https://www.artwithemma.org/blog daily 0.75 2024-08-27 https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/cardboard-juices monthly 0.5 2024-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6bc4d822-a640-4199-8a8f-7224274ddcb1/IMG_5576.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9caa0122-b5fc-4e23-848e-6a5d2b336368/IMG_5558.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ec317666-fa10-48f7-950c-8ffdd371296d/IMG_5560.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Precut your egg carton into 2x2 squares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e92bf1b3-d109-4a56-80ac-0ef14adf8137/IMG_5561.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Prepare your little artist’s paint palette with all the colors they want! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a17c4e85-697c-44f2-915d-b02e11b4d457/IMG_5562.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Depending on the age of the artist, you may want to precut the labels for the “juices” as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9c359d09-ab87-4a28-8114-b647e7f7e60d/IMG_5563.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Have fun customizing your labels however you want! We used crayons, but you can use whatever drawing supply you’d like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/3692ab6a-6264-4b10-b6d6-076a66a53906/IMG_5564.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Paint your 2x2 egg carton piece something bright and colorful! This is our cup holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1351351c-688a-4bc1-98be-6bc32b79dcc4/IMG_5565.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Of course, paint the cardboard rolls bright and colorful too! These are the base of our juices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/8e8ba5a8-b9c5-4472-8299-e51cc09e9ea9/IMG_5567.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Use liquid glue to stick the labels onto the middle of the painted cardboard rolls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1123dcd6-958e-48ef-b637-157fb37d03a9/IMG_5568.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Cut your straws small enough to fit, and glue those in too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/594e2e8b-8e0e-4f22-9503-4f025032fe28/IMG_5569.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Once everything’s dry, you have the perfect play-food juices! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6a4b22f8-114f-441a-8ef0-11815584c147/IMG_5574.JPG Blog - Cardboard Juices - Have fun with this colorful craft! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/frosted-cupcake monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/003d0140-ba6e-451c-9d99-9db953ecadb4/IMG_4543.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a0c3f19d-2a5a-47ac-80d9-a5bc486ca772/IMG_4532.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6905caf3-1043-4ddb-ad9b-92d8a2ae9a5a/IMG_4534.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Pour some flour in a small bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/cec4a084-4585-4b17-ae09-8a0440682651/IMG_4535.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Add paint and mix to make the “frosting". Add more paint if the mixture is too thick to mix together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/37701ac3-fb21-4336-8b7a-f03951520461/IMG_4537.jpg Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Lay out the popsicle sticks to paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/32ff7766-63df-4356-a4de-578c09429d9a/IMG_4538.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - The artist can choose whichever color paint! These will be the bottom of the cupcake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c9a1c29e-5d2a-4183-a56d-1c0e3a7c834c/IMG_4539.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - I like to use glitter glue to make the project more fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c9409ae0-36b3-4aee-a1c4-61e70a64d96d/IMG_4540.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Glue the sticks down into a cupcake-like shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/86765fce-7371-4a74-94da-9cce88b310b1/IMG_4541.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Use your “frosting” paint mixture and a popsicle stick to create the frosting on top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/daf37994-6f2f-479c-8e10-84d18c8dc92b/IMG_4543.JPG Blog - Frosted Cupcake - Add any final touches you want, such as putting sprinkles on the top! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/starry-night-finger-painting monthly 0.5 2024-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c4eab6db-b7b1-4689-8870-940c07df3a1e/IMG_4276.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a889118a-ef16-44b7-b786-da34d94ff069/IMG_4257.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f8f76e73-e8e5-4d96-8184-06193187c19b/IMG_4258.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Pre-cut small squares of tissue paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/36e8e75e-728f-4f52-ab11-14154e30b2c9/IMG_4259.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Depending on the age of the artist, you may want to pre-pour the paint for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2dace226-12e5-486a-aa61-35b221d2e411/IMG_4260.