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My three year old made this little rug on a hula hoop! </div>
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I saw this idea <a href="http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2012/02/woven-finger-knitting-hula-hoop-rug-diy.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/hula-hoop-rug-995304/#">HERE</a>.
I love the idea of using finger knit yarn to make the rug but that is
too complex for a three year old. She could cut some, stretch the
t-shirt around the hula hoop and weave pieces of yarn and t-shirt around
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-9250682823748375132012-06-24T14:58:00.001-07:002012-06-24T14:58:24.513-07:00Pool Noodle SculptureI saw this idea <a href="http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2011/08/pool-noodle-sculptures/">HERE</a>. <br />
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Skewers and cut up pool noodles. EASY and fun for all ages.<br />
I suggest getting your pool noodles from the <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/Summer-Fun/Summer-Camp/Wham-O-Round-Foam-Water-Noodles-49-/411c477c477p317629/index.pro?method=search">Dollar Tree</a>.<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-82046564258426420432012-06-24T14:58:00.000-07:002012-07-23T13:53:48.196-07:00Tempera PaintTempera Paint doesn't come out of carpet. Put plastic sheets down, paint outside, cover clothes you want to keep nice... or wait to move. <br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-2014366207097579022012-06-24T14:42:00.002-07:002012-06-24T14:42:37.768-07:00Pony Bead Bowls on a griddleI like <a href="http://artcampoutreach.blogspot.com/2012/03/pony-bead-bowl.html">Pony Bead Bowls</a> and I think they are easier to make on a griddle. Make sure you use the <a href="http://artcampoutreach.blogspot.com/2012/06/pony-bead-bowl-experiments.html">same type of beads</a>. <br />
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Cover your griddle in foil. Melt beads in a circle. Flip over a foil covered cup to cool. <br />The smell is less and it is easy to see how fast they are melting. It is easy to flip the foil over the cup instead of having to cool it and melt it over the cup like if you do it in the oven. <br />
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<a href="http://artcampoutreach.blogspot.com/2012/03/pony-bead-bowl.html"> Pony bead bowls</a> look good ONLY when you use all the same type of beads.<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-1304104282657738372012-06-24T14:20:00.001-07:002012-06-24T14:27:43.401-07:00Melting Plastic ExperimentI have tried to melt different number plastic cups to see how they look for the<a href="http://artcampoutreach.blogspot.com/2012/03/melted-plastic-sculpture.html?showComment=1331160056183#c6963658643745833297"> Melted Plastic </a>sculptures. <br />
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I didn't feel they melted well/evenly on the hotplate. <br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-85532768846430732762012-04-19T23:00:00.003-07:002012-04-19T23:08:13.399-07:00Plastic Gelatin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnMT75i06fETUzrZp-b_uH2tIN7znsAvNdu1fUiGckySubxQcSXZd7Re_N14KGyhR8whN6Aa20sFVKlNAdVa_6NvElEK9iYKUminALEU32ZfJLAgUtQw6W-aLSTcklppXvWRoRUXDAHE/s1600/IMG_4539.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnMT75i06fETUzrZp-b_uH2tIN7znsAvNdu1fUiGckySubxQcSXZd7Re_N14KGyhR8whN6Aa20sFVKlNAdVa_6NvElEK9iYKUminALEU32ZfJLAgUtQw6W-aLSTcklppXvWRoRUXDAHE/s320/IMG_4539.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733359900132701634" border="0" /></a><br />My girls LOVED this stuff. I had never seen this recipe before. I found it in a book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mudworks-Creative-Modeling-Experiences-Learning/dp/0935607021">Mudworks</a>, that we checked out from the library. We had everything we needed so I made it because I didn't have to purchase anything. <br /><br />Plastic jello<br /><br />1 envelope unflavored gelatin<br />3 T water.<br />Food coloring<br /><b><br /></b>Mix ingredients and cook over medium heat (or add food coloring in later if you want swirls instead of a solid color). Stir constantly until dissolved.<br /><br />Remove from heat and pour into container lids. I put mine on plastic dishes. You can use yogurt or coffee lids too. My dishes had tall enough sides I could move them after it was set a little bit. And one mixture fit all on one plate for no spills. Next time, I might but yogurt lids on a cookie sheet to contain spills and make smaller circles. (You can add food coloring at this point to and swirl with a toothpick.)<br /><br />Let dry until hard. This took ours two days. It looked rubber-er at day one but at day two it was crunchy and ready to come off the plastic plate.<br /><br />Then we cut them with little kid scissors and hole punched them then threaded yarn through them. They look really pretty hanging by the light. You can also color on them with permanent markers. My two year old is really into cutting yarn this week. ...like there are scraps of yarn EVERYWHERE because she is continually making bracelets and necklaces. So she loved cutting this stuff. It does rip too. She also really liked the hole punch because then she could lace the yarn through it. <br /><br />Easy to mix up. Cheap ingredients. Fun to play with.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0uFcWNLYLLli_MrCge6jDkpmhP36oGh50JUiJLMNH-kDljQYKY6AIvl3cs2vNvRgzRQOxM2JHVUFzkgPjfCLj1BqBF0ZpcIDjygSPWOHEXMdCHpTc54-rkerdtZzowUYFwP4TdD4IpY/s1600/IMG_4534.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0uFcWNLYLLli_MrCge6jDkpmhP36oGh50JUiJLMNH-kDljQYKY6AIvl3cs2vNvRgzRQOxM2JHVUFzkgPjfCLj1BqBF0ZpcIDjygSPWOHEXMdCHpTc54-rkerdtZzowUYFwP4TdD4IpY/s320/IMG_4534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733359907387834434" border="0" /></a>Sculpture by my two year old.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-10582977681173002752012-03-19T21:25:00.007-07:002012-03-19T21:52:41.493-07:00Progress of a Personal Watercolor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8NPEwR5EDG4Q-S0gcayExWfuwOSevU5KlOJc5CCOyDSkscEe_gDPfY55XPBsN8zMEz-lxcF6PVmBcMQielRCy5Q8O5utUm9WiiYU506sfgW7L04i8wtwlBYUXiO2fd3IdkrGIXGkpVw/s1600/IMG_4985copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8NPEwR5EDG4Q-S0gcayExWfuwOSevU5KlOJc5CCOyDSkscEe_gDPfY55XPBsN8zMEz-lxcF6PVmBcMQielRCy5Q8O5utUm9WiiYU506sfgW7L04i8wtwlBYUXiO2fd3IdkrGIXGkpVw/s320/IMG_4985copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721833778837664178" border="0" /></a>Original photo that I can't figure out how to turn.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5P9mkY0Qu_VcgDeRZY-d6RDZN2uRLuLK92OMilqKMMkzT6T0XPIvn6QP3Ooc2Z50WcaY-xCwr-HOzb9WtMlkbEUPLPO1-KNEBoozqTt7BJWwSCWEXf9v8vx_epGYVFgeXK-2WrY1Fjgo/s1600/IMG_3740.