tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post1030976453973062401..comments2024-03-10T08:20:29.363-07:00Comments on MaryMaking: Colorful Abstract Winter TreesMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01659049026365545639noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-31971586599468621792021-11-29T13:28:43.101-08:002021-11-29T13:28:43.101-08:00I do try to use my cheapest brushes (dollar store)...I do try to use my cheapest brushes (dollar store) and reuse them just for these type of projects. I read that you can use nail polish remover to remove dried up glue or mod podge from paint brushes. Hope this helps!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659049026365545639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-41661684530237437922021-11-28T17:16:03.810-08:002021-11-28T17:16:03.810-08:00When you use watered down white glue, do you just ...When you use watered down white glue, do you just use a paint brush to paint it on? My school has really limited supplies and only one set of brushes per grade level (3-4 classes) and I worry about not being able to get the glue out of the brushes. Thoughts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653299400528130853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-8594880144565854962020-12-06T11:27:53.116-08:002020-12-06T11:27:53.116-08:00Can you also do this with coloring coffee filters ...Can you also do this with coloring coffee filters with marker and then spraying them with water to get the watercolor effect for the trees?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452917214542785741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-34307710233246567652017-11-21T08:41:49.221-08:002017-11-21T08:41:49.221-08:00What did you do for the hole punch effect?What did you do for the hole punch effect?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-86726211931444614532016-11-29T06:56:33.206-08:002016-11-29T06:56:33.206-08:00my kids did this. they turned out gorgeous. my kids did this. they turned out gorgeous. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-41507152387541510602013-12-02T17:18:17.184-08:002013-12-02T17:18:17.184-08:00I would love to try this! Can you provide step by ...I would love to try this! Can you provide step by step directions? I need an art activity ASAP and cannot think of one! Layout can send them to me at anna.gaiter@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks, and I hope I hear from you soon! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676534703342017684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-86679592530648558402013-11-23T22:08:11.650-08:002013-11-23T22:08:11.650-08:00I'm sure I tried this lovely Christmas art pro...I'm sure I tried this lovely Christmas art project last year, but didn't blog about it. I'm going to do it again tomorrowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-635485223120353002013-11-18T15:03:30.451-08:002013-11-18T15:03:30.451-08:00Wonderful! Thanks for your message.Wonderful! Thanks for your message.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659049026365545639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-22814740993256084442013-11-17T20:25:45.205-08:002013-11-17T20:25:45.205-08:00I am a teacher of special needs high schoolers. T...I am a teacher of special needs high schoolers. This is a great activity to try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-13957947017143491272012-12-11T21:04:35.868-08:002012-12-11T21:04:35.868-08:00Yes, just painted with large brushes Allie.Yes, just painted with large brushes Allie.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659049026365545639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-82467866395480481432012-12-11T13:32:26.333-08:002012-12-11T13:32:26.333-08:00These are so beautiful. I'm a kindergarten tea...These are so beautiful. I'm a kindergarten teacher and I think these would be so fun! When you say the watercolor was "washed" into the different sections, did they just paint them in with brushes or..?Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417107850313292281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-54574747036225474562012-12-07T06:04:04.983-08:002012-12-07T06:04:04.983-08:00Thank you Barbara. We used watered down glue. Liqu...Thank you Barbara. We used watered down glue. Liquid starch would great if you can find it. The triangles were cut out after the tissue papered cardboard was dry. Hope this helps!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659049026365545639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-27672756961954891302012-12-04T13:06:26.213-08:002012-12-04T13:06:26.213-08:00Could you a post on how to make the trees? Do you...Could you a post on how to make the trees? Do you use watered down glue? Are the triangles already cut out? Love this project and would like to do it with 1st and 2nd graders :o)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675049447631331597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-11380719732311612972012-02-16T17:05:14.839-08:002012-02-16T17:05:14.839-08:00Do you have any good children's books to read ...Do you have any good children's books to read with these trees?dkteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046600660355298034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-27199480794758142022011-12-06T10:14:06.430-08:002011-12-06T10:14:06.430-08:00These are beautiful. Can't wait to try themThese are beautiful. Can't wait to try themAnna Kuenzlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516626434589800929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-51548762881493538862011-12-01T22:45:31.916-08:002011-12-01T22:45:31.916-08:00These are really beautiful. We have to try. I foun...These are really beautiful. We have to try. I found your lovely blog via Nurture Store's Christmas Tree Round Up.<br />Following you now :)<br />Greetings from India!Rashmie @ MommyLabshttp://www.mommy-labs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-70350528174977812402011-11-29T07:35:07.144-08:002011-11-29T07:35:07.144-08:00These are really lovely. I saw them on Nurturestor...These are really lovely. I saw them on Nurturestore's Christmas tree round-up. Glad I did because I didn't know about your blog! :) Now I can follow along with you!<br /><br />Aleacia @ Dilly-Dali ArtAleaciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196474184976553422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-78474902679708132752011-11-22T17:48:26.589-08:002011-11-22T17:48:26.589-08:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Mrs. Yazzie's Classroom Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766391717630628532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-22782797625787973912011-09-10T18:40:38.801-07:002011-09-10T18:40:38.801-07:00I came across these on Pinterest. So pretty. Tha...I came across these on Pinterest. So pretty. Thanks for sharing!Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moonhttp://letslassothemoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764202135165479575.post-65776006662033856482009-11-30T12:12:31.029-08:002009-11-30T12:12:31.029-08:00I really like these trees. They are colorful and ...I really like these trees. They are colorful and original. Looks like an interesting project.DellaRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801165920393765547noreply@blogger.com