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Gather all the needed supplies into an accessible art station set-up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6cb14c74-0746-4967-a6a0-0f7efdea61c4/IMG_4269.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - The first step is to get messy! Dip your finger into the paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a7d14eb0-3a86-47cc-8937-63f5a37c7826/IMG_4270.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Smear the paint into a shooting star shape! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ed385c8e-c7f1-4ad8-afcd-3684ca4f7154/IMG_4272.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Repeat multiple times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/b61c2aa2-f625-420f-b170-70c1bd54041c/IMG_4274.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Take a piece of tissue paper and crumple the tissue paper square into a star. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/638969c7-5c9f-4778-8709-3a4c421cfc02/IMG_4275.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Glue the star down using glitter glue! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ce52f4fc-4509-4fcd-908d-8e20f752b903/IMG_4277.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting - Repeat and finish up with some glitter glue details! It’s the perfect craft to get creative with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1713922784996-EOBGQDOZOZ24EYVZHQ0X/IMG_4310.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1713922788776-BI7TOL047NJP2HAPO28I/IMG_4311.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1713922801356-OB5SQEO7ENALI8BRGWML/IMG_4312.JPG Blog - Starry Night Finger Painting https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/rainbow-suns monthly 0.5 2024-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f01172d3-bfe4-43ba-a71e-5fcde4b411ef/IMG_4157.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/178d39ee-0f87-4fd0-80da-53ccbb71cb72/IMG_4147.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e326f74b-cda9-446e-b7c1-8dba843a0fc0/IMG_4148.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Depending on the age of the artist, you may want to pre-pour some paint for their paint palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/d0095ef9-82af-4a30-b794-d99b4815f32e/IMG_4149.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Set up an art station for your young artist with all the supplies they’ll need! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/695a508d-16db-4fad-ae59-16966be95e4b/IMG_4150.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Slightly mix the paint colors together to create a marbled effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9bce98e7-0f96-46f9-82a7-e4a43bbdfa4f/IMG_4151.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Use the bowls or cups as stamps, and dip them into the paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/bc94a132-c921-4e42-8883-8462b6a6a97c/IMG_4152.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Press onto the paper… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6201dbd0-e7bf-48b2-a392-9426dfe298f4/IMG_4153.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - and now you have a colorful sun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/bbf859aa-2982-47c4-833c-968c7a19a956/IMG_4154.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Repeat with different sized cups/bowls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/36cb8852-f613-4c91-9537-8ed49278a723/IMG_4155.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - Use a clean paintbrush to pull the paint out in streaks, away from the circles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/cb7c66e1-1765-4e37-8733-43c11f400284/IMG_4156.JPG Blog - Rainbow Suns - These create sun rays! Try using different sized paintbrushes to create different sized streaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/71dd21c5-fb61-449a-87c2-7922f3456dc7/IMG_4158.jpg Blog - Rainbow Suns - The more colors you use, the more magical your rainbow suns will be! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/potato-stamp-planets monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/47d1ac4a-7306-41df-a3a1-4078d738857a/IMG_4201.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/3edb4a30-a6c1-4a50-a2de-8d4383bea42e/IMG_4185.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0a046aeb-518d-4e28-91de-bc5aa2338a18/IMG_4187.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Depending on the age of your kiddo completing this craft, you may want to pre-pour a paint palette for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f47a5935-fb3e-4a37-a822-ac56adad33f4/IMG_4188.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Pre-cut the potatoes in half! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1cc5a29f-c638-4baa-9bc4-82bee2586a2d/IMG_4189.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Create a workstation for your young artist. You may want to use a table cover, this project can get a bit messy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/5b95c1e8-85cb-4c45-8c81-bf3f060ee3f4/IMG_4190.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Mix the paint together slightly to create a marbled effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/04ca5ec1-6136-48c3-814e-fe11f0316ea0/IMG_4191.