Crafts with transparency sheets

Last week, I pulled out some pictures I had taken of my students toward the beginning of the school year and decided to use them for an art project to decorate our hall these last couple of weeks! The project is actually quite easy if you have the materials. For this project you will need: 1. Transparency film. My school actually had several boxes of these sheets gathering dust in a closet. Now that many schools use document cameras, rather than overhead projectors, you might get lucky and…

In the “better late than never” category, last Spring we made these super fun faux stained glass paintings in the 5th/6th grade class. For this project, you will need clear transparency sheets, Sharpie markers, Gallery Glass Paint (the kind used to paint suncatchers), regular acrylic paints (optional) and cardstock picture frames (also optional). I had a bunch of transparency sheets in my classroom already and I got the glass paint FREE from an art re-swap, so I knew I wanted … Read more…

Faux Stained Glass Art Project for Kids- a fun and easy drawing and coloring activity for children of all ages. #buggyandbuddy #artprojects #kidsart #artforkids #suncatchers #craftsforkids #kidscrafts

HEART SUNCATCHER MOSAICS for kids look gorgeous! Pretty, colourful and easily adaptable for kids of all ages.You'll love having these on your window.

I know I'm a bit of a dinosaur, but my supply closet still has lots of transparency film. Now that we're making the switch to document cameras as opposed to overhead projectors, we don't need that stuff anymore... or do we??? This week I have been contemplating how I could use this resource. It's cheap and a little out of the ordinary. And you know how kids get excited about something a little out of the ordinary! One way to use transparency film is to reduce the amount of paper you use…

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In the “better late than never” category, last Spring we made these super fun faux stained glass paintings in the 5th/6th grade class. For this project, you will need clear transparency sheets, Sharpie markers, Gallery Glass Paint (the kind used to paint suncatchers), regular acrylic paints (optional) and cardstock picture frames (also optional). I had a bunch of transparency sheets in my classroom already and I got the glass paint FREE from an art re-swap, so I knew I wanted … Read more…

Are you looking to add pattern and interest to clear acetate or plastic sheets for use in your creative projects? Today I’ll be sharing with you how to stamp on acetate sheets and get great results.