clean edges for crazy scribbles
there’s something so satisfying about peeling away artist’s tape from borders of paper when a piece of art is finished. i always tape off the edges of my paper when i watercolor or use chalk pastels in my own art, and i’ve discovered that it really bumps up the sophistication level of kid art, too.
novi made this at 14 months old (i did the rainbow at the bottom)
just wanted to share the technique, as it creates a wonderful container for the scribbles of your wee littles. using watercolor tape ($$$), blue painter’s tape ($$), or masking tape ($), you can tape around the border of a piece of paper, or divide a large sheet of paper up into several sections. (you’re paying for a gratifying peel-away without ripping your paper.)
setting boundaries. ah, what a metaphor for parenting a 2-year-old
let the coloring begin! coloring up to and across the borders makes a really great effect. here, novi colored with crayola washable markers
scribble fest!
once the tape is peeled away, the results are so satisfying!
clean edges
it’s as if they’re already matted. all you need now is a frame (or a clothespin!)
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Wow, what a great idea. I will have to do that today!
Wow. I remember do that in various art classes, but never thought about doing it with my daughter’s art. Such a clever idea!
jen…you’ve done it again. i’m in awe, completely inspired and wish you were here, or better, i was there to enjoy this with you. i’m going to try this today with eleanor.
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! This made my project go by so much easier and turned out world’s better!
My gratitude is limitless!
Kali