Toilet Paper Tube Art

To make this project you will need: Empty toilet paper/paper towel tubes, scissors, glue (liquid or hot glue), hole puncher and string are optional .

1. Start by pressing the paper tube flat.

2. Cut the flattened tube into 1/2” slices.

3. Assemble the toilet paper tube petals into flower shapes (or any shape really!) and attach together with glue.

4. Allow glue to dry and punch holes in one of the petals of each flower.

5. String your flowers to form a garland and hang to add a little springtime joy to your home!

You can literally make anything you want with these little paper petals. My former 6th grade students used to create beautiful organic sculptures for our earth day celebration, my adaptive art classes would glue the petals to paper backgrounds and use watercolor paints to fill in the paper shapes with color! There are so many possibilities! Remember to share your art to your Artsonia Portfolio using Classroom Mode or Email Photos to allakath@shenschools.org

Found Object Color Wheel

Create a found-object color spectrum. Using an assortment of colorful objects you find around your home, set up your objects in ROYGBIV or Color Wheel Order! Snap a photo when you’re done and share! Reminder for Young Artists: Don’t forget to tidy up when you’re done and don’t make a huge mess while looking for your items. Your new-to-homeschooling parents and caregivers will be more likely to support your creative adventures if you remember to clean up when you’re done! Enjoy! I can’t wait to see what you create!

Remember to share your art to your Artsonia Portfolio using Classroom Mode or Email a photo to allakath@shenschools.org

Homemade Liquid Watercolors

Did you know that you can create your own liquid watercolor paints using old dried out markers?

Uncap old markers and place the felt tip in a jar or cup of water and allow to soak for some time. If you want brighter colors add several markers of the same color family to help make a more concentrated paint. When you paint with your watercolors, try sprinkling on some table salt onto the painted paper and watch how the salt creates a crystalized effect in your paints as they dry! Happy creating!