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creating with kids creative projects homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

An Art Station

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It’s important to me to encourage creativity in my kids so I try to create spaces that will encourage them to draw, color, and experiment. Our DIY art table and Lila’s sewing space are two of those areas in our house {among others} but I’ve also wanted to add something to the space above the wall desk in Tate and Lila’s room.

When I altered my chore board into an art station, I made it with that space in mind.

art station

I hung the altered board over the built-in wall desk so Lila and Tate can enjoy creative quiet time in their room.  My introverted, creative Lila especially needs and craves that kind of time.

art station

I filled the jars with pencils, crayons, and pencil crayons …

art station

… and hung blank paper from the clips at the bottom.  The supplies are all easy for little hands to reach.

art station

To make small bulletin boards, I bought cork coasters and letters at Hobby Lobby, spray painted them in two shades of pink …

art station

… and hung them on either side of the board.  I wanted the girls to have their own spots to hang their artwork and masterpieces.

art station

Lila and Tate love the new art station in their room and have been spending hours drawing and coloring, just as I hoped they would.

art station


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    September 1, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Monday Funday Randi! I featured YOU today! Please stop over and grab a button! xo Cheryl

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