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Babiekins Magazine

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Craftykins // National Siblings Day Craft Project!

By Taylor Mead Leave a Comment

National Siblings Day

Our friend Carly is an ever clever mom and with this sweet little holiday approaching, she’s inspiring us with a fun and easy craft project to unite the kiddos! Let’s take a look:

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National Siblings Day is coming up and it inspired me to pull together an art project that all three of our kids could tackle. For the longest time it’s just been the oldest two having fun together while the baby sits off to the side but now he’s getting old enough to join in and hold his own. It’s incredible to see how strong the bond is between these little people and I wanted to capture that somehow.

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Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Project Supplies:

  • Poster Paper
  • Washable Poster Paint (3 or more colors)
  • Paint Tray or Wax Paper
  • Heavy object to hold down poster paper
  • Picture Frame of choice
  • Gold Metallic Pen (optional)

We ended up doing a big messy cooperative art project using things we already had around the house. I pulled out a roll of poster paper (seriously the best investment if you have tiny creators in your house), three colors of washable poster paint, some wax paper to put the paint on, and some cans of soup to hold the poster paper down while the kids worked. Each child got their own color because I wanted to be able to tell the handprints apart when they were finished, but other than that there were no rules.

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Fifteen minutes and six painty hands later, the kids got a bath and I got a huge gorgeous piece of art to work with. After letting it dry, I picked out some of my favorite sections to frame. I used a gold pen to write the year and everyone’s names next to their handprints and then we scattered the pictures around our home. The kids love having framed art that they created in their rooms and I love that they have each have a little piece of something they made together.

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Photo Post Credit: Carly Morgan of Ever Clever Mom

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Art, art projects, crafts, crafts for kids, DIY, diy decor, kids decor, kids magazine, wall art Posted By: Taylor Mead

Fashionkins // Love at the Broad

By Zacha Carpenter, Contributor Leave a Comment

Art has always been a big part of who I am as a person and I have made it a priority to share that love with my kids. We have been exploring different art museums and exhibits around the city ever since they were old enough to know not to touch and destroy. Art has really been a great parenting tool that I love to use when teaching them the importance of individuality and respecting each others differences. Art teaches them diversity and expands their view of the world with each new piece. As we walk around museums I encourage them to ask questions. What do they see? What do they feel when looking at a certain painting. At the end we pick our favorite piece and write down the name of the artist. We then research the artist at home and talk about the type of art they do, wether its similar or different to the piece we liked. The Broad is definitely one of our favorite art museums in Los Angeles.  It has a great open layout for kids to roam freely and not feel so constricted with tons of interactive features to keep them following along.  BABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadBABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadBABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadBABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadIMG_2472BABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadBABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the BroadBABIEKINS MAGAZINE | Love at the Broad

 

Credits // Dress: Zara // Jean Jacket: Old Navy // Necklace: Charming Charlie // Shoes: Target

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: #babiekinsmag, Art, babiekins mag, children's style, culture, fashion kids, girls fashion, museum, parenting, the broad, Zara, zara kids Posted By: Zacha Carpenter, Contributor

Featurekins // Santa Cruz

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

“Love was a feeling completely bound up with color, like thousands of rainbows superimposed one on top of the other” – Paulo Coelho

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Collaboration between Frank Visser and Thirza Schaap.

 

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: Art, art and fashion, Babiekins Magazine, kids fashion, kids fashion magazine Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Momkins // Art & Motherhood: What My Daughter Wore

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

I’ve neglected this series a little, but I am always making notes of female artists that I want to chat with. Jenny Williams has been on my radar for some time now. Jenny is a Brooklyn based artist with a BFA from Cooper Union. Jenny documents her daughter’s fashion choices in a sketchbook. Her daughter (and her friends) have some pretty rad style, too! What I love the most about her work is that isn’t contrived or forced. It is casual and relatable and doesn’t feel out of touch.

BABIEKINS MAGAZINE | What My Daughter Wore

When did you start creating?
Since I could pick up a pencil! I’ve always loved to draw.

