Often, I’ll hold onto little fabric remnants, interesting packaging, or tiny bits of ribbon that are too short to tie around anything. Feeling a little silly, I tuck them away, thinking someday I’ll find a use for them. This project is for those leftover scraps. It's so satisfying to find ways to bring new life to materials that otherwise would be trash.
Here are a few more benefits to this project:
It’s sensory-based;
it's open-ended and process-focused;
it encourages fine-motor and sequential skills; and
it's fun for all ages!
What you’ll need:
A variety of multi-textured scraps (such as corrugated cardboard, netting, cloth, cheesecloth, string, ribbon, etc.)
Scissors
A sturdy surface (such as a canvas board, wood panel or cardboard)
School Glue
Paint
Paintbrushes
Cut your scraps down to smaller sizes, so they will fit on your surface. Using your school glue, stick your materials to your surface, trying to cover all empty spaces. While gluing, it’s a good opportunity to investigate the different textures. How does it feel? Smooth? Bumpy? Rough? Soft? Let dry completely before moving onto the next step.
When dry, select your choice of paint. Paint some or all the collage’s surface, again exploring the different textural surfaces.
These come out so impressively beautiful that you will, no doubt, want to frame it and put them on your wall. I hope you give this a try with your littles!
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