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The simple key to success is.....

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might!

A loving note from my daughter!

Sometimes you get discouraged because you think I'm small....

I always leave my fingerprints on furniture and walls.....

But everyday I'm growing up and soon I'll be too tall....

That those little fingerprints will be difficult to recall....

Maa, here's a little hand print that you can put away....

So you will know just how my hands looked on this loving day:)

Love you always!!

Happy times! Thanks so much for visiting and have a colorful day:)

Make your own green and non toxic sidewalk paints!

Project featured in Times-Republican

This reuse project is super fun and creative way to get kids involved into practical learning of creating paints from simple household items.

For each color what you will need 

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• Paintbrush
• Small jar with lid
• Food coloring (approx. 12-14 drops) or add more for desired color

1. In a jar mix together the cornstarch, cold water and food coloring. Place the lid tightly and shake until the contents are uniformly mixed.

2. Use a paintbrush to make fun designs on the sidewalks. To wash the paint off, simply spray the area with water.

A colorful drawing from my 6 year old daughter's notebook where she is trying to capture how her sidewalk painting will look like:)

Happy times!

Reusable fun!

Reuse Idea using scraps of fabric or construction paper!

Before you throw something away think of different ways it can be used or turned into someone else's treasure!!







Spring blossoms pencil toppers - A super fun and creative reuse idea!

For this reuse project all you need is

• Pencil
• Play-doh bottle
• Coffee filter
• Markers or crayons
• Scraps of construction paper
• Pipe cleaner
• Tape
• Scissors

Using Scissors cut construction paper and tape it on Play-Doh bottle to cover the label. You can also stick colorful small torn pieces of construction paper using glue for mosaic like art.

Take a coffee filter. Using markers or crayons make colorful art on it. When done poke a hole on the center, insert pencil and tape the filter to the pencil end. You can also use a paper napkin or paper towel instead of coffee filter. Just cut  in round shape using scissors.

Roll pipe cleaner on pencil.

Fill scarps of construction paper in the play-doh bottles and stick a pencil in it.

A very special thanks to Lori Sims Gardea for supporting colormehappy with wonderful reuse idea and supplies!

Splatter painting - Super fun and creative art project using toothbrush!

Featured in Times-Republican

Next time you are about to toss that used toothbrush in trash, just look at it and smile and say, not yet :) because this project is nothing else but so much fun for all ages, seasons and celebrations.

It's called splatter painting.

All you need is

• Tooth brush
• Paints
• Paper stock
• Stencils

1. Place stencils on the paper.

2. Rinse toothbrush in water and pat dry using paper towel.

3. Pour drops of colorful paints in a paper plate.

4. Smudge the tooth brush in paints, making sure all top bristles have enough paint but they are not over loaded, if required have another sheet available to shed extra paint.

5. Gently brush the bristles with thumb and let the colorful drops of paint form speckles all over the desired area.

6. When you are done, gently remove the stencils and cherish your beautiful creation:)

Enjoy the art:) Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day!

Something bigger!

We are all part of something bigger and we are all part of it together!! 



The cracked pot - An Inspiring story!

An elderly chienese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of pole which she carried across her neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

At the end of long walks from stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the women bringing home only one and a half pots of water.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

‘I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.' The old woman smiled,' Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of path, but not on the other pot's side?'

That’s because I have always known about your flaw, so your side of path is covered with flowers, and every day while we walk back, you water them.'

For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers and decorate my home!

Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the home.'

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.

So, to all my cracked pot friends, have a great day and remember the beauty of flowers on your side of path!

This too shall pass!!

Nothing stays forever, everything is temporary!

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!

Featured in Times-Republican

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!