What does “Art” mean to you?
My favorite art gets me in the heart more than the head.

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What is your medium of choice?
For What My Daughter Wore, colored pencil. I also paint.

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Has motherhood altered your creative process? If so, in what ways?

Absolutely. I’ve been a stay at home mom, so when my kids were young, opportunities that once existed for large blocks of time to make art were limited. I would always carry my sketchbook around and draw when I got the chance, using the inspiration at hand, which was mostly the kids.

What do you do when you encounter a creative block?
I almost feel like I don’t have the luxury to be creatively blocked, my time in the studio is so precious. But it happens. In terms of What My Daughter Wore, happily the inspiration is always all around me. When it comes to other projects, I’ll put them aside, and spend some time drawing from life or reading or looking at art that I love.

If you could give creative mothers any piece of advice, what would that be?
You aren’t going to get as much of your own creative work done as you did when you didn’t have kids – don’t even try. But don’t let it completely leave your life. Find ways to work it in, even small ones. This also gets a lot easier as the kids get older, which happens so much faster than you think it will.

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Do you involve your daughter in your creative process?
Clementine is absolutely my muse, but she is an artist herself and likes to preserve a separate identity as such. She has staked out a corner of my studio and we often work in tandem if not collaboratively.

Jenny Williams | Website | Book | Instagram

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Art, art and motherhood, Babiekins Magazine, fashion sketches, female artist, jenny williams, kids fashion, kids fashion magazine, leslie schor, teen fashion, teen style, tween fashion, tween style, what my daughter wore Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Luvkins // Little Frida

By Debbie Jovel, Contributor Leave a Comment

Babikinsmag.com :: Luvkins : Little Frida

Credits // 01. book | 02. headband | 03. wood doll | 04. dress | 05. easel | 06. doll | 07. top

It’s never too early to introduce your babiekins to art and artists – who knows, your babiekin may grow up to be the next Picasso! Who is your favorite artist? Mine is Frida Khalo: she not only inspires me with her art but also with her style.

I hope you enjoy this round-up of Frida inspired toys and clothing, and suggest you try to take your babiekins to a museum this Summer, not only is it a great way to escape the Summer heat but Museums are also a great place to teach your babiekins about expression and themselves through the wonderful world of art.

Filed Under: Shop Tagged With: Art, books, Chibella, etsy, frida kahlo, girls fashion, hatched baby, Lil Libros, Mandarinas De Tela, Muzungu Sisters, plush, Shop Bleu Gardens, shop latitude, sketch inc., summer fashion, The Land of Nod Posted By: Debbie Jovel, Contributor

Craftykins // Summer Leaf Decor

By Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor Leave a Comment

The more time I spend at home with my two toddlers, the more I have a desire to have fresh flowers around the house. When my sunflowers on the table finally wilted after two weeks, I decided to bring some greenery in from the backyard to fill the void. I took the girls with me on an “adventure” to find the perfect branches. Not only did we decorate areas of the house with branches in vases, but we decided to take it a step further and frame some as Wall Decor. Any leaves should hold between glass floating frames. You can find them at Target or your local craft store. If you are looking for a particular leaf , you can also use faux leaves. And why stop at leaves? You can frame flowers and more from your nature walks with your little ones!
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Yellow Dress by @nicolefrancecoe / Toddler Purse , Blue Head Wrap and Cactus Pillow from www.theheartandarrow.com / White Vase, Frames and Table Runner by Target www.target.com / Fox Pillow by wildrabbitireland.bigcartel.com

Filed Under: Fun Tagged With: #craftykins, activities for children, Activities for Kids, adventures, Art, arts and crafts, Babiekins, crafts, Down Syndrome Cuties, framed leaf, framed leaves, fun with leaves, home decor, interior styling, Kid Activities, leaves, momkins, Special Needs Famalies, summer crafts, Toddler Fun, toddlers, wall art, wall decor Posted By: Rachel Fox Kipphut, Contributor

Momkins // Art & Motherhood: Brooke Smart

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor 2 Comments

When I came across Brooke Smart’s #100daysofbriningupbaby series on Instagram, I was immediately smitten! Brooke depicts the daily scenes with her little girl in such a whimsical, yet modern manner.

