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Upcycling doodles

28/11/2015

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.

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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 :-)

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!

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

This triangular tree was made by folding the map in half, vertically, and cutting the branches out. Plus sequins

Doodle colourful abstract trees on music paper. You can download a free template here

Torn washi tape. So easy. I'm way behind with this trend!

I cut these simple tree shapes from patterned colouring in pages, the kids coloured them in with oil pastels

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!

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Simple Christmas Doodles

9/11/2015

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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.

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.

2. Manuscript bauble doodles

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Upcycling doodles

Oh Christmas Tree!

Christmas 'hidden modern art' colouring activity for kids

Shop creative this Christmas - 15% discount at my online store

Simple Christmas Doodles

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