#TheArtChestArtistPaintBrushes Art with Family is Theraputic

You might not appreciate a Grade A paint brush until you really are wanting to create something fabulous.   Those pesky brush hairs getting in your painting is such a pain!
Then you have to try to dig them out but it ruins your painting or project.  
Recently I have been trying to create door hangers and art to sell and the profectionist in me just can't stand the lines and brush hairs!
I noticed by buying the bulk pack of cheap brushes at the local craft store I was actually costing myself more time by having to correct over painted lines and more.  If I neede to get into a tight spot or a corner I would always get out of my area.  Then I would have to cover and redo and you can only do that so many times before your creation is trash!
I LOVE THESE BRUSHES
This set is fairly priced at $24 on Amazon HERE!
This Artist Brush set saved my Baseball Home Plate Door Hangers.  My first was a complete wash solely because of the low quality brushes I was using.
Here is my new attempt with The Art Chest Brushes- 

The girls couldnt wait to get their hands on fresh new brushes so they had a mid week paint party.
At ages 19, 14, 8, & 5, we got a great variety of styles and skill levels enjoying being creative and having fun!
I followed the instuctions to a T on prepping the brushes and washing.  I have actually washed the brushes 4 or 5 times just in one day and they are still holding their shape and not losing any bristles.  Thats FABULOUS!

Here are some of their creations!

See our Video here-  The Art Chest Artist Brushes in Action

What  is your favorite Art  Activity to do with the kids?

 I received this product at a discounted rate. We are looking for your honest and unbiased review. 

Easy to make ScareCrow Costume

 

Easy and CHEAP-

What you need for this Scare Crow Costume

1.  An Old Pair of Overalls-  (got mine at Thrift for $2)

2.  An Old Under Shirt-  (got this one for $1 at Thrift shop)

3.  Burlap- in 2 colors ( I used Green and Natural) -its about $7.99 a yard but you only need a bit

4.  A Fabric of your choice to add to the Scarecrow theme- ( I used a Sunflower Rooster theme)

5.  A Cool Hat-  I had a Great Crafty Friend Make this one ( Shelby Ryan Boutique )

 

If you don't have a Crafty Friend to make a Hat you can use a Simple Sock Hat and Add Burlap and Flowers- or make a simple hat out of left over burlap.

 

Now you don't have to have great sewing skills for this- because Messy is Best- 

I cut out a Piece of Burlap to hang over the select cut of Fabric- like the Rooster or Sunflower-

or the Great one that says "Everything Grows with Love" to keep with the Garden theme.

 

To make attaching easier I sewed the fabric to the burlap first- then sewed to the overalls.

I did the Pockets and a couple more with stitches...then I got behind....

So guess what Tool I finished with?

 

You got it-  The Old Hot Glue Gun-

I added Burlap to the cuff of Legs

I added Burlap to the Cuff of Sleeves

Then I added Burlap to the inside of front and back of overalls so it stuck out as if she was stuffed with straw-

Then I added accents to the Collar and rest of shirt.

I then added Buttons to spots of burlap and Izzy added some too-  So it was fun for her to get to help make her own costume-

The cost of this is so Low- and the best part is that its Comfortable and Wearable-  Not itchy or tight or loose as some off the rack costumes are-  She loves to wear it and can still run, jump, and play in it.