Affordable, Do It Yourself Children's Artwork
Monday, February 09, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom
Before Lucas was born, I bought 12 vintage magazine car ads from Ebay for $3. I framed them in very cheap frames from Old Time Pottery and they now hang in Lucas' "transportation" theme room! You could use children's story books, magazines, calendars, etc and cut out the pages you like, frame, and hang on the wall. A few months ago I read about a mom who cut out the front of cereal boxes, framed them, and hung them in her child's playroom. I thought that was a pretty cool idea too and plan on trying it when we set up a play room for Lucas.
I also took a small picture I had that I did not like and I painted and distressed the frame. The canvas I painted using chalkboard paint. If you don't have a picture you don't like, check out garage sales for some bad artwork. Trust me they are everywhere. You can find stuff for cents or a couple of bucks. Then, you can turn it into what you want. I have made corkboards like this too.
I also took a small picture I had that I did not like and I painted and distressed the frame. The canvas I painted using chalkboard paint. If you don't have a picture you don't like, check out garage sales for some bad artwork. Trust me they are everywhere. You can find stuff for cents or a couple of bucks. Then, you can turn it into what you want. I have made corkboards like this too.
If you are participating make sure to leave the link to your post in the comments so that we can all see what you made!
February 9, 2009 2:06 AM
My dad would love these. He's a car fanatic!
Here's my link:
http://simplysweethome.blogspot.com/2009/02/recipe-of-week-chocolate-cookies.html
February 9, 2009 11:02 AM
I love the framed Chalkboard idea. We are contemplating doing a large one for my son's room - He would never be able to control himself on a small framed one. :)
I am participating.
ClickHERE!
February 9, 2009 11:27 AM
What a great idea! Matthew will love the cars.. i'll have to show him!
February 9, 2009 11:57 AM
What a terrific (and thrifty!) idea!
Here's my post:
http://luckygirltrading.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-something-mondays-stained-glass.html
February 9, 2009 1:34 PM
Very cool! My brother in law would be drooling over those vintage car pics--he loves pontiac!
Oh, and I participated at www.apsychmommy.blogspot.com
February 9, 2009 2:13 PM
Very cool. Coincidentally my Make Something Monday is very similar:)
http://andadelinetoo.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-it-monday.html
February 9, 2009 2:29 PM
Piera super cute and YES so crafty as always. Felicia is so right you rock the crafty ideas! P.S. Love the blogger post that is so cute!
Check out my spicy Nacho's:
http://mom2mycrazy2.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-something-monday-spicy-nacho-bake.html
February 9, 2009 2:30 PM
I participated and have a Mr. Linky up.
February 9, 2009 9:27 PM
my mother has an antique consignment shop and things like these are hot so good work
February 9, 2009 9:44 PM
I blogged about the giveaway http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-recipe-to-me.html
shopannies@Yahoo.com
February 9, 2009 11:21 PM
I like the vintage pictures as decor. Great idea!
Here's mine!
~Jenny~
February 16, 2009 8:06 PM
Oooh love it. I LOVE vintage magazine ads and prints. What a neat idea about the cereal boxes.