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creating with kids painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Frozen Watercolors for Outdoor Painting

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After a morning of car inspections and a new tire that took two hours to install, we needed a fun afternoon diversion and some outdoor time. These frozen watercolors for outdoor painting were a huge hit, got the kids outside and a bit active, and allowed the creativity to flow!

frozen watercolors for outdoor painting

How to Make Frozen Watercolors on a Stick

Prior to our outings, I froze a mixture of food coloring and water in mini muffin tins and stuck half of a small craft stick in each. They froze solid into vibrant, easily-held, all-in-one watercolors.

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Frozen Watercolor Painting for Kids

Despite hundred degree temperatures in the great state of Texas, I tacked a large sheet of paper to the fence out back, made sure the kids were wearing play clothes, and let Luke and Lila paint away.

watercolor painting for kids

The frozen watercolors melted as they ran them over the paper, leaving an abstract work of art.

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They loved the colors, loved painting, loved watching the icy paints melt, and loved creating a pretty work of art together.

watercolor painting for toddlers

The color came off on their hands but should fade away in the bathtub … but getting messy on a Friday afternoon also isn’t the biggest concern to me.  Since the paints are made with food coloring, the dye shouldn’t be at all toxic on their skin.

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My older kids even got in on the fun. It’s great to find something that all four kids of varying ages want to do together.

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Lila couldn’t resist doing a little face-painting as well. Like the hands, her nose still sports a nice shade of yellow {wink}.

outside activities for toddlers

I think the collaborative effort of the final masterpiece is beautiful.

I’m going to cut it and use it for note cards and letters to grandparents the same way we’ve recycled art in the past.

watercolor mural

This was a great afternoon craft and I’m sure the kids will want to do it again.  It’s definitely an idea we’ll add to our list of creative activities for kids!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Julie says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    Very cute idea.

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  2. Jennifer Butler says

    August 1, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    Great idea!!! I think I’ll try it…

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  3. Amy says

    August 1, 2008 at 11:38 pm

    Love the picture of Lila’s hand!

    Note cards to grandparents – what a great idea!

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  4. Elizabeth says

    August 2, 2008 at 1:45 am

    What fun! Love the card idea too.

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  5. Amanda says

    August 2, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    I’m going to have to break out the thesaurus to come up with another way to say “awesome.” As usual, I’m impressed by you’re creativity.

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  6. lori bunk says

    February 26, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    thanks for visiting my page. i LOVE the idea of freezing them on Popsicle sticks…. brilliant! can’t wait for summer to come.

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  7. Lowri says

    July 1, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    FABULOUS idea – will definitely be trying this come summertime. Thanks for sharing 🙂
    Lowri

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  8. Cristina says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Such a good idea!

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