I really like the idea of using "out of the box" materials for art work. The Lil Divas love to paint and draw with markers and crayons but every now and then it's wonderful to take a break from the routine materials, to simply try something different and let the creativity just flow!
Children have a wonderful ability to see something wonderful in just about anything. Plus, these kinds of crafts are environmentally friendly and frugal.
Children have a wonderful ability to see something wonderful in just about anything. Plus, these kinds of crafts are environmentally friendly and frugal.
What We Did:
The Lil Divas were supplied with various materials like newspaper, pebbles, twine, leaves and cardboard. The rest was up to them and they both got really into it. They each ended up making numerous works of art.
Awesome butterfles (I helped with the cutting) and flowers were made from the materials using the cardboard as their canvas.
The next time you are taking a stroll - have your lil one be on the look out for things you can bring home to create with. Then set aside some time to let them sit with their materials and see what they come up with.
Have you strayed from the markers, paint and crayons lately? What "out of the norm" things have you used lately with your children to craft? I would love to know!
Bern
