When it starts up in Summer we can get a little stir crazy being inside an air conditioned house all day. During a week-long heat wave, I came up with some art projects and experiments to try that harnessed the energy of the sun. Here are three quick down and dirty ideas.
Author: bgay
Camping Collage Calendar
I’ve decided to keep the monthly project of making a calendar with my kindergarten boy through the Summer. It’s a great way for him to practice cutting, writing numbers and following directions. Since June is usually the month we go on our annual camping trip, I thought I’d make our calendar art this month have a camping theme!
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Drive By Birthday Banner
Last weekend I took my son to his first drive-by birthday celebration. We loaded into the car and drove past his friend’s house to wish him the best on his special day. I guess that is the world we live in now! To help those of you preparing for this surreal new world of birthday celebrations, I made a free printable of this handy dandy birthday banner and a template to make a pinwheel. Continue reading
Painted Rocks
Grab some smooth-ish rocks in your yard or while you’re out on a walk and decorate it!
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Watercolor Silhouettes
Create a striking silhouette with water colors (or food coloring if you don’t have paint) and a permanent marker.
Paper Hats From Junk Mail
Moonstick
A simple craft that you can do with just about anything you have lying around the house. Continue reading
Paper Feathers
Design your own beautiful feathers from paper. A great chance to flex your imagination and your scissor cutting muscles. Free printable here.
Daffodil Paper Craft
If you’re stuck inside on a rainy April day, here’s a great craft to do at home to remind you that April showers bring May flowers. Get the free printable here.
Self Actualization
Come with me, to the top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