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5P9mkY0Qu_VcgDeRZY-d6RDZN2uRLuLK92OMilqKMMkzT6T0XPIvn6QP3Ooc2Z50WcaY-xCwr-HOzb9WtMlkbEUPLPO1-KNEBoozqTt7BJWwSCWEXf9v8vx_epGYVFgeXK-2WrY1Fjgo/s320/IMG_3740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721831684523003298" border="0" /></a>Drawing with the starting of watercolor for the eyes and mouth.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuQm9kgopDO5Cs7X1T1uFr05sikPsvocGvMlocInMUrVHR-C-8L8DL6olj_3R2DZsWGF66jIh6JLpbOOTxNnbaWAADMEYMuF8Xl3GTnEXcRYCm-pvXd9GbOc2FYLMQgSzpzMMGEIZVKo/s1600/IMG_3768.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuQm9kgopDO5Cs7X1T1uFr05sikPsvocGvMlocInMUrVHR-C-8L8DL6olj_3R2DZsWGF66jIh6JLpbOOTxNnbaWAADMEYMuF8Xl3GTnEXcRYCm-pvXd9GbOc2FYLMQgSzpzMMGEIZVKo/s320/IMG_3768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721831692218565250" border="0" /></a>Textured background, skin color and pjs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruNleNT5QBLJEw-et6Uxdl2kgWQidHzuukscn24VEg8NKlLuTm9gt6KmOAwkS4008jE5lCMflWK8P5kq6X4Ilfi5zQpmYW7BVSOMhJYUpxvIIFQKYHCHqxQN-N2ZnBw1VOG_yGORvLbk/s1600/IMG_3770.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruNleNT5QBLJEw-et6Uxdl2kgWQidHzuukscn24VEg8NKlLuTm9gt6KmOAwkS4008jE5lCMflWK8P5kq6X4Ilfi5zQpmYW7BVSOMhJYUpxvIIFQKYHCHqxQN-N2ZnBw1VOG_yGORvLbk/s320/IMG_3770.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721831695483727266" border="0" /></a>More details.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aZM5hlg4hVj_Akso1bhDKBCxA6FDi1QXWmQsu6bUoHxZery3ETmNQkMrjm7kZc4cYDbW3Amz8Qs2wticlLp4cTY61fcW6_kFpxADiph-ZsWz2It15wcfHMX4n85qU9JKr7uL2cF31bw/s1600/IMG_3773.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aZM5hlg4hVj_Akso1bhDKBCxA6FDi1QXWmQsu6bUoHxZery3ETmNQkMrjm7kZc4cYDbW3Amz8Qs2wticlLp4cTY61fcW6_kFpxADiph-ZsWz2It15wcfHMX4n85qU9JKr7uL2cF31bw/s320/IMG_3773.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721831710123155730" border="0" /></a>First shadow. So scary to paint with black over the majority of your painting!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYh-xquCYxpSydv_wXUbk8v2dXwn1qCiaRwcpC2ucqviPLIwm-qyXKb9AUtTt4nBgnyBbbjQXtKEkq_bl8-S98xKXj8ZWMakywCLe4f9tlH_6CTMABQ5xCqB_C79mXGOxe_rhIgAFx5aw/s1600/IMG_3786.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYh-xquCYxpSydv_wXUbk8v2dXwn1qCiaRwcpC2ucqviPLIwm-qyXKb9AUtTt4nBgnyBbbjQXtKEkq_bl8-S98xKXj8ZWMakywCLe4f9tlH_6CTMABQ5xCqB_C79mXGOxe_rhIgAFx5aw/s320/IMG_3786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832426074281650" border="0" /></a>More shadows over hand and background. Remove resist on eyes, nose, lips, and cheeks.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62SlU9scNZM61evG9gJVdUopa0WttWAj-ztQKTcdXyJk7FYXdrOGrBfjPWBTgDFqetkWKLtXyJqo0Zj9FNR2sdw6CvOfBgzO8QSxgsfdbMOsP3OdrbUkazDGDCzfoJ-cSL55_jZoYKPM/s1600/IMG_3784.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjIZ278J9-vvUwqX4bPiPhsVwQvu4N6SxZy8gOvbNH2RQoY9fPT6WX-vo81yaVtOqEQIVkDMz8-txe-jPzduGHglfLGe9Jq5_LK9uT9TVHeWt3H4K4o-mq1dgawpnKOQPlDUyN2794Vs/s1600/IMG_3787.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjIZ278J9-vvUwqX4bPiPhsVwQvu4N6SxZy8gOvbNH2RQoY9fPT6WX-vo81yaVtOqEQIVkDMz8-txe-jPzduGHglfLGe9Jq5_LK9uT9TVHeWt3H4K4o-mq1dgawpnKOQPlDUyN2794Vs/s320/IMG_3787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832436153412066" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, decided what to do with the background. Colored pencil details.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcgmrQew6fydAocgtnEnDgQKC6AOD-2Qlhjzd_HT4BPtyR-JqglOiohQRV6GqsxrFKslO8TZNEter4t1iwrb2_czUG0uy6Bh_ttiVqRmqAgEqs4g9NPPFzjBd4Fe_Q5jHL0nnjpQ0LQ0/s1600/IMG_3788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcgmrQew6fydAocgtnEnDgQKC6AOD-2Qlhjzd_HT4BPtyR-JqglOiohQRV6GqsxrFKslO8TZNEter4t1iwrb2_czUG0uy6Bh_ttiVqRmqAgEqs4g9NPPFzjBd4Fe_Q5jHL0nnjpQ0LQ0/s320/IMG_3788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832441700457986" border="0" /></a>Darkening background.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHhAMHnWTTrUw99vK1Dy16akRupb64VZEu2f_gtvCDyJpoD8_4cPueZm91pxcSXJ4f__9vjhwqRM7DovWbHzANqLMmHJriHkB7JbezjV08KcjERzHZCKzbKJ_sqqwr3sHwRZAXWDBTMs/s1600/IMG_3789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHhAMHnWTTrUw99vK1Dy16akRupb64VZEu2f_gtvCDyJpoD8_4cPueZm91pxcSXJ4f__9vjhwqRM7DovWbHzANqLMmHJriHkB7JbezjV08KcjERzHZCKzbKJ_sqqwr3sHwRZAXWDBTMs/s320/IMG_3789.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832973843876450" border="0" /></a><br />Continuing to darken background.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNVOv-tuwAFxZup1ucEpp1m1eaMk1MLT6_JPeVN1gWFDczqGdzHDksouZlRZXojELACqk-O_jVk8s0Iw3QGon5fzgny8n0MMjFdET8UnUayoiS2-NYEUxjHNXsk0LfOw_0UXVf05HKZQ/s1600/IMG_3790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNVOv-tuwAFxZup1ucEpp1m1eaMk1MLT6_JPeVN1gWFDczqGdzHDksouZlRZXojELACqk-O_jVk8s0Iw3QGon5fzgny8n0MMjFdET8UnUayoiS2-NYEUxjHNXsk0LfOw_0UXVf05HKZQ/s320/IMG_3790.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832980566012162" border="0" /></a>Completed.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSno-Xgj3wli2ke9fs978AeMEogrPDWGMHWK7QR-4haewPz309m3x2GVyFdMh6TwUwBEoXXhqmokjxvjm8Y_W034ZM6a7-cm5ul9tsLz84s5EpZq0qSIU0wP-00ypJcSOtxtTtUOYSCs/s1600/IMG_3791.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSno-Xgj3wli2ke9fs978AeMEogrPDWGMHWK7QR-4haewPz309m3x2GVyFdMh6TwUwBEoXXhqmokjxvjm8Y_W034ZM6a7-cm5ul9tsLz84s5EpZq0qSIU0wP-00ypJcSOtxtTtUOYSCs/s320/IMG_3791.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721832992760353522" border="0" /></a><br />Tape removed.<br /><br />I like how this completed image ended up. I feel like I am abusive to my paper with so many layers of paint and colored pencil. I would like to try a different style with no colored pencil and a lighter hand with the watercolor.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-88923470835799426562012-03-07T15:49:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:51:44.475-08:00Crayons on Sandpaper<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-pPGcWO7LFuVU82-k8XMvlbVko8rF0vL4jptjq7wQDqpX_y6SI9ZrFtyy5PnrwwTHuJzs4z-CpVc_rfkLeAg31q2p_7ClIS29vEGMR5W3vSKwcitlfgl8snf6wRY_0tLYig5_PHHEEg/s1600/IMG_3707.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-pPGcWO7LFuVU82-k8XMvlbVko8rF0vL4jptjq7wQDqpX_y6SI9ZrFtyy5PnrwwTHuJzs4z-CpVc_rfkLeAg31q2p_7ClIS29vEGMR5W3vSKwcitlfgl8snf6wRY_0tLYig5_PHHEEg/s320/IMG_3707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717306843091352834" border="0" /></a>Makes any simple drawing look 'artsy.' Saw <a href="http://artolazzi.blogspot.com/2010/04/kandinsky-prints.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">sandpaper</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">crayons</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">thick paper (different colors of cardstock cards work well)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">iron</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">old rags or newspaper</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Color on sandpaper with crayons.