Easy Crafty Idea

For school, I'm having to do an art trade book review with a group of classmates. We have to show everyone an activity that would be fun for kids to do in art. I actually did that activity before class, so that we have examples to show. It was very simple, and I thought it turned out pretty neat. You guys with kids might find this fun, or those of you who are super crafty might find this as a cool new way to decorate.

The materials needed include:
Gold Acrylic Paint, Elmer's Glue, Marker, Black Shoe Polish, Paint Brush, Paper Towel, & Cardstock or Cardboard

Step 1:
Draw your lines, picture, or design on your cardstock or cardboard

Step 2:
Open your glue so that thick lines will come out. Hold the glue a little bit away from the paper as you trace your drawing. You need to hold it away, so that the glue stays raised on the paper. Let it dry (overnight for best results).

Step 3:
Paint the entire cardstock or cardboard with the gold acrylic paint. Let that dry (about 5-10 minutes). Cardboard holds up better and won't curl.

Step 4:
Rub some black shoe polish on your paper towel, and gently brush over your picture to give it an antique look of old metal, and you're finished!!