Way down here I talked about a little art corner I made for Ava. I really wanted one other thing for it, but I'm having a hard time finding an oval picture frame (quite ornate, in white... just in case anyone wants to look for me) So I will share the pictures with you anyways.
Since she is such a little artist I really wanted somewhere for her to display her work and craft projects. Do you remember when I bought this table from the AS IS section at Ikea?
Well I did this to it: 
I painted the table a light pink, and then took the paint back to Benjamin Moore and they color matched a darker pink for me. Then I had some white frames that I just popped the glass out of and hung them on the wall. (I'm still looking for clips that I can attach to the wall and she can just clip her art work to them)
The jars were a steal of a deal for only a couple of dollars each. I added stickers and filled them with her supplies. And there you have it. Her art center. 
I just fill the "tools" jar periodically with some of my older scrapbook supplies. She thinks it's fabulous.
I really want to add an oval frame to the top and hang it with ribbon, I know it sounds yucky, but I promise it will look great. So when that eventually makes its appearance I will post an update picture.
I was undecided if I wanted to add some big letter stickers to the wall above that say create or Ava's Art or something like that, so I'll ask you...
Do you think it needs anything else? And if so, what would it say?
TIA!
This is so cute. I wish I could find some room to make a similar area for my daughter. If you put some letters up there you could put something like her name, and you two could decoupage them with different papers she likes - that way you have the words and it is also some art that she made. :)
Posted by: Michie | March 15, 2008 at 08:16 AM
I'm working on an art corner for the kiddos and I LOVE the jar idea. I've got frames for their artwork, but I think it's so smart to pop out the glass so it's easier to just tack the artwork on. Soooo clever!! Love the colors and everything. Great!
Posted by: Bobbi-Jo | February 29, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I love it the way it is, it needs nothing.
Posted by: Mom | February 29, 2008 at 12:42 AM
too cute! if that was MY daughter's room, there would be crayon everywhere and the curtains would be shredded! hopefully ava's better behaved then that :) ikea has a rail you can hang pictures on with magnets, just attatch it to the wall. i think the oval frame would look cute, the giant letters may be over the top, but i love them, have them on my family wall. i alwasy say use what you like, what reflects your personality. but you know that!
you are such a good mum!
Posted by: Aia | February 28, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Oh that is perfect! What little girl wouldn't want that? How awesome.
Posted by: Lynn C. | February 28, 2008 at 09:42 PM
I LOVE the little craft corner - I think Ava must take after you as you are so CRAFTY!! How on earth did you think of those pictures frames for her artwork - they are perfect. For the oval one you could try a cross stich oval frame and put a flower or something where the brass opening thing is.
Posted by: Mom & Dad Coates | February 28, 2008 at 05:42 PM
I vote for CREATE i think it would be the perfect touch, and can I just tell you I love your creative ideas?? Where do you come up with them and WHERE can I learn?! I have NO originality WHAT so ever, that is why you must come and decorate for me when I am rich... one day. Oh and there is a certain matter about a certain baby scrapbook that I won but seem to be still without... HMMMM
Posted by: kevyn | February 28, 2008 at 04:44 PM