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ART BAR: a year of making

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It’s a bittersweet day here at Small for Big. Our amazing and talented contributor, Bar, is hanging up her regular hat for some new opportunities. I can’t thank her enough for her inspiration, her creativity, and her wonderful , kind personality. She is the best contributor I could have hoped for! We’ll miss you Bar, […]

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bring your kids an art workshop in a book

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There are lots of kids crafts and art projects out there to devour – whether prefab kits, books, actitvities on Pinterest. But a lot of them spend a lot of time telling your kids what to do, and not a lot of time expanding their minds beyond the project in front of them. If that […]

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round about: art spews & baby contraptions

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If all goes as planned, we’re actually in the middle of a family weekend in our favorite Northern Wisconsin town right now. A little pool and hot tub time, some bike races, northwoods kitsch, and some stellar old-school dinner clubs are on the agenda. Oh, and sitting by the lake. It’s an annual tradition we […]

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animal jam paper toy printables – kimbara

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Animal Jam, in association with National Geographic, and Small for Big are starting a great new partnership! I’ll be creating printable animal toys for you to download, print, and assemble your own animals and environments: with a different land and its animals featured each month. Today is the second land in our series. Animal Jam, in association with […]

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worth 1000 words: gorillas in barcelona

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My workload this week feels as massive as this gorilla, but also just as huggable and lovable. Afterall, I love what I do. See more amazing soft sculptures by Almacen Marabi.

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Art Lesson: Shapes Exploration

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A few months ago I bought this really cool Japanese stamp kit. I was a little intimidated by the foam shapes and cardboard pieces inside so I put it aside. Then my 4-yr old niece came to visit (who is adorable with her British accent and is really into naming shapes…I could listen to her […]

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DIY poppy art

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It’s hard to believe what you can make with coffee filters! This is a very fun and easy project with beautiful, fail-proof results. Make this eye-popping Merimekko inspired pattern and frame it for your wall. Kids and grownups both will love painting on coffee filters. Serisously, it is mesmerizing. The paint gets soaked up and […]

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DIY: stencil art for the ones you love

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Recently, the kids and I made some “You Are Loved” art. We gave three away to our wonderful grandmas for Mother’s Day, and then kept making more and more because there is always an occasion to tell someone they are loved! It’s an easy and fun little project that can be as simple or intricate […]

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Art with Kids: Watercolor Circle Paintings

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I can’t tell you how excited I’ve been for this very day. We have a new contributor at Small for Big, and she’s such a perfect fit. Please welcome Bar, who also writes the inspiring Art Bar Blog. She’ll be sharing some great art and diy projects – this first one is such a stunner. […]

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round about:
Barbie’s Skeleton & French Sailor Ghosts

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You might have noticed that next week is Halloween. I’ve been tallying my mom-points for the season and am feeling fairly good at the moment. We did some Halloween DIY, we’ve watched The Great Pumpkin, we’ve chatted about ghosts and monsters, and Birdie picked out an awesome costume theme. The only mom-guilt moment: I kind […]

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mozart, igloos, & pixelated envelopes

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Ah, the conundrum of the 2000’s – somehow I swear this week didn’t even happen. I feel like I. Just. Wrote. a Friday post! Arguably, when I sit still for five seconds and think about it, this week was quiet and lovely. I finally found my Mojo – which had been MIA, lost somewhere in […]

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more or less: Stella McCartney Kids

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The biggest problem with being a gal in love with cool things, and a gal in love with a good deal? There are many moments in life when the two shall never meet. Take, for instance, a stunning brand like Stella McCartney Kids. I’m head over heels for the Stella McCartney Bonnie Winged Culotte Suit. […]

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for the ladies: bareMinerals for your skin

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I promise you I’m not a blogger who takes every product sample offered up for review. But sometimes things line up just right.I’ve been an honest-to-god devotee of bareMinerals from Bare Escentuals for years. So when they offered me a chance to try their new skincare line, I took it. To help. Women. Everywhere (said […]

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birdie’s birthday party redux

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Pictures? You wanted to see pictures right? Good, cuz I got pictures! If you look back at last week’s post of inspirations, I think you’ll see how the colors, the tissue balls, and the cake relate to the images I was oggling. The gorgeous single-pointed pennant banners are from hip hooray, while the double-pointed banners […]

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round about: marshmallow seats & cardboard cameras

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No matter how clearly we may know that life is finite, when it actually shows up and slaps you in the face, it’s impossibly hard to grasp it. This week we are dealing with a death in the family, and through the heartache the most interesting part is listening to and answering Birdie’s questions. Kids […]

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