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I’m for anything that gets my son away from his Play Station. He loves art, so I keep a lot of art supplies around for him to get messy with.
Gail with That Artist Woman is an artist, an art teacher………an art teacher I wish worked in my son’s school. I was lost in her site, going from one project to the next. I am convinced with her tutorials that I can complete 90% of these at home with my son. Some of her techniques will give you that “AHA!” feeling. What I love the most, are these projects look good enough to place on your wall……well we place all our little darlings stuff up, but it’s not always pretty right? There I said it……just don’t tell my son. And before
Using a few materials and lots of paint, you can create some pretty cool flowers. I’m thinking this may be a great project for our playroom wall. Who cares if he’s 11. I think it’s perfect.See the fibers in the middle? She’ll show you how…… It’s gonna look messy………and you know what? It’s OK! You can clean your house any ole day…….but a child’s imagination is more important.
I cannot wait to try this idea! It’s a glue batik. This is SO up my alley. I love how she has clear tutorials on how to make all her art projects. I’m sure it’s so hard for teachers to come up with original ideas for holiday gifts for the children to make. I’m lucky that my son’s teacher is crafty.
This below is a cool gift for Mothers Day. A Mother’s Day Diorama. So cool. I can also think of many other themes to try with this. This one scares me a bit…..not in a creepy way…..but a complex way. It’s an Advent Calendar. So cool. I’d have to start now to have it done by Christmas. But seriously, you could use this for anything. It’s amazing. What kid doesn’t like making crazy looking characters? I’m telling you…….those kids in her school are blessed to have her. I can’t wait to try some of these projects. Either can my son.
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34 comments:
Those pillowcases would be so fun!
Love the batik!
I haven't done batik since jr high, but using glue is such a neat idea. : )
Love the flowers...going to have to try that one! Wonder if a smaller plate would be easier for younger children to work with.
Both of my girls adore art. And we are lucky enough that they get to have art class at their schools. The hardest thing is storage for all of the drawings, painting etc they bring home.
I am always looking for things to do with my kids...they like to paint, unfortunately - a 3-year old and painting is not always a good idea! I will have to try some of these with supervision!
XOXO Jess
all great ideas - love the batiking!!! i follow the "that artist woman" blog, as well... my blog paintcutpaste.com is dedicated entirely to art projects kids can do themselves -- using my 3 year old as the super-willing guinea pig who BEGS me each day to let her paint or make some sort of art!
Great ideas!! I love the pillow case. Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!
Love this!! I love art projects...the pillow case and flowers are my favs.
I LOVE this! I am going now to see how she did the batik pillow case, I love that!
And I think we might do the diorama thing for some summer grandma birthdays...
Thanks for this (I love your site :D).
Wow! Awesome pillowcase! Can't wait to try it myself. Thanks for sharing!!
thanks for the great link! She has some pretty cool stuff and I love that she shares the "how to" with it. My kids are too old but I have a pool and lots of kids over in the summer so I will be trying some of these. Thanks again-nancy
I love this new way to earn entries for the Lisa Leonard necklace. Such a great idea!
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Oooh, how fun!
what fun!
sandy toe
Wow I love those flowers. They really do look good enough to display proudly on your wall.
I love the diorama! My son did several of them this year for school, but a personal one would rock!
Thank you for featuring her!! I love doing art projects with my kids. Actually... they beg me to do them when we haven't done one for a couple days. :) Perfect!
I've seen her blog before - I'm a kindergarten teacher and I've used a few of her ideas in my classroom - Thanks for reminding me how great she is!
I love these art projects.
i just checked out her blog.. you're not kidding. tons of ideas, inspiration and techniques there. thanks for sharing.
I have been getting advent calendars since childhood and never even considered making one. What a clever idea. You could even do one with pictures in it. A keepsake...
ooooohhhh the ideas are a 'stormin. It's always worth your time to come here. And. I'M not too proud to beg. Would love the necklace.
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Cute ideas! Stopping by from the Blog Frog community to say hi!
i am telling my daughter about this she is always looking for projects for the kids
An art idea for you son also could be technotrash remix art.
If you have any old keyboards, fax machines,telephones,used cd's,wiggly eyes and a glue gun plus some tools for dismantling, small containerd for collecting all the small inner treasures and then an assembly area, where these can be refashioned in to many sci- fi creatures only limited by imagination. My sons loved making sci fi looking googles and moveable robots....Art revisioned??? Enjoy
I love to do art with my three children, too. They make such unique gifts...and make them feel so special to create something so priceless. Thanks for sharing!
All of these idea's are great. I homeschool my middle child and I am always looking for craft idea's since I am not very artsy. Thanks for sharing
she has some of the most amazing projects! and yes, that i one of my fave things, too....that they are pretty enough to hang on the wall! ;)
Wonderful post. I think it's impossible to overstate the importance of art for children. I forwarded the post to my friend who owns a kids' art studio.
I've been subscribed to The Artist Woman for awhile now. Gorgeous artwork all the time, it is amazing inspiration for both kids & adults!
Love the artwork!
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