I know I've mentioned this before, but when you live in a small space you have to really consider what you keep. Since there isn't much room, every item that you keep either needs to be useful (like underwear or a coffeepot), or really special.
This one is really special...every time I see it I feel my soul get warm (even when I'm mad at my husband). I love how his eyes look worried and mine look irritated...who knew we could capture ourselves so well, without even trying!
I had no idea how much I would love these when I came up with the idea...but I really do.
This was a super simple project; craft paper, a cheap canvas (3 for $3), scissors, glue and Modge Podge. The only "rule" was that you could only use paper. No drawing, writing, etc. All the details of the face, hair, background, etc were all cut or torn from the craft paper. (I wouldn't use construction paper for this, it doesn't hold up as well)
This was Laurel's second portrait that she made, it
was in a childrens' art exhibit at the Main Street Gallery
Cut the pieces and glue them on to the canvas really well. Once they are secure it's time to coat it in Modge Podge, but if the parts aren't glued on well the Modge Podge causes the pieces to bubble up.
Give it time to dry...and then instant masterpiece. Hang and enjoy for years to come. I loved that Jon (who never crafts) really had fun doing this with us. The kids made one too and we gifted them to Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. (Grandma and Grandpa made one as well, this project is good for all ages!)
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