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At what age did you start creating?

My dad was an artist, so creativity and art were always a part of my childhood. I was drawing from the time I was old enough to hold a pencil, and constantly making things with my hands, including quilts and crafts. I’ve always been happiest when I’m making something beautiful. Art was always encouraged by my parents, so it continued to be a big part of my life through high school, into college and beyond.

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Tell us what “Art” means to you.

Art is such a loose term. I think we immediately think “painting” when we hear the word art, but so much in this world falls into the art category. Art to me is bringing your inner self out of yourself by creating something from nothing. It’s not being afraid to try new things and make yourself vulnerable by visually expressing yourself. There is no right way to create and there are so many avenues to creating beauty.

What is your medium of choice?

For my illustration work, I work primarily in watercolor. I love the subtle paint textures that are created when the water and paint mix. For my fine art work, I use oil paint. It is what I was trained in and still, every time I start an oil painting, it makes me feel at home. The smell and the shine and the bold colors that can be created with oils are heavenly to me.

Has motherhood altered your creative process? If so, how?

Oh, it definitely has. It wasn’t until I became a mom that I really focused on being an illustrator. I went to school for illustration, but before I had Remy, I mainly focused on my fine art and graphic design work. Oils seemed tricky to have around with a baby crawling through my studio and putting things in her mouth and graphic design just didn’t make me happy, probably because I was mostly working digitally and I missed painting. So, at first, illustration was a solution to a problem: working in the company of a child without a lot of set up or clean up and without the toxic and hazardous materials that go along with painting with oils. I made a switch to watercolors and started to develop a stronger and more distinct illustrative style, which was completely different than my fine art style. And I have fallen in love with illustration. Being a mother and reading all of the beautiful picture books that are available and learning more and more about my illustrator heroes has changed my career path. Well, truthfully, being a mother has changed my entire life. I feel the need to express myself as a mother through my art. It’s who I am now and it’s hard to remember who i was before she joined me. So much of my inspiration for my work comes from my daily life with my daughter. I make mental notes all day about aspects of our life together that affect me in beautiful ways. It’s such a pleasure to do what I love and have it connect with being a mother so well.

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Do you involve your child(ren) in your process, or is it a personal experience?

I mainly work while my daughter is sleeping or at preschool, but I love when we can draw and paint together. Creating is such a sacred thing to me and being able to share that with her is such a pleasure. And she actually loves to create things as well! It has surprised me how much that has meant to me so far. It feels like an invisible rope that connects the two of us and I hope to be able to collaborate with her more in the future as she gets older.

What do you do when you encounter a creative block?

Something that has worked miracles for me is just painting when I have absolutely zero motivation. It seems like once I get going on something, my eyes are eventually opened up and ideas start to flow. Sometimes I create ugly, terrible things, but they lead me to new and better ideas that would have never come had I given up at the beginning. Deadlines are also very helpful. If you have one night to create something, then there’s just no room for procrastination. It has to be done, and I’m usually pleasantly surprised with the result. It has taught me to be brave with my work, to trust myself and my abilities.

Is there a particular artist that inspires you?

There definitely isn’t just one. I grew up diving into art history and some of my favorites will always be John Singer Sergeant, John Waterhouse, Mary Cassatt, Gustav Klimt, and Toulousse Lautrec. But going to school in illustration really opened my eyes to some amazing illustrators including Alphonse Mucha, Lizbeth Zwerger, N.C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, and the list goes on. Some of my favorite current artists include Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, Richard Schmid, and my mentor, Jeffrey Hein.

If you could say something to creative mothers that are struggling, what would you say?

