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There’s something very satisfying about painting rocks. It’s always a hit with children and we know some amazing adult artists that like it too. So, paint some rocks and then turn them into something! With a little wire and some patience, they make great displays for your favorite photos or postcards. Another way to make use of your painted rocks is to adorn your plants with them. Place them in your garden. Use them to differentiate between the peas, the peppers, and the potatoes:) As always, have fun and enjoy one another and the process of making. For more art activities and prompts, visit our Creative Classroom.

Use this easy photo transfer method to decorate and personalize treasure boxes, ornaments, or wooden plaques. All you need is a porous, untreated wood surface, an image you like that has been copied on a laser printer, scissors, a jar of mod podge, a paintbrush, and a rag. Pro tips: when you rub off the paper with your rag and water, go slow and be gentle. Err on the side of less water. You can take some of the image off if you use too much force or water. To protect and seal the final image, add another layer of the mod podge. This project makes for great gifting...perhaps for Mother’s Day?

A salon wall is a great way to show off a collection of artwork and found objects. It’s also a fun project that the whole family could help plan. On a traditional salon wall, dozens of objects of differing sizes and shapes are hung together. Symmetry is not important, but balance is. Make a miniature of each artwork you’d like to include and play around with placement. The kids will love this part! Pro tip: make sure to include both two and three dimensional works. Miniature shelves, antlers, bones, old tools- these will add visual interest and texture. Check out the curation at @barnesfoundation in Philadelphia for inspiration. https://www.barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/explore-the-barnes-online