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Iron drawing onto thick paper. </p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This makes any artwork 'artsy.' </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Fine sandpaper makes crayons melt more together. Courser sandpaper makes it look like dots of wax. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* These make cute invites to your Art Show for your neighbors and other guests.<br />* Iron can be on low setting. Wax melts around 150 degrees. The cotton setting is too hot and your paper/wax will start to smoke and smell.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Put newspaper under the paper you are ironing onto or have old rags handy to clean any messes up. The mess should be minimal. </p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-41646009686624837952012-03-07T15:47:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:52:24.336-08:00Shrinky Dinks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXhM0nQUW4QPlxKD0iTqBQCBWOL2jHt9cdfiEwvZvDYVGqTUxWbC0yd-Do0jhYkdXlhoNI15uaztuFKPDdO24YjIz4f-p9zvD8k9t-nu9kON8Ls3Pt_7nhJDWVX12cXKhZokOO7d2TcE/s1600/IMG_3732.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXhM0nQUW4QPlxKD0iTqBQCBWOL2jHt9cdfiEwvZvDYVGqTUxWbC0yd-Do0jhYkdXlhoNI15uaztuFKPDdO24YjIz4f-p9zvD8k9t-nu9kON8Ls3Pt_7nhJDWVX12cXKhZokOO7d2TcE/s320/IMG_3732.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717307293232778066" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://eisforexplore.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-shrinky-dinks.html">YES!</a> I love this.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Type #6 Plastic (clear containers from grocery stores or carry out)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Permanent Markers</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Oven </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Foil</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Cookie sheet</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Cut your piece of plastic.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Draw, write or trace then color the image you want.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Heat oven to 350 degrees.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Put plastic on foil covered cookie sheet.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Put in oven for 2 to 4 minutes.<br /><br /></p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Put foil shiny side up!</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* A 6 inch piece takes 3 ½ minutes.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* It will curl up the first 90 seconds, don't worry.</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-61409609148717701712012-03-07T15:43:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:46:31.659-08:00Circle Sculptures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7Fq9NrGOW3irTNTFfZDpEx2Sgr5wgsb-OAc-V6TMDUTtBK15gDbFCLbxrLTvYGflv5ipKCYU3cRBdQ3Bk52hFgzZ1Q83eIy2S6_2vgxPhQRrru_49eFBzRFiUQcFX2CCd6O2xhXieOE/s1600/IMG_3739.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7Fq9NrGOW3irTNTFfZDpEx2Sgr5wgsb-OAc-V6TMDUTtBK15gDbFCLbxrLTvYGflv5ipKCYU3cRBdQ3Bk52hFgzZ1Q83eIy2S6_2vgxPhQRrru_49eFBzRFiUQcFX2CCd6O2xhXieOE/s320/IMG_3739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717305730363841042" border="0" /></a><br />I saw <a href="http://hoorayartsmarties.blogspot.com/2011/04/gr-5-gabo-abstract-sculpture_28.html">THIS </a>little sculpture related to a Gabo Abstract Sculpture instead of always being related to Calder.<br /><br />I made mine with spray painted plastic yogurt lids and embroidery thread.<br /><br />What if it was really big? Corrugated cardboard painted with acrylic and thick twine??Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-78063210221903022402012-03-07T15:37:00.004-08:002012-03-08T23:05:34.669-08:00Melted Crayons<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3j6cF0ac2hTXYStuiiQw99xxXMM9bqIBLoGNeH8cu_qO2K7YVO5f9Rete4Y43L6ufi8gkWVRC_DgDc-qWEHyskZ1JuroDZoHnkbLWus9pEMu9k8mXQ8WvIAteHardtCzbm34AXGSrF3U/s1600/IMG_3705.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3j6cF0ac2hTXYStuiiQw99xxXMM9bqIBLoGNeH8cu_qO2K7YVO5f9Rete4Y43L6ufi8gkWVRC_DgDc-qWEHyskZ1JuroDZoHnkbLWus9pEMu9k8mXQ8WvIAteHardtCzbm34AXGSrF3U/s320/IMG_3705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717304857375564274" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.playbasedlearning.com.au/2010/11/melted-crayon-drawings/">HERE </a>, I was reminded of what fun I had melting crayons as a kid. Covering your griddle in foil allows you to use the griddle you have then dunking the paper in the wax instead of drawing on the paper over the griddle allows for multiple children to do this easily.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">griddle</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">foil</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">crayons</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">wooden skewers or old kitchen utensil</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">paper </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Cover griddle in foil and heat to 200-250 degrees.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Unwrap crayons</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Put crayons on griddle and allow to melt. You can push them with the skewer.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Lay paper on melted crayons</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Push paper down with skewer then lift edge of paper then lift with fingers</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Layout to let cool</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Smaller sheets of paper work the best (1/4th of sheet of paper or smaller)</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Thicker paper is necessary because of the weight of the wax. (Copier paper won't work.)</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Turned the temperature up on the griddle is fun but it will start to smoke and smell. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Eventually everything turns brown/black but it takes a lot of crayons and mixing for this to happen.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This method is better than laying the paper and drawing on it. It is easy/faster to take turns and the images look more 'artsy.'</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Wax cools quickly and scraps up easily.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* My two year old did not burn herself on the griddle. I simply went over the rules and stood by her. After a few examples, she could do it all herself even put on and lift off the paper. </p></ol><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWXQ0oDaEq_MFM1-dUZil5pr-RBlm3uJ3Dcd411pOKOaJvH8hlYmPAeVdoLpxDcgOavDhhSOSYXdBcEIJjKhRGziCKNHCTt5e90RCNu7L8bCoqK-vJvegG70LP_IZT9ft5kKautlQ0a0/s1600/IMG_3332.