Smart Art for Cool Kids! smART Quotes for Kids Review and Giveaway
Monday, February 23, 2009 Posted by Piera Jolly
Words hold a lot of power. They can unite us, take us on adventures, and they can inspire us. Think about the "I have a dream" speech by Martin Luther King-every time I hear his words, it inspires me to want to be a better person. An inspirational quote can go a long way in motivating you to be more, to do more. Adults are not the only ones who need to be inspired. Children do too, which is why I was thrilled when I was asked to review smART Quotes for Kids.
smART Quotes for Kids sells canvas wall art that engages and motivates children through famous quotes by history's most notable thinkers. smART Quotes for Kids was created by Laura Sheehan Kallen who couldn't find modern, inspirational artwork for her 2 year old son's bedroom. So, being a savvy, creative mom; she made her own. Pretty soon her friends started requesting artwork for their kids and smART Quotes for Kids was born.smART Quotes for Kids is not your average children's artwork though. These are fine art giclée prints produced with archival inks on heavyweight canvas. Each canvas is gallery wrapped over an extra deep 1.5" wooden frame and arrives ready to hang with either a grosgrain ribbon or saw tooth hanger.
Most of all though, these canvases are fun, modern, and will appeal to both children and parents. I was sent The Rocket canvas, which inspires children to reach for the moon through the famous words of Henry David Thoreau. It says, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams." I really want to attest to the quality of these canvases. They are truly beautiful, high quality works of art that will last through generations. Also, since there is no glass; they are perfect for a child's room where things have a tendency of falling.
smART Quotes for Kids can also be personalized and would make an amazing, meaningful gift for a child. Obviously, they would make a great gift for birthdays and holidays. Where I think they would be really meaningful is to give them as new baby gifts or as a gift for a child who is starting something new like being on their first sport's team, first recital, or to commemorate their first day of school. Give them to a child who has graduated from preschool or elementary school.
A very smart man once said, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions”. Albert Einstein said that and I believe him. smART Quotes for Kids is a wonderful way to inspire our little ones to imagine who they can be.
Want It: These beautifully, inspiring canvases are priced at $48 and can be purchased directly from smART Quotes for Kids.
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the NEW winner (previous never contacted me), Giggling Kids! Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to contact me.
Technorati Tags: smART Quotes for Kids, Children's Artwork, Kid's Art, Inspirational Quotes for Kids
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