Upcycled Ceiling Tiles

 This past year, our church was blessed with a new wooden ceiling.  Hence, the old cardboard tiles were removed to install the wood.  After making sure there was no threat of asbestos, I rescued enough tiles to serve as perfect square canvases for our "shine" theme.  We painted the background blue. Each child painted a partial sun and added a spiral and dots.  Our theme Bible Verse was also added along the edge of the sun.  Finally, we painted paper using different colors to create a streaky look (think "Eric Carle.") After it dried we cut it into long triangles to make the rays of the sun.  We used the same technique to make the "shine" lettering using yellow, white, and orange colors.  Finally we cut out the letters and glued them on to complete the project.  I love how everyone followed the same directions, but no two look exactly alike.