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Summertime means kiddos get to play outside more with their friends and burn off that extra energy. If can also mean the neighborhood kids knocking at all hours of the day to find out if your child can play. Make it easier on everyone with a DIY I can play sign!

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[bctt tweet=”Let the your kids’ friends know when your kiddos can play or not play with this easy DIY I Can Play Sign! It will make your life so much easier this summer!” username=”diyadulation”]

I admit, that this is especially frustrating for me in the summer. My youngest still takes a nap during the day and his bedroom is right next to the front door. Given how much he fights nap time (through yawns, mind you) it is infuriating when he get woken up by kids wanting to play.

This DIY I can play sign is perfect for Jude’s upcoming summer camp when he will be gone for an entire week. Now his friends can see when he is available or not without knocking on the door.

Jude knows how frustrating this is for me and made this fun DIY I can play sign to help out.

Materials

Unfinished Wooden Doorknob Hanger
Yellow Acrylic Paint (This is a great set with all of the colors you need)
Blue Acrylic Paint
Red Acrylic Paint
White Acrylic Paint
(Optional) Acrylic Sealant

Step 1

First take off the stickers [on your wooden door hanger].

Step 2

Paint the [first side of your] wooden doorknob hanger [as pictured above].

Mom’s Note:

Allow the paint to dry before moving on.

Step 3

Next, paint the words “I can play” [or “We Can Play”] over the dried paint [with white acrylic paint].

Step 4

After the paint dries, paint the other side [in the same style as the opposite side].

Mom’s Note:

Again, allow your paint to dry before moving on.

Step 5

Now paint the words “I can’t play” on the dry paint that is on the second side [of your wooden door knob hanger].

Mom’s Note:

Let the door hanger finish drying before moving on.

Step 6 (Optional)

After your sign has finished drying, seal it with spray acrylic sealant on both sides. Allow the sealant to dry before hanging on your door. This will help protect your DIY I can play sign from the elements.

I did this so that my friends know when I can play and when I can’t. I hope you like it.

I’m not gonna lie, this is my favorite Kids Korner by Jude project yet! This DIY I can play sign is going to make mom life a lot easier, especially during nap time for the baby. Admittedly, I would have made the words clearer but I’m banking on the idea that since Jude can easily read them, so can his friends. Only time will tell.

How do you keep kiddos (or delivery men) from waking up your little ones who still take a nap during the day? I’d love to hear your tips in the comments!

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

DIY Kids Artwork Frame
Popsicle Stick Army Men Craft
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5 Ideas for an Awesome Sleepover with Boys – C’mon Get Crafty

Jude is back from vacation and ready to share another awesome craft with you. If you don’t know what Kids Korner by Jude is then you can read about it here. Once you’re all caught up come back to make this DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet.

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Note From Mom:

The humidity here is atrocious this week. Even sitting outside the fireworks on Wednesday long after the sun had set, you still became instantly sticky. Yuck!

That meant that we haven’t spent much time outside this week. When we’re stuck inside and mommy has to get work done, that means lots of crafts.

[bctt tweet=”Tired of your refrigerator looking like an overwhelming art exhibit? Tame is with this DIY Kids Artwork Frame Fridge Magnet! ” username=”diyadulation”]

Now I have a stack of new drawings and designs that the kids cannot bear to part with. (Sigh…) When Jude came up with this idea, I piggy-backed a little to help tame the artwork chaos.

Each kid gets one frame for the fridge and can choose one piece of artwork to go in it. Outside of that, no more paper clutter on the fridge. Yay!

If your fridge has become a messy gallery of artwork, make this DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet. Then totally steal my new clutter-free refrigerator idea.

Materials

Blank Wooden Frame
Patterned Paper
Tacky Glue
Water
Sponge Brush
Adhesive Magnet
Chipboard Letters

Mom’s Note:

Before you start this project, mix a small amount of tacky glue and water in a small plastic container. Use roughly a 3:1 ratio of glue and water. You want the glue to be looser without it turning into a watery mess.

Step 1

First pick out the paper that you like [and want to use on your frame].

Step 2

Then remove the insert from your wooden frame.

Step 3

Next, rip the paper that you picked [in step 1] into small pieces.

Step 4

Then glue the ripped pieces of paper to the frame.

Mom’s Note:

First, put down a base of your glue mixture with the foam brush on the corner of your frame. Then top the corner with pieces of paper and brush more of the glue mixture on top.

Step 5

Continue gluing pieces of paper to the frame until it is completely covered.

Step 6

Let your glue dry.

Step 7

After your frame has dried, trim the extra paper around the edges of the frame.

Mom’s Note:

You may need to help with this part, especially with younger children.

Step 8

Put an A, R, and T chipboard letter [using non-diluted tacky glue] on the side of your frame starting at the bottom.

Step 9

Next, glue an M and a Y chipboard letter above it [the top right corner].

Mom’s Note:

Jude chose to use 2 different chipboard letter styles from my scrapbook stash. You can use all one style if your child wants.

Step 10

Let all of the glue dry.

Step 11

Lastly, cut strips of adhesive magnets to fit your frame and attach them to the back of the frame.

I’m doing this to hold my artwork with a beautiful frame. I hope you like it and enjoy.

This DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet help you cut down on the paper clutter on your refrigerator without the fight. Kids are more than happy to display their favorite pieces in a personalized frame! They won’t even mind changing them out as new creations are made.

I honestly wish I had thought of this idea sooner because it’s brilliant. The kids never want to lose any of their artwork and the collection had gotten ridiculous. Now they think about which ones are important enough to display and which one can get filed or recycled.

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

DIY Children’s Artwork Display
Googly Eyes Monogram
How to Make an Easy DIY Bedroom Door Sign
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Note From Mom:

Although Jude said that he made this because of Memorial Day last month, I think the kid might also be on a popsicle stick kick. In fact, the next project coming up from him includes popsicle sticks. Apparently the kid can’t get enough. Luckily, his obsession is your kid’s gain because what kid doesn’t love playing with army men?

Leaf print paper next to glue bottle and green popsicle sticks

Step 7

Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each army man you want to make.

This [popsicle stick army men craft] is a toy and exciting to make. Memorial Day is why I made this. I love playing with army men and I hope you do too!

Popsicle Stick Army Men with tank and text overlay: Kids Korner By Jude Popsicle Stick Army Men

Don’t forget that next week Jude is on vacation but we’ll still have an awesome new kids craft for you! Until then, your kiddos will have a blast playing pretend or putting on a show with these popsicle stick army men. In case you missed last week’s craft, be sure to check it out now.