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Make sure to keep a pile of white paint unmixed! Dip a big paintbrush into the white paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4277ff3c-f332-454b-9839-28c5853be762/IMG_4192.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Pull the bristles back… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2a90442f-5f22-47a4-8d13-391a8565a92d/IMG_4193.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - And flick the paint onto the paper! Now you’ve created a galaxy of stars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/16a450be-6f2b-472b-aa92-2b6453c151f2/IMG_4194.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - You can experiment with different light colors for the stars- pink, yellow, purple, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6db19a7e-91fd-4d20-9e55-60a225557a15/IMG_4195.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Now, dip a potato half into your marbled paint mixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/d696a2a2-21e7-4053-9d98-5b0a0c87b9e3/IMG_4196.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - And stamp it on the paper! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/67f77666-0254-4a2a-8761-9b2526b253c7/IMG_4198.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - Repeat as many times as you’d like, dipping the potato half into different parts of your marbled paint mixture to create different planets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/13729d5d-abc1-4d31-bfc5-fd50c718519f/IMG_4199.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - If your kid is older, they may enjoy adding some details… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c1f1f459-2019-471a-93c2-2e28bc280ed0/IMG_4203.JPG Blog - Potato Stamp Planets - And done! Such a magical and fun craft. https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/leaf-prints monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/71849a8f-e7a6-448d-bf8e-d81a3b425b2f/IMG_4119.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0927a5cf-c148-40c8-a5fa-2aca25c36bcc/IMG_4110.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/fc136948-1c52-4c9c-9a1a-ba6465ec62ca/IMG_4113.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Pour some paint out for your little one on a palette or paper plate. This will be easier for the kids when painting the leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1526cdae-080f-4327-a104-040780546623/IMG_4114.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Gather all the supplies needed: Leaves, paint, brush, and paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/98818186-3a72-4fb8-8285-5cfc84195c3b/IMG_4115.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Paint all of the leaves with a thin coat of paint. Ensure that the whole leaf is covered! The sponge brush will allow the paint to be applied in a thinner layer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/15f7d5b4-8ce4-44d0-a495-cbeb266bc8e5/IMG_4117.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Lightly press the painted side of the leaf down onto the paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/d6e6f610-f50c-4941-9176-26c6ec9a70d8/IMG_4118.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Lift the leaf up, and…tada! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/eaac4182-2874-427e-ae6e-ee4779775ac3/IMG_4119.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - Continue with all your painted leaves! You can layer or keep the prints separate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2a4a4fe0-1615-4813-8b75-4936e7aff9c9/IMG_4120.JPG Blog - Leaf Prints - This art project is all about creativity! Every time you do it, it comes out different! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/rainbow-rain-cloud monthly 0.5 2024-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/fed665a6-14b4-4748-aa6b-8c717cfe06bc/IMG_3859.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/329174f3-ea94-49ca-85b6-4dd38e7bfd86/IMG_3839.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/de30827b-21e3-47ce-a11a-8e6e04b4815f/IMG_3840.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Mix together some blue droplets of water soluble paint into the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/5437071f-f2b6-4943-b995-6b9fc034c18a/IMG_3842.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - This will be our “rain”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e5af03b1-41e5-4e67-b445-ee8d0296b3c8/IMG_3843.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Cut a medium-length piece of yarn. Mine is yellow, because this will be our “sunshine”! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c8efa7a1-57c9-42fd-be62-31e4301e26b5/IMG_3845.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Gather all the needed supplies for your little one! Cotton balls, glue, a paintbrush, your “rain” and “sunshine”, and some different colored paints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/45d19035-8a14-4d7d-91c3-79de92c83842/IMG_3846.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Start by glueing cotton balls onto your paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f0866c4d-2953-4e70-9547-0070674bdc53/IMG_3849.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Here is our cloud! