( Tree Town Toys $15.99 each) Art Café is a really clever painting kit that includes a to-go coffee container with four lids. Inside the cup you'll find three acrylic paints, a wooden stick for pulling the paint and instructions. We love open-ended painting kits and this one introduces kids to a painting technique that can be used on other materials. There are three sets with different color palettes: dreamy colors, beachy colors and cheery colors. Note-- because these use

(Mindware $26.95) Here's a fun craft project that includes everything you need to make this butterfly wooden stool. The set comes with two paint brushes, a rainbow of colors and glue (for securing the wooden legs). The image of butterfly is pre-printed on the top which will give kids a guide. There is a paint guide full of info about color mixing. Remind your child that they don't have to do what's on the box (most likely done by a professional adult artist). We were very im