I am far from perfect at balancing my creative career with my role as a mother, but my advice would be to not put it off. It seems so difficult to do your creative work, while still being an involved mom, but it’s possible. Even if it’s small, do something creative every day. There will never be an easy time to start painting or sewing or sculpting or whatever you love to do, so find a way to integrate it into your life now. The rewards come in unexpected ways. I’m able to share my love of art and making with my daughter and it’s a lovely and special part of our lives that wouldn’t be there if I pushed it aside until later. Also, if it’s in you, let it come out. I know that I’d be letting myself down if I didn’t do something with the gift and drive to be creative that I was born with. It’s in me. And if it’s in you, let it out. It will make your life happier and a happier you equals a happier mother for your children.

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Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Art, art and motherhood, artistic mothers, Babiekins Magazine, brooke smart, creativity and motherhood, female artists, kids fashion magazine, leslie schor Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

Momkins//Art & Motherhood: Amanda Jane Jones

By Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor Leave a Comment

As we explore art and motherhood, we are so delighted by the number of creative women that we get to know. All so different, but all so dedicated to their craft. Amanda Jane Jones is a graphic designer with an organically modern aesthetic. Former graphic designer and co-creator of Kinfolk Magazine, Amanda has now ventured off and started another inspirational magazine, Define Magazine.

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When did you start creating?
My mom was the best at always having ways for my brothers and I to be creative. She had a whole closet full of fabric, sequins, markers and paints – all at our disposal! If I was ever bored, I could just head to the closet and get creative.

What does “Art” mean to you?
What a question! I think art can be so many things – from the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, to the chairs we sit in, to the paintings on my walls – I think you can find art in most anything. I think art makes you feel something – it moves you and inspires you.

What is your medium of choice?
I’m a graphic designer, and I love to see my work printed – so much of my work is online, once it hits the paper, it’s so satisfying. The smell, the texture, the weight…

Has motherhood altered your creative process? If so, in what ways?
SO MUCH. For one thing, I’m much faster. Before kids, I could take days to think up a new idea, but now my time is so limited, it almost makes me more creative. My brain works quicker because it has too.

Do you involve your child(ren) in your process, or is it a personal experience?
I try to keep my computer time away from my kids. My husband has a flexible schedule, so he and I get to trade off. When I work, he’s with the kids – when he’s in school, I am. We love it! Sometimes though when I’m editing photos, I’ll let Jane sit on my lap. for some reason, she finds it fascinating.

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What do you do when you encounter a creative block?
I go for a walk. We live right along lake Michigan and that fresh air does wonders. I usually get my best ideas while I’m walking. I also have a large selection of books at home that I like to flip through if a walk isn’t an option.

If you could give creative mothers any piece of advice, what would that
be?

Collaborate – meet with people, talk with and learn with people – be a sponge! I’ve done 4 internships – and two of those were after I’d already begun working full time. They were amazing opportunities because I was able to learn the ins and outs of running your my business, designing for clients and creating professional work.

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Filed Under: Family Tagged With: amanda jane jones, Art, art and motherhood, creative mothers, creative women, define magazine, design, graphic design, interview, kinfolk magazine, leslie schor, motherhood Posted By: Leslie Schor, Senior Fashion Editor

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Copyright © 2019 · Babiekins Magazine | A Trendsetting Kids' Fashion Magazine and Online Community for Parents and Children Alike · Since the Southern California birth of Babiekins in 2010, the magazine has grown from into an internationally-recognized print publication with a global circulation and now a thriving online community. We are more than a kids’ fashion magazine. We search everywhere for inspiration, and go beyond trends to bring you fashion, style, decor, design, books, DIY, parties, and playthings. Our readers look to us to keep up with the best and most up-to-date concepts in the children’s market worldwide. We have an eye for quirk. We’re high-fashion, but we value whimsy over tradition. Playful childhood is more important to us than making kids into copycat adults. We believe life is beautiful, life is valuable, and life changes when you see it through the eyes of a child. We seek to transcend skin color, language and zip codes and bring out the real, wild, magical creativity inherent in every child. And behind Babiekins is an optimistic team of mothers-turned-editors, working from home, often with our own little babiekins climbing on, under and around the desks. We want to encourage you, and challenge you to see something different — something special — in yourself and in this world we all share. Welcome to Babiekins!

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