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For the Love of Mess

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Be the Change painting by 6-year-old "Boo" Hackshaw (photo via lilblueboo.com)

 

My 6-year-old daughter “Boo” and I were brainstorming some ways to raise money for her little school to help fund financial aid for students who need it.  The final idea: Paintings by Boo

I helped her a little with some ideas and taught her to use the sander. Once she finished a painting we looked for quotes for her to add.  The trick to letting a kid get messy?  Purchase large lined tarps…..no worries after that.

A few more tips:

1. Add water to paint. It makes it easier to spread across the canvas.

2. Purchase large, long, inexpensive paintbrushes from your craft store. These are perfect for kids to stand back and get a perspective of their painting.

3. Introduce different techniques! We love using bubble wrap and other household items for printing.

4. Always wear old clothes…..so there are no worries about getting covered from head to toe in paint.

 

Here’s her process:

For more information about the paintings and the cause click here!

 

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About the Author

ashleyhackshaw

Ashley Hackshaw is the editor, designer and DIYer behind the wildly popular Lil Blue Boo. After spending 6 years in investment banking and getting an MBA in between, Ashley decided to pursue her passion in the creative world. Now she runs the successful Lil Blue Boo clothing line, clothing pattern line and DIY website. More recently she’s written The Cancer Chronicles, a detailed journey of her battle with a rare cancer Choriocarcinoma, intertwined with her creative lifestyle. Ashley also writes daily for Babble Home.

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