Our scrap wood bin is one of my favorite places to grab supplies for my creative projects. Lucy still loves sorting and playing with block so I was inspired to use some larger scraps of wood to create some quirky blocks, complete with simple little illustrations of our family and things that she loves!
I started by sanding down the wood to get rid of any potential splinters.
Next I got busy painting and this was a fun step to include Lucy in. We started by painting all of the wood white and then went back with messy color.
Then I painted really fast, expressive and quirky portraits.
I didn't care about perfection or realism- instead I was trying to simply capture everyone in a fun and childlike way! Lucy sat next to me the entire time and loved talking about each person as I painted.
The result is an entire collection (that I will be continuing to add to) of family portraits that she is obsessed with sorting and lining up. They are perfect for play but also make fun decoration for a bookshelf or even a centerpiece for a table!
great project!
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I love, love your brightly colored blocks! I'm going to dig through our scrap wood pile. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery clever!! They turned out just beautiful! I like the idea of you adding to them ;D Lucy's hair is growing long and beautiful, like her Mama's.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is amazing. These are beautiful for adults and children alike.
ReplyDeleteYou could make a nativity set like this! I love nativity sets and hope to have a large and varied collection someday. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. It's even better that you did it together and can continue it on any theme too. Lucy is growing up so fast,soon she will say the topic she prefers, maybe.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious why I get emails from you on an irregular basis?
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ReplyDeleteOMG...Lucy is SO cute! I love the little video clips of her. Great idea with they blocks - so cute. I love how Lucy is holding the paint brush...she's got the talent in her!!!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring! Love the idea!
ReplyDeletewhat fun!!! and i love watching little lucy videos!! she has the sweetest little vice!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun... and marketable. Loved the video of you and your daughter. It took me back to when my girl was this age. Such a wonderful time in life and it keeps getting better. :D
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You're so creative with toys and such…maybe you should do a kid line! I could see it being a great success.
ReplyDeleteYou must never sleep - your mind abuzz with creative ideas all the time!!! These blocks are a great idea, and I LOVE that Lucy always participates in your creative endeavors. She is adorable (love that little video!) and will grow up to be creative like her parents. I agree that this could be a cool product for children.
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ReplyDeleteI love these and that video is adorable. What a sweet little voice she has and excited about her new blocks. Way to go Alisa!!
ReplyDeleteYou constantly amaze me with your creativity! You always come up with the best ideas that don't cost an arm and a leg, are creative and so stinkn' cute!! thanks so much for sharing your artistic soul!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to do the tons of wood squares that I have. Thanks Joy
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say "Thank You" for your generous spirit. Your art is wonderful, and the fact that you share tutorials is awesome. We, your "followers", are blessed by your creativity and open heart.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeletethis is one of the cutest art projects i've ever seen! she is just adorable holding that paint brush and looks like a pro already!
ReplyDeleteAlisa these are so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the videos of Lucy, most of the time I have no idea what she's saying but it's adorable!
You are a creative powerhouse! Meaningful and fun! I would probably have fun playing with those blocks :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteFun, personalized, learning, BRAVO! When I first saw them I thought they were for hanging. Brilliant idea. as always thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThey are so cool! Inspiring as always...
ReplyDeleteA wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLucy makes it much more fun ...... sweet!
Greetings
Karin
I LOOOOVE these! This is such a great idea. I also really love the video
ReplyDeleteThe blocka are awesome BUT LU is the bomb!!!!
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