We're no stranger to a good DIY project, but usually most of those small arts and crafts are geared for toddlers on up. This project can be done at most any age with a little help from Mom or Dad and you're guaranteed superstar results every time. Pick the message you want to share and you're ready to paint.
Katie of Explanation Required, had this fun idea of using fingerpaint to turn out a true work of art. We all love out kid's finger painting, but when they're bound for someone else's home, turning them into something they can actually hang is a good thing.
She started by choosing the words she wanted to use and cutt them out of vinyl. Next up came finger painting and then the removal of the stickers. For best results we suggest priming your canvas first to give the stickers a real seal. Each piece can be customized for the home it's destined for (even if it's just your own), though your little one won't have much care. They'll just be excited to get messy!
Check out more details on this idea and all around good time over at Explanation Required!
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Nomade Express Slee...
Absolutely LOVE this idea! It would also be great for hand made greeting cards!
Yes! Love it!!!
My 9-month-old just created her first crayon masterpiece (estimated time distribution: 90% mouth, 10% paper), and her little scrawls brought me such joy I've been wracking my brain to come up with a Christmas present she could make for her grandparents. Baby-safe paint here we come! Thanks :)
p.s. anyone have a good formula for homemade, totally non-toxic paint?
KateGlee - Check out milk paint, if not diluted it's thick enough to fingerpaint with!
I LOVE this idea so much that I am going to have the K3 class I teach make it for their mother's day gift at the end of the year! Thanks :-)
@andijl- agreed! this is great for holiday cards!
hey- where can I find vinyl letters?