LEGO has long been a fantastic resource to practice some creativity. Our Art Teacher ‘Lee’ shares an inspiring way to transform LEGO into a fun piece of room decor. Lee runs her own creative business ‘You Give Me Grace‘ when she isn’t teaching at the Hive. Check her out to see some more exciting DIY’s to do with your kids. Being the mother of a 5 year old girl herself, she knows just what little projects are suitable and achievable! Have fun!!
THE WINTER THEME CHALLENGE
- Collect all your ‘cooler’ colour LEGO pieces. This includes Blues, Whites, etc.
- Place a 6×4 photo (or whichever size you like) flat on the ground and build up the first layer of your frame to make sure there is enough of a ‘window’ to see the photo.
- Once you have the first layer complete. Build up with different sizes, shapes and colours.
Check out Lee’s example…
THE GARDEN THEME CHALLENGE
- Collect all your brighter ‘Spring’ colour LEGO pieces. This includes pinks, purples, yellows etc.
- Place a 6×4 photo (or whichever size you like) flat on the ground and build up the first layer of your frame to make sure there is enough of a ‘window’ to see the photo.
- Once you have the first layer complete. Build up with different sizes, shapes and colours. You can include flowers etc too!
Check out Lee’s example…
THE GRADIENT THEME CHALLENGE
- Collect 3 shades of 3 different colours of LEGO to build your gradient. Lee has used 3 shades of blue, 3 shades of pink/purple and 3 shades of orange/yellow .
- Place a 6×4 photo (or whichever size you like) flat on the ground and build up the first layer of your frame to make sure there is enough of a ‘window’ to see the photo.
- Once you have the first layer complete. Build up with different sizes, shapes and colours.
Check out Lee’s example…
There are so many LEGO colours and shapes you can build frames with and they make super cute accessories in your room!!
Don’f forget to check out more from Lee at ‘You Give Me Grace‘…
