Today we are reviewing the new book by The Artful Parent,
called
This is the author…the beautiful and so very talented Jean Van't Hul…
she describes herself as a children's art enabler and writer.
We've followed the success of The Artful Parent for years now and she has inspired us so much
in our own blogging journey.
Onto the review...
This book takes you on a crafty journey through all 4 seasons with beautiful art ideas,
craft ideas and even recipes!!!
My 6 yr old was DELIGHTED to go through this book, earmarking every craft she wanted to make
(and there were MANY!!!)
In honour of spring, we decided to make these cheerful plant pokes with beads…
so very simple and so so pretty.
It was a great little craft to quickly whip up before supper…here is Matildas finished product...
and here is mine!
With Easter soon approaching you can bet these glitter eggs are next on our list.
Oh the crafting possibilities…from bunny ear crowns, a garden loom, autumn leaf mandalas, coffee filter buntings…it's going to be a busy year!!
I like how the book starts out…Jean says, "Art is often considered a solitary pursuit, but crafting is traditionally done together abuzz with conversations as participants create together or side by side."
in my own home we are often at the kitchen table crafting together, catching up on our day...
What a beautiful tradition we give our children when we take the time to craft alongside them…
creating not only beautiful art, but beautiful traditions throughout the year that they will remember for a lifetime.
I encourage you to pick up a copy for your library at home…this is a book you are sure to reference over and over again, season by season…I know as every season changes I am always on the lookout for great ideas and craft inspiration…this book is sure to be a hit!
You can purchase this beautiful book at AMAZON.com
or request it be ordered at your local bookseller.
Jean has also generously offered us a copy of the book to
giveaway to one lucky reader…
Thank you to all who entered.
Good luck to all who enter, and happy Spring blessings, as we enter into a seasonal shift here!
what a great idea to have her wonderful projects in a book for the kids to look through and imagine. It would be a most welcomed treasure in our library. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome book
ReplyDeletelooks so fun!
ReplyDeleteWe need art class help. This book looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis book would be awesome to have! We homeschool, so it would be very inspiring to find lots of fun arts and crafts activities.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun inside that book - my niece/nephew would love coming here if we had an inspiring book of crafts to do together! so fingers crossed, might be lucky. Betty
ReplyDeleteI love the photography in this book, AND love her posts on facebook! Craving more time to create with my kids! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! Asking the Easter Bunny to bring me a copy :)
ReplyDeleteWe love Jean's first book here and this one looks just as lovely. Thanks for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeletejust in time for spring break and summer coming up. This book will be a wonderful addition for my after school kiddies
ReplyDeletefingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteNever won anything in my life, but I will give this contest a try. I'd love to have the book. My grand-daughter and I love doing crafts together since I'm not able to do much physical activities. Her crafts are always beautiful and easy to try at home. Love that!
ReplyDeleteI love to see The Artful Parent activities. I'm striving to be an artful parent myself! With myself and my husband both being artists, we try to give our daughter a creative environment to live in and explore.
ReplyDeleteWhat very cute ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project. I'm always looking for things to do with my little girl.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful book, thank you for the chance to win a copy :)
ReplyDeleteI would love the book for all the inspiration in it! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful book. It would be a most welcome addition to the bookshelf!
ReplyDeleteI have been following Jean on Facebook and I'm always inspired by the things she creates. We have even made some of the projects she shares. I would love to have her book in our home. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeletethis sounds like such a fabulous book! i want to make a garden loom! :) thanks so much for the wonderful giveaway- i have wanted this book since i first learned about it a few months ago!
ReplyDeleteWe could use the inspiration with our homeschooling and with the home daycare! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI adore her blog and would love to own this book! Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful ideas! I always get inspired by the things you post. :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter would adore this !!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJanet
What a wonderfully beautiful book with so much inspiration, I am sat reading the blog with my little girl who is now desperate to make the beaded plant poke things and do the easter egg decorating. At four she is already a craft fanatic and when we moved to France, her playgroup in the UK said " who is going to be our little crafter now!!" Looking forward to lots of fun, happy crafting x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Excited for this book whether I win or not!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Excited for this book whether I win or not!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic book - would love to win this for my son!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book, as homeschoolers this would be great to add to our collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book, as homeschoolers this would be great to add to our collection.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book for my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical collection of beautiful crafting ideas. It would be a blessing to win such a treasure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Stunning book for all year thos is, I would love to win it for my boys who are both home educated and my eldest celebrates his 9th birthdayon the 18th would make a Awesome gift. Thankyou for the chance ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book!
ReplyDeleteLiving artfully, open hearted and with eyes full of wonder, as a child does, thank you for this beautiful book to help keep the magic alive and real all year round xxx
ReplyDeleteLooks like super fun x
ReplyDeleteMagical!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHey this picture book looks very interesting. I really like reading these reviews about this book. Thanks for the post. Anyway, I am now thinking to get this book for my daughter that goes to a popular Phoenix kindergarten. She just loves such picture books.
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