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Crafts: DIY Scratch Art

August 13, 2012

Scratch Art 1

I'm generally geeking out on making scratch boards these days...do you remember these? You take a sheet of paper, cover the surface with as many colored crayons as possible, then slap a layer of black paint on top. Once the paint dries, take a toothpick or skewer or even a coin and scratch away to reveal the mystery colors beneath. Fun, fun! I even bought a package I found at a local art store and though the texture and color are definitely better (it's the square one on the right above), ... Read more

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