Playroom Canvas Paintings

My daughter told me recently, "Mom, when I grow up, I want to start craft classes and teach people how to make fun things like what you have taught me." That made my heart melt! She enjoys our time together and loves doing projects as much as I do! If she's bored she asks, "Mom are you feeling crafty?" 

Last week, when family was in town, there wasn't much time for being bored! We had so many projects and shared great memories with her, my brothers, my stepmom and my boys! Another playroom project we completed involved all the kiddos. Sonya and I even got our hands dirty and painted as well. 

Materials needed for this project:

7 12x12 blank canvas

Masking tape (1 inch wide)

Assorted acrylic paints (I chose vibrant colors)

Sponge paint brushes (easier for kids)

And the kiddos creativity!

Before painting, prep the canvas with masking tape. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Place masking tape vertically, horizontally, short pieces, long pieces, making triangles or squares! 

Make sure the tape drapes over the edges to continue the effect. Don't allow any air bubbles at the edges of the tape or it will get painted!

Once you prep them its up to the kids to make the art!

Allow to dry, remove the tape and you have beautiful kid inspired artwork for any room!!

We chose to hang this art in the playroom and hang it in a "hopscotch" fashion. We also threw around the idea of adding numbers in the center to complete the hopscotch look but didn't want to take away from the beautiful masterpieces the kids created!

I hope you enjoy! We all did! It even allowed family that isn't in town often to leave a piece of their art work behind, not to mention great memories shared! 

Any questions don't hesitate to ask!

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Fun DIY Playroom Decor

One of my most fond memories growing up was crafting with my family. I say family because I didn't get my "craftiness" from a single person. Every one contributed, my mom, my grandparents and even my dad.. Just to name a few! 

Growing up my parents owned a small Christian gifts and books store where they also sold their own handmade items. My dad made our furniture around the house and my mom would add her personal touches. I remember being my daughters age (8) and staying over at my great grandmothers house to stay up late making different projects and holiday decorations. Everyone around me was creative so it's no surprise I love to craft! 

Now that I have my own family, I love coming up with new projects around the house and involving my little ones in turning this house into OUR home. 

The area of focus last week while my step mom, Sonya, was in town was decorating our playroom, hence the title :-) 

This project was my favorite so far: Turning kids games, that the kids have lost pieces to over the years into art!

Materials needed:

Game boards

Game pieces (what's left anyways!)

Hot glue gun and hot glue

1"x2" scrap wood for mounting ( I used scrap pieces from previous projects, they won't be seen anyways.)

Wood screws

Small finishing nails 

The rest is really up to you! 

I positioned the game pieces with hot glue to give a 3D appearance when hung on the wall. 

Playing cards and Monopoly money are glued together in a stack to also appear 3D

Once the game board was complete, I mounted the scrap wood to the wall with wood screws. Since they are scraps I chose each piece based on the size of the board, no specifications really just small enough to not be seen and long enough to support the fold in the game board.

I then placed the game board to the scrap wood mounted on the wall with tiny finishing nails.

I completed the project with painted 1"x6" wooden signs with fun sayings (also scraps)

The kids LOVE the new decorations and this project added so much fun and color to the room! 

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

I hope you enjoy this project as much as we did!

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