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/db788e34-51ab-4ac1-9b46-e11292f5f326/IMG_3852.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Now we have to make our cloud a rain cloud! Use the blue water paint to paint your cloud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/73966e71-0e26-4986-8a35-189fb418dc7d/IMG_3853.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Tada! Now our cloud looks like it’s about to rain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2f76e37a-90f3-4115-b179-d91a092d32b7/IMG_3854.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Here comes the rain! Drop different colors of paint next to each other underneath the cloud. Drop, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0c3ca970-7088-4740-95e2-a2d8667cf4ec/IMG_3855.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - drop, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/32c3f9f9-07dc-4899-a99a-69897dfd8cd5/IMG_3856.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - drop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/1794e174-60d6-4402-a83b-df0637cd3315/IMG_3857.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - Now here comes the sun to dry up all the rain! (Place the string on top of the paint blobs…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/fcf19661-5fa1-46c4-a93d-fc730d8a2af7/IMG_3859.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - And pull down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/febc75ea-4f95-4811-a59c-82538f876f7e/IMG_3860.JPG Blog - Rainbow Rain Cloud - The rain and sun make a rainbow! How fun! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/egg-cup-caterpillars monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/534d021c-68e6-41b7-b06a-84fc6fb95471/IMG_3779.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/49f9d57c-4ee8-425b-86ef-bdeba9399987/IMG_3764.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Make it stand out Paper Plate (to hold paint) Googly eyes Scissors Pipe Cleaner 1 or 2 Paint Brushes Place Mat (or a way to cover your table) Egg Carton Non-Toxic Washable Paint Liquid Glue Thumbtack or Needle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f06aa217-d942-45db-8e0c-c3e96c9cfc05/IMG_3766.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Cut out the bottom half of the egg carton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ffe21b12-c8a4-4838-8462-b80bc672f328/IMG_3769.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - You can cut your caterpillars as long as you want! They could be the whole egg carton’s length, or as small as 2 egg cups. It’s up to you and your crafty kiddo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/acfacc0a-398c-44ef-a714-e20334fb6c5b/IMG_3770.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Pre-cut holes in the egg carton caterpillar for the antennas. You can use a thumbtack, or a needle, or anything small and sharp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/cf2dd6b9-1684-444e-808e-82b74aeb8e8e/IMG_3771.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Pre-cut some pipe cleaner antennas too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/38d6e408-65ce-40c9-b273-2e23ee23c4d2/IMG_3773.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Prepare your artist’s paint palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a1e96796-e810-4859-8e0d-bd4bddca5d17/IMG_3774.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Gather all the supplies needed and create a workspace for the young artist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9084a135-fd9f-4334-8100-7f4c3df0cdce/IMG_3775.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Paint it green! Paint it blue! Paint it any color fit for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c0d7483d-e4ae-49d8-813f-c55d8e35e104/IMG_3776.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - The pipe cleaner is fit through the pre-cut holes to make little antennas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ff600146-2ea3-4bc3-9931-d0d3baf36aa6/IMG_3777.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - Your caterpillar can have googly eyes glued on, or little dotted eyes drawn on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4e2f713e-7ffb-4dc6-a963-878bc1ed9879/IMG_3781.JPG Blog - Egg Cup Caterpillars - After it dries, you can add any details you’d like! Now your caterpillar is ready to crawl around and face the big big world. https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/fingerprint-flowers monthly 0.5 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/68c5e348-df81-4962-b021-b32e0bac7378/IMG_3674.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0c684b89-4561-4c16-867e-12dd7dadd856/IMG_3662+2.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/bf689b6c-4d41-432d-862e-4392c32f15e7/IMG_3664.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Kids may be able to do this step themselves, but prepping the paint beforehand on a plate for them will reduce waste and mess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/04555da6-209c-4afc-81c4-369a3d1b2a6b/IMG_3665.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Set up all the different color paints you want to use on an easily accessible plate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/8985413d-8960-4e14-bfee-004ecca33f2e/IMG_3666.