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- Do You Have a Pencil?Fun poetry for young learners.
- Colored Pencil Home AccentsUse colored pencils to make all sorts of new, colorful home accents.
- Fun Things to Make from Colored PencilsUse old colored pencils to make unique jewelry and more.
- How to Make Your Own Charcoal PencilsIt’s easy to make your own charcoal pencils when you build a fire.
- Review of Prestige Waterproof Eye Pencil in SurfAre Prestige's eyeliners really waterproof? Read this review to find out!
- Drawing Flowers in Colored PencilsColored pencils are an excellent art medium for drawing vibrant flowers. Here are some helpful tips for producing realistic colored pencil drawings of flowers.
- How to Draw Birds in Colored PencilDrawing in colored pencils can seem intimidating if you’ve only worked in opaque liquid art mediums. Unlike oils and acrylics, colored pencils are harder to cover up if you make a mistake.
- How to Organize Colored PencilsDeluxe colored pencil studios are wonderful, but you don't have to have an elaborate work area when just beginning to draw with colored pencils. Here are some tips....
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Mechanical PencilsMechanical pencils are innovative, convenient, and creative, yet even they have negative and positive aspects.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Number 2 PencilsNumber 2 pencils are the most common types of pencils, but they too have both positive and negative aspects.
- Kid’s Crafts: How to Marbleize StationaryMake interesting and exciting homemade stationary using a special technique called “marbling.” Marbleized paper involves the use of an absorbent paper that picks up the ink or oil based paint colors dropped on the surface of water.
- How to Make a Stylish Pencil HolderWe all have pencils and pens laying around. So why not put them in a holder? This simple pencil holder is easy for kids to do on a rainy afternoon.
A Review of Loreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil EyelinerEyeliner is one of the indispensable makeup items that can make or break a look. Check out this new product from Loreal Paris.- How to Illustrate a Comic BookDrawing comic books is very different from any other type of illustration. Here is how to do it.
- 10 Items Every School Kid NeedsWhen it comes to going to school, there are certain supplies every kid needs.
How to Make Unique and Original Color Pencil DrawingsColor pencil drawing does not all need to look the same. here are some ways to make yours stand out.- Save Money on Back-to-school Supplies Before You Hit the ShopsA new school year can only mean one thing: shopping for back-to-school supplies such as brand new clothes, stationery and other supplies. But there are ways to save money on back-to-school supplies before you even hit the shops.
- Drawing with CharcoalDrawing with charcoal can be fun and rewarding. Here is what you will need to get the most out of it.
- Helpful Tips for Shopping for School SuppliesAfter walking out of the supply store with over $63.00 worth of supplies for my daughter that I later found out I didn't need, I learned a few valuable lessons.
Eco-Friendly Back to School SuppliesEco-Friendly items for your back to school shopping.- Four Easy to Make Pencil CasesA look at four pencil case projects that are easy to make.
- Almay's Bright Eyes Duo PencilAlmay has a convenient makeup product in that it incorporates both a liner and a highlighter. Is this worth a purchase?
- Product Review: Prym Sewing Dressmaker's Marking PencilsThis is a product review of Prym Sewing dressmaker's marking pencils.
- How to Make a PinwheelThe following reveals how you can make a simple quick pocket pinwheel that you can carry with you or stick in a flower pot.
Green Pencils: Behind "Recycled" and "Made from Renewable Resources" LabelsHow to find the most environmentally-friendly pencils for back to school. Tips for deciding whetherpencils labeled "recycled" or "made from renewable resources" are worth the extra cost.
Drawing with Ballpoint PenAre you interested in trying new drawing tools? The ballpoint pen is surprisingly effective and easy to use.- Ode to an Electric Pencil SharpenerAnother in a series of odes on every day items.
Earth-Friendly Writing Instruments for Back to SchoolEducation is often a key component in positive change, and children can be highly successful ambassadors. So why not send them back to school this fall armed to save the earth with eco-friendly writing utensils that scream sustainability?
Back to School: Eco-Friendly Pens, Pencils, Markers and CrayonsJust in time for back to school shopping, here are some eco-friendly pens, pencils, markers and crayons to choose from.- Review of Wet N Wild Color Icon Liner in WhiteLooking for a way to brighten up your eyes? Read this review to see if this eyeliner is for you!
The Top 5 Art SuppliesDo you want to become an artist? Would you like to do art as a hobby? Then you should probably have these art supplies in your house.
How to Make a Pencil Holder for Your Baby Shower GamesDo you want to present your baby shower guests with pencils they can pick from an adorable pen holder? Here are two ideas you can use to make your own pen holders for almost nothing.
Drawing with Colored PencilsA quick primer to using colored pencils in artwork.- How to Make a Simple Scrapped Pencil HolderMake this pencil holder using supplies you already have on hand.
Rubbermaid Spacemaker School Pencil Boxes for the Unorganized Family & StudentIf you are in the market for some good school supply organizational products, read this article.
Review of Estee Lauder, Double Wear, Stay in Place Lip Pencil, in PinkIs Estee Lauder, Double Wear, Stay In Place Lip Pencil, in Pink, really worth $19.00? Find out all about it in this review.
The Pencil TreeAfter Fort Niagara, Sarge gave me a pencil that looked like a small limb, about 12 inches long if thar. It came from a pencil tree.- Product Review: NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow PencilsThis is a review for NYX cosmetics popular Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils.
Adam Braun Makes a Penciled Promise to ChildrenSupported by two-time Grammy nominee Justin Bieber, Pencils of Promise (PoP) is trying to solve the global education crisis. Adam Braun, founder of PoP, in a discussion with Rakesh Raman. Read it here:- Art Journaling Mixed Media Techniques Review: The Color Pencil MethodA review on how to create an art journal page with the color pencil method.
