Since my husband and I are both software engineers by trade, we tend to immerse our kids in lots of techy things. One of my goals is to keep my kids well-balanced, so I try to incorporate artistic outlets into their lives. In preparation for summer activities, I was about to take down their pantry door art canvas and put up a new, clean canvas. However, before I take it down, I thought it would be a good idea to share it with you — since I’ve had so many parents comment on it being such a good idea. It is a little torn from being up for a while in such an active spot, where my kids just love to open the doors and hang there in search of an afternoon snack. 
In the past, I would let them to tape their artwork to the door, but that became a tape nightmare – too much tape to peel off the doors. Now, I buy a large roll of white paper from the craft store and cover my pantry doors with it. There is one long strip of tape at the top & bottom on the inside of the each door. I give one door to each kid and allow them to decorate it however they wish. They love it! What kid wouldn’t – a huge canvas to do with as they please? If you don’t have a double door pantry, any door will do. How about their bedroom doors? Here are some close ups of my kids’ art work…
Ben’s tree is hard at work producing glucose…
With a production line that runs all the way to the ground…
Above the tree, in outerspace, is a picture of the shuttle with its rocket boosters and fuel tank breaking away… a satellite… and a visual of a tiny earth and moon. 
On a branch of the tree sits a robotic owl… the right half intending to show you what is inside the owl.
Ben also drew a construction site just above the tree…
Natalie drew a pretty nature scene with vining flowers, a coconut tree, 
a bird… and a sun she did not finish yet.
I will cut out the pieces of art to save and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!!!
