It’s a holiday weekend in the USA - a time for picnics, fireworks, and Wordles.

Yes, Wordles - those nifty word clouds that turn a random set of words into a work of art.

Click on the image to see full-size.

The free Wordle generator gives you several choices for tweaking and sharing your word art.  You can type your own text, like I did with this Fourth of July “word cloud.”  Or, you can input your blog or other web address to generate a gorgeous composition such as this On Living By Learning Wordle:

Turn a poem into a visual work of art, make a special card for a loved one, or create a homage to Barbra.  There are so many ways to enjoy Wordles.  And, when you’re done, you can print, email, or copy the code to share your masterpiece.

Looking for inspiration? Visit the Wordle Gallery.

Share your Wordle with me.  I’d love to see it!  Just post your link in a comment.

For more wired world ideas that you can share with your family, be sure to visit previous Friday Finds:

Animoto - Create a music video with your photos.

Instructables - Discover instructions for all kinds of projects - from recipes to robots - or post your own.

Mr. Picassohead - Unleash your inner abstract artist.

Hulu - Watch a movie or catch up on your favorite TV shows on your computer.

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