Bunny Love - Fun and easy Easter crafts!

Enjoy this super fun and easy bunny love art on greetings, book marks, folders, place mats, gift bags:)

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day!

You crack me up - A super fun and colorful Easter craft!

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Spring is definitely in the air! The warmer longer days, rain, sprouting seeds, colorful blossoms, green grass and chirping birds fill our lives with so much happy feeling. As we transition from winter to summer, spring reminds us of rebirth, renewal of spirit and a fresh colorful start.

This month’s art project is colorful, cheerful and fun to do Easter craft.

What you will need 

• Card stock
• Construction paper
• Pencil and eraser
• Scissors
• Paints
• Q-tip
• Wiggly eyes
• Egg stencil
• Glue
• Markers 

1. Using stencil draw 3 adjacent eggs on the card stock. Cut them using scissors and make sure that they stay attached to each other.
2. For chicken's face, stick wiggly eyes using glue on the middle egg. Cut and stick construction paper for beak.
3. Using scissors cut zig-zag on both outside eggs for cracking impression as shown in picture. 
4. Using marker draw symmetrical zig-zag design on front and back of outer eggs. Dip Q-tip in paints and fill the empty space with polka dots by gently pressing it on paper.
5. When dry, fold and write a message:))

Wish you all a very happy and colorful spring!

Motivation!

Motivation happens when our brain feels a difference between who we are and what we want to be!!

A very special thanks to https://www.facebook.com/#!/KeshavchughPhotography for sharing this beautiful capture!

Share a hug - A thoughtful art project!

Here is a hug for you..
To make you smile when you feel blue,
To make you happy if you're sad,
To let you know...Life ain't so bad!
Now I've given hug to you,
Somehow, I feel better too!
Hugs are better when you share,
So pass one on and show you care!!

All you need is

• Card stock
• Ribbon or jute twine or Crimped Curling Ribbon
• Finger paints or kids washable and non toxic ink stamp pad
• Paper hole punch (optional)
• Markers or printer for note card
• Scissors
• Pencil 

1. Cut ribbon arm length size.
2. Pour paints in a paper plate. Using brush generously paint one hand using colors of your choice. Press hand down onto paper and make an impression. Using the same technique make an impression of other hand. let it dry.
3. Using pencil draw a broad outline around the hands, cut using scissors and punch hole at end to insert  ribbon later.
4. Write a message on notecard using markers or print. Optional - you can use available craft supplies to decorate. Buttons, sparkles, sequene, etc..
5. Punch a hole in note card
6. Insert note card in ribbon and tie paper hand prints on both ends.

❤❤ Share a hug today! Love and be loved:)) ❤❤

This thoughtful art project is shared by Ms. Lori Gardea. Thank you so much!

Happy me:))

Spring Blossoms - Fun art project using finger paints!

All you need is 

• Finger paints
• Construction paper
• Card stock
• Glue
• Pipe cleaner
• Scissors
• Art paint brush

Using scissors cut tree trunk from construction paper. Stick it on card stock. Dip index finger in paints and press on to paper for leaves impression. Touch up construction paper using paints.   

For flowers - Dip pipe cleaner in paints, press it on paper for stem. Make petals using art paint brush as shown. (Dip art paint brush in paints and press it on paper) 

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day!

Colorful butterflies - Fun art project using finger paints!

All you need is

• Finger paints
• Card stock
• Pipe cleaner

Dip pipe cleaner in paint and make impressions on paper.
Dip fingers in paints and press on paper for wings.

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day!

Let love bloom - A super fun technique to paint colorful flowers!!

All you need is

• Paints
• Art paint brush
• Card stock

Generously dip brush in colorful paints and press it on the paper as shown. Enjoy!

  

Want to feel blessed!

To be able to feel blessed....we need to first start counting our blessings!

Colorful Butterflies - Fun filled art project using foot prints!

