Fun Decorating Projects That Kids Can Do

Children are naturally creative, and if you encourage that part of them they may surprise you with some really great designs. One of the easiest ways for you to encourage your child's creative juices is to let them decorate their bedroom. Even if it looks somewhat questionable to you, letting them create their own space will further feed their creative spirit. Of course, depending on their age, they may need a little help getting the job done.
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<br>Fun Kids Decor Project #1: Fun with Finger Painting
<br>Finger painting is a fun activity for all ages. This activity can be enjoyed by the tiniest of children right up to teens. While you can always have them simply do a finger painting picture and hang it in their room, you can also take finger painting and apply it to the furnishings. For example, you can make finger painted curtain toppers for their windows. Make sure that you have plenty of space to work in and cover the work area with a cloth for easy cleanup. Buy or make some curtain toppers in a pale color and lay them on your work surface. Put out pans with finger paint in them. Let small children dip their hands in the paint and stamp handprints across the curtain topper in different colors. When the masterpiece is complete, let the curtain dry and then iron to set the paint so that the curtain is washable. Another idea is to make a finger paint border for your child's room. Add a white paint chair rail around the room, and let the child "hand" stamp the walls.
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<br>Fun Kids Decor Project #2: Decorate with Decoupage
<br>Another great project that can be enjoyed by young and old alike is decoupage. This project covers an old chair with decoupage. First have the child cut favorite magazine pictures of photos. You can even make color copies of some of their favorite storybooks or cartoon characters. Once they have their cutouts, let the child decide how to arrange them on the furniture. Then affix the pictures to the chair with the decoupage glue. First coat the underside of the picture, and then stick it to the chair. Next paint a layer of decoupage glue over the top of the picture to seal it. Let the project dry and then coat two more times allowing the chair to completely dry in between each application.
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<br>Fun Kids Decor Project #3: Buy a Kit
<br>Children that are a little more grown up may be able to do projects on their own. Look for kits to get them started. A paint by numbers mural or latch hook rug kit are both great projects for decorating a room. The rug kits are really easy for kids to make, and the resulting rub is fun and colorful. You can buy pre-designed carpet canvas, or you can decorate your own depending on your child's interest in the project. Wall murals are not that difficult to do, and they give a huge impact to the room. The wall mural is fun, because as your child outgrows it, they can simply paint a new one; so it is actually an ongoing project.
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