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWXQ0oDaEq_MFM1-dUZil5pr-RBlm3uJ3Dcd411pOKOaJvH8hlYmPAeVdoLpxDcgOavDhhSOSYXdBcEIJjKhRGziCKNHCTt5e90RCNu7L8bCoqK-vJvegG70LP_IZT9ft5kKautlQ0a0/s320/IMG_3332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717789921858883794" border="0" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-30678003844068846552012-03-07T15:35:00.001-08:002012-03-07T15:37:23.343-08:00Wire and Tissue Paper Sculpture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9jtU4_oKbu7IViPafWc4r6Yt-f7bXSSuv6vCwyIj_yiaCwcF37cT_lt8c_gsEZzAQA52w-INh9_l-qRIPqDktAC37Az9AEVR9VbIk15u3TXQ-dn-4EoXwhd5STIvdi36fuvEVxldzdI/s1600/IMG_3701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9jtU4_oKbu7IViPafWc4r6Yt-f7bXSSuv6vCwyIj_yiaCwcF37cT_lt8c_gsEZzAQA52w-INh9_l-qRIPqDktAC37Az9AEVR9VbIk15u3TXQ-dn-4EoXwhd5STIvdi36fuvEVxldzdI/s320/IMG_3701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717303093171012802" border="0" /></a>I saw <a href="http://www.marieclaireidees.com/,une-suspension-en-papier-de-soie-colore,2610153,7154.asp">THIS</a> picture and made a kid's version. (Sorry about the poor photo.)<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Wire </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Tissue Paper </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Brushes</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Water</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Glue</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Small containers </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Plastic bags </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Cut several lengths of wire for each child. Give each child a brush and a small container of white glue watered down.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Have kids bend wire into ovals and twist. (You could try more complex shapes too)</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Rip small pieces of tissue paper </p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Wrap tissue paper around the wire ovals</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Brush with glue/water mixture on both sides</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Allow to dry on a plastic bag <u>overnight</u>.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Bend wires to attach together to make a sculpture. Consider how you care going to display. If you are going to hang it on a hook on the wall or from the ceiling, where/how does the sculpture attach to the hook?</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Artist to relate to Alexander Calder </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* If the wire is too easy to bend, it makes it difficult for the child to control the sculptures.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Wire hangers are too thick and difficult to bend to make this project look nice.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* The plastic bag easily peel way from the dried tissue paper. (Other materials do not.)</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Challenge the students. Could you make it look like a peacock? Could you make it look like rain? Could you make it look like a dragonfly? </p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-79688816223668156202012-03-07T15:28:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:35:21.774-08:00Altered Book Pages<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbYhvSG-POS6tjR6Gy5swDnbIYDTW0s5O6Klw5qP9UI3Ktf8YjIfu52tP1DktUNaOOWvv11a5mTHiA9enjXL8GOBmXgvLSPeQTi5jRhu5o4xLw8Runk9FELyAySqrRfluPRt9unW9pNk/s1600/IMG_3708.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbYhvSG-POS6tjR6Gy5swDnbIYDTW0s5O6Klw5qP9UI3Ktf8YjIfu52tP1DktUNaOOWvv11a5mTHiA9enjXL8GOBmXgvLSPeQTi5jRhu5o4xLw8Runk9FELyAySqrRfluPRt9unW9pNk/s320/IMG_3708.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717301356332752946" border="0" /></a><a href="http://agirlnamedleney.blogspot.com/2011/12/book-page-art.html">HERE</a> is the simple version.<br />It can get more complicated <a href="http://dishingart.blogspot.com/2011/10/face-book-books.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://1bellehistoire.canalblog.com/archives/2011/12/07/22913088.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">old books</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">markers</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">other materials: magazines, glue, scissors</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Find messages in the words written on the page to make a new story or sentence</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Add other details or create patterns with markers</p> </li></ol></ol> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Children who can't read could color in drawings in the book</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*You could also draw an image over the writing</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-47131601291363309552012-03-07T15:23:00.001-08:002012-03-07T15:28:24.021-08:00Slanted Watercolor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1NaIH9vFjNjjkh1obmyIeA5EOX9-EvSdKSUPi46x46LEEhWH5RyKROX1m6Z2gvN4ip-JOsx9q3WKmfCSvPEqRXR1E1i6aIHz4UnWtew_SQvx2nypSgHuWCobFFYHKeV6I_HfFadQ5oQ/s1600/IMG_3704.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1NaIH9vFjNjjkh1obmyIeA5EOX9-EvSdKSUPi46x46LEEhWH5RyKROX1m6Z2gvN4ip-JOsx9q3WKmfCSvPEqRXR1E1i6aIHz4UnWtew_SQvx2nypSgHuWCobFFYHKeV6I_HfFadQ5oQ/s320/IMG_3704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717299911398609810" border="0" /></a>I saw this idea <a href="http://www.thenextbird.com/search/label/Watercolor">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">watercolor in a tube</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">watercolor paper</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">spray bottle of water (I found small perfume sprayers work the best)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">cardboard or picnic table or surface to tape paper to and slant</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">tape (Dollar Tree masking tape works)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">tape paper to slanted surface</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">put several lines (or circles or squiggles) of color from the tubes of watercolor</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">spray with water, gently</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">watch paint run</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">let it dry completely before removing<br /><br /> </p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Do not put this vertical. The color will not have enough time to absorb.