Art projects don’t need to be limited by your supplies—find inspiration all around you by using materials provided by Qatar’s natural beauty or by recycling or “upcycling” discarded objects.Here, I’ve made a wall hanging out of dried tree branches that my daughter found next to our house.MaterialsDried tree branchesScissorsTowelSandpaperPaintbrushAny liquid paint (not watercolour)Jute twineInstructionsCollect six to ten pieces of tree branches similar in width. One piece should be slightly longer and thicker—this will be the main branch that the others will hang fromDecide the shape of your wall hanging, then break down the rest of the tree branches to fit…
Author: Alleine Nadal Khalifa
Sponsored by American School of Doha For Kids Parents: This project is appropriate for ages nine and up but parental supervision for the glue gun and spray paint is recommended The Lampborghini by Alleine Nadal Khalifa, American School of Doha There is a saying: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Whether it’s old toys or discarded housewares, I’ve found there’s always a way to take something old and make it new. The lamp was another unwanted piece from a friend. She didn’t want to throw it away but didn’t think anyone would want to buy it. After a week…