Silly Scrap Monsters

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Silly Scrap Monster

 

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

This quote got me thinking. Instead of doing my weekly craft supply run, what could we create using what we already have? And here, with some help from my favorite toddlers, the Silly Scrap Monsters were born!

Step 1 – Use an old piece of fabric or cloth for your monsters’ bodies. We had leftover red felt, which we haphazardly cut into an ovals, and it worked perfectly. Then glue each down on a separate piece of paper.

Step 2 – Add additional scrap material to give your monsters personality! Old easter basket grass served as our fur. Extra googly eyes and a spare cotton ball nose helped our creatures along. Then a medley of found gems, stickers, and beads created a silly monster smirk!

Step 3 – Use your crayons to play with adding some limbs. Yup, our monster on the right has 3 legs and 3 tails. Triple the silliness!

 

Recycled Stamp Making!

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Recycled Stamp MakingWe can’t stop raving about RECYCLED STAMP MAKING!  Look how easy it is to do, and your toddlers will adore it too!

All you’ll need to play along are some recycled paper towel or toilet paper cores, washable paint, and paper.

Start by exploring the core itself. What color is it? What shape? Does it make a sound? Can you use it as a microphone? Can you peek right through it?

Choose your paper and paint colors. Littles should make each decision. Practice having them choose between two simple options. Watch your little artist’s confidence soar with each decision.

Now you’re ready to stamp! Dip one circular end into paint, then press it wet side down onto your paper. What shape did you make? Repeat with different colors. Next, try gently squeezing your core into an oval shape. After that, dip the middle in so you create a heart shaped stamp!

Fill up your page with the different shapes and colors. Let them overlap for added drama! Just remember to let your new, geometric masterpiece dry before hanging it up at the gallery!

The Melted Snowman

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The Melted SnowmanChristmas in July is the perfect time to celebrate all the fun of the holidays, without any of the stress! No flights to book or shopping to do. Just jingle bells, candy canes, and a craft made for you!…

Meet THE MELTED SNOWMAN. He makes his way into our art room every year at this time.

All you’ll need to make your own is: colored construction paper, scissors, and a mix of washable glue & white paint.

PreCut shapes for a top hat, button eyes, twig arms, and of course, a carrot nose. Or encourage bigger kids to draw and cut their own parts.

Paint your glue/ paint mixture on to a dark sheet of paper. Any white blob will look perfectly melted, it is July after all. Then stick on your precut shapes, in any creative way, to give this Summer Snowman your finishing touch!

The Imagination Station

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Imagination StationWhen all the toys have lost their luster, and antsy littles are looking lost… It’s time for a trip to the The Imagination Station!

All aboard, because here, our favorite things can be used in a brand new way! Will you create a silly farm, a wild jungle, or maybe even a new planet? At The Imagination Station, the possibilities are endless!

Step 1 – Use a large roll or sheet of paper as a base. We put ours atop a giant table for more playing room. Now use crayons to decorate your giant paper as a backdrop! Are there clouds in the sky, animals on the land, or ships in the sea? It’s all up to you!

Step 2 – Add some texture to your masterpiece. One by one, we added stickers, googly eyes, pipecleaners, and blocks. Watch creatures form and buildings grow. Really any leftover art supplies, or odds and ends will do. The Imagination Station is the perfect boredom rescue!