for easy shopping and easy crafting!
Toot! Toot! Next Stop:
Connie's Craft Closet...Powered by Amazon
When It's Time For a Painting Party... It's Time For Disposable Aprons!
Disposable Polyethylene Apron, 32W X50L, White, 1.0 Mil, 100/Pack
Amazon Price: $8.07 (as of 07/09/2008)
2 Pack of 32X50 Disposable Apron per DP
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2008)
Polypropylene Aprons Poly Disposable Aprons (100 per case)
Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 07/09/2008)
Disposable White Poly Aprons 1 Box {100 pc}
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2008)
Ansell 28" X 46" White Hyflex 1Mil Polyethylene Disposable Apron (100 Per Box)
Amazon Price: $19.20 (as of 07/09/2008)
Painting Smocks to Keep!
Easels Provide Just the Right Angle and Work Surface for Painting on Canvas!
More Easels
Alex Toys: My First Art Book & Easel: Color, Draw, Paint, Create! (Everything... Art!)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/09/2008)
Adapted Art Easel
Amazon Price: (as of 07/09/2008)
Hobby Do’S Italian Backpack Easel
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 07/09/2008)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel & Companion Supply Set Bundle
Amazon Price: $70.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
The Manetic Tabletop Easel from Alex - Accessories Not Included
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
Books to Teach Your Little Artist How to Paint!
Learn About Easels
The word is an old Germanic synonym for donkey (compare similar semantics); its equivalent is the only word for both animal and apparatus in various languages, such as Esel in German and Afrikaans and earlier ezel in Dutch (the easel generally in full schildersezel, 'painter's donkey'), themselves derived from Latin Asinus (hence ass), interestingly in Danish the word is staffeli and donkey is æsel.
Easels are known to have been in use since the time of the ancient Egyptians. In the 1st century, Pliny the Elder makes reference to a large panel placed upon an easel.
It is most often used to hold up a painter's canvas or large sketchbook while the artist is working or to hold a completed painting for exhibition. The simplest form of an artist's easel, a tripod, consists of three vertical posts joined at one end. A pivoting mechanism allows the centremost post to pivot away from the other two, forming a tripod. The two non-pivoting posts have a horizontal cross member on which the canvas is placed. A similar model is fit to hold a blackboard, projection surface, placard etcetera. An easel can be full-height, designed for standing by itself on the floor. Shorter easels can also be designed for use on a table. Easels are typically made from wood, aluminum or steel.
There are two common designs for easels:
*Tripod designs are based on three legs. Variations include crossbars to make the easel more stable and an independent mechanism to allow for the vertical adjustment of the working plane without sacrificing the stability of the three legs of the easel.
*H-Frame designs are based on right angles. All posts are generally parallel to each other with the base of the easel being rectangular. The main portion of the easel consists of two vertical posts with a horizontal crossbar support, thus giving the design the general shape of an "H." Variations include additions that allow the easel's verticality to be adjusted.
There are three common usages for easels:
*Studio easels are meant for use in the artist's studio with limited need for the easel to be portable. Studio easels may be simple in design or very complex including winches, multiple masts and casters. The largest easels are studio easels with some being able to support weights of over 200 lb. and panels over 7 feet in height.
*Field easels are meant to be portable and for the creation of en plein air work. These easels are usually mid-sized or small, have telescopic or collapsible legs and are based on the tripod design. French box easels include a compartment in which to store art supplies conveniently along with a handle or straps so that the French box may be carried like a briefcase or a backpack.
*Display easels are meant for the display of finished works. These easels tend to be very simple in design with less concern for the stability needed by a working artist. Display easels can vary in size and sturdiness depending upon the weight and size of the object to be placed on them.
Dulce Easels
Best Dulce Easels
They are simple, functional, and beautiful. Each one is constructed of hand-rubbed, oil-finished, solid red oak. That's why Best's Dulce Easels are among the most popular easels we've ever carried. Dulce Easels are moderately priced, yet elegant studio easels for the serious painter. Their H-Frame construction and laminated quad base allow them to support larger works. Adjust them to a variety of settings for sitting and standing. The rubber, non-skid feet can be fitted with locking casters as an option. The base folds flat against the frame for easy storage and transport. Note — Minor assembly is required. Set of 4 casters (2 regular and 2 lockable), makes it easier to move an easel around within the studio, even while it is in use.
Best Dulce Easels
I've Got a Friend in the Pottery Painting Business!
We're kindred spirits when it comes to all things creative. If you live anywhere in the area of Phoenix, I invite you to drop in for some painting and crafting time...
It's a bright, colorful... and a very cheery place!
Paint on Pottery is One of the Best Birthday Party Venues in Phoenix!
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Paint on Pottery Studio
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Welcome to Paint on Pottery in Phoenix, Arizona! Our studio is filled with lots of great ideas for your painting pleasure. We offer classes, drop in sessions, and Birthday Parties! Contact us today to learn more about the large selection of service...
Paint on Pottery
3629 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602) 954-3883
Email Teresa at Paint On Pottery!
A Colorful Party Room Awaits....
Pass the Crayons, Please!
My crafty crayon keeper is not only a great place to hold the stash of crayons for your kids, it's a perfect gift for your child's favorite art teacher!
