Commemorate the First Day of Spring by creating a tulip picture. A variation of the hand print turkey, most children can make their own- even babies. (to an extent) The flower pictured above was made by a one-year old. Just have a damp washcloth within reach to clean messy hands.
Ingredients:
Paint [poster, acrylic, etc]
Paper, construction recommended
Sponge Brush & Paintbrush
Glitter & Glue* [optional]
Damp Washcloth
Choose a color for the flower. Use the sponge brush to apply a thin layer of paint onto the child's entire hand. Place the hand onto the surface of the paper you have selected, pressing down with even pressure. Tulip looks most 'realistic' if the fingers are not outstretched completely. Now grab the washcloth before they get paint everywhere!
Next, dip a paintbrush in green paint. Create a line from the bottom of the flower to the paper's edge; this is the stem. Paint leaves adjacent to the stem, then add small brush strokes to the bottom of the paper to mimic grass. Allow to dry.
*If you have opted to use glitter- then follow the instructions above except replace the paint with white school glue. Dust liberally with glitter.
Ingredients:
Paint [poster, acrylic, etc]
Paper, construction recommended
Sponge Brush & Paintbrush
Glitter & Glue* [optional]
Damp Washcloth
Choose a color for the flower. Use the sponge brush to apply a thin layer of paint onto the child's entire hand. Place the hand onto the surface of the paper you have selected, pressing down with even pressure. Tulip looks most 'realistic' if the fingers are not outstretched completely. Now grab the washcloth before they get paint everywhere!
Next, dip a paintbrush in green paint. Create a line from the bottom of the flower to the paper's edge; this is the stem. Paint leaves adjacent to the stem, then add small brush strokes to the bottom of the paper to mimic grass. Allow to dry.
*If you have opted to use glitter- then follow the instructions above except replace the paint with white school glue. Dust liberally with glitter.
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