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Upcycling doodles

28/11/2015

 
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I work with an adult who loves to colour in abstract patterns. It seems such a shame to just put them in a box, so I've been pondering on how to 'use' them.
We cut some of them into circles and semi circles and arranged them onto painted canvases - she is going to give them as gifts to friends :-)
I think we'll make some into bunting and cards at our next session.

They would be great for decorating presents too.

If you would like some festive ideas and templates, visit my Christmas page
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Oh Christmas Tree!

20/11/2015

 
Here's a little blog post just about Christmas Trees. I'll add ideas as I go along and see how many creative ways I can find to make a Christmas Tree. Hopefully the ideas will be suitable for creative fingers of all ages :-)
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The cards in the image above were made by upcycling old doodles - we cut them into tree shapes and added glitter and mini pom poms!
torn map christmas tree

Strips torn from an atlas, with a bit of sparkle and a washi tape pot

modern map christmas tree
This triangular tree was made by folding the map in half, vertically, and cutting the branches out. Plus sequins
music doodle trees
Doodle colourful abstract trees on music paper. You can download a free template here 
washi tape xmas tree
torn washi tape xmas tree
Torn washi tape. So easy. I'm way behind with this trend!
tree shapes cut from doodle books
I cut these simple tree shapes from patterned colouring in pages, the kids coloured them in with oil pastels
matisse inspired modern art trees

These modern abstract tree shapes were cut out using coloured papers, a nod to Matisse. It was fun arranging them and glued down they make great modern art Christmas cards

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Christmas 'hidden modern art' colouring activity for kids

16/11/2015

 
These 3 free printable 'modern art' activities are a fun activity for all ages.
Make them into festive pictures or cards. Encourage kids to explore colour palettes to make the tree, star or angel 'stand out' or 'recede'. Experiment with pens, pencils, paints, collage, oil pastels. Have fun!

free hidden tree christmas template
christmas free printable
christmas angel free template
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Simple Christmas Doodles

9/11/2015

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musical christmas tree doodle
My recent blog post, 'a roll of tape and a biro' attracted so many visitors, I thought I'd develop some festive doodles based a round the same theme, of manuscript papers, simple shapes and repeat patterns.
Here are my first festive doodles, I'll add more as my ideas develop.

1. Festive trees on manuscript:
I regularly buy lovely yellowed music sheets from charity shops, they are great for doodles and collage.
christmas tree doodles on manuscript
I made a simple tree template from scrap cardboard. Make a series of tree shapes on your page and start colouring!
You could cut them out to make beautiful gift tags.
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2. Manuscript bauble doodles
Christmas bauble doodles on maunuscript
You can download these free templates by clicking on the images below
christmas tree manuscript doodles
bauble doodles on manuscript
christmas tree musical doodle
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Visit my Christmas page for lots more free festive family friendly templates, colouring sheets and activities.

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See you soon :-)
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    Diane Pagan, The Imagination Box
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    Hello! I'm Diane Pagan from Manchester, UK.
    My ideas are road tested by my 11 and 9 year olds - or at workshops I run with all kinds of kids and adults in schools, hospitals and community settings :-)

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