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* The lines of watercolor do not need to be thick </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* I like the look of it being taped around all the edges</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-55529203188969213482012-03-07T15:18:00.001-08:002012-03-07T15:22:59.657-08:00Rorschach/Inkblot Painting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDuqjienV2iR1dGiPzFloCER0yFikUxyEMgbZN05_QQOCNmllJnGNH4NPGoZDpi2C0NK5f26Wga-wo1mR3qC_dlLhsMANRIzeQLe3glqzYARMV5hq-m_7UFoLEp0w63RNNWWztqR7wCs/s1600/IMG_3702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDuqjienV2iR1dGiPzFloCER0yFikUxyEMgbZN05_QQOCNmllJnGNH4NPGoZDpi2C0NK5f26Wga-wo1mR3qC_dlLhsMANRIzeQLe3glqzYARMV5hq-m_7UFoLEp0w63RNNWWztqR7wCs/s320/IMG_3702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717298624228171458" border="0" /></a> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">thick paper, cardstock will work</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">tempera paints</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Put drops of paint on paper</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Fold in half and rub</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Open up</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This is a great lesson to do before you have students title their artwork and do critique. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Titling a work of art: What you title a work of art can change how people see your work. Look at the art work above. What if I title it 'fox'? What do you think? What if I title it bat? The monster under my bed? Or what if I flip the painting over and call it rhinoceros or chicken dinner? I am changing what you see just by the words I use.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Discussing your artwork: It is intimidating talking about your artwork. You are showing people a piece of you. You are showing how much you practice and the ideas you have. This is a great piece to practice talking about because you can't determine the outcome of the artwork when you begin. There is little skill in the work. Why did you pick this one to show us? (assuming they have made several) Why did you use these colors? What is your favorite thing about this artwork? If you were going to make this work again, how would you do it differently?</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-29565307424877839012012-03-07T15:12:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:15:14.311-08:00Bleach Pen Shirts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AAzKKLqPa-y0ak6M8aEJdqmRqOdlmtWows4Lfbx-7eHO8Aw-41XXGzgL3A4xgWHnMBiGBWHkxuVM_hcTzsIghPvBsnJ_1a7blEaYXLhj7kHMz-SRxrYRJ7STYI2haeWiNSGveJa0KfM/s1600/IMG_3699.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AAzKKLqPa-y0ak6M8aEJdqmRqOdlmtWows4Lfbx-7eHO8Aw-41XXGzgL3A4xgWHnMBiGBWHkxuVM_hcTzsIghPvBsnJ_1a7blEaYXLhj7kHMz-SRxrYRJ7STYI2haeWiNSGveJa0KfM/s320/IMG_3699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717297101785908258" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2010/03/tough-guy-tee.html">HERE</a> is a good example. <br />Freezer paper could be used to make more exact images for older students.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Colored shirt or fabric</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Bleach pen</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Paper or newsprint</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Cookie cutters (optional)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">Tray to hold bleach for cookie cutters (optional)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Lay shirt out flat with paper inside</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Draw on with bleach pen and stamp with cookie cutters dipped in bleach</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Let dry</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Rinse in water before washing</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Be careful. Little children get this everywhere on themselves.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Try not to get the bleach on too thick because it takes a long time to dry in clumps</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* It is best to soak each shirt in water first before sending them home to be washed</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Words don't work well because the bleach spreads quickly</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-70099684653096616462012-03-07T15:09:00.002-08:002012-03-07T15:11:13.057-08:00Watercolor Techniques<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSER96qRSfq-c8f0mg73g5aVRwIP52dMcNPJBdvsefmdk9Uy75yfjQmn0LR8CawYk5gyeZFwY8Y3JEZgcT-m1HSX5GcYbw0l_LchirFbrkF58vFn_ZZsgcTd26fPBtJWPFGpWn1iLkn4M/s1600/IMG_3713.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSER96qRSfq-c8f0mg73g5aVRwIP52dMcNPJBdvsefmdk9Uy75yfjQmn0LR8CawYk5gyeZFwY8Y3JEZgcT-m1HSX5GcYbw0l_LchirFbrkF58vFn_ZZsgcTd26fPBtJWPFGpWn1iLkn4M/s320/IMG_3713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717296589424316690" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdgjKXW7igqdYlZKF1vcVK705XAgyplZ8XIlQtrNPLTZwgdqVZpB92q9hTKPWUiUP18LHuBS4joZ2RZx1hKqGRHuNTbQ-fjNfK3D9eWdYf9cESRTuMH-wECDgyTS_KkLg-EE1TAASeJc/s1600/IMG_3714.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdgjKXW7igqdYlZKF1vcVK705XAgyplZ8XIlQtrNPLTZwgdqVZpB92q9hTKPWUiUP18LHuBS4joZ2RZx1hKqGRHuNTbQ-fjNfK3D9eWdYf9cESRTuMH-wECDgyTS_KkLg-EE1TAASeJc/s320/IMG_3714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717296595683041362" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDq8rrn3peDotAqvkYhNE96m8Ad4tw5faRJ4IYTea6f9MwJP9ulcwggF1Wr35Il8kCGdyUtYq3BiW1grFBxWfs4pHDHKx6gyYe7yHmmkU9w-eOZqj77s6S-XmK2bwcjr8FykQ8uqO9UA/s1600/IMG_3715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGDq8rrn3peDotAqvkYhNE96m8Ad4tw5faRJ4IYTea6f9MwJP9ulcwggF1Wr35Il8kCGdyUtYq3BiW1grFBxWfs4pHDHKx6gyYe7yHmmkU9w-eOZqj77s6S-XmK2bwcjr8FykQ8uqO9UA/s320/IMG_3715.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717296604696587170" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">watercolors</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">water</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">watercolor paper</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">brushes</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">skewers</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">spray bottles</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">salt</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">small toys</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">saran wrap</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">small sticks, leaves and flowers</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">rubber cement</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">cheap masking tape (Dollar Tree)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Sticks and Saran wrap: Go on a walk to collect ideas of what to draw. Sketch the neighbor's dog, a tree, a house or the pattern on the railing up to a house. While you are walking collect small sticks, leaves and flowers. Tape watercolor paper down on all sides. Wet the entire paper with water. Paint. Lay items on the paper. Cover with saran wrap. Let dry overnight. </p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Small Toys and Spray Bottle: Tape paper down. Put toys on paper. Mix paint with small amount of water (or use liquid watercolors). Spray paper. Lift off toys to see silhouette.