My #2 stayed home from kindergarten yesterday with a barky cough so it was the perfect chance to spend some time with him doing an art project. It was a fun one and easy for even the littlest artists.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:
:: paper, finger paint & glitter
:: leaf shapes {I used these, printed on thick paper and cut to use them as a pattern}
:: picture frame
:: paper to use as background
STEP ONE: finger paint to your heart’s content
We use this washable finger paint. The colors mix well and it lives up to its name as washable. I appreciate that.
Baby girl loves to paint. I love her smib that keeps the paint off her clothes.
STEP TWO: pour on the glitter.
STEP THREE: make leaf patterns.
I googled leaf template and found this image. Then I printed on heavy paper, cut them out and we traced on the back of the painted paper.
Then cut out the leaves.
STEP FOUR: glue leaves to background paper
STEP FIVE: place picture into frame
Look at my proud, sick boy and his art.
Such a great project for us to do together.
I have wanted to do this for a while after seeing these from Sarah Jane Studios:
I think I will still use the idea for the playroom {someday}. You can download the templates for the sparrow, elephant and seal here. It is such a great way to use your children’s art in a unique way.
Where did you buy the frame? We have been looking for similar white frames but can’t decide on a brand!
Love this idea!
Just pinned this…for when my little Levi is big enough to finger paint. I love wall hangings that have their own stories. :)
What a cute project. I know my twin 2 1/2 year olds would love this project…I just have to get brave enough to let them try! By the way, I love the cute little BandAid in the pictures too!
Hello! I found you through Pinterest and LOVE your blog!!! The painted wallpaper is going to be my guest bath project, and I’m making a wreath that now know how to make fabric flowers for!! And then this jewel is posted today! Thank you and keep posting!!
my son was home from Kindergarten for the same reason the last two days. i love this project would be really sweet for them to give as a gift to my mom & dad. susan
Hi, Emily
I just love this idea. I love painting with my little one and I am going to do this with her. I know she will love it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
Vanessa
It looks like you had a pretty good day with your kids. The art reminded me of work by Eric Carle, he has some pretty neat books. It also reminded me of some snow days I had when I was their age. One day we pulled out all of my mom’s scrap fabric and sewed on her old, hand-crank sewing machine all day. Ahh, precious memories! Hope your little one is feeling better.
So fun! We just did a version of this with my Special Ed. kiddos. A great book to go with your “homeade leaves” is Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf. Hope No. 2 feels better!
You are a life saver. I was trying to find a leaf printout for my art class for grades K-2 but was having no luck. Thanks for sharing the printable, it is perfect!!
feel better, sweet boy! {but isn’t it fun to be home and create with mommy??} Love your leaf art, Brady!
Cute project! I hope he’s feeling better!
This is as sweet as can be! How’d your toddler do with the finger paint? I’ve been thinking about breaking it out with my girls, but have been a little hesitant on the giant mess front.
We’re all home (me and baby girl are sick) on this rainy Tuesday and I think this project will be perfect. I think we will make some for the grandparents who live in Colorado and New York!
Thank you for the great idea!
What a great craft idea for my girls. They could each make something for their rooms. I love finger paints!
What a great idea! Hope No. 2 is feeling better today.
I’m totally doing this project this weekend!! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome idea! Hope your little man is feeling better ;-)