Summer Fun: Gifts to Make

Whew!  We spent the morning painting and modge-podging canvas for Christmas presents.  It's a little more than my husband, Rob, can take.  Paint everywhere!  I tried to confine the activity to the deck, which I'd covered with drop cloths.  We made lollipop ice cream presents and photo canvas gifts.  The kids painted magnets and wood ornaments, along with the door frame, table, and counters.  The photo canvas is an easy project.  I ordered the canvas from Dick Blick, the Modge Podge (Elmer's white glue works, too.), and color prints from Snapfish.  Just glue or modge podge the print to the canvas and cover the print with more Modge Podge or glue.  Let is dry.  You may want to make a frame with Legos or crayons.