Artistic License

You decoupage like Rosie, garden like Martha and scrapbook like it's going out of style. You've enrolled your future Picasso in art classes, and regularly schlep to Pearl Paints on Canal Street for supplies. But nothing beats getting messy at home with finger paints and felt.

Even if you're the crafty type, it still takes time and energy to organize a project for the kids. Started by a Hoboken mom, Fun Well Done is a web-based company that takes all the stress out of art projects so you and the kids can enjoy the process. A selection of kits contain everything from glue and scissors to magnets for projects like a rainbow door hanger, bumblebee made of construction paper or Father's Day magnetic picture frame.

The kits for 1 to 4-year-olds include supplies and instructions, while sets for older kids (up to 11 years) feature fun facts related to the project (each kit is organized by age). Order the kits – which are themed to include holidays, seasonal motifs and other crafty pursuits – in 3, 6 and 12-month subscriptions, or individually for gifts and rainy day back-up plans.

With Dad's old button-down as a smock, you'll be ready to play with glue and glitter. Expensive art lessons not needed.

Available online at funwelldone.com.

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