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Lil’ First Friday: 5 Creative Ways to Make & Display Children’s Art

January 4, 2013 by Rebekah 4 Comments

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Hi There! Welcome to Lil’ First Friday! Over the past month I’ve been finding some really inspiring projects for kids to create, as well as some really unique ways to use and display art that children have created. Soooo, I’ve decided to switch things up from the normal single featured artist post and showcase some of these creative project ideas. let’s get started!

Heather Montgomery art
Heather Montgomery art

I spotted this awesome wall art on Etsy and I think it would make an amazingly fun art project for children…and some awesome wall art as well.

Framed Children's art scans from Kiki's List.Blogspot
Framed Children’s art scans from Kiki’s List.Blogspot

I think this is one of the coolest ways I’ve seen to display children’s art. What a great project to do together… would also make a great Mother’s or Father’s day gift for kid’s to put together with a parent. Simply scan in children’s art then print it out at a smaller scale, place prints behind a cut-out photo mat and frame. Viola!

Children's art mobile from Warmhotchocolate.com
Children’s art mobile from Warmhotchocolate.com

How beautiful is this??? A mobile made from children’s art. This would be a wonderful project for a child to create with a parent for the arrival of a new sibling, cousin, or friend’s baby.

children's art candle covers by Herz-allerliebst.de
children’s art candle covers by Herz-allerliebst.de

Now, I ask you: how excited would a little critter be if you made his or her art work glow??? Kids love when grown-ups show appreciation for their creativity in sincere ways that help them know you really like and value what they have created. These are made by drawing on parchment paper and then wrapping the drawing around simple glass votives. (For grown-up use when lit, obviously)

Family Portrait wall from Spearmintbaby.com
Family Portrait wall from Spearmintbaby.com

Finally, we have this super cool project and display idea. Have your children create individual portraits of family members and then hang them all together to create a totally unique family portrait wall. LOVE!

I hope you guys found some inspiration here for creating and displaying children’s artwork. I know I did, and I can’t wait to get started…I have a little while to wait as my little bud has just started holding crayons…and still kinda thinks they are a snack. But as soon as he stops trying to eat the art supplies, I’m totally making all of these!

P.S. Stop by next Sunday for Second Sunday book review where I’ll be sharing the first of a three part review on 10 Mindful Minutes. See you then!

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Filed Under: Design, Lil' First Friday Tagged With: arts, children's art, creativity, Display children's art, diy

Lil’ First Friday Featured Artist: Ashley Percival

November 2, 2012 by Rebekah Leave a Comment

Welcome to Lil’First Friday at Mommy Brainer! This month’s featured artist is Ashley percival. Percival’s prints are the perfect combination of whimsical cleverness and fun. They really call to mind that carefree and imaginative feeling that exists in childhood. And while his prints are marketed for little ones, I would gladly hang these all over the rest of my home as well. Have a look!

The bikers
Fox on a Bike
The Night Owl
Serious Skaters
Free hugs

How adorable are these? I want all of them…and there are A Lot.  Find more information about the artist on the Featured Artist  page and check out more of Ashley Percival’s illustrations HERE.

Have a great weekend! Be sure to stop by next Sunday for our featured children’s literature selection on Second Sunday Book Review.

Filed Under: Art & Books, Design, Lil' First Friday Tagged With: art, illustration

Awesome Fine Art for Little Guys & Gals

October 16, 2012 by Rebekah 1 Comment

Good Evening! As I was out and about in the interwebs this evening I came across this artist. His name is Adam Record. And, as his ‘about’ page says, he likes to draw. I think maybe he loves to draw-sometimes you can just tell. He  creates these super fantastic pieces of art for little guys and gals. Click on the Fall Down Tree Logo to check more stuff out!

 

Filed Under: Art & Books, Design, Lil' First Friday Tagged With: art, art for kids, arts, kids

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