Oh my! The summer is coming to an end. We are only three weeks away from a brand new school year!! Yes, the summer is sadly ending, however I am very VERY excited for this fall and cannot wait to see all of you back at Lone Star!! In my excitement, I went ahead and posted all eight of the Summer Projects! Make sure you keep any art you have made...I would love to see it. I hope you continue to have a wonderful and safe break. See you SOON!
Love, Ms. Kirby
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Summer Project 8: Paper Plate Butterfly
Butterflies are awesome! I see them all of the time during the summer! I also remember many of you introducing me to the butterflies you watched hatch in your classrooms last year!
You Will Need:
Paper plate
Toilet paper roll
Markers, colored pencils, crayons or paint
Scissors
Glue
Googly eyes (optional)
Pipe-cleaners, sticks or twigs
Directions:
1. Paint or color the paper plate with any design you want. (I used blue circles.)
2. Paint or color the toilet paper roll any color you want. (I used black.)
3. Cut the paper plate in half for the butterfly wings. (I cut my paper plate in the middle but cut a wavy line.)
4. Glue the wings on the toilet paper roll. (Look at the picture below for help.)
5. Add the eyes. You can draw and color them or glue on googly eyes.
6. Glue the sticks, twigs or pipe-cleaners between the eyes for antennae.
You Will Need:
Paper plate
Toilet paper roll
Markers, colored pencils, crayons or paint
Scissors
Glue
Googly eyes (optional)
Pipe-cleaners, sticks or twigs
Directions:
1. Paint or color the paper plate with any design you want. (I used blue circles.)
2. Paint or color the toilet paper roll any color you want. (I used black.)
3. Cut the paper plate in half for the butterfly wings. (I cut my paper plate in the middle but cut a wavy line.)
4. Glue the wings on the toilet paper roll. (Look at the picture below for help.)
5. Add the eyes. You can draw and color them or glue on googly eyes.
6. Glue the sticks, twigs or pipe-cleaners between the eyes for antennae.
Summer Art Project 7: Egg Flowers
Who doesn't like flowers? Here's a cool way to make flowers that never need water at home!
You will need:
For the Flowers
egg cartons
mini muffin liners/cups - or just regular paper cut into circles
pipe cleaners or twigs/sticks
sharp pencil
glitter and glue (optional)
paint (optional)
For the Vase
paper towel or toilet paper roll
yogurt or butter/margarine lid
markers or paint
glitter and glue (optional)
Directions:
For the Flowers
1. Cut the egg carton apart so you have single 'cups'.
2. Take one egg cup and poke a hole in the middle with a sharp pencil (be careful)!
3. Poke a hole in the muffin liner or circle-cut paper.
4. Poke the twigs or sticks or pipe cleaners through both holes. If you are using pipe cleaner twist the ends to hold the 'flowers' on.
5. Repeat until you have a bouquet of flowers.
For the Vase
1. Decorate a paper towel or toilet paper roll using paint, markers, pencil or crayon.
2. Glue the yogurt lid to the bottom of the toilet paper roll and let it dry.
3. Place your bouquet inside the vase!
Summer Project 6: All About Me Collage
Collages are always entertaining art projects to make. This collage will be one that describes you and the things you like!
You will need:
Scissors
Glue
Pencils, crayons, markers or paint
Fabric, yarn, buttons
Old magazines and photographs (ONLY with your parent's/guardian's permission!)
Large piece of construction paper or two sheets of printer paper taped together or a large paper grocery bag
Directions:
1. Find pictures in the magazines that show things you like. Cut them out and glue them to the large piece of paper. These could be anything from pictures of animals to computer games, cars or musical groups.
2. Add embellishments (fun, extras!) like buttons, yarn or noodles to make your collage more interesting to look at.
3.. After it has dried hang your collage for all to see!
You will need:
Scissors
Glue
Pencils, crayons, markers or paint
Fabric, yarn, buttons
Old magazines and photographs (ONLY with your parent's/guardian's permission!)
Large piece of construction paper or two sheets of printer paper taped together or a large paper grocery bag
Directions:
1. Find pictures in the magazines that show things you like. Cut them out and glue them to the large piece of paper. These could be anything from pictures of animals to computer games, cars or musical groups.
2. Add embellishments (fun, extras!) like buttons, yarn or noodles to make your collage more interesting to look at.
3.. After it has dried hang your collage for all to see!
Summer Project 5: Wind Chimes
I love wind chimes! I have two at my house - one made of seashells and another made of bamboo. Here is an interesting way to make a wind chime out of some things you might have around your house.
You will need:
Scissors
Paper plate
Plastic dinner-ware (spoons, forks and/or knives)
Sharp pencil
String or yarn
Directions:
1. Cut the string or yarn in a few different lengths.
2. Tie the string or yarn to the end of the cutlery (the plastic dinner-ware).
3. Poke holes in the paper plate. Put the string or yarn through and tie a knot in each piece.
4. Fasten three pieces of string to the top of the plate.
5. Decorate the paper plate with crayons, markers, pencil or paint!!
6. Ask an adult to help you hand the wind chime!
You will need:
Scissors
Paper plate
Plastic dinner-ware (spoons, forks and/or knives)
Sharp pencil
String or yarn
Directions:
1. Cut the string or yarn in a few different lengths.
2. Tie the string or yarn to the end of the cutlery (the plastic dinner-ware).
3. Poke holes in the paper plate. Put the string or yarn through and tie a knot in each piece.
4. Fasten three pieces of string to the top of the plate.
5. Decorate the paper plate with crayons, markers, pencil or paint!!
6. Ask an adult to help you hand the wind chime!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Summer Project 4: Family Flags
It is nearly Independence Day (July 4th)! The day we celebrate our nation's independence. Many Americans proudly fly the American Flag during this time of year. Seeing all of the flags, I was inspired to make a Family Flag! I hope you will make one too!
You will need:
(If you don't have all of these things, that is okay! You can make a great flag with just paper and pencil, if necessary.)
Construction paper (or any paper you have at home)
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
Paint
Stick (I found one outside in the yard!)
Scissors
Directions:
1. Use a piece of paper to create your Family Flag on.
2. Use pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers or paint to draw and color symbols that represent your family. Ask yourself these questions to get started: Who is in your family? What does your family like to do together? What colors does your family like? (See some of the photos below for more ideas.)
3. If you want cut the paper on the edge for fringe (or cut tiny triangles) for extra decoration.
4. Tape or glue the edge of your flag to the stick.
5. After it is dry, wave it proudly!!
I took the photo of my flag before I added the stick.
You will need:
(If you don't have all of these things, that is okay! You can make a great flag with just paper and pencil, if necessary.)
Construction paper (or any paper you have at home)
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
Paint
Stick (I found one outside in the yard!)
Scissors
Directions:
1. Use a piece of paper to create your Family Flag on.
2. Use pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers or paint to draw and color symbols that represent your family. Ask yourself these questions to get started: Who is in your family? What does your family like to do together? What colors does your family like? (See some of the photos below for more ideas.)
3. If you want cut the paper on the edge for fringe (or cut tiny triangles) for extra decoration.
4. Tape or glue the edge of your flag to the stick.
5. After it is dry, wave it proudly!!
I took the photo of my flag before I added the stick.
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