DIY Children’s Artwork Display

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Kids love drawing, painting, and coloring. They are constantly giving you thoughtful creations of love. Unfortunately those sweet artwork gifts can start taking over your fridge, counters, drawers, and every other available space. You don’t want to hurt their feeling by getting rid of any of it but you can’t continue getting buried under art. This DIY children’s artwork display is the solution. Hang it on the wall to show off their awesome creations and create the rule that you can only keep what they want displayed on it. Older artwork gets filed away or recycled.

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Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

 

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Materials

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 1

Give each child 5 clothespins, some Mod Podge, glitter, and a paintbrush.

Notes:

  • If you don’t want to clean up the glitter mess at the end of this craft, give your kids some pompoms instead.
  • Have each child decorate clothespins on a plastic placement for easier clean up no matter which decoration you choose.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 2

Add a generous amount of Mod Podge to the front of each clothespin with your paintbrush (or your finger).

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 3

Next, cover the layer of Mod Podge with glitter.

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Note:

  • Replace the glitter with pompoms if you are not using glitter.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 4

Set glittery clothespins aside and allow the Mod Podge to dry completely.

Step 5

Seal the glitter with an additional coat of Mod Podge.

Tip:

  • Skip this step if you are using pompoms.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 6

Again, set the clothespins aside to dry completely.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 7

While they dry, cut a piece of ribbon that is 4-5 feet long.

Tip:

  • You want the DIY children’s artwork display to be long enough to hold 5 pieces of artwork at one time, yet small enough to fit on the wall that you plan to hang it on.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 8

Attach the clothespins to the ribbon 8 to 10 inches apart.

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Tip:

  • Wrap the ribbon around the spring part of your clothespins to keep them from shifting on the display once it is hung.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Step 9

Lastly, pin the display tautly to the wall.

 

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

Hang this DIY children’s artwork display on the wall to show off kid's creations and control artwork clutter at the same time!

How totally easy is this DIY children’s artwork display? We made one for each kid. Now they can each choose 5 pieces of artwork to display at a time. They choose their favorites and I get to keep paper clutter under control. It is a win-win. Even better is that this craft is made with the Creative Play Kit from Michaels. Don’t forget to check out Bust Summer Boredom with Weekly Crafts to learn more about it. Then check back next week for our next easy kids’ craft! You can also check out more fun crafts today with our DIY Googly Eye Monogram and our Paper Flower Wall Art!

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Soak Up Summer Fun with 15 Backyard DIY Activities

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Yesterday we celebrated my brother-in-law’s 30th birthday with a huge party full of food, family, and fun. His parents rented a venue right next to a local park and we spent the day running around with the kids playing, swinging, and laughing. It was a particularly special day for my in-laws because when my brother-in-law was 2 years old he was diagnosed with cancer and they never knew if this birthday would even come. It is a beautiful reminder to celebrate the time that you have with your loved ones. At the end of the day we were happy, grateful, and exhausted. With that in mind, I wanted to round up 15 backyard DIY activities that let you soak up summer fun with your family.

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

 

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Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Glow In the Dark Water Balloons (Michelle at The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

What better way to cool off from the summer heat than by pelting each other with water balloons in the dark? Find out how to make them with Michelle.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Make Your Own Yard Dice (Tylynn at Little Bitti Living)

Get the party started with a game of backyard Yahtzee when you make these DIY yard dice.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

$1 Soda Bottle Sprinkler (Brandy at Glue Sticks Blog)

This one is perfect to have some backyard fun on a budget. One dollar and a drill lets you laugh all day long.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Make This Super Easy DIY Kids Sit & Spin Toy (Stephanie at Abbotts at Home)

It doesn’t get much cuter than this DIY sit and spin toy. (Although, I must admit that after riding on the merry-go-round at the park with the kiddos yesterday, I am old and do not enjoy spinning anymore.)

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

DIY Giant Backyard Glow Pong (DIY Adulation)

Let the kids choose mom or dad’s team to compete for glory with this giant backyard game!

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Fun DIY Sidewalk Chalk Projects (Ang at Juggling Act Mama)

There are so many fun activities that you can do with sidewalk chalk and Ang has some ideas for you right here.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

DIY Outdoor Playhouse (Amanda at Love and Renovations)

Can you believe how easy this playhouse is? This is definitely next on our backyard to-do list!

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Sandbox with Lid: An Inexpensive Alternative (Angie at The Country Chic Cottage)

This is downright genius. Keep the sand clean, put away, and easily accessible with this idea.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Dinosaur Excavating Activities (Brandy at Glue Sticks Blog)

All of these look like a blast! Let your kids be archaeologists for the day with any or all of these excavation ideas.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Glow-in-the-Dark Scavenger Hunt (DIY Adulation)

Rock your next family night with an epic glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt!

