Happy Creative Holidays
The Holidays are upon us already. In the whirlwind of gift-finding, gatherings, parties and general family frolicking, it's nice to take a little time out to unwind, relax, and step aside from the melee.
How on earth does a busy mom or dad do that? By pulling out the pencils, markers, paints or scissors (age-appropriately of course!) with the kids ... and getting down to some fun time creating anything the season asks.
Home-made cards are a special treat for grandma and grandpa (especially when it includes some reference to them!), and decorations - whether they be for a party, a tree or an altar, are easy to make and can provide hours of fun for all the family.
Try making snowflakes by folding paper into squares and cutting out little shapes. You can make other decorations by drawing simple shapes with marker pens on glossy photo paper; color them in, then cut them out and put a hole at the top of each (preferably with a hole punch!). Use sparkly thread to hang the decorations wherever you like ... very pretty!
If your child creates something of special delight, and they'd like to share it with members of your family far away, and with other creative kids and parents around the world, you can upload the artwork to the new Poloppo Gallery. Kids love it; it's a great achievement for them to have their artwork admired by so many people, and once they realize the impact, they can feel great about making the world a happier place.
The current Poloppo Gallery challenge for kids is to draw their favorite endangered species and submit it for a chance to win a place in the upcoming designer line of apparel. Many children have a natural affinity with animals, and are fascinated by the breadth and diversity of life on Earth. As busy 21st century adults we tend to lose the wonder about these fascinating creatures; now is the chance to have our children remind us! Winners receive recognition on the website, treasured memories to last a lifetime and cash royalties from all sales displaying their art. The first 20 submissions received before January 15th will receive a free t-shirt of choice.
Happy Holidays to you all!
The Team at Poloppo
How on earth does a busy mom or dad do that? By pulling out the pencils, markers, paints or scissors (age-appropriately of course!) with the kids ... and getting down to some fun time creating anything the season asks.
Home-made cards are a special treat for grandma and grandpa (especially when it includes some reference to them!), and decorations - whether they be for a party, a tree or an altar, are easy to make and can provide hours of fun for all the family.
Try making snowflakes by folding paper into squares and cutting out little shapes. You can make other decorations by drawing simple shapes with marker pens on glossy photo paper; color them in, then cut them out and put a hole at the top of each (preferably with a hole punch!). Use sparkly thread to hang the decorations wherever you like ... very pretty!
If your child creates something of special delight, and they'd like to share it with members of your family far away, and with other creative kids and parents around the world, you can upload the artwork to the new Poloppo Gallery. Kids love it; it's a great achievement for them to have their artwork admired by so many people, and once they realize the impact, they can feel great about making the world a happier place.
The current Poloppo Gallery challenge for kids is to draw their favorite endangered species and submit it for a chance to win a place in the upcoming designer line of apparel. Many children have a natural affinity with animals, and are fascinated by the breadth and diversity of life on Earth. As busy 21st century adults we tend to lose the wonder about these fascinating creatures; now is the chance to have our children remind us! Winners receive recognition on the website, treasured memories to last a lifetime and cash royalties from all sales displaying their art. The first 20 submissions received before January 15th will receive a free t-shirt of choice.
Happy Holidays to you all!
The Team at Poloppo
posted by Poloppo at
11:00 AM
1 Comments
