Crafty AW

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I got inspired by the ohdeedoh link in kaskade's crafty post from a few days ago and decided that Lila and I should make something for my mom for mother's day.  (I know - it's a month away.  But I figured if this went horribly awry then it would just count as a test run and we'd still have time to do it again... and again, if needed.)

I think it turned out great!  DH thinks we should add a Lila handprint in the bottom left corner (in purple or black or some other distinguishable color).  I'm not sure because, while Mimi (grandma) will love this I'm sure, I also want it to really "fit" when hanging in their home.

 

Brynnie2010

That looks awesome!!!  You both did a great job!

keri1013

That's beautiful!

pixelvixen

Awwwhhh, good job! You can keep it forever! So cool! That whole idea can work with so many things. Maybe I'll have the kids each do one for their rooms with a big initial in the middle... hmmm.

cmcmillan

It looks awesome! What a great Mother's Day gift, I might steal the idea.

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Thanks!  I'm kinda proud.    And I'm now trying to figure out another one we could do to put in Lila's room.  Though I'll also need to figure out where to put it... there isn't any wall space, really.

pinktulips

Love it! I love Messy Masterpieces! After we did ours for Christmas presents, Ella begged to paint for days.

cmcmillan

Can someone link the directions, I would love the info.

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cmcmillan:

Can someone link the directions, I would love the info.

Here's the link:

https://explanationrequired.blogspot.com/2010/07/messy-masterpiece.html

Honestly, it was really easy.  Here's what I did:

1. Bought some scrapbooking alphabet stickers and a 14x18" canvas. 

2. Cut out the letters (with backing on) and laid them out to get the right spacing

3. Made lines with ruler & pencil to get everything straight 

4. Peel and stick (the particular ones I got weren't sticky enough on the canvas, unfortunately)

5. Painted over all the letters with white paint to "seal" the edges so the bright colors wouldn't bleed.  This also helped keep the letters stuck on the canvas, since they weren't sticking perfectly.

6. Let dry over night

7. Used Crayola washable paints and let Lila loose one color at a time.  

8. Let it dry completely

9. Peel up stickers, and VOILA!!  

davesgirl34

Michelle, this is AWESOME! I, too might have to steal this idea. Thanks so much for sharing. Love it.

cmcmillan

Thanks Michelle.  Now I just need to come up with a cute saying from the boys.

StellaZ

Awesome job!!  I can't wait to do ours....

stacylu

I love it! I've been looking for good quotes to do those with - I love the one you used!

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stacylu:

I love it! I've been looking for good quotes to do those with - I love the one you used!

I thought it was perfect to give to my mom.    It's from author/editor Anthony Brandt.

Seattle_JiLLn

Nice job!!  I'd love to do something like that with my kids - I've had that link saved for a while.  Ben doesn't care at all about craft projects though - I'm trying to get him into it.  Maybe this summer we could do it outside and let COoper dive in too.

skenyon

This is amazing. I understand your point, but all art needs a signature so I don't think it would be a big deal.

~Lynchie~

I love it!!!   We made valentines this way this year and Holden hated it... it was like  making him paint was the equivilant of me torturing him =/

IkesHawaiian06

I love it! What an awesome idea! Great job!!!

Purvalicious

I love it!!  

MSTie24

So great!  I can't wait 'til Charlie's old enough for things like that.

MrsEditorJax

Michelle, I LOVE this! What a cool project! Could Lila "sign" the back with her handprint? Or a piece of white paper that you affix to the back?

kaskade

Great job!  That is awesome.  A handprint would look cool.

Maddimom

I love it!

MelodyFerg

This is amazing and I am stealing this too!  Caden LOVES craft projects, but hates getting messy....I will have to think of a solution.

JRS72206

NICE! That's super cute! 

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MelodyFerg:

This is amazing and I am stealing this too!  Caden LOVES craft projects, but hates getting messy....I will have to think of a solution.

Do they make latex gloves for kids?  That way he could smear his hands all around in it, but then just throw the mess away when he's done.