Here is a really simple idea that looks really effective and uses shells that you may have collected on the beach.
We started with the two paper plates one of which I cut the centre out of the other was left whole and coloured blue for the sea. Little Boo wanted to put some stars in the back ground of hers as well.
Then some fish were decorated for the centre one was tissue paper the other one she decided to colour in and add some more stars (stars were very popular today).
One side of the other plate was coloured and attached to the back was a wrapper that was clear. To make the window you could also use acetate or a clear plastic wallet. Little Boo helped to tape this on.
All that is needed then is to tape the two plates together then you have a wonderful porthole scene. I think that it would of been better with a larger plate and by using some fishing line on the fish so they could all dangle in different places. However, doing it this way has meant Little Boo can do all of it herself.
That sea scene came out really cute. I love that you added shells along with the fish. Thank you for sharing on Artsy Play Wednesday on Capri + 3. I always enjoy your creative ideas.
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Thank you for your positive comments I was really impressed with how good it turned out for such a simple idea! Thanks for the linky it is wonderful to share our ideas and look at all the others.
DeleteLove Little Boo's fish! There always have to be 2 eyes visible don't there? Bless! How do the stones stay on- is it special glue or just the acetate? Oh and I wondered if there is a beach outside Birmingham Library this year and whether you went to visit it for your seaside week? Your play doh animals were lovely too by the way!
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Thank you very much glad that you have been able to make use of the new comment settings :) I have just been looking on the internet about the beach at Birmingham I can vaguely remember there being one ages ago but have not seen it for ages. This is a real shame as we would of loved going there. It would of been a great idea for the seaside week as well. Glad that you like the Play dough scene we created we were both very pleased with how it turned out.
DeleteForgot to say that the shells are not glued down they just stay there as the two plates are together if you tip it the other way they will move. If you wanted to glue them I think that the hot glue gun would work just a shame as this makes it difficult for the little ones to do this bit. Hope this is OK
DeleteLove this - if it's ok with you I've pinned it on my mermaid pinterest page!
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That is wonderful thank you for that the more pins the better! I love pinterest.
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