Recycled Cardboard Art Project

 It is quite possible to become artistically inspired by politics.  And anyone who recognizes the word “Obama” in whatever language she speaks knows that yesterday was a Really Big Day.  Obama’s theme of hope for American and the world really resonates in my mind, so I thought I’d share some recycled cardboard art I worked on yesterday.  It’s easy art that’s ready to frame or stick a stamp on and mail to a friend.

hope-art

If you want to make your own:

  • Cut up a cereal box into postcard-sized squares (mine are 4×5 1/2 inches)
  • Paint with swirls of acrylic paint on the printed side of the cards (may take two or more layers of paint to cover the original label).  Since I wanted a message of hope, I thought that green was a good color.  It makes me think of spring and enthusiasm for new growth.
  • Stamp an inspiring word. 
  • Rub ink around the edges of the card.
    • (Image by Katie for Making This Home)