Kids use skills such as cutting, gluing, and coloring to complete this lesson on color value. This project uses few supplies and is easily completed at home or in the classroom.
What is color value?
The value of art refers to the lightness or darkness of a color.
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By knowing the value scale of a color, artists are able to use fewer supplies, while adding detail, depth, and variety to their work.
Related: Use our printable Value Scale worksheet to help kids better understand values.
Supplies Needed to Make this Ghostly Graveyard Art Project
- Copy Paper
- Cardstock
- Glue Stick
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Scissors
Directions to Make a Ghostly Graveyard Art Project
Step 1
Using a pencil, kids lightly sketch grass, tombstones, ghosts, etc. on cardstock. These need to be basic outlines that are easily cut out.
Step 2
Cut shapes from cardstock.
Step 3
Use a small amount of glue to attach shapes to copy paper.
Step 4
Flip copy paper over and color the entire page with a crayon. It is best to use the side of a crayon rather than the tip.
Step 5
Use crayon to firmly draw details such as grass, eyes, lettering, etc. Kids should notice at least 3 different values from their crayon. A lighter value covering the entire page, a middle value along the edges of the cut shapes, and the darkest value on the final details.
Finished Ghostly Graveyard Art Project
I love how easy this project is! It requires just a few supplies but creates display worthy masterpieces! Since these projects are made on paper, they are easily framed, clipped, or displayed in your preferred style.
Our Experience Making this Ghostly Graveyard Art Project
We had fun creating this quick and easy project. I think this is a great way to introduce values while working on basic craft skills. I can’t wait to try this project again with different colors and themes for other holidays!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Cost
$1
Tools
- Glue Stick
- Crayons
- Pencil
- Scissors
Instructions
- Using a pencil, lightly sketch basic graveyard shapes on cardstock.
- Cut shapes from cardstock.
- Use a small amount of glue to attach shapes to copy paper.
- Flip copy paper over and color the entire page with a crayon. It is best to use the side of a crayon rather than the tip.
- Use crayon to firmly draw details such as grass, eyes, lettering, etc. You should notice at least 3 different values from the crayon. A lighter value covering the entire page, a middle value along the edges of the cut shapes, and the darkest value on the final details.
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Did your kids enjoy this ghostly graveyard art project? What was a favorite part of their design?