Unleash your child's creative spirit to customize the gift they will be thrilled to give...
My Crayon Keeper Craft Project
Time to Go GREEN!
The supply carousel is made the same way as the crayon carousel... just use a variety of cans and plastic bottles. My carousel includes soup cans and coffee creamer bottles!
Connie's Crafty Carousels For Your Art Supplies
Step by Step Directions Make It EASY to Make These Crafty Sorters!
You don't have to buy anything.. the instructions are easy to read in the preview screen. Pictures make it easy to see the step-by-step process of creating your own crafty carousel!
Just a preview of patterns yet to come!
Crayons at Flickr
Happy 4th of July!
16 in a bin
Cellulite is fun to...
Jamie Colors
Color test
Color test 2
AJLion
Pastel
paper shirt
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Here Are Some Great How-To Draw Books!
How To Draw Hands
Learn to draw hands Video Tutorial
Here you will see my draw two cartoon hands - more tuts at www.thedrawingstudio.co.nz
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How To Draw People
How To Draw People
1-2-3 Draw People
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/09/2008)
1-2-3 Draw Cartoon People (1 2 3 Draw)
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw: For People Who Can't Even Draw a Straight Line (So You Thought You Couldn't Draw)
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 07/09/2008)
Teach Yourself VISUALLYDrawing (Teach Yourself Visually)
Amazon Price: $12.93 (as of 07/09/2008)
I Can Draw People (Boxed Sets/Bindups)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
How To Draw Eyes
How to Draw Eyes
Shows you how I draw eyes beginning with the triangular shape of the eye socket, then the placement of the eyeball within the eye socket, followed by the iris, pupil, eyelid etc... Tools: Painter Camtasia Studio Wacom Tablet Music: Apocalyptica- Cohkka Apocalyptica- Faraway
Runtime: 9:33
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How To Draw a Cartoon Hand
Learn to draw a Cartoon Hand!
Here you will see me draw a cartoon hand. More videos at www.thedrawingstudio.co.nz
Runtime: 5:40
28723 views
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What is Your Favorite Art Medium?
Colored Pencils and How to Use Them
Learn to Draw With Colored Pencils
Masterful Color: Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 07/09/2008)
Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil: Basic Techniques for Mastering Traditional and Watersoluble Colored Pencils
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/09/2008)
Colored Pencil Portraits
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 07/09/2008)
Colored Pencil Solution Book
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 07/09/2008)
Basic Colored Pencil Techniques (Basic Techniques)
Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 07/09/2008)
Colored Pencils
Learn More About Drawing With Colored Pencils
No Experience Required - Colored & Watercolor Pencil (No Experience Required)
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 07/09/2008)
Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Artist (Serious Beginner)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/09/2008)
The Pencil Box: A Treasury of Time-Tested Drawing Techniques and Advice
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 07/09/2008)
Creative Colored Pencil Workshop: Exercises for Combining Colored Pencils with Your Favorite Mediums
Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 07/09/2008)
Card Design: Rubber Stamping With Colored Pencils and Water Colors
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/09/2008)
Colored Pencils
How-To Draw With Colored Pencils
Colored Pencil: Project Book for Beginners
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques: A Comprehensive Step-by-step Directory of Key Techniques, with an Inspirational Galley Showing How
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/09/2008)
Painting With Water-Soluble Colored Pencils
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 07/09/2008)
Quick & Clever Watercolor Pencils
Amazon Price: $15.63 (as of 07/09/2008)
The Weekend Artist: You Can Draw with Colored Pencils (Leisure Arts #22582)
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/09/2008)
Look What You Can Do With Watercolors!
Watercolor (US) or Watercolour (UK) (and "aquarelle" in French) is a painting method. A watercolor is the medium or the resulting artwork, in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water soluble vehicle. The traditional and most common support for watercolor paintings is paper; other supports include papyrus, bark papers, plastics, vellum or leather, fabric, wood, and canvas. In East Asia, watercolor painting with inks is referred to as brush painting or scroll painting. In Chinese and Japanese painting it has been the dominant medium, often in monochrome black or browns. India, Ethiopia and other countries also have long traditions. Fingerpainting with watercolor paints originated in China.
Watercolor Books
Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium
Amazon Price: $18.47 (as of 07/09/2008)
How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/09/2008)
Watercolor in Motion: How to Create Powerful Paintings, Step by Step (Book & DVD)
Amazon Price: $15.93 (as of 07/09/2008)
Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light (Art Institute of Chicago)
Amazon Price: $29.70 (as of 07/09/2008)
Paint Watercolors That Dance with Light
Amazon Price: $19.13 (as of 07/09/2008)
Watercolor Sets
Watercolor Books
Color Mixing Bible: All You'll Ever Need to Know about Mixing Pigments in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Soft Pastel, Pencil, and Ink
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/09/2008)
The Watercolorists Essential Notebook
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 07/09/2008)
Watercolor Artist's Guide to Exceptional Color
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 07/09/2008)
Creative License, The: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 07/09/2008)
Botanical Illustration Course: With the Eden Project
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/09/2008)
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor Books
Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines
Amazon Price: $18.47 (as of 07/09/2008)
Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds In Watercolor
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 07/09/2008)
Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 07/09/2008)