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Giant Bubble Recipe (Sarah at Must Have Mom)

Bubbles are endless fun. Giant bubbles are the coolest outdoor activity ever! Get the recipe from Sarah.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Freestanding DIY Hook and Ring Game Tutorial (Wendy at H20 Bungalow)

Looking for an awesome game that doesn’t take up a ton of space? Then this hook and ring game from Wendy is for you.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Outdoor Movie Screen (Heather at The Heathered Nest)

Slow the fun down and surprise your kids by having the next family movie night outside!

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

Sidewalk Paint Rockets (Brandy at Glue Sticks Blog)

Make sidewalk paint even more fun by turning it into rockets. 3… 2… 1… Blastoff!

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

DIY Glow Can Toss (DIY Adulation)

This easy outdoor game uses materials you already have at home for a fun and active family competition.

 

Get blissful rest at the end of the night with these 15 backyard DIY activities. Let the kids burn off energy with games that last well into the night.

With these 15 backyard DIY activities there will be some peaceful sleep had in your home this summer. Let the kids burn off energy with hands-on activities and games that last well into the night. Now, it is time for more fun ideas at the Merry Monday link party! Link up your awesome posts below and be inspired by what your friends are creating. Don’t forget to check out the round-ups from the rest of our hosts to see if your posts were featured this week!

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Finger Painted Giant Tiki Men

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Summer is the perfect time for outdoor parties and entertaining. Luaus are a popular theme because they are fun, festive, and make you feel like you’re on a mini-vacation. Luaus create an oasis in your own backyard complete with family and friends. This is also an easy theme to DIY. You can line your tables with fringed green plastic tablecloths to represent grass skirts. You can make your own easy invitations and you can paint your own decorations. These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about the mess when you unleash your Clean Squad!

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Prepping for Your Project

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

 

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Before you get started painting you need to take the family for a trip to your local Wal-Mart and pick up Clorox Spray and Viva Vantage paper towels. We love how wide the aisles at Wal-Mart are! They are perfect when you have the whole family with you. They also make it easy for kids to get in on the shopping action. Little man could even shop from Papa’s shoulders which made him infinitely happy.

 

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Once you get home, you want to clear a large space for your painting project. We moved the table and chairs from the dining room for our project. That gave us plenty of space to work with.

 

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Unfortunately, when we moved the furniture I found some stains from goodness knows how long ago on the floor. (Note to self, kids are messy!) Thankfully, I already had my Clorox Cleaning Spray and Viva Vantage paper towels. I didn’t even have to let the Clorox soak on the stains. The stains wiped right up. Score! Once I finished, we had a clean, disinfected surface (thanks to Clorox Cleaner’s 99.9% germ killing strength) and were ready to get started.

 

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These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

 

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Giant Tiki Men Materials

 

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Step 1

Tape the edge of your paper roll to the floor.

Step 2

Roll out the paper 3-4 feet and cut it.

 

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Step 3

Next, tape the cut edge to the floor as well.

 

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Step 4

Repeat steps 1-3 for each tiki man that you want to create.

 

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Step 5

Begin drawing your tiki man by adding the bottom detail to the first sheet of taped paper.

 

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Step 6

Next, outline the mouth as pictured above.

 

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Step 7

Add a second line inside of the mouth to form lips.

 

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Step 8

Then draw teeth inside of the lips of your tiki man.

 

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Step 9

Next, draw a semi-circle above the center of your mouth.

 

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Step 10

Finish drawing the nose as pictured.

 

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Step 11

Add eyes on either side of your nose.

 

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Step 12

Draw the triangle details under each eye.

 

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Step 13

Next, add an eyebrow above the eyes.

 

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Step 14

Lastly, draw the headdress above the eyebrow.

 

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Step 15

Continue onto drawing tiki men on your papers until each one has a design.

 

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These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Step 16

Give kids paint and a Viva Vantage paper towel to wipe their fingers on between colors.

 

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Step 17

Let the kids go nuts painting their tikis.

 

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These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Step 18

After the kids have finished painting, let the tikis sit to dry.

 

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Step 19

Remove the paintings from the floor carefully to avoid ripping and hang them on the wall where you want them displayed.

 

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These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

 

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These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

Once you have finished your finger painted tiki men it is time for clean-up. With Clorox cleaner this took us no time at all. Seriously, you guys, we spent less than 5 minutes getting everything cleaned up, including squirmy kids. The craft took longer than the clean-up and that’s how it should be. The fun should always last the longest. The Viva Vantage paper towels last, too. We used one on the floor and it was strong enough to finish the entire job!

 

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

These finger painted giant tiki men are a fun and messy luau craft that lets kids get their hands dirty. Clean-up is a breeze, too, with your Clean Squad! #ad

They are also soft enough to clean up the kiddos with. Now we have clean floors, happy little ones, and fun finger painted giant tiki men for our luau. Don’t forget to check out Walmart to save on your summer cleaning with Clorox Cleaning Spray and Viva Vantage Paper Towels. You’ll never dread another kids’ craft again with this Cleaning Squad in your arsenal!

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