Mosaic Beginner

I got the idea in my head that making mosaic trivets with my sons first grade class is a great idea. I have never even attempted mosaic trivets before so I decided a test run was in order.

I did some online research and realized the materials don't have to be quite as specific as I had originally thought.That was a relief! For the class project I ordered 6"x6" masonite fiber boards. These are VERY inexpensive and a great solution to keep the cost down. For my test run I used a ceramic tile that I had left over from another project. I drew a very basic image on the base tile with a dry erase marker. Once I got going on laying the tiles I realized that the less detail, the better. That is why there water lines are not in the final piece.Over all I think this test run was a success! I'll be sure to post some of the kids work when I get it.

Preschool Masterpiece

No joke. I did this Mona Lisa with my daughters pre school class. Amazing, right?

This was a project I found that is done by an art school. When I saw it I KNEW it could be adjusted to work well with pre schoolers. I was THRILLED with the outcome.

Each child in the class was responsible for a 4" x 4" square. We melted crayons on a warming tray to give the end result a fine art quality. I have a new mild obsession with creating auction art projects.

Side note: I was the lucky bidder at the auction too! I love this piece SO much I now own it. YAY!

1 Spider Leg, 1 Paper Pot, 1/3 of a feather Boa

My kids school is having their annual auction and needless to say when they told me the theme was "Dr. Seuss" I just about flipped!

I had the kraft colored paper mache pots from a craft swap, the green stems are very large Halloween spiders (Super clearance at Target) and the top is of course the feather boa.Add in some masking tape and spray paint and VOILA!

I will be making this smaller table top ones and also some large ones. I'll post more pictures of the decor as I get it created.

Holiday Crafts with a twist

I always show my little artists a finished sample of the projects before they begin. Often their interpretations are far more exciting and inspiring than what I show them. I love Helen's snowman jar. I'm not sure I could even replicate the amount of cuteness in it by attempting it myself.

Spooky October

It's been a great month of creepy and spooky crafts!

Fall Leaves!

Fall is here! That means tons of crafty options and that holiday crafts are just around the corner! These fall leaves are your basic coffee filters cut into leaf shapes. Draw some lines on the leaves with a crayon and drip some liquid water color on them. Viola! You have a great garland that will last from September through November! I stapled these leaves to a piece of oatmeal colored yarn.

Thank YOU again!

We had an amazing time celebrating with everyone yesterday! The golden teddy masks turned out great! You can see more photos on the facebook page. A big THANK YOU once again for all of you voting me #1 for the Golden Teddy Awards! I am SO, SO flattered!