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Bond with your kids during the school holidays through paint by numbers

As school holidays roll around, parents are often faced with the challenge of keeping their kids entertained and engaged. If you're looking for an activity that stimulates creativity, promotes relaxation, and strengthens the bond between you and your little ones, look no further than paint by numbers for kids. At Artful Addict, we have a wide range of paint by numbers kits specifically designed for children. Let's explore how this popular artistic pastime can provide endless fun and valuable learning opportunities for your family. Learning Made Fun: Engaging in paint by numbers isn't just about creating beautiful artwork; it's also an opportunity for your child to learn and develop new skills. From hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to color...

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Now Supporting Afterpay So You Can Buy Now Pay Later!

Some people in the Australian paint by numbers community have asked us in the past whether we'd be offering Afterpay as a payment option. So we're happy to announce that now is the time, hooray! We believe this is another way to reduce the barrier to entry to this wonderful hobby. If you're on the fence about giving it a go, you can buy now and pay later. Be warned however, painting by numbers can be an addictive hobby :)

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Things To Consider: Choosing A Paint By Numbers Design

So you’re excited by the idea of jumping into the world of paint by numbers and you’ve browsed the myriad of beautiful designs, the question is, “is there anything I need to consider when choosing a design?” Enjoy The Process Well, this all comes down to how simple or complex you want your painting experience to be. When selecting a design, most people are attracted by the aesthetics of the finished painting but paint by numbers is just as much about the process as it is about the finished product. It’s All In The Detail The simple fact is, the more intricate the finished product looks, the more likely the canvas will contain many small areas that will require painting...

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Therapeutic Benefits Of Paint By Numbers

There is no doubt that in today's world, everyone is all about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Before you know it, you find your mood has changed and stress levels have increased which if remains unchecked, can eventually affect your health. As we live our days on autopilot it becomes easy to forget that sometimes we need to slow down and take a breather. Of course this isn't meant to be a medical blog nor do we claim to be health experts but we do know what stress and anxiety feels like.  Painting by numbers definitely lets you zone out and escape into your own world and can be considered another form of art therapy (not to mention that...

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Paint By Numbers Tips & Tricks

Check out some of the tips below to make your paint by numbers experience a little easier. Removing Folds & Creases If your canvas is creased or stays rolled up due to the way it was shipped, lay down the canvas faced down on a towel and spray mists of water on the back of the canvas to moisten it. Then using an iron set to medium heat, iron the back of the canvas whilst ensuring you are constantly moving it to prevent the canvas from being scorched. Canvas Control To help prevent your canvas from moving around whilst painting, you can use masking tape to stick it to the table. Turn the painting around if it helps you to paint...

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