Fired Ink Art - Simple step by step abstract art photo guide!

What you will need

• Cookie sheet with foil
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink
• Glass from picture frame or tiles
• Alcohol in dropper or spray bottle
• White Card stock
• Lighter

1. Put foil on cookie sheet and place glass on it.
2. Squeeze a generous amount of alcohol to cover the glass.
3. Apply ink colors in design you desire.
4. Tilt the glass to mix the colors. Add more colors and alcohol if needed.
5. When you are happy with the color combinations, Lit the fire!
6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
7. Place piece of white card stock on working side of glass and frame your art!!

Thank you so much Dear Jen and Amy for all colorful projects and fun filled moments:) Much Love!!

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Simple step by step photo guide to make your own handmade Paper!

Project contributed by Jen Balcom and Amy Hoover. Thank you ladies!:)

What you will need

• Mold and Deckle  (You can also staple screen to picture frame for deckle)
• Felt
• Sponge
• Cotton fiber ( you can also use dryer lint, egg carton or cardboard etc)
• Tub full of warm water
• Blender
• Dry flowers and Leaves
• Towel

1. Fill tub with warm water.
2. Make pulp by blending warm water, shredded paper and cotton fiber in a blender. Blend until the shredded paper is disintegrated and mixed well. The water will look all cloudy.
3. Pour pulp in the tub full of water.
4. Mix the pulp well in the water.
5. With screen side up on deckle, place mold on top and submerge in water. Scoop up the pulp till the pulp is evenly distributed all over the screen.
6. Place dry flowers and leaves on top and gently float the pulp in water for leaves to settle.
7. Remove the deckle from water.
8. Place it on the towel.
9. Remove the mold.
10. Place the felt on top of handmade paper.
11. Flip it
12. Use sponge to squeeze out excess water with felt side up.
13. Gently peel the felt away from paper and let the paper dry.

Enjoy all new handmade paper! Colormehappyworkshop:)

 

Bubbly art project - super fun impression art idea using bubble wrap!

What you will need

• Bubble wrap
• Paints
• Paint brush
• Paper

Using brush paint on the bubbly side of the bubble wrap.
Press painted side of bubble wrap onto a blank paper.
Gently lift the bubble wrap and enjoy the impressions.

Makes great home made cards, gift bags and gift wraps!

Colormehappy!

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Madhubani art fishes by Colormehappy art enthusiasts!!

Environmental friendly Ganesha's made with love at colormehappyworkshop - using crayola air dry clay and recycled rakhis!

Devotion is simply an act of dissolving in divine love:)
Happy Ganesha Chaturthi!


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Play Dough in the making - A fun-filled, green and creative activity to make learning and fun go hand in hand!

What you will need

•  4 Cups all purpose flour 
•  1.5 Cups of water (Approx.)
•  1/2 Cup salt
•  3 Tbsp of canola oil, you can also blend essential oils.
•  Organic food coloring/Natural food colors from beets, annatto, turmeric, flower petals etc.
•  6 Tsp cream of tartar

1. Pour dry ingredients into a large saucepan and mix well using whisker. 
2. Add wet ingredients (except food coloring).
3. Over medium heat stir constantly until a dough ball forms by pulling away from sides.
4. Take it off the stove to cool.
5. Knead and split the dough in small balls 
6. Add food coloring and knead to mix colors well.
7. Store the dough in an airtight container. 

Simple play dough recipe without using cream of tartar

For each color what you will need

• 1 Cup all purpose flour
• 1 Cup corn starch
• 1 Cup of water (Approx.)
• 2 Tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup salt
• 2 Tbsp of canola oil, you can also blend essential oils.
• Organic food coloring/Natural food colors from beets, annatto, turmeric, flower petals etc.

1. Mix dry ingredients well using a whisker in a large mixing bowl. 
2. Add the wet ingredients (except the food coloring) and knead. 
3. Split the dough in small balls and add food coloring for colors.
4. Knead to mix colors well.
5. Store the dough in an airtight container.

Note - Measurements of water and food coloring are Approx., It depends on what kind of flour you are using and how much color you will like to add. Add water slowly while kneading and stop adding when you reach the play dough like consistency.
Adding tartar is not a must but it makes play dough stretchy and fun to work with.

Feel free to experiment! You can also add glitter or crayon shavings (the leftover from sharpened crayons) for marbled look. 

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day!:)

Colors of Freedom: An Independence Day art project!

Featured in Times-Republican!

Fourth of July is marked nationwide by congregating with loved ones, shopping, backyard barbecue galore and spectacular display of fireworks. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for us to discuss with our kids what independence means and why we all need to appreciate the freedom we enjoy every day.

Symbolic use of colors in flags represents the values that country stands for. This month’s project is a creative, colorful and fun to do art that teaches what colors and values we as a nation take pride and stand for.

Red – Hardiness and Valor

White – Purity and Innocence

Blue – Vigilance and Perseverance

What you will need

• Cardstock
• Markers
• Red, white and blue buttons

• Glue

• Scissors (for bookmarks)

Using markers write on cardstock the meaning of colors. For younger children you can also take a print out. Stick the buttons using glue and give a finishing touch using markers. Makes fun greetings, bookmarks, folders and wall art.

Wish you all a very happy 4th July!! 

Thanks for visiting and have a colorful day:)