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• My “Make Every Moment Count” Memory Box

  

  My mother’s memory box is done. I printed panels of old family photos on my computer, taped them together, and scored the edges for easy folding. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• “Make Every Moment Count” Scrapbook Challenge

  

  May is National Scrapbook Month, and to mark the occasion Michaels has sponsored a “Make Every Moment Count” Challenge. I decided this was then the perfect... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Art Trading Cards with Texture

  

  You can buy texture rubbing plates, but my favorite alternative is using plastic embroidery mesh panels that are made for cross stitching. If you buy them... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Model Magic Clown Fish

  

  Here’s what my class made in my play dough class today – a clown fish. Model Magic sells single packs of orange and white, so you don't have to buy a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Art Trading Card Drive for Haiti

  

  Art trading cards are little works of art that measure 2.5” x 3.5” in size. In July 2013, I’ll be traveling to Haiti again with Project HOPE Art, and would... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Sailboat on a Lake

  

  This sailboat painting gives students a chance to make a reflection and try layering of color too regarding the background trees. 1. Draw the boat and sails. Ad... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Toucan Drawing

  

  Toucans are fun birds to draw as the oversize beak is begging for lots of color. 1. Fold the paper into quarters to help get started. Start the beak on the fold... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• How to Draw Grumpy Cat

  

  You know you’re famous when “How to Draw” lessons are posted about you. Here’s to Grumpy Cat, enjoy! He’s pretty easy to draw when you break him down in steps. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Drippy Letters

  

  This is a variation of my Geometric to Organic Shapes project, just using letters instead. 1. Students used watercolor based markers and stencils to make a... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Black and White Art Trading Cards

  

  These ATC cards were made with stickers I found at Staples and some black card stock paper. My students got so creative today that they gave me new ideas of wha... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Model Magic Chameleon

  

  I started a new afterschool play dough class today, and after being shocked that twice as many kids came than I was expecting, I was thrilled to see how creativ... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Tweety Bird Drawing

  

  Here’s a simple way to draw Tweety Bird, which my students really enjoyed a few days ago. I’m glad kids today still know who he is. 1. Start by drawing the eyes... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Watercolor Castle

  

  Here’s a simple way to draw and paint a colorful castle. Students can finish it off with a fairy tale theme, or go midievil with moats, draw bridges and more. 1... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Happy Earth Day!

  

  Thanks to my friend Simona and her daughter’s 2nd grade class with Mrs. Komisar, I get to share their colorful rendition of my Doodle Earth Day Mural. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Snake in a Tube

  

  My son made this cute little snake out of Crayola’s Model Magic today. I’ve always loved the way the stuff sticks to itself so well, so I’m going to see if I ca... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Chuck Close Self Portrait

  

  Chuck Close is an American painter and photographer who first achieved fame as a photorealist. This project, which imitates his style, takes a bit of planning,... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Rooster Painting

  

  This rooster drawing turned out pretty well in an oil pastel class awhile back, so I had my students try painting one with tempera paints the other day. 1. My... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Feathery Fashion

  

  I had one of those happy accidents yesterday in preparing this journal project. I had loaned out my glue stick box, and first kicked myself when trying to make... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Cool New Product

  

  This is not a solicited endorsement, I just wanted to follow up on my new favorite way to finish off my Silent Auction Canvases. There’s a new glossy decoupage... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Watercolor Lighthouse

  

  Did you know you can shade with watercolors just by adding layers of paint? My sample shown used one color of liquid blue, but the sky was painted once and the... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 FAMILY, SCHOOLING