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Family tree wall art

A painted tree with a leaf for every family member, made together and framed for the wall.

Family tree wall art
LevelIntermediate
AgesWith grandkids ages 5 and up
Time1 hour 30 minutes plus drying
Cost$10 to $25

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw the trunk
    1

    Draw the trunk

    Lightly sketch a trunk with a branch for each of your children.

  2. Step 2: Paint the trunk
    2

    Paint the trunk

    Paint the trunk and branches brown. Let it dry 20 minutes.

  3. Step 3: List the family
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    List the family

    Write a list of everyone who belongs on the tree, by branch.

  4. Step 4: Print the leaves
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    Print the leaves

    Each person presses a green-painted thumb on their branch. You can add prints for absent family too.

  5. Step 5: Write the names
    5

    Write the names

    Write a name beside each leaf with a fine marker once it's dry.

  6. Step 6: Add a title
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    Add a title

    Paint your family name and a date at the bottom. Frame it.

Edie's tip

Leave room on the branches for future grandkids and great-grandkids. You can add them later.

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