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January 30, 2012

Make Your Own Heart Window Clings

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Window clings have been holiday decoration staples for as long as I can remember.  And while not all of the ones you can find in the stores these days may catch your eye, homemade ones sure will!  Last week the kids and I grabbed some puffy fabric paint and some glitter and DIY’d some in no time at all.

To make the heart window clings you need fabric paint, wax paper or tin foil and any add-in you want such as glitter or sequins.

 Squeeze the paint out into your desired shape.  Make sure that you really glob it on.  It needs to be nice and thick because it shrinks as it dries and if it is too thin cracks and holes will form.  My 3 1/2 and almost 6 year old were able to do this all by themselves with no trouble, but I had to assist my 2 year old (and by assist I mean watch her like a hawk so no paint ended up in her hair or on me!)

As you work don’t forget to talk to the kids about the colors you are using, which ones can be mixed to form new colors, and any color patterns that may be forming.  These little everyday discussions are much more effective way than sitting down with flash cards for a color wheel lesson!

 Once the paint is on nice and thick it’s time to embellish!  Sprinkle on your glitter, sequins, or other lightweight art supply.

Leave the paint out overnight to dry and then stick your hearts anywhere you need a little Valentine’s Day cheer…the windows, the bathroom mirror, the microwave, the refrigerator – the possibilities are endless!

In fact how fun would it be to make your own name window clings or a phone number window cling?  Sounds like a fun and multi-sensory way for kids to learn their personal information.  I like it.  We’ll try it out and let you know how it worked!

Leave me a comment letting me know what you think.  I’d love to hear what you come up with!

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Megan is the creator of Coffee Cups and Crayons, a blog full of simple fun and learning. She believes that kids’ activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun and that learning is better with play.

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  1. Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:39 am

    thanks for joining us on this week’s Sunday Showcase – I LOVE this idea! I shared on Facebook & Twitter & will be pinning it too! FABULOUS!

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    • Megan says

      January 31, 2012 at 4:20 pm

      You are the best! Thank you so much! Super exciting!

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  2. tricia says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:41 am

    First, I love this idea. Two, I must love your blog name- Coffee Cups and Crayons, I’m Critters And Crayons. Nice to meet you. 🙂

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    • Megan says

      January 31, 2012 at 4:20 pm

      So fun! I love your name too…can’t wait to check out your blog! We are big fans of critters around here!

      Reply
  3. Jessica MacLachlan says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Megan,

    Logan and Sarah are going to LOVE making their own heart clings!

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    • Megan says

      January 31, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      Yes they will! Just make sure you have enough fabric paint – it’s got to be thick!

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  4. Amanda says

    February 1, 2012 at 12:51 am

    What a wonderful idea. My almost two year old loves window clings. Not sure he can do this yet, but looking forward to trying when he’s a bit older. Thanks for the idea!

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    • Megan says

      February 1, 2012 at 2:10 am

      My 3 year old did great, but there is definitely a large disaster potential with 2 year olds! Can’t wait to check out your blog. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says

    February 4, 2012 at 2:47 am

    your clings are being featured on this week’s sunday showcase! Going live tomorrow!!!

    Thanks again for sharing!

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  6. Jill @ a mom with a lesson plan says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I LOVE IT! M and M always want to buy window clings… but they never work. I bet these would be perfect!

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    • Megan says

      February 6, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      They are super fun! And very tactile even after they are dry which keeps my little ones very interested in their creations even after they are stuck on. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Melissa @ the chocolate muffin tree says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:58 am

    These are great! We have some leftover fabric paint from our Heart T-shirts and should try these! Looks like you have great blog in the making!

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    • Megan says

      February 8, 2012 at 5:25 am

      Too funny! I was thinking we might try the T shirts! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Shawn says

    February 8, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    How incredibly cute! I’m doing this with my baby(16 years old and loves decorating for Valentines)!

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    • Megan says

      February 9, 2012 at 1:45 am

      Thanks so much! And I’m so happy to hear your 16 year old still likes to do Valentine’s Day stuf fwith you, my oldest just turned six and I am feeling that she is getting way too big!!!

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  9. Joyce @Dinosaurs And Octopuses says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:43 am

    These are beautiful! I’ve never thought of making them with fabric paint! Great idea 🙂

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    • Megan says

      February 11, 2012 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks! It’s fun to make the kids’ names for them to touch and trace also – we tried them a couple weeks ago and they were a hit! Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Krissy says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    My oldest wants to make a batman and superman symbol to put on his window. I think that it might be a little too hard for him to make that design freehand, but he may be able to trace it, has anyone tried putting clear plastic wrap over a printout so that you could trace a design? Does it change how it dries or anything? I absolutely love the idea!

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    • Megan says

      March 19, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      I think wax paper might be better than plastic wrap. I wonder if you would even be able to print out the design on the wax paper and then fill in the design with paint. Great idea!

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  11. Ali says

    January 5, 2013 at 3:28 am

    That is an awesome project.

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      January 6, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks so much ALi! It is definitely one of our favorites!

      Reply
  12. Jackie says

    January 5, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I just found this site after googling window clings – I made homemade clings with my son many years ago – we chose coloring page type pictures and placed them inside plastic sandwich bags. Then outlined and colored in the picture with the plastic paint, but on the plastic sandwich bag. After drying, the cling peeled off the plastic – (sometimes this was a Mom job- it could take a little finesse and patience). The only caveat – we left them on some windows for years, and then found they would not come off!! I suggest taking them off and re-applying every few months!

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      January 6, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      Jackie that is so cool!!! We will definitely have to try it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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