Second Hand Shop Painting Activity

Second hand shops are filled with all sorts of finds. It’s easy to find cheap prints and paintings which can be used as a base for a painting activity. It’s not about disrespecting the original artists work but recycling materials and creative inspiration. Plus it’s a fun and cheap activity, especially great for older kids.

Look for a print or painting at a second hand shop and draw or paint in creatures or other accents.

Make it pretty or magical; crazy or weird; natural or abstract.

Material Ideas:

– Paint

– Glitter & sparkles

– Collage

– Permanent Markers

– Paint pens

I found this painted board for $2 and was fascinated how my daughter decided to decorate it. She added creatures and enhanced the already established landscape.

Duck

Bats

Reeds

I came back later to find this sticker on the painting. Made me laugh. WINNER!

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On March 15, 2014 • By Kelly - Be A Fun Mum

About Kelly - Be A Fun Mum

Kelly loves life at both ends of the spectrum: wearing high heel shoes one day and hiking boots the next; sipping tea out of a pretty cup and slurping hot coffee from a camping mug; challenging herself physically and stopping for quiet unhurried moments to feel the wind on her face. Kelly and her husband Matthew seek to live a fun and adventurous life with their four children and pet bird.