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Salt: Paint paper with watercolors. Put salt on. Let dry. (Result are little stars.)</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Skewers: Paint paper. Let dry. Use a skewer to draw lines over with black paint (watercolor, tempera, ink, or acrylic). </p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Rubber Cement: Put rubber cement down on paper. This is fun to tape the paper to the window first with an image underneath. Then put the rubber cement where the black lines would be. Let rubber cement dry (a few seconds). Tape paper down. Watercolor. Let dry. Rub the cement off. (Result the rubber cement resisted the paint. It is white where the cement was.)</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> l</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Rip paper into fourths so kids can experiment</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Any watercolor is 'saved' by putting saran wrap over it and letting it dry... if it STILL needs help let the child add details with colored pencil.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Tape paper down on all sides so it doesn't curl or run away from you</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Artist tape is nice but expensive. Cheap Dollar Tree masking tape works well and won't rip the paper if you pull up gently when the paper is dry.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Small children need their paints sprayed so they are wet enough. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Small children use too much water. Older children don't use enough water.</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-23347950066164726762012-03-07T14:51:00.003-08:002012-03-07T15:04:40.391-08:00Packing Tape and Saran Wrap Sculpture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj-lAZ4EUPk2J9ZGGHGOlppy2TRq2amVJ0Zkd3PaAM_neQi2B0dR4OaMece-6fWYi9SlpOVHa22NjRMiGC1HKYlrjRnRL-gbHvySJbkAJVHhhT8DHx8OYfEokzuahdwfC8CmjOmunoYI/s1600/IMG_3597.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj-lAZ4EUPk2J9ZGGHGOlppy2TRq2amVJ0Zkd3PaAM_neQi2B0dR4OaMece-6fWYi9SlpOVHa22NjRMiGC1HKYlrjRnRL-gbHvySJbkAJVHhhT8DHx8OYfEokzuahdwfC8CmjOmunoYI/s320/IMG_3597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717292121977338514" border="0" /></a>Look at her shear joy in doing this project. She ASKED me to wrap both her hands then she giggled and crawled around pretending to be a dog.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKC3K3L6I4gjDzlu2XVFHbLZAqSlYQTC2AXCqi7hQcs5NVdI8pbhcp33q4brYSUUJeSF-AHYziBguWoADWnF-7H1luDiLxqntrRE5vPn7IEQSDlvmZWH6bGmTZvHCvMRwUVdlLQw8eufQ/s1600/IMG_3696.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKC3K3L6I4gjDzlu2XVFHbLZAqSlYQTC2AXCqi7hQcs5NVdI8pbhcp33q4brYSUUJeSF-AHYziBguWoADWnF-7H1luDiLxqntrRE5vPn7IEQSDlvmZWH6bGmTZvHCvMRwUVdlLQw8eufQ/s320/IMG_3696.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717292095376900114" border="0" /></a><br />Here is our simple sculpture of a foot kicking a ball. It has two paperclips on it to attach it to a hook on the wall. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUOdegPSpo3UXoTW-v4YSRn1nIU9mcb2fjiEAj8kIwF4VyahIyZezBCYwYF7NJlKwHLAcv4Oy9hh2g31jAj0bHyqPnD8d9xdPYuw_-J1b3aAlD4RxyOK4WAKOf1kKHUpTmUEhl1C441s/s1600/IMG_3594.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUOdegPSpo3UXoTW-v4YSRn1nIU9mcb2fjiEAj8kIwF4VyahIyZezBCYwYF7NJlKwHLAcv4Oy9hh2g31jAj0bHyqPnD8d9xdPYuw_-J1b3aAlD4RxyOK4WAKOf1kKHUpTmUEhl1C441s/s320/IMG_3594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717292113246074674" border="0" /></a><br />So proud of her tape foot.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfN4FJH957hQVAv8sZ1gB4vFd6Res8DSAxUzADc5CipdCf-OE522kTI3UkBzcHGyJUcRJh-j1o_uV4krpdy5Fgk5KRADF57jylpbYDVevtobXoaOp4idJBEuAYWnVqtQt66yfJnWkOYE/s1600/IMG_3592.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfN4FJH957hQVAv8sZ1gB4vFd6Res8DSAxUzADc5CipdCf-OE522kTI3UkBzcHGyJUcRJh-j1o_uV4krpdy5Fgk5KRADF57jylpbYDVevtobXoaOp4idJBEuAYWnVqtQt66yfJnWkOYE/s320/IMG_3592.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717292101746372242" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT03RQshfrPp5omfWur9gQdzXw6E2N6pgeJPpfxsj2xwqmsV_RDuWEUJNs_agrQbfGBSqT5X54yI8ZaghyphenhyphentL_IRDwT1pMx1vkfEpECYnCXzeWQEpkuguHgb7hoAtHwWMggK7l5qMgk5mI/s1600/IMG_3610.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT03RQshfrPp5omfWur9gQdzXw6E2N6pgeJPpfxsj2xwqmsV_RDuWEUJNs_agrQbfGBSqT5X54yI8ZaghyphenhyphentL_IRDwT1pMx1vkfEpECYnCXzeWQEpkuguHgb7hoAtHwWMggK7l5qMgk5mI/s320/IMG_3610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717294379603279106" border="0" /></a>Her hands holding the saran/tape ball.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2Z8f21i5r28RTeGdxw4V0g3eeWGw-wpltN935fCxZfI0yEMgfV3ws2l-EXfnfgSSchyphenhypheneCHdIueBPXguOtRjTq39MDbmqaSB51_S9Ondl01Jk5-E4O4dNK22HPRafjGxPHWe2bb8vJ4I/s1600/IMG_3604.JPG"></a><br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><a href="http://denver6-12art.blogspot.com/2008/12/tape-sculptures-3-d-art.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Wrap-Sculptures/">HERE</a> are some examples of this project.<br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">packing tape</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">saran wrap</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">scissors</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">object or person to wrap</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Wrap object or person with saran wrap</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Cover with packing tape</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Carefully cut off</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Tape back together</p> </li></ol></ol> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*You could add colored or printed images below the tape.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Use small sewing scissors to cut sculpture off of a person<br />* Don't use a favorite item that could be damaged by the scissors while cutting the tape off</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This is fun to wrap around a person or a favorite toy<br />* To make this lesson more challenging have them try to turn the item into something else. Example: tape sculpture a teapot but then add chopstick legs and a feather to make it a circus elephant. This lesson can be related to Surrealism but is for older students.