Playful: A book of easy crafts for kids that will inspire imagination and play.

by Kate Etue | DIY

This summer I mapped out fun crafts to do with my kids every week, and we completed exactly zero of them. It might be because I pinned things like build a lap-sized loom and learn to weave. I’m still not giving up on making beautiful, modern and, ahem, easy...

5 edible finger paint recipes for artists who find their work delicious

by Christina Refford | DIY

My nephew isn’t quite a year old yet, but his artistic parents sense that he is ready to express himself through finger paints–probably because of the messes he makes when left alone with a bowl of cereal. And while real paint isn’t a great idea for...

How to throw a rainbow art party: A rainbow party for kids with a creative twist

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

We’ve seen rainbow themed parties for kids before, but if you have an art and color-loving child, a rainbow art party can be a really fun and original theme for the birthday boy or girl. While there are plenty of ideas out there that involve seven-layer rainbow...

An easy way to find cool, contemporary art for kids

by Christina Refford | Art + Decor

None of us at Cool Mom Picks has an original Picasso in our living rooms as far as I know, but we do believe in finding cool art for kids that engage, inspire, and yes, decorate. LittleCollector has long been a favorite online spot of ours for their carefully curated...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a girl doll in a superhero costume that you design.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

We were so excited when we discovered Lottie, a doll who skips the stilettos and miniskirts (and curves) for clothes that look like what an actual kid would wear. Lottie comes with lots of skin and hair colors and has oodles of outfits and activities from martial arts...

An awesome gift for mom from the kids: A book they draw themselves

by Liz Gumbinner | Mother's Day Gifts

My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from my children are the ones they make themselves. Not that I’d say no to jewelry, but if you’re looking for a terrific gift for mom from the kids, I think I’ve found the perfect, affordable, sentimental...

Turning kids’ artwork into stuffed animals. As cuddly or scary as you (or they) want.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

I’m always looking for cool ways to preserve my kids’ artwork. Sure, we’ve got plenty of it taped up in the kitchen, plus boxes of the really great stuff stored in the hall closet. But now my kids are going to be able to sleep with their favorite...

A thoughtful class art project for a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. (Nothing to do with apples.)

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we’re in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are more personal than a mere...

Keepsake jewelry from children’s artwork for moms who aren’t always the keepsake jewelry types

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion

Custom jewelry inspired by children’s artwork is probably one of the most popular gifts that we feature for Mother’s Day each year. And now, there’s one more option that’s way more funky mom jewelry than sweet grandmother jewelry. Should you be...

Turn your kids’ drawings into figurines

by Kristen Chase | Art + Decor

I’ve seen no shortage of brilliant ideas for showcasing kids’ artwork not to mention ideas for turning kids art into gifts–which by the way are always a hit with anyone who receives them. So when I saw these adorable figurines created from...