Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Frames and Finger Painting

Yikes! It has been weeks since I last posted. Summer is keeping us busy and as August begins I'm starting to feel a bit anxious about trying to squeeze every bit of fun out of the last weeks of summer. We are still working through our list of things to do this summer and already I'm thinking about buying school supplies!

Recently I took advantage of these warm sunny days to do a little spray painting.

Two document frames from Walmart. Sprayed white. I love using document frames. They are inexpensive and very simple.

These now frame two priceless works of art done in the style of finger painting. Orange and blue to match the bathroom.


The blue one Shane did when he was two and I have held onto to it thinking that I should frame it. It only took me 5 years to finally do it.


I liked Shane's so much that I wanted one done by Max too. I squeezed orange acrylic paints onto paper and let him get to work making his own masterpiece.


I have a feeling that I will still have these hanging up long after their finger painting days are over.

9 comments:

Cheryl said...

love the artwork. I have saved my kids stuff over the years too. I should dig it out and frame some of it. Great idea. Looks great in the bathroom.

Wendy said...

What a cute idea!

Tricia said...

No expensive painting could ever be better than kids paintings! Such great work. Oh, you too, mom. ;)

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

Love it - I've never thought of using document frames, I'll have to look into that!

UK lass in US said...

What great little artists. Hmm, maybe I should put the kids to work on some pictures for their bathroom. I've had the empty frames for over a year now, it's probably about time that I filled them...

Jill said...

These are great pictures! Isn't it so great preserving these special moments? Have a great evening!
Blessings,
Jill

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Mel said...

I have also used the 12 x 12 scrapbook frames to frame my daughter's school artwork.

Carmie, the Single Nester said...

The artwork is priceless! I have purchased document frames too. Great frame alternative.