</p></ol><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2Z8f21i5r28RTeGdxw4V0g3eeWGw-wpltN935fCxZfI0yEMgfV3ws2l-EXfnfgSSchyphenhypheneCHdIueBPXguOtRjTq39MDbmqaSB51_S9Ondl01Jk5-E4O4dNK22HPRafjGxPHWe2bb8vJ4I/s1600/IMG_3604.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2Z8f21i5r28RTeGdxw4V0g3eeWGw-wpltN935fCxZfI0yEMgfV3ws2l-EXfnfgSSchyphenhypheneCHdIueBPXguOtRjTq39MDbmqaSB51_S9Ondl01Jk5-E4O4dNK22HPRafjGxPHWe2bb8vJ4I/s320/IMG_3604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717292130703994002" border="0" /></a><br />Even the little one loved this project!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-42987126827904533112012-03-07T14:22:00.003-08:002012-03-07T16:07:56.884-08:00Moving & A New Start<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTH38PpeONe-cdRM386yyp0q6menUzveib2IwR2CBz_vxdIgU6u9ssosy_gISE8iBd2UoRpSI8WcKbT6VqWCDHRisLn5sxtai31TwCTiKWu3mxk5Tv3q4QENiZq4Hp0Usxpymeq5EvTg/s1600/IMG_2301.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTH38PpeONe-cdRM386yyp0q6menUzveib2IwR2CBz_vxdIgU6u9ssosy_gISE8iBd2UoRpSI8WcKbT6VqWCDHRisLn5sxtai31TwCTiKWu3mxk5Tv3q4QENiZq4Hp0Usxpymeq5EvTg/s320/IMG_2301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717311241817329602" border="0" /></a><br />I moved to the coast. I was sad to leave Art Camp but a little relieved about not having to organize a big event. We searched for a church. When we went out to lunch with people after visiting one church a woman said, "We had an Art Camp in our backyard last summer." I knew this would be the church we would be attending. :)<br /><br />So this church is run like affiliated house churches. Each house church has Art Camp in their backyard. So Art Camp is organized but not centralized. Art Camp isn't about having a bible lesson. Art Camp is about building a relationship with your neighbors and the neighborhood kids.<br /><br />I am really excited for Art Camp this summer and about meeting new kids. I can't wait to see how Jesus' love and beauty is shown through simply spending time with people.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKynJiTa8m4Tisz-P1aVPEt8yFnYIL7meQV71DxscunVPsq_pG8V_u6aJeeOyMFhudjf9yVPUcrcpsqVHgTAijljqCfAhhJZsS3xkipzaIGjZyabZbDUzDVCrUTpeD-09SVAlDnVob6s/s1600/IMG_2239.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKynJiTa8m4Tisz-P1aVPEt8yFnYIL7meQV71DxscunVPsq_pG8V_u6aJeeOyMFhudjf9yVPUcrcpsqVHgTAijljqCfAhhJZsS3xkipzaIGjZyabZbDUzDVCrUTpeD-09SVAlDnVob6s/s320/IMG_2239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717311232987397074" border="0" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-91696691827239288332012-03-06T15:06:00.003-08:002012-03-06T15:13:00.213-08:00Melted Plastic Sculpture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVMoj4l3q2g5ySPVXA72R_4ZMnTWiCAleUWBmK4a_2uwiYFTmnRVaX0kEwnyVYSNFWhpwGA80dP8kWfIY7U0uSpytuuYRxK9cn9n2ClAuRs-3EjqqFPmEGVFlr6LMhNG0Y_1-Okl74as/s1600/IMG_3730.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVMoj4l3q2g5ySPVXA72R_4ZMnTWiCAleUWBmK4a_2uwiYFTmnRVaX0kEwnyVYSNFWhpwGA80dP8kWfIY7U0uSpytuuYRxK9cn9n2ClAuRs-3EjqqFPmEGVFlr6LMhNG0Y_1-Okl74as/s320/IMG_3730.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716925594618851634" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDSTd82KJbHY4L86Qc8GQMS2-ci9qBSdIFoGN316s92o7LRbDU8NyGrjNQE7sFDR3aGs50zNIuoyyJx9aOUnhZcvD56I8Xd-IAzU2iDCaNt_gs8zME-8fBr0qV47p_YEeDRMX0i_f17E/s1600/IMG_3396.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDSTd82KJbHY4L86Qc8GQMS2-ci9qBSdIFoGN316s92o7LRbDU8NyGrjNQE7sFDR3aGs50zNIuoyyJx9aOUnhZcvD56I8Xd-IAzU2iDCaNt_gs8zME-8fBr0qV47p_YEeDRMX0i_f17E/s320/IMG_3396.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716925602706130162" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SCtySFOVH9qXcoPcqIujUfQ4KkR6WFbNs-4ld8aJX79cFwpNvHuCQupb7DCorS6YiETbjcaVn3EPIZ_BOCmWC-Z_MP8F2jUjkgA814SwfJeKbY5rBzKl6n9TRvgiSB_hNC3J4A3w3kE/s1600/IMG_3398.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SCtySFOVH9qXcoPcqIujUfQ4KkR6WFbNs-4ld8aJX79cFwpNvHuCQupb7DCorS6YiETbjcaVn3EPIZ_BOCmWC-Z_MP8F2jUjkgA814SwfJeKbY5rBzKl6n9TRvgiSB_hNC3J4A3w3kE/s320/IMG_3398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716925610084560098" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://marymaking.blogspot.com/2010/02/dale-chihuly-inspired-sculpture.html">THIS</a> post and<a href="http://artasticartists.blogspot.com/search/label/Chihuly"> THIS</a> post helped me come up with this Dale Chihuly inspired project.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">plastics (#6 is the best, shrinky dink plastic) (#1 melts well) (#5 curls)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">permanent markers</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">scissors</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">oven (200 degrees)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">foil</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">cookie sheet</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">oven mitts</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">hot glue</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Draw on plastics with markers and cut into pieces</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Put on foil lined cookie sheet and put in 200 degree oven</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Watch closely. #6 plastics only need 1 to 2 minutes</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Hot glue together </p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*They cool quickly</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* Make sure the plastics are clean </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* The plastics should not smell but leave windows open</p></ol>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-74167778381565001512012-03-06T14:57:00.002-08:002012-03-06T15:03:11.682-08:00Cardboard Sculpture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrBAfoFH8gpcP6WjAKsHC_RvHRIRaByOT9lKCRWR7kiINGqVB_lgJxH3UbzImeo_SYDqwlyCbhnO7wWnMZ5FJiR29haLcBMngA23ZeuteLZD-JaTRfYzgdvJFIwWRFokB_j5biDxJx6M/s1600/IMG_8276.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrBAfoFH8gpcP6WjAKsHC_RvHRIRaByOT9lKCRWR7kiINGqVB_lgJxH3UbzImeo_SYDqwlyCbhnO7wWnMZ5FJiR29haLcBMngA23ZeuteLZD-JaTRfYzgdvJFIwWRFokB_j5biDxJx6M/s320/IMG_8276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716923452803427538" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0JPR1s6rU5haNnT4NROKpsDoUhGQpztflV6PrF9oJvpSUgtib_mGWwNpJjOit0uOFGlxmQG7qqCylFSOzYBBR9Xp9wPWeyYOwaortH81evqjtsAZVtlgpISDQc2wvU8DvZt6ykUGIfA/s1600/IMG_8251.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0JPR1s6rU5haNnT4NROKpsDoUhGQpztflV6PrF9oJvpSUgtib_mGWwNpJjOit0uOFGlxmQG7qqCylFSOzYBBR9Xp9wPWeyYOwaortH81evqjtsAZVtlgpISDQc2wvU8DvZt6ykUGIfA/s320/IMG_8251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716923458246804642" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7o6bNRWtbwuX-KH54jXw9aUn11yyyMQrg6iK_jDLl_LxHHHwXcVGXuNFfCA9v065gtjI0v3jGcaZdQeMWqJSdMg-fzWjV_qe_ALIaTb6W5hv9CURFOd4mDvr2hUsA3xJSD8sZBQk0l6A/s1600/IMG_8245.