Let's Paint a Christmas Tree!

Got paper bags and an itch to paint? Let's create these Christmas trees! You'll just need the following:*Acrylic paint*Paintbrushes*Paperbags*Chalk (optional)*Palette (a paper plate or newspaper works too!)Alright, let's get started!Right? So fun and easy! I love doing a bunch at a time because then I have a stash for gifts. AND they make great framed works of art!Have f...

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Let's Make an Origami House!

Mother's Day is around the corner! I thought I would create some fun videos of projects that could be created for any occasion or to celebrate mom on her special day! To create your origami house, all you'll need is paper and something to draw and color with. Have fun!...

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Let it Glow: Monsters in the City!

A lesson that I was sharing a lot of images from on my Instagram got a whole lot of love and questions this year and that was this Monsters in the City project! After learning about the artist Kudu-Lah, my students began by designing their cities and creating a series of monsters. I thought I'd share some images from our project but also create a video to walk you and your students through. Because...

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Superhero Week: Super Pop-Up Card!

Wow! The artists who joined me live yesterday really had a lot of fun with this one: a Super Pop-Up Card! If you've not made a pop-up card before, you really outta give this simple project a shot. Here's the list of supplies you'll need: You'll need two pieces of paper, one for the card and the other for your buildings and superhero. And here's how you can create your own card: The possibilities...

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In the Art Room: My Favorite Sub Plans!

DISCLAIMER: I am offering these lessons, handouts and videos to you for free. PLEASE do not take my lessons and sell them. Because that would be super crappy of you (yes, someone is doing this. Yes, they are super crappy). Thank you. Going to NAEA in Boston next week? Need some sub plans? Y'all, I got you COVERED! Today I'm sharing my favorite VIDEO sub plans and my tips and tricks to planning...

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