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art for kids room, DIY for Kids Rooms, DIY Transportation art for kids rooms, kids room decor, stencils for kids
When both my children were infants both my husband and I got into the habit of singing to them before bed every night, usually after story time. This has continued as they grow… now my daughter sings along {I love that she knows all the words to “Fly Me to the Moon” and “I Left My Heart in San Fransisco”}. My son has different taste, and sometimes I wonder if I’m the only parent out there that is singing “Rock-a-bye TRUCK {digger/backhoe/tractor/garbage truck/airplane/helicopter/excavator} on the tree top…. when the wind blows the TRUCK will rock. When the bow breaks the TRUCK will fall, and down will come TRUCK dirt and all! I am usually requested to sing this at least 6 times with all the different variations!
My son’s transportation fascination has resulted in quite a collection of trucks and other vehicles (we could probably open a toy store!), so I thought it would be nice to add some fun related art to his room. One wall above his crib is still bare, so when I found these “transportation” stencils and small canvas frames at the dollar store, I knew they’d be perfect for his room.
I decided to go with ivory and red for colour – 2 of each. I painted two coats of acrylic on each frame. I taped on my stencils and painted these on each canvas using the contrasting colour. After they were dry, I lightly sanded the surface to give it a “vintage” look and added a brown glaze to age the pictures a little. To join the four canvas frames together, I dabbed on some wood glue and then used small clamps at the back to keep them together until the glue was sufficiently dry.
I think he likes them!
He just turned two. I can’t believe how big he is now!! Still my little baby though. 🙂
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Emily said:
so stinkin cute! Perfect addition to a little boy’s room.
Valerie said:
These turned out really great! Don’t you just love working with canvas? It’s my favorite! Love the idea of stenciling and lightly distressing. I might have to try that one of these days.
Thanks for sharing!
Valerie
http://www.povertybarn.net
motivatedmommyoftwo said:
This is so cute, we are just in the process of doing our sons room and this would look great in there. Thanks for sharing.
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks! Have fun!!
Linda @ it all started with paint said:
That is such a darling project! And your son is a real cutie pie. I remember when mine was that little. Now he rides the “L” to high school each day by himself. Sigh.
🙂
Linda
Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple said:
This is super cute!!!
Frances said:
I think I am one of your biggest fans, Kathryn, of your creations and your children !
Ugly Duckling said:
Thanks. 🙂 Let me know if you want one for your room…
Michelle http://happyhodgepodgehome.wordpress.com/ said:
Very cute! Great idea! 🙂
Kara said:
I love this idea, Kathryn!!
debbiedoos said:
Awww…that is so cute..easy, and inexpensive too. thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
terriea said:
Being as much time as possible with little ones are precious. Your transformation is good idea. Boy is sweet and adorable. I always recall the bedside story time with kids. Time flies. Enjoy good time.