If you want to do finger painting with your kids, but worry about them getting the paint in their mouths, this is a great activity to try. Even my 9 month old had a turn at this, and loved it! We made our own finger paint using Jell-O and a little warm water. Mix the package of Jell-O with just enough water to make a finger paint consistency. Use water color paper, or other thick paper to paint.
Warning: This activity is extremely messy, or should I say STICKY! It is best done outdoors, or at the very least you will want lots of wet paper towels handy. However, it is a LOT of fun for the kiddos, and well worth the mess!
We used a muffin tin for the paint. Emily liked writing her name in sweet smelling cherry red.
When the paint has dried, cut out egg shapes and you have a sweet smelling Easter craft!
April 6th, 2009 on 8:20 pm
Oh boy! That looks almost as fun as gloop!
April 7th, 2009 on 10:01 am
You are a brave woman to let that much sticky into your life. Good for you.
April 7th, 2009 on 1:51 pm
Totally love this idea.
I am so doing this w/ my 2.5 yr old.
He will love it.
April 7th, 2009 on 8:27 pm
@ aprilfoolwed — Oh, now I will have to try gloop!
@ Ivy — Thank you! This is one of those activities that is not for the faint of heart, but it was a lot of fun!
@ Meghan — I bet your 2 1/2 year old would really enjoy this. It combines art with mess, and what 2 1/2 year old doesn’t like that combination??