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My five year old is SUPER into projects… this usually entails him gluing or taping paper, cardboard and anything he can get his hands on together. He is currently stalking the bathrooms in constant watch for empty toilet paper rolls! {ha!} SO… when I asked him to help me create this big Crayola art project, he was thrilled! His younger brother was semi-excited, too. You will see why I say semi-excited soon. And the only thing more fun than making this project was SHOPPING for this project. Walmart is a great place for all things Crayola. You can tell by my photo how popular the Crayola supplies are at Walmart… all cleaned out! We found what we needed though and gathered the supplies for our project.
I had to hold back the eager artists while I took this photo… they were ready to jump right in! We started by dividing the canvas in half {with two boys I have to keep it even!} And I added their names. This was my one and only contribution to the masterpiece. The first layer we started with was crayons. They did a bit of drawing and coloring.
Little one didn’t last as long… he was waiting for the next medium.
For the second layer we went with paint {this one was the favorite!} Can I just say how much I love this washable paint? It is truly WASHABLE!! {I know, we’ve tested it!} I must say I had a slightly different vision for this project. {like less white space!} but… I held back and really let the boys make it their own. They were super into it, so I just let it go.
Then it was onto layer three. For this layer we added sidewalk chalk dust and glitter to the wet paint. We were going for some dimension to the art.
I wasn’t sure if this would work, but it did, and it was easy, the kids could do it themselves. We took a popsicle stick and scraped it on the top of the chalk. We held it over where you want the dust to go and whaaalaaa! Pretty dust on your picture. It did stick in the wet paint, but you could also use glue.
Finally we added some glitter and beads… because what is a kids project without glitter and glue! All this creativeness wore out the younger brother {can you tell?!?}
And here it is one more fabulous time! They are so proud of this big crayola art poster that they made all.by.themselves.
For your viewing pleasure and a laugh if you need one.. here are some out-takes from our photo shoot.
What is your favorite Crayola product? So far, I haven’t met one I didn’t like. I love how kid friendly and cleanable they are. Art with kids is incredible messy, and I can be okay with that as long as it cleans up. Knowing that clean up is so easy, I’m more excited about letting these crazy boys explore and express their creativity. You can learn more about Crayola on their Facebook and Pinterest pages.
Kait @ ChickadeeSays says
They looked like they had so much fun! What a wonderful creation!
xx Kait
amy @ one artsy mama says
So fun! My kiddo would love being turned loose with a giant blank paper! Love those outtakes too…haha!
Sarah says
I’ve always been a big Crayola fan. And when they say washable- they mean washable! I got black marker out of khaki pants!
Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says
We were crafting over the weekend with Crayola too! It looks like you guys had fun too..! My favorite Crayola product is the Washable paint. Just Love it! Have a great day Friend!
Emily says
The paint is our fav too! The boys love it!
Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says
Love the out-takes as much as the projects. Don’t you just love how cooperative kids are when you try REALLY hard to get that special photo.
oh how I miss those days!
Emily says
I have to give myself a couple days to get a good one.. I can’t count on it happening the first time we try!
LydiaF says
The out takes are hysterical 🙂 Looks like they enjoyed themselves.
Emily says
Thanks! I enjoy the out takes too :o) Something to look back on!
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says
Looks like your boys had so much fun! We love Crayola products!
Emily says
we would never do art if it weren’t for crayola… I need washable!
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
This looks like so much fun! I’m glad you were able to do such a fun activity and I’m sure they will remember it for quite some time!
Emily says
Yes, they are loving it! We still need to hang it up in their room- they keep asking!
Nancy says
Ha! great project and I LOVE that you included the outtakes! I get PLENTY of those myself!
Emily says
thanks! I usually have more out takes than good ones ;o) BOYS!
Cindy@Diybeautify says
First of all, your boys are adorable!! Mine are now 17 and 16 but this brings back memories (especially the outtakes – ha). I remember taking them for pictures at Sears and being so upset because I couldn’t get them both to smile at the same time!! Great job mom for letting the boys create this all on their own…I know how hard it is not to step in and create ‘your vision’ for a project. It turned out awesome. They should be so proud 🙂
Emily says
Thank you! We’ve never tried for professional shots, but I can only guess it would be full of bribery!! :o) We did have a few meltdowns at family photos last summer… I just don’t get it ;o) Thanks for stopping by!