This modern wall art project was lots of fun — and very frugal to make! Added bonus — no mess! Start with a few rolls of colored masking tape….
…and invite your child to stick pieces of masking tape on brightly colored paper. For Clara, this was a fun way to work on identifying colors!
Emily loves playing with tape, so this project was a big hit with her!
Next, add some color coding labels!
When the kids are finished with their masterpieces, arrange on the wall and display with pride! The girls loved seeing their artwork on display in our living room!!
Have fun!!
I linked this post to:
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Get Your Craft On @ Today’s Creative Blog
August 4th, 2010 on 7:10 pm
Beautiful – so vibrant! Thank you so much for linking up with the Play Academy today. I appreciate your support. We’re playing again on Friday August 13th – see you there?
August 4th, 2010 on 9:03 pm
You’re welcome, Cathy! It was so much fun to see what everyone else has been up to. Thanks for hosting! I’ll be back on the 13th for sure!
August 4th, 2010 on 7:14 pm
The end result is very striking!
August 5th, 2010 on 1:31 pm
August 4th, 2010 on 7:20 pm
That turned out really cute. Your ideas are always the best!
August 5th, 2010 on 1:31 pm
Awww… thanks, Debby! I’m so happy you stopped by!
August 4th, 2010 on 7:24 pm
Dear Valerie,
I’m pretty sure that this is some sort of color blind test which I am failing.
Since I can’t read it, I am going to assume that it says “I love daddy!”
Love,
Mark
August 5th, 2010 on 1:30 pm
I’m pretty sure it’s a list of demands that Clara wants met once she takes over the world and rules with an iron fist. I could be wrong, though…
August 4th, 2010 on 7:40 pm
I love that!!
August 4th, 2010 on 8:17 pm
Art my kids would have a hard time making messy. What’s not to love?
August 5th, 2010 on 1:32 pm
Seriously!! Can’t go wrong with this one. Have fun!
August 4th, 2010 on 8:18 pm
Love it! So colorful and cheerful =)
August 4th, 2010 on 8:38 pm
Love it! so bright and cheerful
August 4th, 2010 on 9:07 pm
Love your ideas but I gotta say… I always scroll down to see your husband’s comments. Too funny!
August 5th, 2010 on 1:35 pm
LOL He’s building up an entire fan base here — so funny!!
August 4th, 2010 on 9:28 pm
nice! I love how it turned out !!!
August 4th, 2010 on 9:39 pm
Fantastic! I can’t wait to try this.
August 4th, 2010 on 10:21 pm
Very modern and marvelous!
August 4th, 2010 on 11:50 pm
PERFECTION. I have 4 kids between the ages of 5 and 8 months and this would be perfect for them. My two oldest love tape, my 2 year old could work on her shapes and colors and my baby could look at all the colors for hours!! YAY!!
August 5th, 2010 on 1:32 pm
That makes me so happy!! Have fun!!!
August 5th, 2010 on 12:02 am
I just love how it turned out – so pretty, especially in the group. You really have an eye and imagination for amazing things that are simple and beautiful.
August 5th, 2010 on 1:57 am
The end result with ALL those pictures together is very pretty! it somehow makes it look like a masterpiece
August 5th, 2010 on 1:36 pm
LOL Modern art tends to have that “toddler” feel to it sometimes, doesn’t it?
August 5th, 2010 on 8:19 am
That looks great, and perfect for a variety of ages!!
August 5th, 2010 on 9:17 am
So cute and creative. Would you mind sharing where you found the colored masking tape?
August 5th, 2010 on 1:34 pm
We use colored masking tape quite a bit. They have it at Blick Art, but I’m pretty sure any art supply store would carry it. The masking tape is a lot less expensive than the painter’s tape, and they keep them in the same section. Usually the masking tape is on the bottom shelf. Hope this helps!!
August 5th, 2010 on 9:51 am
This would be a great activity to go with a lesson in contrasting colors.
August 5th, 2010 on 1:35 pm
I totally agree!! It would make for a fun classroom activity to put together a sort of modern”quilt”. Have fun!
August 5th, 2010 on 6:54 pm
I really love this. For one, I love abstract wall art. I have my eye on a canvas painting at Walmart and you just gave me an idea to choose those colors in the painting and have the children create something. I still have the abstract paintings up that they did last summer and I’ve been thinking of inserting them into glass frames to make them permanent. I really love them. Right now they’re stuck onto construction paper (the painting is on clear vellium) and taped to the kitchen wall. Excellent artwork.
August 6th, 2010 on 8:44 pm
I think framing their artwork is such an excellent idea! I just replaced several of the photos we have on display at our house with lots of the girls’ artwork, and they are so happy (and proud) to see their work on display! Plus, it sends them the message that you really value their work.
August 6th, 2010 on 12:03 am
Love this! I haven’t seen that type of tape. Where did you get it?
August 6th, 2010 on 8:40 pm
I can’t remember where these particular rolls came from, but it may have been Blick Art. You can also order colored masking tape just like this from Amazon — they have it in several colors!
August 6th, 2010 on 1:58 pm
That looks fabulous!
I was looking for thin masking tape. Where would I get something like that?
August 6th, 2010 on 8:41 pm
Hi Pat! Try Amazon for the colored masking tape — they have it in lots of colors, and you can buy a set of them or each roll individually. We use colored masking tape for lots of different projects, so it’s a nice no-mess art supply to have on-hand. Have fun!
August 10th, 2010 on 11:00 pm
How great is that?! They look absolutely professional! This would be such a great alternative to my prior plan of turning my son loose with paint and a paintbrush. And I just LOVE the bright colors you used. Thanks for sharing … I’ve posted a link.
August 16th, 2010 on 4:10 am
too creative, too cute
December 2nd, 2010 on 3:21 pm
I’m new to your blog..I love all of your ideas that I’ve seen so far. I wish I were more of a creative mom like you are.
December 14th, 2010 on 7:34 pm
Looks fabulous!! And such bright colors. Where do you buy those colored papers? Ther are very bright!