Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Artsy Craftsy Afternoon

This week I did something that I have been meaning to do for a long time. I went to the store and bought some washable paint. Then I got out the clothesline, put up a sheet, and turned the boys loose!

We tried to mix paint with water and put it in some squirt guns, like I saw in Family Fun magazine, but it wasn't as colorful as we wanted it to be. So then we got out some pie tins and got our hands dirty.

Then we hosed the sheet off and watched our handprints melt away. Then later in the evening when the sheet had dried, we got out the foam brushes and went crazy! The boys had so much fun!

The best part is that the sheet washed out completely. So now we can do it again another day!
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13 comments:

  1. Nutty MomAugust 23, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Fun times! I tried this with my kids (and permanent paint) but it was so hot out that they only lasted about 5 seconds. And that was at 7pm! Maybe we will try again with washable paint in like November, lol!

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  2. project aliciaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Boy are you a brave one... but I'm sure they loved it. This is a fantastic set of photos!

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  3. TriciaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Great Idea!

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    What a great idea! Looks like so much fun.

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  5. Cyndy BushAugust 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I love it! This looks like a blast. Love the photos too.

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  6. Prerna@IndianSimmerAugust 24, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I almost forgot how cool you were and so is your blog! So good to be here and see your kids all grown up :-) It feels like meeting an old friend after years!

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  7. Secret Mom ThoughtsAugust 24, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Great idea!

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  8. LoriAugust 24, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    that is a great idea. I love the fact that you could just wash it and use it again when you wanted

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  9. LoriAugust 24, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wow, I love it!

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  10. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    We did that at my friend's house over the summer and the kids had a blast! Looks like your boys did too Such cute pictures.

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  11. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?August 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    what a great idea...i love the wash and rinse and repeat!

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  12. Run DMTAugust 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What a wonderful activity! My girls would love that!

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  13. candice ashment artAugust 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    What a fun project Deborah! And you didn't have to keep it and find space for it, pictures are nice! Good luck!

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