Fun with Chalk - Trendy Treehouse

Hi Everyone, my name is Tara from over at Trendy Treehouse. If you love photography, I host a great linky party on Tuesdays called Shutter Love. I also love hosting a party on Wednesdays that allows you to share your projects with all my readers! Not only do I have those fun parties, I also share with you recipes, fun DIY projects, crafts, reviews and giveaways. I hope when you visit, you love what you see and stay a while.

I'm back with another project to share here at The Brassy Apple. My first post was about Homemade Window Clings made with puff paints. Check it out!

Today I am sharing a fun projects using Chalk.

This is a fun, quick and easy project for any afternoon. 

What you will need...

Black Construction Paper

Chalk ( a mix of colors )

Stencils or Your Imagination

Hairspray

Laminator ( optional )

For this tutorial I will show you the Stencils look! 

First, have the kids pick out their favorite stencils. I love using stencils and buy them all the time. They are great to keep on hand for many projects. Once you have your favorites, start tracing them on the black construction paper with your chalk. Use a lot of colors for a bright and colorful art piece.

Just keep adding and adding to get the look you are going for! When you are completely done with all your drawing, with your finger, rub the chalk to fill in the blank spaces. It also gives it a more finished look. Lastly, finish it off by lightly spraying with hairspray. You can even laminate your art to help preserve it. Personally, I like to laminate them!

Here is the finished look! I helped write out the word LOVE and then let the kids go to work.

Another close up of the finished look.

There is so much you can do with Chalk and we love how this turned out.

Thanks again Megan for letting me share here today!

Don't forget to stop by Trendy Treehouse and say HI!

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DIY Window Clings - Trendy Treehouse

Hi Everyone, my name is Tara from over at Trendy Treehouse. If you love photography, I host a great linky party on Tuesdays called Shutter Love. I also love hosting a party on Wednesdays that allows you to share your projects with all my readers! Not only do I have those fun parties, I also share with you recipes, fun DIY projects, crafts, reviews and giveaways. I hope when you visit, you love what you see and stay a while.

 I am so, so excited to be here today at The Brassy Apple sharing my fun project. Every summer I try to find a bunch of fun things for my kids to do and this year will be really fun. I have found a way to make our own window clings.

Look at all these cute designs I have. I bought these for the kids to paint and hang in the window a while back but then wanted to use them for more.

So here is what you will need...

Pre-made designs (they can even be something your kids have drawn)

Flexible Plastic Envelope

Puff Paints (All Colors)

First, start off by placing your design under the plastic sheeting. This flexible plastic is best for a finished product. I have tried to directly place the puff paints on the plastic designs, but they don't release well. So make sure you use the flexible plastic envelope or something like it.

Grab all the fabulous puff paints and let the kids pick out their favorite colors. I have a bunch. This picture only shows a handful. LOL I recommend primary colors, bright colors, black and white for highlighting and even glitters to give that extra sparkle.

Start adding your puff paint on top of the plastic as if you are coloring. Help the kids shake the paint towards the tip of the bottle before squeezing or they may squirt out and make a mess. When you're done, just slide out the design and set aside your creation to dry. Once dry, you can easily peel off and hang. Hang them on windows, mirrors, walls and more. 

TIP...as its drying you may notice some cracking and separation. There is an easy fix! Just take the matching puff paint color and fill in the cracks. Let dry completely.

Below are a few more examples of what we made. Use your imagination and you can make so many designs.

Below is a pic of one my son made a while back. He loves it and keeps it in his room on his road sign. I moved it to the window so you could see how well it sticks. Don't mind the dirty window. Oops! ;-)

Thanks again Megan for having me here today! I hope you all enjoyed this post and leave some great comments. Please stop by Trendy Treehouse to share too! I'd also love to see photos of your window clings! Have a great SUMMER!

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Make it Sew it Love it

Tara of the Trendy Treehouse recently started a new site called Make It Sew it Love it

It's a directory of FREE projects and patterns all in 1 place. She wants YOU to submit your ideas that can added to the many categories of crafty fun and goodness! Hop over there, browse around, find some new projects to do and submit some of your own too!

Tell Tara I sent ya! ;)

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You can find me.....

LOL! wow today I am appearing in a few places around the web! you can find me here.....

Beckie over at Infarrantly Creative has a great series going on right now called Pennywise Presents - gift ideas for under $10.00! Today my gift idea with full tutorial is featured today! Pop over there and take a peek to see what I have whipped up!

Also Tara and Jamie of the Trendy Treehouse are talking about my scarves and patterns today! PLUS they have a little giveaway from me as well! Run over there and see what they had to say and get in on the giveaway! 

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