Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Art For Kids Room

I have been working on finishing up my girl's room these last few weeks and I realized I have not shared any projects with you all. When you are doing a room makeover, you are down to the small projects and you tend to drag you feet. I have more small projects to finish up and I find they are the most tedious. 

 I have finished up one of the art projects and its very special to me. When my daugther was 4 yrs old, she made this painting. My girl loves color and I wanted to change this piece up just a bit, so I came up with this idea.

 For this project, you will need a painting of your child, clear contact paper, white paint and peel and stick letter decals. 
Art
Once I aligned everything, I applied 2 coats of white acrylic paint. Make sure the first coat of paint is completely dry before you add the second coat. Finally, before the second coat of paint is almost dry, carefully peel away the decals and contact paper. If you need help lifting off the decal use an X-acto knife, but be gentle.

 Here is the after:

Painting

Painting
My girl loves how it turned out and if you look at the bird I added a pink bling eye. Too cute! I do feel the painting is still needing something on the bottom left hand corner, what do you think? This is a great way to keep my girl's 1st painting around for years to come. 

 Vanessa
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40 comments:

  1. Kim February 25, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    What a great idea, Vanessa! I love the colors, too. Fabulous!

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  2. Masshole MommyFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    That came out awesome. I love it. Great job!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Oh my girls would love these. They are so much fun. Thanks for the idea.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    That is so clever. I love it, I know my daughter, 13, would really enjoy making a art project like this for her room.

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  5. AlisonFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    So pretty!

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  6. Our Hopeful HomeFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Wow, Vanessa, you really an artist. I never would have thought to do this. It's a great way to preserve her work yet with a fresh new look as she gets older.
    xoKathleen

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  7. Laura FunkFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    this is easily one of my favorite DIY projects. I cannot wait to try this with my kids

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  8. RebeccaFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    How cool. that came out so awesome. i want to try it now.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Wow It turned out great and what a fun way to renew an old piece. My daughter participated in a paint party a few years back butt they didn't love the paintings they took home; however, this idea might change their minds.

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  10. Randi G @frugelegance.comFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    That is awesome!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    What a CUTE idea! I LOVE it!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    This came out beautiful. You are so talented.

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  13. BFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    This is seriously the coolest thing that I've ever seen. You made it look so easy. I want to try!

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  14. Liz MaysFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    That artwork turned out so well. I love the cute rainbow bird!!!

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  15. LisaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Love, love. love this project!!

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  16. Lois Alter MarkFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Wow, that is beautiful! I love the colors!

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  17. ChristinaFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    This is such a cute idea! A great way to incorporate the kids into creating the decor too!

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  18. DapoppinsFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    I really like this. What kind of paint was the original painting? I've not seen this before. Great original idea.

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  19. Amanda LoveFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    That is beautiful and I love the way it turned out. I might just do something like this with my toddler, thank you.

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  20. mail4roseyFebruary 26, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    What a great way to enhance it. It went from cool to really cool with the changes!

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  21. JessicaFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I think this came out great! It's a personalized work of art...and I love the pink bling eye!

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  22. WendyFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I love the word. Such meaning and inspiration! I love the idea of having my kids wake up each morning being reminded that they, too, can soar!

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  23. Our Family Inspired HomeFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    This is fantastic! I love the artwork, wonderful idea!

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  24. debdennyFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    This is beautiful. So colorful and cute.

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  25. Lexie LaneFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I think these are just beautiful and can really bring some great moods into a room. Lovely colors!

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  26. DeDa StudiosFebruary 26, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    This is really a fun idea. This next weekend I plan to give this a try with Isa

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  27. BonBon Rose Girls KristinFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    What a cute idea! These would look great in a play room!

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  28. RANEFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    I love Art! I think every child should be encouraged to do Art as it opens their thinking. I loooove the idea of an Art Room

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  29. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    This is so very creative Vanessa! I love this idea for my kids' rooms.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    I love this idea. So pretty!!

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  31. HeatherFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    I love this - what a great idea and so pretty!

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  32. krystalFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    That is absolutely adorable. I am loving these colors.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    I love this idea. My kids are definitely into art and would love this.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    clear contact paper - very clever method!

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  35. Pams PartyFebruary 28, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    I love this! We are going to have to try it.

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  36. DapoppinsMarch 1, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    I am back to thank you for visiting Dapoppins and Joining Nancy and I on the Heart of Gratitude Journey! Thank you for your comments, it would not have been half as fun without other joining in on the fun! And Thanks for your support through BoBS!

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  37. Pamela ::Still Dating My SpouseMarch 1, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    How how cleaver...cute idea.

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  38. Cristina GarayMarch 2, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Such a cute project, Vanessa! I love it!

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  39. Block beautyOctober 25, 2016 at 2:29 AM

    Awesome blog! it is my first time visit i here! I actually enjoyed reading through this posting. thank you !Art for kids | Art and craft for kid

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  40. kelleysdiyMarch 26, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    What a wonderful idea!!!!

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