DIY via marthstewart.com Every year, the seasoned parent will get some version of a macaroni skeleton from preschool or elementary art class. Mine have NEVER come home looking this cool (and I have come pretty creative kids). Why? Because their teachers did not graduate from the Martha Stewart Craft Lab. I wonder sometimes what I could create with a team like hers backing me up. Maybe someday!!!

So, today I'm dreaming of a vacation.  A few days of being completely disconnected- no phone, no internet, no worries.  Of the three, where would you most like to be?  Leave a comment here telling us which you choose and why. Tuscany Crete Thailand

Here's some free fun for you this lovely Tuesday- a digital download of our Woodland Animal images.  Traditionally, we designed these as cupcake toppers, but later realized there are lots of other projects you can make.  For example, you can turn these into a mobile (for directions on that, see this blog post).  Have fun and remember to post your pics on facebook and tag Children Inspire Design!

Happy Friday!Today's feature is the I am an Artist print. Do you even have to ask why it's my favorite?Today through Sunday you can get this print for 20% off using the code ARTIST11

  Children Inspire Design supports a driving force stronger than any, the one that makes the world go around- mothers.  Recently, we've taken our passion for supporting mothers a step further by creating the One Mother to Another Initiative.  Despite geographical and cultural differences, we are all connected by the love a mother has for their children. To be able to see them smile. To create hope in their eyes. To give them a life.  Every product in Children Inspire Design's One Mother to Another line is created by hands from mothers in impoverished areas in Mexico and Haiti. The work in making the products offer creative expression. The money they earn through fair trade of these products offer economic...