This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn.
I’m so thrilled to have been selected to share this news with you. Because when you combine three of my favorite things – kids, shopping and creativity – it’s pretty exciting.
GapKids is hosting a series of events for kids to unleash their inner artist. The special art projects are designed by Merrilee Liddiard of
Mer Mag. Merrilee is an illustrator, painter, designer, crafter, seamstress and mother.
Mer Mag, is a journal of her creative endeavors with her kids. Here are a few samples of projects from her blog.

Circle Punch Art

Tea Box Circus Train
The projects in the GapKids Shine On Saturdays event, which include a journal and animal character, were inspired by the GapKids and babyGap fall collection.

The collection includes Jewel Box Skinnies for girls.

And Action Stretch Denim for boys.
This month, select GapKids stores will be hosting the Shine On Saturdays events.
If you’re in the Los Angeles area here are the locations and dates:
Saturday, August 18th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
GapKids at Westfield Fashion Square Mall
14006 Riverside Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Saturday, August 25th
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
GapKids at Glendale Galleria
2114 Glendale Galleria
Glendale, CA 91210
Grab your kids (if you don’t have any, borrow some) and head over the the GapKids Shine On Saturdays event. From creating geometric masterpieces on canvas using paint and tape to colorful,
custom journals to get kids ready for back-to-school, the projects help kids
express their creativity
Thanks for visiting.
Carolyn
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of
Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.