Help your child make their own Valentine’s Day cards this year. Whether you’re simplifying life, teaching the value of a handmade gift, or simply looking for eco-friendly art projects, there are many reasons to plan a day of arts and crafts before the big paper exchange begins.

Handmade Valentine’s cards can be personalized to each recipient, making them a more meaningful gift. And when you personally create each card, you’ll curb the impulse to hand out more cards than you really need to.

We know you’re concerned about the chemicals in all the products your children handle and art supplies are certainly no exception. Lusso Baby has the natural arts and craft supplies you’ll feel good about sharing with your children. Look for crayons, markers, paint, and glue from Clementine Art.

Clementine Art

———- Natural Paint ————- Natural Markers ————- Natural Glue ————- Natural Crayons —–

Clementine’s products all contain mineral ingredients. Their paint and markers contain heat-treated earth pigments. Their crayons use bee’s wax and their glue is made with protein derived from wheat. For a full glossary of their ingredients, visit the Clementine Art web site. You’ll be surprised how many of these simple ingredients you’ll recognize. After you compare these products to their traditional counterparts, you might want to make the switch permanent.

We also carry other art supplies from Guidecraft, P’kolino, and Early Childhood Resources. Art tables and easels are a great way to make sitting down to an art project quick and easy. When you have dedicated space for drawing and crafting, you’ll also find that clean-up goes more smoothly as well.

Guidecraft Red Art Table and Chair Set

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