{"id":2901,"date":"2012-06-04T12:07:13","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T16:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2012-06-06T21:31:42","modified_gmt":"2012-06-07T01:31:42","slug":"paint-your-sidewalk-pretty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/paint-your-sidewalk-pretty\/","title":{"rendered":"paint your sidewalk pretty"},"content":{"rendered":"

One thing that is synonymous with summer is sidewalk chalk.\u00a0 I love it when I’m out walking Gus & we stumble upon a creative kid’s colorful drawings.\u00a0 \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s easy enough to find a bucket of colorful chalk at any dollar store & start doodling, but I love these clever spins on this traditional activity…<\/p>\n

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All you need is some cornstarch, water & food coloring to whip up some sidewalk paint.\u00a0 Get this great recipe at Mom’s Crafty Space<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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If you’re going for more of an abstract look, how about adding some sidewalk chalk spray<\/a> to the mix?<\/p>\n

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So I know you can buy sidewalk chalk for cheap, but if you’re looking for a fun crafternoon project to do with your kiddos… how about actually making your very own chalk?\u00a0 I Never Grew Up<\/a> walks you through this cool process step by step.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a great answer to when you kids say to you “I’m bored” – Why not invite the neighborhood kids over for a sidewalk chalk party?\u00a0 Keep it simple by serving lemonade & popsicles then let the kids color your driveway & sidewalk to their hearts content!\u00a0 Get more details at My Kids Eat Off the Floor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I love how Michelle from Burgh Baby<\/a> created chalk drawings that incorporated her daughter.\u00a0 You need to go see all her clever hand drawn backdrops for all seasons<\/a>!\u00a0 What a unique & whimsical way to capture childhood memories.<\/p>\n

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