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - The first step is to paint stems for your flowers. Experimenting with all different shades of green is fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e6d20a7c-b489-4dae-8bcf-44a0a032e1fb/IMG_3668.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Dip your finger in some paint… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9d239542-b24a-4ec3-89b6-1bbe8190eb6a/IMG_3670.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - and stamp! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/5e336202-2fbd-4543-97e0-c6c44e8c978e/IMG_3671.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - A little flower petal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/edf2b444-aeb2-48b5-9564-d8561a89c35e/IMG_3672.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Then, repeat! Different colored paints can make the flowers pop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9368199b-793f-471c-a74b-7a096a3364b3/IMG_3673.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Experiment with different flower styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6924d0a4-dbeb-485f-9b87-8d3847bcd306/IMG_3674.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Some examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/253df894-0d6b-4e49-a35a-881f6f9598c1/IMG_3675.JPG Blog - Fingerprint Flowers - Pom-poms make a great finishing touch! Spring has sprung! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/8cu91d4jxi1ytxykbb48q4uvversoh monthly 0.5 2024-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/737490bd-3d22-4cfe-9668-d92f23a87700/IMG_3411.jpg Blog - Animal Banner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4763a93d-ae45-4fe0-ad19-3666a8eceec9/IMG_3386.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/af83c5c7-71bd-4465-9340-4565a255a5da/Image.jpeg Blog - Animal Banner - Use the bowl to trace a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2d89e480-5aaf-4f9e-9649-639b632eca89/IMG_3392.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - Cut out the circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/3055a8d5-4cff-4091-8871-6813232eff1e/IMG_3393.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - Repeat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/899e1481-8586-4bd8-b095-1c32338cde0f/IMG_3395.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - Hole punch the sides of the papers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/d048c257-05b9-4d5c-b2e2-7c8280ab300e/IMG_3396.jpg Blog - Animal Banner - Cut off a long piece of a ribbon, and tie a loop on one end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9440033c-7c0f-4a9b-916c-7f142eb1ca0d/IMG_3397.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - Gather the crayons, markers, ribbon, paper, and small bowl for your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0eca9951-ccfb-43e7-881c-9038cea124cf/Image+2.jpeg Blog - Animal Banner - The small bowl is used to trace a circle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/795de4ad-b922-4d1e-b6a3-b210c37be5d8/Image+3.jpeg Blog - Animal Banner - The circle is used to draw the animal’s face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6f69256b-7fcb-4d09-b5c3-59ad62faa4c3/IMG_3402.JPG Blog - Animal Banner - You can draw whatever animals you want! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/df1f7754-123f-4764-aa76-aa1346a07dd0/IMG_3403.jpg Blog - Animal Banner - Optional: Use some googly eyes and pom poms for the smaller details! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ee0ec649-20e2-4041-be98-08d7f84dead0/Image+4.jpeg Blog - Animal Banner - Thread the ribbon through both sides of the paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4dc9e44d-ff5e-4ae8-a273-ac1791f8d2fb/IMG_3411.jpg Blog - Animal Banner - Repeat, and then tie a loop on the other end of the ribbon! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/paw-print-stamps monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/178dd51a-383f-4faa-80b1-ddafa91d005b/IMG_3222.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e0609af5-4040-467a-b09e-eed5280a1231/IMG_3199.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/617341d9-1491-4e21-9734-8907d4eea33b/IMG_3200.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - You can choose any color paint, or have your littles choose what color they want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/98635563-2feb-4b00-a45b-fc85d9e4e419/IMG_3201.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - You’ll only need a little bit of glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/7e1f2489-f744-4f98-9aa9-6848196259db/IMG_3204.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Gather the glue, paint, tissue paper, and cardstock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2779e2b9-421d-4267-9bef-3c18425b71db/Image.jpeg Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Dip the side of your hand into the paint, and stamp it onto the canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/f58c8408-7e11-46ec-81dc-c5b4e50eab6f/Image+2.jpeg Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Use your thumb for the bigger toes of the pawprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/b5aa9c68-9fa4-40ee-9b02-0bfc40a5e8f6/Image+3.jpeg Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Use your pointer finger for the smaller toes of the pawprint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ad36258b-2e81-4b95-bb61-025c0fc26442/IMG_3216.