After a morning of car inspections and a new tire (that took two hours to install), we needed a fun afternoon diversion. These icy watercolors were a hit!
This morning, prior to our outings, I froze food coloring and water in mini muffin tins … and stuck half a small craft stick in each. They froze into vibrant, easily-held, all-in-one watercolors.
Despite hundred degree temperatures, we tacked a large sheet of paper to the fence out back and let Luke and Lila paint away. The frozen watercolors melted as they ran them over the paper, leaving an abstract work of art.
The color also came off on hands and we’re hoping it’ll later fade away in the bathtub … but getting messy on a Friday afternoon isn’t the biggest concern to me. It should all be washable.
Even the big kids wanted in on the fun. It’s great to find something that all four kids want to do together.
Lila couldn’t resist doing a little face-painting as well. Like the hands, her nose still sports a nice shade of yellow.
I think the final masterpiece is beautiful. I’m going to cut it and use it for note cards and letters to grandparents.
This was a great afternoon craft and I’m sure the kids will want to do it again.
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Very cute idea.
Great idea!!! I think I’ll try it…
Love the picture of Lila’s hand!
Note cards to grandparents – what a great idea!
What fun! Love the card idea too.
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.
thanks for visiting my page. i LOVE the idea of freezing them on Popsicle sticks…. brilliant! can’t wait for summer to come.
FABULOUS idea – will definitely be trying this come summertime. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Lowri
Such a good idea!