Hi there! I’m Jeremy, and today we’re going to have some fun with art. I love looking at things up close, and it gave me a cool idea for my cousin Madeline’s birthday. I made her a special picture called a “pal portrait.” It’s a picture of Madeline mixed with close-up photos of her friends. Let’s see how I did it!
First, I took a picture of Madeline and glued it onto a piece of cardboard. I painted the cardboard black, but you can choose any color you like. Then, I took close-up photos of her friends, like a picture of her friend Raina’s hand, Wendy’s eye, and Robin’s big smile. I mixed these photos together to make a unique picture.
The fun part is deciding where to put each photo. I can place the big hand here, the big smile there, and the eye somewhere else. It’s like a puzzle, and you can mix it up however you want!
I used cardboard tubes and boxes to make the photos stand up. I painted them black and attached the photos. Once everything was in place, I taped or glued the pictures down. I think Madeline will love it!
You can make your own pal portrait with photos of you and your friends. Use close-up pictures of noses, eyes, and hands. Tape them to cardboard tubes to make them pop out. Mix them up and have fun deciding where each picture goes!
Now, let’s make something else! I’m going to draw a monster foot on a piece of cardboard. I’ll start with a basic foot shape and add four big toes. After cutting it out, I’ll attach a paper towel roll for the leg.
To make it look more like a foot, I’ll add a smaller cardboard tube for shape and some newspaper to make it bulkier. Then, I’ll cover it with masking tape to make it strong and ready for paper mache.
For paper mache, I mix white glue with water and use ripped-up newspaper. I dip the newspaper in the glue and place it on the foot. Once it’s dry, I paint it green, but you can choose any color you like. Now we have a monster foot ready to hang on the wall!
Let’s see what we can make from things in a home office. Using sticky notes, a pencil sharpener, and an eraser, I made a wacky bird! It’s all about using your imagination.
Next, I made a frog for my shoelaces using a green scrubby sponge. I drew a frog shape, cut it out, and added eyes and teeth with fun foam. I attached a safety pin to the back so I can pin it to my shoelaces. You can make all kinds of fun designs!
For my artsy recycle challenge, I made an airplane out of a lemon juice bottle and a lemon press. Can you make something cool out of these items? Give it a try and see what you can create!
Remember, when you’re creating, have fun and use your imagination. What will you make today?
Create Your Own Pal Portrait: Gather some close-up photos of your family or friends, just like Jeremy did. Use pictures of eyes, hands, or smiles. Arrange them on a piece of cardboard to create a unique portrait. Try different arrangements and see how the picture changes. Ask yourself, “What story does my portrait tell?” Share your creation with your family and explain why you chose each photo.
Monster Foot Adventure: Using cardboard, paper towel rolls, and newspaper, create your own monster foot. Once you’ve made your foot, think about what kind of monster it belongs to. Draw a picture of the whole monster and write a short story about its adventures. What does your monster like to do? Where does it live? Share your story and monster drawing with a friend or family member.
Home Office Imagination Game: Look around your home for everyday items like sticky notes, pencils, or erasers. Use these items to create a fun character or object, just like Jeremy’s wacky bird. Once you’ve made your creation, give it a name and think about what special powers or abilities it might have. Share your creation and its story with your class or family. Ask them what they would make with the same items.
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Hey, I’m Jeremy! Let’s get creative! I love looking at things up close, and it gave me a great idea. It’s my cousin Madeline’s birthday, and I’ve made her a “pal portrait.” To create this portrait, I’ve taken pictures of Madeline and all of her friends up close and then mixed them all together. That’s why I call it a “pal portrait”—it’s of Madeline and all her pals!
This is a picture of my cousin Madeline, and I glued it to a piece of cardboard that I’m using as a base. I’ve painted this base black, but if you make one, you can paint yours any color you like. I’ve used some close-up photos of Madeline and her friends, like a picture of her friend Raina’s hand and a close-up photo of her friend Wendy’s eye, along with her friend Robin’s big smile. Then, I put these photos together to create a unique picture.
