The original creator and designer of the Strawberry Shortcake character was Barbi Sargent while she was a contracted freelance artist for American Greetings. The character first appeared on a Laurel Greeting card in 1973, holding a daisy. The character was simply called “Girl with a Daisy” at the time. In July 1977, Barbi Sargent received an assignment which was completed in early July 1977 and that she tendered to American Greetings on July 7 that year, four (4) “leader cards” depicting the “Strawberry Shortcake” character in full color. (Leader cards are used by AG for consumer test purposes. ) It was Rex Conner who requested Barbi to create 4 cards with a “berryish” outfit for the Mega Test Market. The first time the public saw Strawberry Shortcake in her new outfit with her pink cat, Custard, was in that national test. There was a very positive response by the public once the leader cards were released. In May 1983, copyrights to Strawberry Shortcake were granted to Barbi Sargent from American Greetings Corporation. Later on Barbi returned the copyrights to American Greetings so that they could continue with the success of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise.
Now that you're an adult, there are no limits. Not only can you now give yourself permission to color outside the lines, you can keep your coloring as simple, or get as sophisticated, as you want.
Remember when you were a child, lying on your tummy on the floor, coloring book open, crayon in hand with the other crayons spilling out of the box? Can you remember the sense of peace and enjoyment you felt while you were coloring? Why not consider revisiting this favorite childhood pastime to help during those times when you find yourself feeling on edge.
When the children are locked at home because rainy days or rough weather, they can be usefully engaged in some creative work through coloring pages. This is surely a fun-filled activity for children of different ages. The kids can express themselves in a very creative way in home or in classroom. The need of kids for coloring their world on a piece of paper is fulfilled in a very creative way due to printable coloring pages. You can provide these coloring books in simple coloring sheets or along with a lesson plan with favorite character of your child. But filling colors is not the sole use of the printable color pages. Besides fun activities, developing the hand – eye coordination, concept of colors and also picture comprehension, benefits your child. Such a child is bound to get the knowledge about the various walks of life efficiently when he or she grows up.
Make your children's school work fun too, with the 'school fun' option. Your kids can make awards for their schoolwork with titles such as 'ravenous reader award' 'marvelous math award' 'handy helper award' or 'shining star award.' You can personalize the award with your child's name, the date he or she earned the award, and decorate the award with a border. Check out the 'checkers' game, where you can print the game board and game pieces, and spend some quality time playing a game that was popular since you were a kid. Disney coloring pages play sets are fun too. Your child can select a favorite character, click on it, and then make pinwheels or paper puppets with stars such as Sleeping Beauty, Mulan, Snow White, Toy Story 2, The Incredibles and Sleeping Beauty.
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