Homemade Cardboard Art Easel

While I would love to have an art easel that is free standing and available to the children all the time, my space (and funds) are limited so here is a perfect solution:

Cardboard Tabletop Easel

Supplies needed:

• Large piece of cardboard
• Packing tape
• Clothes pins or other type of clip
• Hot glue

Just fold the cardboard and fasten together with tape to form the easel shape.  Secure clips with hot glue and - Voila! You're done!

The easel allows children to paint on a vertical surface that is at their eye-level.  This also helps them create without smearing their sleeve along the surface.  Of course it doesn't have to be paint all the time.  This can be used with markers, crayons, or chalk.  The easel can be easily stored or even taken apart for long-term storage.  And cardboard is easy to come by so it can be replaced if necessary.