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Color Swell - A Joke About Portraits and an Art Project for Cardboard Sculptures with small paint brushes

Here's a funny joke about a portraits and instructions for an art project called "Cardboard Sculptures".  

Joke About Art and Art Supplies

Q:  What do you call a painting that is done by a cat and small paint brushes?

A:  A paw-trait!


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Project:  Cardboard Sculptures

Materials Needed:

  • Color Swell watercolors
  • Color Swell markers
  • Color Swell scissors (optional)
  • Color Swell glue (optional)
  • Cardboard
  • Safety mat: newspaper or cloth (recommended)

Instructions:

  • Step 1: Use recycled cardboard to cut out shapes
  • Step 2: Cut slots in the shapes and fit two pieces together.
  • Step 3: Add more shapes by cutting more slots in the new and existing pieces
  • Step 4: Glue shapes to the flat or top or sides of the cardboard
  • Step 5: Paint or decorate the finished sculpture with dry brush painting markers or paper.

Tips for Success:

  • Supervision: Depending on the age group, adult supervision may be needed, especially when using scissors, glue, or any potentially messy materials.
  • Encouragement: Encourage creativity and experimentation. Art projects are a great opportunity for kids to explore their imagination.
  • Display: Once completed, display the artwork proudly! It boosts children's confidence and encourages further creativity.

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Are you interested in fun and easy videos about art projects?

Paper Plate Masks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaHPOt6quZ8

Paper Bag Jellyfish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHp-k_NHTeo

Finger Print Animals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_vK6DgrnE

Painted Rocks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kJCgNIySbE

And more! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaCI1cTUUmKIypndtZrwJ6Q

Here are more easy art projects from Color Swell!

Sock Puppets - https://colorswell.com/blogs/news/color-sweet-two-artists-and-an-art-project-for-custom-sock-puppets

Mosaic Art Designs - https://colorswell.com/blogs/news/color-swell-dogs-and-an-art-project-called-mosaic-art-designs

Sponge Painted Rainbows - https://colorswell.com/blogs/news/color-swell-a-joke-about-caricatures-and-an-art-project-about-sponge-painted-rainbows

Nature Collage - https://colorswell.com/blogs/news/color-swell-a-joke-about-art-supplies-and-an-art-project-for-a-nature-collage

And more! - https://colorswell.com/blogs/news

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Have a colorful day!