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7o6bNRWtbwuX-KH54jXw9aUn11yyyMQrg6iK_jDLl_LxHHHwXcVGXuNFfCA9v065gtjI0v3jGcaZdQeMWqJSdMg-fzWjV_qe_ALIaTb6W5hv9CURFOd4mDvr2hUsA3xJSD8sZBQk0l6A/s320/IMG_8245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716923467608817986" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://mymessyartroom.blogspot.com/2011/12/jean-dubuffet-mega-animal-sculpture.html">THIS</a> blog photo reminded me of a project I did with a student years ago.<br /><br />We used a 3D puzzle for our piece design. We used the shadow of the pieces to make it bigger.<br />We cut thick cardboard with exacto knives then taped the edges with colored duct tape.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-9846669831539445822012-03-06T14:51:00.002-08:002012-03-06T14:55:06.637-08:00Using Leftovers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgd5KAGs8s48xwYbVBhXmQ2mg1cy8V7UFfUL7nKS-UZQ4HLrAXlohkWltQdrOWb_6K9g2So0R2snrJhzDTnawVy1lb0TQK_NdjL-BVrjCn7YIQlRi6ePU1zPbE5FM2BU4x9FR_MojC1QI/s1600/IMG_3711.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgd5KAGs8s48xwYbVBhXmQ2mg1cy8V7UFfUL7nKS-UZQ4HLrAXlohkWltQdrOWb_6K9g2So0R2snrJhzDTnawVy1lb0TQK_NdjL-BVrjCn7YIQlRi6ePU1zPbE5FM2BU4x9FR_MojC1QI/s320/IMG_3711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716921047103571554" border="0" /></a><br />Use up that paint and other materials you have on hand that last day.<br />I saw the dog painting <a href="http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2010/02/dog-multimedia-paintings.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">poster board (the ones you have covering the table to catch spills!)<br />left over acrylic and tempera paints</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">little notecards</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">glue</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">oil pastels, chalk pastels, crayons, whatever you have</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Have children look at images eyes and noses on note cards practicing how they look. This can be done when children are arriving one day or if children get done early with a project.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Use the poster board from the table that already has paint on it. Glue the eyes and nose on the board where you think they should go. Add a nose and ears then begin painting the face.</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Cover all the poster board with paint then add details with other drawing materials.</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This is a great way to use materials you have on hand. It is fun to make the image so big on the poster board. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This is a last day activity.</p></ol><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lVIwj1nt6p7qvYVPF4Td9HUyzmi4lV0AbxB96qkzMKgJkEqGfNfxbSjqJMMAloNzBBthzB2zSTk8QPhs075QK089mYFFEzcPi3xagg0-GcwQpCsAkusS334-TwgvBRGtj58aozqvdWE/s1600/IMG_3712.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lVIwj1nt6p7qvYVPF4Td9HUyzmi4lV0AbxB96qkzMKgJkEqGfNfxbSjqJMMAloNzBBthzB2zSTk8QPhs075QK089mYFFEzcPi3xagg0-GcwQpCsAkusS334-TwgvBRGtj58aozqvdWE/s320/IMG_3712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716921053194702370" border="0" /></a><br />Or just roll up scrap papers and hot glue onto painted cardboard for a cool city!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-77345485639851965422012-03-06T14:49:00.002-08:002012-03-06T14:51:52.051-08:00Acrylic on Glass Bottles<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H2OSqR2Qf4_K43arJjLcBVa2hos2Mj4LMDVE9lU2Tw3ajLHnypPbgNClMDdHfST8Ch7siQEVSK9nLEjgFU2lHsA3bXxNRpwlUOXZR3bSgdt_bKU53-WGVGw3wxfBpYcywnQEPRZyoVU/s1600/IMG_3727.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H2OSqR2Qf4_K43arJjLcBVa2hos2Mj4LMDVE9lU2Tw3ajLHnypPbgNClMDdHfST8Ch7siQEVSK9nLEjgFU2lHsA3bXxNRpwlUOXZR3bSgdt_bKU53-WGVGw3wxfBpYcywnQEPRZyoVU/s320/IMG_3727.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716920613151107074" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://afaithfulattempt.blogspot.com/2010/12/art-history-on-bottle.html">THIS</a> lesson is great for older students learning about an artist.<br /><br />Simply gesso a glass bottle then paint on it with acrylic paint.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9164282427936402938.post-15569588065217347572012-03-06T14:47:00.002-08:002012-03-06T14:49:34.127-08:00Clay Stamp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrJZt56JLYWDXCMCxxW0osWA9RE5p3hxuLaUzj4OASlNLcCDR5u-n5iPH1tvs4ZsjsjdaF3MpAjIu0g40-nTBRWAQZGAy_Oqcx_B1ODG-pcERNoWOSIJjNm3d52lBFmTFU9sRom9oMBY/s1600/IMG_3687.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrJZt56JLYWDXCMCxxW0osWA9RE5p3hxuLaUzj4OASlNLcCDR5u-n5iPH1tvs4ZsjsjdaF3MpAjIu0g40-nTBRWAQZGAy_Oqcx_B1ODG-pcERNoWOSIJjNm3d52lBFmTFU9sRom9oMBY/s320/IMG_3687.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716920021194804130" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/09/plasticine-stamp-printing.html">THIS </a>is so cool. I can make a stamp any shape I want with oil clay.<br /><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Supplies:</u></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">oily clay (non-air dry)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">ink pads</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">paper (previously used paper)</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-decoration: none">pencils, paperclips, things with texture</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Instructions:</u><span style="text-decoration: none"> </span> </p> <ol><ol><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Make a shape out of the clay (leaves and petals or push a toy into it)</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Push clay into inkpad</p> </li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Stamp paper, nice to make a pattern</p> </li></ol></ol> <ol start="2"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><u>Tips:</u> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This is the clay you could use for the plaster a paris relief, so you could use it again here.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* This clay is also fun to make little boats out of to float in your bubble solution when you make bubble prints. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">* These prints look great over top of the watercolors the children made.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*Smaller children need help to be gentle to not smoosh the image they made in the clay.</p></ol> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in">*If you have Legos, these are also fun to stamp with.</p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965749112356108292noreply@blogger.com0