I recently got to collaborate with 20 kids to create this toy bench for a school auction. I painted designs on the bench with black outline, then they got to paint on it like a big coloring book. The kids were 3-6 years old, so I did a little touching up at the end, but they really did a great job!
Love this!
So fantastic! It makes me happy. :)
simply wonderful!!!!
waow!
This is amazing! Those kids did a great job!
This is so cute ^_^
Charming! So whimsical. Love it! :)
Color explosion! Awesome :)
wow, it's beautiful! they did a great job as did you. :)
Wow – it's so fun and cheerful!
Well sone kiddos and Joel!
A beautiful job!
I like!
it's great to get kids involved in a way that makes them feel proud in the end. excellent way to shere your many talents!
so sweet – i bet every kid will want it, because of the fun memory of working on it with their friends. great idea!
I am ultra fan of your blog. I love cleaning that you transmit to the time to show your work, your beautiful children. Inspiration filled my head and the head of other parents who I recommend your blog.
I love everything you do and you have it updated, thank you very much!!.
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Thanks everybody! Yeah, it was really fun working on this with all of the kids. They were really excited!
Ãurea López – Thanks! Very kind of you! I'm happy you found my blog!
You're great. Good work!!!
I really love your blog, thank you for your great job!!!!
I am sure you were able to raise some good money at the auction with this piece – it is awesome!
what a great idea and project for the kids. hope the auction was a success!
It's beautiful!!!
Dear Joel, Inspired by you I started some more paper activity for my son – please pop by and see it if you can. What an inspiration your blog is!
Love it! I also love that there is a dip in the front so the kids can't pinch their fingers. Brilliant!
Truly amazing creativity…!!! Just loved the work here…!!! And the color combination is so refreshing…!!!
God Bless…!!!
Thanks everyone! Yes, the auction was a huge success!!!
What sorts of paints did you use on the bench? Did you seal it when done?
I love the intensity of colors and the bold, graphic style you and the kids created!
Nutella – Some of the paints were just tempera, then I also used non-toxic Acrylic paints by A2 Chroma (which are brighter color, and better quality. You can find more info for those if you click on the "favorite tools" image on the side of this blog.) Then I used a non-toxic Crystal Urethane by Timber Pro Coatings to seal it and protect all of the paint. It's really great stuff!