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As
the holiday time clock continues to tick, relaxation is premium
and appears to be at a minimum! Every precious moment seems
to be occupied with shopping, parties and preparing our homes
for visiting family members and guests. Taking a minute to
enjoy a project with the little ones around us is one refreshing
way to “stop to holiday time clock”, if only for
a brief period of time!
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Regardless
of their age or level of expertise, a painted piece of art
rests at the fingertips of every child who desires the experience
of creating a custom treasure! Young children can design “home-made”
holiday welcome signs for interior doors that are fashioned
from inexpensive poster board. Holiday signs can be as simple
or as elaborate as the child wishes to create. Family surname
and family members names can be painted, as well as specific
hobbies and interests that are enjoyed by the family or the
individual. Preschoolers and beginning elementary age children
can paint a holiday design and apply free-hand letters to
the welcome sign, using the recipients name. Embellish with
colorful matting, exciting borders, fanciful stickers and
whimsical trims, to create a unique and personalized gift
that can be enjoyed by any recipient at any age! A holiday
welcome sign can also be used as a wall hanging or displayed
on a fireplace mantel beside the family stockings. 
With
the application of paint color, older children can transform
an inexpensive terracotta garden pot into an intriguing storage
vessel that can be utilized to house small objects. The more
advanced child crafter may opt to apply stencils to the smooth
surface of the pot, creating innovative borders and patterns.
Personalizing ordinary canvas tote bags (a perfect gift for
“moms on the go” or busy teachers) and plain t-shirts
(a budget friendly choice for any friend or family member)
with painted motifs becomes a cheerful challenge when fashioned
in the spirit of the holiday season! To achieve the most effective
project results, remember to consult with a paint expert regarding
appropriate selection of paint products for the intended project
surface.