All you need is

• Finger paints
• Cardstock
• Markers
• Paper plate
• Brush
• Feet:))

Pour paints in a paper plate. Using brush generously paint one foot using different colors. Press foot down onto paper and make an impression. Using the same technique make an impression of other foot.

Use markers to draw head and antennae. 

Finish with a smile and colorful polka dots on antennae.

Enjoy the silly grins and giggles and have a fun filled day!

My sweet little world - Fun art project for Valentines Day using Finger paints!

All you need is

• Finger paints
• Card stock
• Markers
• Brush
• Paper plate

Pour paints in a paper plate. Using brush generously paint one hand using colors of your choice. Press hand down onto paper and make an impression. Using the same technique make an impression of other hand. Draw hearts and family using markers:))

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day:))

Loving hearts - A simple and fun art project using construction paper!

All you need is

• Construction paper
• Tissue paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Heart stencil (optional)

Draw a heart on construction paper and cut it using scissors. Cut or hand tear tissue paper into small squares and crush it. Stick the crushed balls of tissue paper on the borders of heart using glue.

Ideas around the project

1. Write a note, stick a treat, draw a picture and turn it into a sweet greeting card.
2. Fun book (Cut same size hearts from different colors of construction paper and punch holes on left and tie them together).
3. Display pictures (Cut same size hearts from different colors of construction paper. Using tape, stick pictures displaying memorable moments. Stick them on wall using tape) 
4. Party decorations ( Tie jute twines where ever desired in a party and display pictures as done in (3) using small wooden clothespin).

Thanks for visiting and have a loving day!! Love and be Loved:))

Crafty butterfly - Reuse idea using scraps of paper!

All you need is

• Scraps of paper (you can use wrapping paper, magazines, art projects etc.)
• Pipe cleaner
• Lollipop

1. Cut 2 papers with different patteren in same size squares.
2. Starting from corner of square start pleating the paper into an accordion fold or zig zag fold (like you are making a fan) till you reach the opposite corner.
3. When done folding both papers, tie them together from center using pipe cleaner. Insert a small heart shape lollipop in the pipe cleaner. you can also stick the lollipop on a small heart paper using tape.

Bells are not required but my daughter really wanted a jingly butterfly :)) you can use beads too.

On the other butterfly my daughter wrote with black marker and painted colorful hearts. It looks really good.

Picture coming soon when I will get hold of it. She wants to have her own blog...you see...I told her she is just 6 and I can use it for now. She is very particular about her copyrights;))

Thanks for visiting and you have a colorful jingly dingly day:))

Let love Grow - Fun art project for Valentines!

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My daughters are getting really creative and have their own colormehappy workshops at home, which is not bad till you will know it includes cutting all important papers (tags, receipts, bills, mails and coupons) and painting all over the kitchen floor.

I told my older daughter the other day that art comes from heart. Do what you feel like, there is nothing like right or wrong...just let go, have no thoughts and create your own masterpiece. One afternoon, I looked at her and the painted and scribbled kitchen floor.....and she says... Mom I am just trying to be creative and have no thoughts. See, I even shared and gave crayons to my little sister so she does not mess up with paints. Will you put this in your blog? Mine too mommy says the younger one......look at the sun and the moon and this and that scribbled all over the floor. Mom, we are doing teamwork!
I smiled and walked out, thinking nothing just happened. I sure should enjoy these few minutes of teamwork till they last;)

For this project all you need is

• Pencil
• Card stock
• Markers
• Paints
• Brush

Draw a heart and trunk using pencil. Use heart stencil if needed.
Dip brush in colors of your choice and dab it on the paper (in heart shape) and fill the heart. Fill color in tree trunk and personalize using markers.
You can also fill the heart using markers, crayons, construction paper (mosaic art) or stickers.

Thanks for visiting:)) Have a colorful day!!



Inspire yourself - A New Year art project using old crayons.

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What happens in a football game, kick and ball goes here and another kick the ball goes there.

We make ourselves football too when we get stuck in words. Someone says, Oh you are so beautiful and sweet person, we love it...and when someone passes a remark that's not too nice we feel so sad. We make ourselves football of others opinions. We live in words.

