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Paperbag Paintings

September 23, 2013 by Barbara Rucci 2 Comments

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simple open-ended painting invitation for kids using recycled paper bags

recycled art ~ paint on paper bags | art bar

recycled art ~ paint on paper bags | art bar

recycled art ~ paint on paper bags | art bar

Created with recycled brown grocery bags, some liquid watercolors and some chalk, these paintings are perfect for the little ones. They even have a built-in picture hanger! Today on Art Bar Monday over at Small for Big, read more about how they were made.

Have a great week!

xo Bar

 

Filed Under: Process Art, Recycled, Art for Toddlers Tagged With: painting, mixed media, paper bag art, watercolors

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  1. Rebecca Contreras

    November 15, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Love this idea!

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  2. {j}

    July 31, 2025 at 1:19 pm

    Such a fun use of materials, making something so ordinary really special! LOVE. Going to use it today with the grandkids!

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