As mentioned in a previous post, I was asked to come up with two art projects for 5th grade activity night, held at our elementary school. The night is free flowing, meaning kids get to decide which activity (games, dancing, food) they would like to do and how long they spend at each one. This means that my projects have to be simple enough to fit the “drop-in” aspect, yet engaging and hopefully awesome.
Over the last two weeks, I have spent hours preparing. A little too much time some may think, but to me, to get a truly unique and useful end product, you have to put in the extra work…and I do love it. Also, when you are fully prepared for a project with kids, things run so much smoother and it is more enjoyable for everyone. Here are the two projects I came up with.
(not your ordinary) Bracelets: These are great because the stretchy fabric can be tied by hand so no need for fasteners and they are surely one of a kind! I spray painted all the washers! Click on the individual photos for more written information.
Mini Books: These sketchbooks are just the cutest little things! The supplies are simple, patterned paper, card stock, ribbon, and glue sticks. I think they end up being the perfect size to tuck into your bag or display on your doll’s bookshelf. The process of making them is quite simple and the end product is beautiful!
The thing that took me the longest to prepare—->cutting up all the paper! The ribbon book mark adds a nice touch, I always love when books have a ribbon in them.
The Studio House 
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