Every word should make sense and everything should be meaningful. Words are the root cause of worries and we cannot worry without words..... Try for 2 minutes...sit down and no words...not even thoughts... can u worry like this?

Next time getting moved by others opinion, think of yourself as a football and its happening to you....you are going to be kicked....you are being the football of others' thoughts, don't let anyone move you...not anymore!

This year let’s make each moment in our lives better and happier than the one just passed by getting aware and not stuck. Let go of those stuck thoughts and inspire yourself!

For this month’s art project we are going to create personalized piece of art by using old crayons.

All you need is

• Card stock

• Crayon stubs

• Pencil

• Glue

• Scissors

Remove any wrapping from crayons. Using scissors trim uneven crayon stubs. Sketch the letter on card stock using pencil. Outline with glue and stick crayons.

Temper!

Losing your temper is not a way to get rid of it!

Yarn Ornaments- A creative Christmas craft from the students of Marshalltown St. Paul's Preschool!

All you need is

• Balloon 
• Glue 
• Sugar
• Water 
• Yarn 
• Glitter
• Ribbon

1. Make a thick (like soup)  mixture of glue, sugar and water.
2. Blow up a small balloon.
3. Dip long colorful yarn pieces in the mixture of glue, sugar and water.
4. Roll the dipped yarn pieces over the balloon until it’s mostly covered. 
5. Pour glitter over the balloon and let dry (24 Hours)
6. When the yarn is dry (it will be stiff), pop the balloon and remove it.
7. Tie a ribbon and make a bow.
8. Tie a piece of yarn to hang.

A special thanks to Marshalltown St. Paul's Preschool for sharing their creative craft. Hope you all will experience the same excitement and joy of grins and giggles as they did while working on the project. The ornaments make an awesome replacement for balloons (you can hang them on jute twine) and can be reused for decorations on any occasion.

Thanks for stopping in and have a colorful day!!

Applause!

Don't just expect an applause, Deserve it!

Colorful and joyful music shakers!

What you will need

• Empty paper towel or toilet paper tube

• Dried beans or uncooked rice

• Construction paper

• Gift wrap scraps

• Crafting scraps

• Crushed aluminum foil

• Glue

• Scissors

• Tape

• Pencil

Make the impression of the tube end on construction paper using pencil. Now draw another circle that’s half an inch bigger in size using pencil and cut it using scissors to cover tube ends. 

1. Take an empty paper towel or toilet paper tube and cover one end of tube by neatly taping construction paper.
2.  Then fill the tube with a few dried beans, uncooked rice, small crushed rolls of aluminum foil and a   small bell (optional).
3.  After filling, cover the other open end.
4.  Glue gift wrap scraps all over the tube. Decorate with ribbons and other available crafting scraps.

Colorful and joyful, your little ones music shaker or maraca is all ready to rock!!

Enjoy:))

Let’s shine like candles and light our world - A Christmas art project!

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A candle unites religions and faiths all over the world. It’s used as a visible expression for prayer, love, peace, joy, prosperity, righteousness, wisdom and knowledge. This months project is
Let’s shine like candle and light our world with colors and happiness. Let there be no clouds of fear and sorrow.
Let’s lead from darkness to light.

All you need is
• Construction Paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Card stock
• Paints
• Paint brush
• Markers
• Pencil (for sketching)

For candle, cut different colors of construction paper in shape of semi circle or any other desirable shape.
You can make flame by cutting yellow construction paper or by making thumb impression using paints or just pouring yellow paint in shape of flame.

Draw design on candle using marker. Finish with vibrant polka dots using paints and brush or Glue sequence.

Draw a dove on construction paper using pencil, cut it. You can use it as a stencil and draw polka dots using paint and brush around it and remove the stencil or you can stick the dove using glue and then put polka dots all over.

Thank you for visiting:)) Have a colorful day!

Be Peace!!