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - To create the border, we crumple up the squares of tissue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/134ba7e9-c85e-4c0d-8f96-44baa468ae08/Image+4.jpeg Blog - Paw Print Stamps - And glue them onto the edges of the card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/45b2e0d8-430f-4418-95c2-c7cf6959af9a/IMG_3220.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - Repeat all around the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/94756062-857f-4cd2-81fd-a99c216f40e0/IMG_3221.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - You can use stamps to decorate a little more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/7ca53d5c-9bfd-4902-8ca1-31a911b40a3a/IMG_3223.JPG Blog - Paw Print Stamps - And done! How cute and colorful! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/salty-sea monthly 0.5 2024-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/be0876f7-55d4-453a-ae30-b0822b773887/IMG_3085.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/22493ce3-7a77-44ff-835b-5301fb5bf288/IMG_3062.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/86ac91a8-8485-4766-ba35-324a516e0290/Image.jpeg Blog - Salty Sea - Add a couple drops of paint to some water to make different watercolors. You can have your little ones help with the mixing, and they can choose any colors they want! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/09c0ff29-a5fe-4e39-ae2b-5c8ef9396a4f/IMG_3067.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Mix as many colors as you want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/07c277f1-ebee-475c-a680-b65daa430dc5/IMG_3068.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Use the glue to create designs on the paper. I created a wave design! Depending on the age and capability of your child, they may be able to do this part on their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/571bc66a-f60f-48f0-ae57-91fe4e68783f/IMG_3070.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Cover the design in sea salt! The easiest way to do this is to pour lots of salt on top and then shake it off once it dries. Let dry completely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6d4ee29c-24bf-442b-b39a-1ee5c343202b/IMG_3077.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Once the glue is dried, gather the watercolors, your salt design, and a paintbrush/s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/8fe0b96f-5def-4426-867a-f411f82f173a/IMG_3083.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - Dip the paintbrush into the watercolor, and then dip the color onto the salt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/645e512c-0a4c-4772-a695-b3f771cf63bd/IMG_3086.JPG Blog - Salty Sea - This project can become a household favorite! Use different designs and different colors to create a different artwork every time. https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/painted-butterfly monthly 0.5 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/e556a839-23b2-4d4b-a80d-52eb0321dc8c/IMG_2970.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ff465c4d-03a2-4633-b55a-9d99584cc1c7/IMG_2955.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9ffa33f7-0c2e-4183-8949-721b223a04c0/IMG_2956.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Cut out shapes for the butterfly’s body from the black construction paper. Cut out shapes for the butterfly’s body from the black construction paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/44bad10d-ad1c-48bf-8de7-b74dbd45674d/IMG_2957.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - This part is optional depending on the age and ability of your child. If squeezing a glue bottle is tricky for them, pour it into a cup for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/164aaefd-1c88-4098-943e-0b826f1e10de/IMG_2958.jpg Blog - Painted Butterfly - Cut out a butterfly shape from your poster paper. It’s easier to get symmetrical if you fold the paper in half before drawing and cutting. Depending on your child’s age, this may also be something they can do on their own! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/7c80a9b2-4d97-413a-ae94-d436c0146868/IMG_2959.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Gather all your supplies: Different colored paints, the butterfly wings and body, and some glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ddea9c9d-11ce-4e0b-b464-f4fa1ca18a33/IMG_2960.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - The paint bottles are used to drop paint directly onto the wings of the butterfly. You want there to be big globs of paint everywhere! If the child is too young to be using paint bottles, pour some into small cups for them so they can pour it onto the paper themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/6898df5e-b144-4924-90e5-b46b54971728/IMG_2961.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - The artist can pick whatever colors they want to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/00276c45-b2f7-4c40-a1c9-0e5462d90356/IMG_2962.jpg Blog - Painted Butterfly - Fold the butterfly… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/9cb2989f-8de3-426c-b519-cb83109589f7/IMG_2963.jpg Blog - Painted Butterfly - And squish squish squish! (This is where a table cover may come in handy, depending on how much paint was used!