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everything you need to make the perfect kids’ arts and crafts supply kit

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Whether it’s a summer boredom-buster or a rainy day activity, kids love playing with crafts. You may already have a crafting supply kit started, but this checklist will help you make sure it’s complete. Don’t forget to dedicate a portable storage container (old tackle boxes work great) to keep all your supplies organized and close at hand.

Arts & Crafts Supply Kit  Paper - Drawing paper - Construction paper  - Writing paper - Tracing paper - Craft paper  Glues and Tapes - Glue sticks - School glue - Scotch tape - Double-sided tape - Floral tape  Pens and Markers	 - Washable markers (younger kids) - Washable colored pens (younger kids) - Permanent markers (older kids)  Crayons and Colored Pencils - Crayons (with sharpener) - Colored pencils (with sharpener)  Paints - Watercolors or watercolor sticks - Finger paints - Face paints - Paint pens - Puffy fabric paints - Brushes, water cup and a drop cloth to keep things neat  Cutting - Kids-styled scissors - Fun craft scissors (for older kids)  Stickies - Kids stickers - Googly eyes (brings anything to life) - Pom-poms - Feathers - Boas - Silk flowers  Cloth - Smock (an old adult T-shirt works) - Drop cloth - Craft fabric in fun patterns  Miscellaneous - Floral foam - Floral wire - Styrofoam shapes - Stencils - Sponges - Easel - Foam die cut shapes - Cleaning supplies CHERYL SAYS