My Talented Little Artist

This year my girls came up with a plan together to do more art. They are all very creative and I was really pleased to hear them discussing ideas for projects. I love it when they get enthusiastic about something and spur each other on.   As a result they decided to spend a chunk of their Christmas money on some art supplies; water colours, brushes and canvases.

Last night Kizzy disappeared into her bedroom  and came down with her first finished work of art.  I was so impressed by her style and the fact that she did this completely independently.  I look forward to watching her paintings develop over the course of the year. I know her sisters will be equally impressed!  Ever since we took her to the Lowry art gallery in Salford Quays she has felt really inspired and has been sketching away, so now to see her using new art media is an exciting progression for her.

I am so proud of my little artist and her commitment to take on a new activity and learn new skills.  I hope I can turn my hand to some new things this year...but sadly I'm not as talented as my kids!

By Kizzy Aged 10

Hallmark Recordable Artwork

Create a Masterpiece They’ll Never Forget

Hallmark, the card and gift specialist, has launched an innovative and interactive children’s recordable art activity set that captures your  little one’s first pictures and the story behind the art in their very own words.

Recordable Artwork is the ultimate keepsake gift which allows children to combine their painted masterpieces with personal recorded messages.  It’s unique, interactive and is sure to put a smile on the face of mums, dads, grandparents, aunties and uncles for many years to come.

Comprising of a framed blank canvas board, a set of six rainbow coloured paints and a paintbrush, the Recordable Artwork kit has everything youngsters will need to create a spectacular work of art.  But much than that, the set also features a unique recordable panel that uses innovative voice capture technology to allow heartfelt messages to be recorded to accompany the design, forever encapsulating the cherished moments of childhood.

The brand new innovation provides an irreplaceable opportunity to see and hear the world through your children’s eyes even when they’re all grown up. It also offers a fantastic way to spend quality time with your little artists while they create a truly priceless painting, while the recorded message enables you to enjoy the magical everyday moments you simply don’t want to forget.

We were sent one to try out and with daddy's birthday fast approaching, we decided to make a unique present for him from Freddy!

The canvas is a really good quality and the  paints are nice and go on well.  Freddy painted a gorgeous rainbow using all the colours.

Once dried, it slips into the frame which has the recordable technology built in.  A 40 second audio can be recorded and replayed at the touch of a button, making this a unique and precious keepsake and a wonderful gift for a loved one!  

Victoria Greenfield, Innovation Manager at Hallmark, said: “Children grow up so quickly and so our brand new Recordable Artwork is a fun and innovative way to both enjoy and preserve those special times in a child’s life.  It makes a great keepsake gift for loved ones close to a child to cherish and it’s sure to be a big hit.”

“At Hallmark, we’re constantly looking for new and exciting ways to keep memories alive and bring families closer and Recordable Artwork is perfect for just that.  By combining such an expressive and important pastime with the latest technology we can give our customers a completely new way to remember those magical moments.”

Priced at £12.99 Recordable Artwork is available  in Hallmark stores and at www.Hallmark.co.uk