Blog Posts - DESIGNS BY GATTO

Emoji Fun

4/9/2020

My New Emoji's Book...
Coming to the internet near you!

The first emoji egg gave me an idea for my new Emoji Book! © Kim Gatto 2020 #cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #characterdesign #scbwinj #scbwi #illustration #illustration_best #merialcornell #bookstagram #books #smile #emojis #laugh #covid19 #quarantine #homewithkids #homeschooling #corona #easter #eastereggs #coloringeggs

Bunny Crafts

4/2/2020

Easter Crafting

Let's make Bunny Eggs!
All you need is:
Plastic Easter Eggs
Felt
Google eyes
Pom Poms for tails
Hot Glue or other
Grass for inside
Enjoy!!!

#easter #crafting #eggs #bunnies #fun #diy #enjoy

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Peeps Crafting Contest

4/2/2020

Peeps Crafting Contest at Michaels

Let's Make some Bunny and Chick Peeps!

Supplies you will need:
Empty Milk Carton
Glue Gun
Sewing machine (optional)
Felt or fleece or any fabric
Ribbon or Fabric for Bow
Buffalo Snow
Optional: Grass for inside if not using Buffalo Snow for inside
Patience and Creativity!

First, I cut out pattern for head and body areas. Next, sewed Bunny head together. Third, we stuffed the Bunny head with Buffalo Snow. Then, we glued eyes and nose on. Finally, we cut out hole where opening on the carton will be.

Next, we covered the bottom of carton. Then, we glued the top of the Bunny Peep head to the bottom.

I wanted to use a nice plaid ribbon, but also wanted to recycle. So, I used some old fabric (we liked it rough cut), but you can also sew it together and make a nice finished edge. Finally, we added in some Buffalo Snow to mimic the inside of a tasty marshmallow Peep.

I don't have detailed instructions for the yellow Chick Peep, but we made that as well. The bottom is a piece of cardboard. The middle is a large yellow egg that we covered with yellow fleece and the top is sewn fleece stuffed and glued. We used the same inside method as the Bunny.

I plan on adding instructions, so stay tuned.

Enjoy!

#peeps #chicks #bunnies #michaels #michaelscrafting #crafting #easterbasket #diy #artist #kidcrafts #easter

Salt Dough Ornaments

3/28/2020

Enjoy making Salt Dough Ornaments for Springtime

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fun activity great for a rainy day! So simple and so much fun. Don't forget to post anything you do. #designsbygatto #crafts #saltdoughornaments #kidcrafts #kidart #istayhome#mypandemicsurvivalplan #homeschooling #flexibleworkday

Inktober 52

3/25/2020

Elephant...Love!

Intktober 52 week 12 - Elephant. I planned on doing a line drawing but these characters were waiting to be painted. #cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #lineart #inking #inktober52 #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illo #scbwinj #scbwi #kidlitartist #booksofinstagram #kidsbooks #illustration #illustration_best #merialcornell#kidsbookstgram #bookstagram #read #books #designsbygatto #elephants #friends #love

National Alien Abduction Day

3/20/2020

Hold onto your Dogs - Aliens are coming!

National Alien Abduction Day - So people hold onto your dogs, I heard the Alien invaders are coming to take them away! #cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #lineart #inking #inktober52 #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illo #scbwinj #scbwi #kidlitartist #kidsbooks #booksoninstagram #illustration #illustration_best #merialcornell#kidsbookstgram #bookstagram #read #books #designsbygatto #nationalalienabductionday #cats #dog #aliens #smile

Turtles go to Camp

3/9/2020

Let's Dance!

Come follow these cute little Turtle friends as they embark on their “Best Summer Ever!” Casey loves to cook and bake. This book explores an A-Z adventure of the Turtles camp experience.
#cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illo #scbwinj #scbwi #kidlitartist #booksofinstagram #kidsbooks #illustration #illustration_best #turtles #camps #summercamps #merialcornell #cornellcompany #kidzbuzznj #kidsbooks #kidsbookstgram #bookstagram #read #books #abc #designsbygatto #theater #princess #music #dance #turtles

Turtles go to Camp

3/4/2020

Let's Cook and Bake!

Come follow these cute little Turtle friends as they embark on their “Best Summer Ever!” Casey loves to cook and bake. This book explores an A-Z adventure of the Turtles camp experience.
#cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illo #scbwinj #scbwi #kidlitartist #booksofinstagram #kidsbooks #illustration #illustration_best #turtles #camps #summercamps #merialcornell #cornellcompany #kidzbuzznj #kidsbooks #kidsbookstgram #bookstagram #read #books #abc #designsbygatto #baking #cooking #cookies #cake #turtles

Spring Class at Artworks in Randolph, NJ

2/28/2020

Get Funky with Your Flowers

Come check out Artworks Studios, for a fun Spring workshop I am teaching. Let’s celebrate that "Spring is here!" by creating your very own funky flowers on board. Using your creativity, imagination and paint to create your own “funky flower” masterpiece. Great mother/daughter activity! Art will be similar to the above piece. #artwork #artworks #funkyflowers #funkybirds #mothersday #spring

Turtles go to Camp

2/26/2020

Let's Dance!

Come follow these cute little Turtle friends as they embark on their “Best Summer Ever!” Debbie enjoys music and is always ready to dance. This book explores an A-Z adventure of the Turtles camp experience.
#cornellcompany #whimsical #kidlitart #picturebook #visualstorytelling #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #childrensbooks #characterdesign #illo #scbwinj #scbwi #kidlitartist #booksofinstagram #kidsbooks #illustration #illustration_best #turtles #camps #summercamps #merialcornell #cornellcompany #kidzbuzznj #kidsbooks #kidsbookstgram #bookstagram #read #books #abc #designsbygatto #dance #theater #acting #music