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Art Attack is back!
By Fiona McKim on 17/07/2012 15:35:04
The classic children's television show returns to Disney Junior
Do you remember Art Attack?The original series, featuring a talking clay head and enormous artworks created from myriad miscellaneous items was one of ITV’s most enduring children’s shows, running from 1989 to 2007.Now, the classic programme has
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How to draw Fred, by Posy Simmonds
By Fiona McKim on 23/03/2012 12:03:53
The prolific artist shows us how to draw her feline popstar creation
Artist and Illustrator Posy Simmonds writes children's books, including the award-winning Fred. Here she talks to Junior about her illustration inspiration"My first drawing was a big woman, covered in buttons, when I was about three. Now I draw
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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Be boxing clever
By Fiona McKim on 16/02/2012 12:03:36
Five creative ways with cardboard boxes for you and your child
, hamburgers and cupcakes.More art & craft inspiration from junior:Print out and keep activity sheets by Disney's Spooky BuddiesFive ways to create beautifully decorated eggs for Easter
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Your Child's Creative Art Kit
By Fiona McKim on 20/03/2012 14:34:28
Junior picks the top tools to inspire your budding artist
Poster Paints £2.49 for six, Rainbow Block £3.99, Chubbybrush £1.25 each all by Galt
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Oodles of doodles for a truly good cause
By Fiona McKim on 17/02/2012 12:14:28
Get scribbling and scrawling with National Doodle Day 2012
their own piece of art and entering it into a National doodle day competition, with schools eligible to enter and win £250 of vouchers to spend on equipment.A number of celebrities including David Cameron, Dame Helen Mirren and Nick Park have also lent
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Make your own play dough
By Fiona McKim on 16/03/2012 15:54:02
Perfect for a rainy day, this home-made dough is the recipe for playtime success
Ingredients1 cup of plain flourHalf a cup of salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 cup of water Optional:1 teaspoon food colouring 1 teaspoon vanilla essenceMethod:Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a medium, heavy based saucepan.Slowly cook the mixtur...
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