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/3563a7b8-90f0-4e86-abfb-02083f07d7e0/IMG_2964.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Unfold the butterfly… look how pretty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/21df0de1-7441-43af-a5c0-5f91116bedc4/IMG_2965.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - You can wait for the paint to dry to glue the butterfly’s body on, or you can wipe the excess paint off the middle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/2cc8eddb-e737-43bb-9457-e89bca0998ea/IMG_2966.JPG Blog - Painted Butterfly - Use some glue to attach the butterfly’s body and head! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4cfd38bf-fd58-4aa2-85e7-f1b90cb6a660/IMG_2969.jpg Blog - Painted Butterfly - This project is simple and fun, and full of color! The perfect activity to welcome Spring. https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/sprinkles-rainbow monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/07a09301-4738-429d-800b-238ed9d6d343/IMG_2839.jpg Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a635abd6-348e-41a8-bf74-4e30e51c562b/IMG_2825.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/423fb968-5f46-44ef-825e-96e17c679002/IMG_2827.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Using the pencil, draw a rainbow shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/244849b7-be08-4fdd-a278-7a9bbef92c30/IMG_2828.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Outline the pencil with black marker, to make the lines thicker and easier to color in between. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4e2c4e4c-26db-460c-8f6f-ce4ada944de5/IMG_2829.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Pour different colored sprinkles into little child-sized cups. Do the same with the glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/0b8c24c4-ff13-45ff-991d-3666320ba2a3/IMG_2832.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Gather the glue, sprinkles, popsicle sticks, markers and paper. Optional: cover your table with a disposable cover for easy clean-up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/681dd35a-0453-468f-b309-2f68c703e9c5/IMG_2834.jpg Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - The markers are used to color in the sections of the rainbow. (Any colors can be used! Have fun experimenting with different ones.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/7074bb00-c51c-428a-abe3-53fb11eb4772/IMG_2835.jpg Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - The popsicle sticks are used to spread the glue on top of the marker sections one by one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/85853e86-7d0f-47e4-b3a4-006e21357f87/IMG_2836.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Sprinkle (or pour, but it is more difficult and more messy) the sprinkles on top of the glue. Use any color, or match the color to the marker! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c9c1a6d8-4a8d-4c6a-825e-d66896dcfc10/IMG_2837.jpg Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Repeat until every section is sprinkled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/348f9300-6a5a-42d5-b1a2-d335e37c3908/IMG_2838.JPG Blog - Sprinkled Rainbow - Wait for the glue to dry and then shake the leftover sprinkles off. Messy projects are the most fun! https://www.artwithemma.org/blog/leafy-tree-collage monthly 0.5 2024-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/829e8037-df77-4b8c-a18e-30396092b43a/IMG_2753.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/ab1f6d12-07bb-4b6f-b7e9-25b14700e63f/IMG_2731.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/4679117e-6acd-48c5-abad-6d582e0fc11e/IMG_2733.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Cut the poster paper into a mushroom-like shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/38b877ab-eea6-451d-9a3c-437b8c7d1dd0/IMG_2736.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Pour some of the non-toxic glue into the paper cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/79520007-18f8-4a80-92c7-6dce7e46f557/IMG_2737.jpg Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Gather the paper, leaves, popsicle sticks, and glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/a2554496-5966-4fb0-b4f3-a5d42339d896/IMG_2738.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - The popsicle stick is used to spread the glue onto the paper on the area where the tree trunk will go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/c8159fd0-bd7a-42bf-a5dd-7f8dd9159486/IMG_2740.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - The pieces of brown construction paper are glued onto the trunk area. Repeat this step until the whole trunk is covered with the pieces of paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/99b22a0d-3f16-4ab0-8a04-7af9efa6b79b/IMG_2742.JPG Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - It should look similar to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6594d7444fa058266d568c6d/753390fe-7d70-4cf7-8454-6e1b30f1b7c6/IMG_2745.jpg Blog - Leafy Tree Collage - Now it’s time to glue the leaves on! 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