This week in our Creative Christmas series, our focus is on homemade Christmas cards. I’ve found some short (approx 5 minute) DIY Christmas card videos on YouTube that will challenge you and your children to be creative this week. The projects range from very easy to complex, so there will be something for all age groups here.
It’s time to get those Christmas cards out, so get to work!
And don’t forget to have fun!
Okay, this first project might be a tad messy, but it’s perfect for your younger children. Fingerpainted Christmas Cards…
Next, and a bit more challenging, is 3-D Paper-Ornament Christmas Cards:
And while we’re thinking about pop-up Christmas cards, here’s an even more challenging project you might want to try:
Finally, four quick and easy Christmas card projects:
Next week: Easy and Fun Christmas Ornament Projects
Take your art to the next level with See the Light videos:
Art Projects: Repeated Sweets (Pop Art – Wayne Thiebaud)
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(Can this be used for a high school fine arts credit? YES! Click HERE for more information.)
Repeated Sweets focuses on the pop art of Wayne Thiebaud. Students create a watercolor project and learn the art elements: shape, space, and color; and the art principles: pattern, repetition, and motif.
Art Class Volume 3 – Lessons 9-12: Value & Color
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(Can this be used for a high school fine arts credit? YES! Click HERE for more information.)
In Art Class #3, Value & Color, you’ll learn how to use value (light and dark) to create a sense of realism, and color to bring your drawings to life. Lessons include, It’s Not Just Black and White; Tone, Shade & Shadow; Color, Color, Color; and Complements & Intermediates.
Art Class Volume 4 – Lessons 13-16: Color Blending Techniques (Download)
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(Can this be used for a high school fine arts credit? YES! Click HERE for more information.)
Now that you’ve learned some color theory, let’s put it into practice. In Art Class Volume 4, Color Blending Techniques, you will learn how to blend colors using colored pencils and soft pastels. Lessons include: Blending with Colored Pencils, Practice Makes Perfect, Blending with Chalk (Soft) Pastels, Putting it all Together.
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