We’ve been taking on quite a few art projects this year, since switching to Home Art Studio. We are LOVING it! The kids love it because they’re actually getting to do more art, and I love it because the materials are so easy to follow and it mostly uses things we already have at home.
As a result of these super fun projects happening almost on the daily, we needed to be sure everyone was equipped with a paint shirt!
My son graduated to needing a bigger paint shirt than Ikea has to offer (which means his little sister just got his old paint smock and has been joining us at the table- to paint with water).
For this project we used:
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Puffy Paint from Ikea (MÅLA)
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Dad’s old t-shirt
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How to Draw Cars and Trucks and Other Vehicles Book by Dover Books
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A washable marker to trace the outline.
Tips:
*Line your table with newspaper.
*Slide a piece of cardboard in the shirt, so the paint doesn’t bleed through.
If you don’t have cardboard on hand just use a cereal box or some cardstock.
*Design what you want the shirt to look like, and draw that on with a marker first.
Include the kids, practice patience, and HAVE FUN!!!
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We absolutely LOVE the “How to Draw” series by Dover Books and own at least a dozen of their how-to books. Their coloring books are fabulous too! Best of all they are usually under $5- So they make a perfect gift, and are super affordable to add to your home library!
How fun! I want to check out this art program! But I can just come over and make you show me. 🙂 Those drawing books look great, too! Might have to pick up a couple!
Yes, come visit me any time! I'd love to show you how the art program works. And really I'd just love to visit!