Now, the fun part is figuring out which parts should go where! For example, I can place the big hand right here, and for the big smile, I could put it in the middle of her face or down by her feet—it’s all about mixing it up! For now, let’s keep it by her face, and I can place the big eye right there.
I found some cardboard tubes and various boxes, which I store in my “trunk of junk.” I painted them black and then attached the close-up photos to make them stand up. Now I can move them around to design my picture however I want.
Once I have everything in place, I just tape or glue all the pictures down. Madeline will love this, and I think it’ll put a big smile on her face!
To make your own pal portrait, start with photos of you and your friends. I like to add close-up photos of noses, eyes, and hands. Tape your pictures to cardboard tubes to make them pop out. The tubes can be different shapes and sizes, and the fun is in mixing your friends together and deciding which picture goes where. You can mix them up as much as you like!
Now, let’s move on to another project! I’m going to take a blank piece of cardboard and draw a monster foot. I’ll start with a basic foot shape and then add in the toes. This is a monster’s foot, so it has four extra big toes!
Once I have my shape, I can cut it out. Cardboard is stiff, so it’s trickier to cut than paper. After cutting it out, I realized it doesn’t look much like a foot yet, but adding a leg will help it take shape. I thought a paper towel roll would make a perfect leg.
Sometimes it’s tricky to attach a tube to cardboard, so I’ll show you an easy way. I’ll cut a few slits down the side, peel back the tabs, and place it onto the foot. Now we can tape it down. Don’t worry if you have to roll the tape underneath the foot because we’ll be painting over this later.
Next, I want to make the same cuts on the top and attach a square piece of cardboard to connect the foot to the wall. Once taped, it looks like this! I added a little wire to the top so I can hang it up like a picture, making it look like it’s coming out of the wall.
To give the foot more shape, I’ll use a smaller cardboard tube. I’ll cut it down the center, fold it out, and place it there. This gives it a nice slope. I’ll also add some newspaper to fill it out and make it look bulkier.
Now, I’ll cover the entire thing with masking tape to make it stronger and prepare it for paper mache. Once covered, I’ll add toenails using cardboard cut into triangles.
For the paper mache, I mix white glue with water and ripped-up pieces of newspaper. I’ll paint on the thinned-out glue, dip the newspaper pieces in, and place them on. This is really fun because I can get my hands in there and make a mess!
Once I cover the entire foot and let it dry, I’ll paint it. I’m going to make my monster foot green, but you can choose any color you like. I’ll use multiple colors for detail and make sure to paint the bottom since it will be visible.
When I’m happy with the way it looks, I’ll let it dry. Now we have a monster foot ready to burst through the wall!
Want to make your own? All the steps are on our website at artzooka.com.
Now, let’s move on to a challenge! Hi, Jeremy! My name is Jacob. What can you make from things in a home office? That’s a good one! Let’s see what I can create.
Using some sticky notes, a pencil sharpener, and an eraser, I’ve got an idea! It’s some kind of wacky bird—all in how you look at it!
What’s long, skinny, and keeps your shoes from flying up? Shoelaces! I think my shoelaces need a frog, and this green scrubby sponge will be perfect. I’ll start by drawing a big frog body and then add the legs.
After cutting out the frog shape, I’ll add eyes and teeth using fun foam. I’ll glue them on and attach a safety pin to the back so I can pin the frog to my shoelaces.
Check out this little guy I made! He’s another funny creature you can attach to your shoelaces.
These are super fun, and you can make all kinds of designs. Get your friends to make some too!
Now, for an artsy safety message: Remember, when eating cake, you may not want to use an origami fork!
For my artsy recycle challenge, I challenged myself to make something out of a lemon juice bottle and a lemon press. Can you guess what it’s going to be? Yes, it’s an airplane!
Did you like the movie? I made an airplane out of a lemon juice bottle and a lemon press. Did you spot the shoelace?
I challenge you to make something out of a lemon juice bottle and a lemon press, and when you do, take a picture and email it to me at the artzooka website. What will you create today?
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