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What’s In Our (Mostly Open-ended) Art Cart
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This is our craft pile…colorful, a little messy, but always fun. The stuff we reach for when inspiration (or boredom) strikes. I tend to try to keep it more open ended. Less structured art crafts. But we do some of those as well.
 
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A classic to keep on hand.
Elmer's 4oz Washable School Glue - White
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My kids are so creative with these along with a giant pad of paper.
6ct Washable Rainbow Dot Markers - Do-A-Dot Art
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They also like to use the Mr. Sketch markers on this.
16"x22" Medium Weight Giant Paper Pad with Handle - Mondo Llama™: Large Uncoated Drawing & Sketch Pad, 30 Sheets
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So many options to use masking tape for, this and cardboard… endless options.
Scotch Masking Tape, .70 in x 54.6 yd: Painters Tape, Adhesive, Tan, 1965.6 ft Roll
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Fiskars scissors are the best.
Fiskars Kid's Blunt Tip Scissors 5" - Blue: School Supplies, Left-Handed, Lifetime Warranty, Steel & Plastic
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Great mixed media tool set and inexpensive for when my kids inevitably forget to wash them after and they get all dried out :)
25pc Mixed Media Tools Set - Mondo Llama™: Artist Paint Brushes & Applicators, Nylon & Wood, Multicolor, 7" Length
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Washable project paint.
Crayola 10ct 2oz Washable Kids Paint Classic Colors: Non-Toxic Water-Based Tempera for Toddlers & Finger Painting
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Love these smocks.
Yeunmu Kids Waterproof Painting Apron 2 Pack
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My older kids love to draw on plain printer paper. Or to print out coloring sheets.
500ct Letter Printer Paper White - up&up™: 8.5x11 Inches, 20 lb, 92 Brightness, Ideal for Printing Letters
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Have to have watercolors.
Crayola 24ct Washable Watercolor Paints with Brush: Non-Toxic Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, Multicolor Art Supplies
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These remind me of being a kid myself and my kids love them.
Mr. Sketch Scented Chisel Tip Markers, 22 Ct
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Hanging cups for the side of the cart.
LEZIOA 5 Pack Hanging Cup Holders White
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NOT a good option for the little kids, but my older kids love sharpies!
Sharpie Glam Pop Fine Tip Markers 34 Count
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Very similar to the cart we have.
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart Black - Brightroom™: Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels, Powder-Coated, Rust-Resistant
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Glitter glue pens have so many uses.
16ct Glitter Glue Pen Pack - Mondo Llama™: Multicolor Metallic Craft Embellishments, Art & Stationery, Ages 6+
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My kids glue these together to make structures or use them to make puppets out of their drawings
150ct Craft Sticks Natural - Mondo Llama™
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Nice set with pipe cleaners, Pom Poms and googly eyes.
300pc Craft Combo Value Pack - Mondo Llama™
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Preschoolers love making bracelets with these and pipe cleaners.
550ct Pony Beads - Mondo Llama™: Multicolor Plastic Craft Embellishments, Kandi & Hair Beads, Ages 6+
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Love these simple dot stickers
300ct Dot Stickers Neon - up&up™
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My kids run through this!
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispensers 3pk
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The best washable markers.
Crayola 10ct Washable Broad Line Markers - Classic Colors: School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Must Haves, Coloring Markers
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My kids love this set with all the color options
Crayola 100ct Sharpened Colored Pencils
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Construction paper.
Crayola 240-Sheet Construction Paper 12-Color: School Supplies for Kids, Craft Paper, 9x12 Inches, Multicolor, Uncoated
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My son likes to make books and this comes in handy.
1 Hole Paper Punch - up&up™: Single Small Hole Puncher, Black, 10 Sheet Capacity, Non-Powered Desk Tool
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Just a basic stapler.
Swingline Cub Compact Stapler White
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Great air dry clay kit!
Clay Character Plastic Bucket Kit - Mondo Llama™: DIY Art Kit for Kids, Includes Clay, Tools, Ages 4+
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Elmers glue sticks.
Elmer's 2pk Washable School Glue Sticks - Disappearing Purple
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Sidewalk chalk.
Crayola 48ct Washable Sidewalk Chalk - Bold Colors
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Crayola crayons.
Crayola 24ct Ultra Clean Washable Crayons Kids School Supplies Art Classroom Must Haves for Teachers Coloring Gift Ages 3+
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We love stamps :)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stamp Set: Animals - 30 Stamps, 6 Markers, 2 Stamp Pads
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Make your own comic books, my son loved this around 2nd grade and even now.
Blank Comic Book for Kids: Create Comics 8.5x11
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