I was looking for a quick painting project yesterday and decided to go for some flowery, spring trees. I started by tracing the kids' hands, which would serve as the the tree trunk and limbs. I love projects that use handprints, fingerprints, or footprints as it records a specific time in their lives. I love to see their little handprints, knowing that someday, all too soon, they won't be such little prints anymore.
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Ready for painting. See my coffee cup? You will all be so suprised to know that I had to re-heat it once we finished painting. I guess I had a moment of insanity...planning to drink coffee leisurly while my children painted. Oh Sarah... |
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We used circle spongy brushes to paint...purchased, of course, with the 40% off coupon. Never NEVER pay full price at a craft store. |
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Per usual, Eli finished in 2.5 minutes and Abby painted on until I finally cut her off. |
So, I had really high hopes for this project. I could envision it perfectly...billowy trees with beautiful spring colored flowers. We ended up with this:
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Maybe I should have done mine first, providing an example. But, I did let them have their artistic license, albeit somewhat reluctantly. I will consider it a small personal victory in relinquishing some crafty control.
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There you have it...a spring, flowery tree...kind of.
Looks like a blast! Love you! xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love crafts and I seriously wish I had done this w/ my children when they were young! Now that they are 11 and 12 (almost 13) its kinda late. My point is WOW what fantastic ideas!!! I now know what I am going to do w/ my new neice :) thank you!!! sarina miller
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