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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Free Children's Art

My MIL recently picked up this picture and frame for me. She said, "I know it'll look much different next time I see it." She was right.


I needed a frame for a picture I drew for my son's room.


First I cleaned up the frame from my MIL, then took it apart.


I painted it a yummy tomato red, one of the accent colors in my son's bedroom.


I couldn't find any paper to use as a background. Everything I had was too small and I didn't want seams showing. I thought of using wrapping paper, but I didn't have any in the color I wanted. Then I thought of painting the paper! Sure, why not?

I watered down some blue watercolor paint...


...and quickly brushed it on in one direction.


Then I blotted it with a paper towel.


Exactly what I wanted!

After everything dried, I loaded it all back up; glass, picture I drew, watercolor background paper, and cardboard.


Free art for my son's room!

(It's not in his room yet--the best time for a project is when he's sleeping!)



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7 comments:

  1. I love hanging children's art work. Great job with the frame it looks great
    cathy

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  2. The hand painted mat is a better artistic choice and goes better with the drawing. Seriously.

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  3. That red really adds that special touch to the drawing! I love it!
    Amie @ http://kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com

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  4. Great idea! I love the colors--they remind my of Curious George! ;)
    Thanks for joining my link party and stop by again for a fun necklace giveaway! Have a great week!
    alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

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  5. That is so cute and what a great idea painting paper for the background. Thanks for joining my party.

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