Monday, January 9, 2012
Cheap, Easy Craft: Painting with straws
I like craft projects to be:
1. Simple
2. Cheap
3. Fun
It doesn't get much simpler, cheaper, or more fun that painting with straws. First, start out with a little bit of paint, mixed with water in squeeze bottles. You can buy these for just a couple dollars from Walmart or Hobby Lobby and I use mine a lot so they're a good investment. If you don't have these, you could probably still make it work by pouring water and paint into sippy cups with lids or even just regular cups. It's important to mix with a little water so that it's runny enough.
Then, squeeze a little of the paint onto the paper.
Next, show your child how to blow air through the straw to make the paint fly around the page. Be sure to tell them not to suck back in or they'll get a mouth full of green paint! (Not that we know this from personal experience or anything. This did NOT happen to Munchkin Girl I swear. Well okay, it did). It's best to keep the straw ABOVE the paper for maximum air movement, until they get the hang of it. You might want to set out a plastic tablecloth to avoid spattering. Luckily, our table is finished so everything wipes right up.
Once they get the hang of it, watch the magic happen. Look at that huge bubble!!
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Voila! The finished product!
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duh! I never even thought of this...what a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project! My kids will love this!!
ReplyDeleteI want to do this! Bet she loved it. Something else to hang on the window or frig?
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Ahhhh!! I love this idea! lol. So cool. I can only imagine how much fun my kids would have with this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVERY COOL!!! My daughter loves to paint and she would love this activity :)
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Turned out awesome!!!
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I used to love doing this when I was little and my son enjoyed it as a small child and still does on occasion as a 10 year old. There are so many creative possibilities painting like this!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun idea! When I did daycare we used to find whatever we could inside & out and then they could paint... they had fun finding new stuff to use each week and were VERY creative!! their favorites were forks and rocks! (I always made sure to have plastic forks around)
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What a great idea!! I'm your newest follower via the hop, so glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! And sure is cheap and easy!
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Great idea!!! I liked your pictures.
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ReplyDeleteThis project is so neat! Seems like just the thing to keep my 5-yo entertained during the mornings before we head on out to kindergarten.
Will be following you, and will visit again soon!
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I did this with my 18mo the other day but our paint wasn't quite runny enough. Might get some squeezy bottles and water it down a little! Looks great!
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ReplyDeleteHello. I'm your newest follower from the hop. I love this idea and have used it with my own fam. It's so simple, and what kiddos don't like playing with paint? Hours of fun = awesome! I look forward to getting to know you better and getting a follow back soon :D
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This looks a great activity
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Oh my son would love this! Thanks.
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Awesome! So cool. I remember doing it in school days.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a SUPER fun activity!! And your finished work of art is a gorgeous modern art masterpieces!! Love it!
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that was one of my favorite art projects as a child. Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness.
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My kids love to do this. We've got some beautiful works of art.
ReplyDeletemy kids will love trying this one out
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Make sure you date this! I used my childrens' straw art for background art and the mat in framed photos. This was a fun time with our kids. Thanks for sharing your time here.
ReplyDeleteOh--how our kiddos would LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like SO much fun!
Thanks for sharing with NOBH...
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