This post is a little late... but for those looking ahead to other gift giving occasions, here is a great idea that Tyler and I did for a couple Christmas presents-- kid art trivets! It was actually a special request from my mom, so I searched for a "how-to" and found a tutorial on Prudent Baby. Though some people seemed to have mixed results with the trivet sticking to their pan-- we didn't; I made sure to try it out before-hand ; ) Then again, I did spray them pretty darn well with Polyurethane Spray! I drowned them, actually!
I picked up a couple trivets (under $1 each) at a hardware store and purchased the Polyurethane Spray at Hobby Lobby. At first we painted directly onto the trivet, but I didn't like it... so, I searched through Tyler's schoolwork to find some artwork because we were running out of time before the holidays. I found hand prints we had made when we rowed Madeline and talked about germs! Worked perfectly!Trivets would make perfect gifts-- thinking Mother's Day (oh, it's only 4 mos. away!) or a special keepsake for your home! Hand made gifts are so special and unique!
So here's what you'll need:
trivet(s)
mod podge and brush
art work
felt
glue gun
polyurethane
Here's how I did it:
I cut Tyler's artwork to fit the trivet and applied mod podge to make it stick (I didn't smooth it out very well, so the artwork showed a lot of "character"); after that dried I took it outside and sprayed it with Polyurethane. After it dried completely, I used a glue gun to apply felt underneath. That's all!
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Very cute artwork. We are doing more with creating artwork in our house this year too - on canvas that the kids can be proud to hang in their rooms =-) Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a GREAT weekend,
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What a clever idea! I love finding ways to showcase my son's artwork besides just sticking it on the fridge. Such a special gift for loved ones too! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays; hope you'll be back again next week with more ideas!
ReplyDeleteThis would be an awesome way to make keepsakes out of their artwork for you as well when they are all grown! I love it. I am so going to be doing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I am definitely going to pin this one for the future.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying my trivet! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us on The Sunday Showcase
ReplyDeleteThis is very cute. This is a good inspiration for a Mother's Day gift. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays!
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