Paper & Paste

Lots of kid-craft around here to report on.  This is one of the spring displays that we've been adding to.  Also finished the papier-mache eggs and chicks that we started last month.  The girls loved making these even though it was a somewhat lengthy process.  The upside is that papier-mache  (one of the oldest art forms known), is kid friendly and uses a minimum of materials, especially when you recycle things found around the house.  For these though, we used Styrofoam forms and covered them with strips of newspaper dipped in a mixture of flour, water and a few drops of white glue to form a loose paste.  How-to here.  The large eggs were decoupaged with vintage die-cut German scrap.    I'm so crazy about this stuff!   It comes in all kinds of designs and themes;  mostly flowers, children, animals, butterflies,  and lovely stuff like that.  Get a load of these jammin' bunny folk; another source here.  And of coarse, there's all of this over here, which is where I found these and for the best prices.   

Yesterday we met with friends at the local multi-cultural center and made cascarones, which are blown-out decorated eggs,  filled with colorful paper confetti.  These get cracked over the heads of  friends to "bring them good fortune".  How-to make them here.  Then last week we made Papel Picado banners from folded, cut tissue paper.   Tutorial here.   

Grace's likes making pop-up 3-D cards.   She's also been making the most amazing journals for her friends.  I got one too but will have to show it later... have to get back to the kitchen...expecting family for dinner and festivities tomorrow and I've got a sink full of dishes waiting.   And a few surprises to throw together.

Happy Easter! Joyous Spring!

Comments

[Anna]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
I love the paper mache chicks and eggs. Thanks for the "how-to", I would like to do some paper mache with my daughters.

[Strikkelise]

Beautiful Easter decorations.
I used to collect scraps as a kid, and swap them, as did my mother. I still have some of my old ones.
I don't know if you're aware of this but, at least here, repro scraps are available at very affordable prices. Let me know if you want me to send you some.

[Dawn]

How festive everything looks!!! Have a wonderful day, Vicki!!

[Mrs.Staggs]

What a beautiful Easter table! The paper mache chicks and eggs are terrific. I love the chicks especially and Grace's cards are so pretty. Everything looks so festive...I hope all enjoy a lovely holiday.

[*jenny]

So colorful and fun! I love all the Easter-y Spring-y crafts and creations you and your girls made. Lovely!

Happy Easter to you!

[Mirre]

You and the children have been very busy... it all looks wonderful!

[Linda]

The colors in the easter display are just breathtaking!

[Linda]

One more thing -- is that backdrop hand-dyed? It reminds me of lazure. So pretty.

[Amy]

Your papel picado is beautiful! They are so fun to make. I learned how from Carmen Lomas Garza - an artist that makes the most amazing!! cut paper. It is such a cool craft.

[Snowbear]

Thanks for the ebay link! I've been shopping for months at Silvercrow. They always have such interesting stuff! NIce chicks btw. I really love paper mache.

[Tongue in Cheek]

Joyous Easter Blessing and days of Creative celebrations!

[Fran]

So much to look at. You must have had a ball. Happy Easter to you, too.

[Rosa]

So many wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing. I am going to try the paper mache!

[weirdbunny]

wow you've all beeen so busy, brilliant display!