While Emily was away with some friends enjoying a dip at the community pool, Clara and I had fun with this super-easy art project! To make your own groovy peace signs, you will need paper plates, masking tape, and some paint (we used watercolors).
I marked off a peace sign on the back of a paper plate, and let Clara have a go at it with the paints!!
There’s really no wrong way to do this project. She needed very little encouragement from me to cover the plate with paint… so much fun!!
Clara painted several of these, and each one is unique and colorful!
Once the paint is completely dry, peel off the masking tape to reveal the peace sign and outline with black marker. Proudly display in your home or classroom!!
Have fun!!
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September 2nd, 2010 on 4:40 pm
Looks like Clara had a blast!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:56 pm
I wish you could have seen how her face lit up when she saw me getting out the paints — it really made her day!
September 2nd, 2010 on 4:49 pm
what fun! Love how easy these are!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:56 pm
Yes, they are super-easy! Have fun!!!
September 2nd, 2010 on 4:50 pm
I love resist paintings, they’re so much fun.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:58 pm
Me too! As far as Clara is concerned, they never get old either. LOL
September 2nd, 2010 on 4:50 pm
Dear Valerie,
I am going to say that they are giant bird feet, and your suggestion that they are peace signs will not deter me.
Love,
Mark
September 2nd, 2010 on 6:00 pm
Great, now I have an image of Andy Warhol birds in my head. Thanks a lot.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:23 pm
That is so cute. I love that there is no way to mix up the sign, I guess you can make a smiley face like that.
September 2nd, 2010 on 6:00 pm
A smiley face is a great idea!!!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:31 pm
oh my goodness my kids will love this. they have no clue what peace signs are except that mommy loves them and paints them on their bedroom walls
September 2nd, 2010 on 6:02 pm
Hahahaha! Have fun!!! They are easy and lots of fun to make! xoxo
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:44 pm
Ha! Before I read Mark’s comment, I was thinking bird feet too!!!! Clara is so grown up all of a sudden – is it breaking your heart? I have so much trouble seeing my kids get older. Where on earth does the time go?
September 2nd, 2010 on 6:08 pm
What is wrong with you bird feet people!!?? LOL
She just turned 2, but it seems like she’s a lot older in part because she’s a lot bigger than Emily was at this age, and because she is doing more advanced things in an effort to keep up with her big sister. Part of me is really happy about it, though, since I could totally do without the “terrible 2″ stage. But part of me feels really OLD every time I realize how grown up she is!
September 2nd, 2010 on 7:37 pm
Looks like it was a fun activity!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:51 pm
Thanks, Ida! They are fun to make!
September 2nd, 2010 on 10:29 pm
love them… makes me want to break out in to song…
“Slow down, you move too fast.
You got to make the morning last.
Just kicking down the cobble stones.
Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy.
Hello lamppost,
What cha knowing?
I’ve come to watch your flowers growing.
Ain’t cha got no rhymes for me?
Doot-in’ doo-doo,
Feelin’ groovy.”
September 6th, 2010 on 11:53 pm
LOL If Clara owned a pair of John Lennon glasses, I would have put them on her just for this little craft.
September 2nd, 2010 on 11:22 pm
Peace be with you! Very cute.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:53 pm
Hee hee! Thanks!!
September 3rd, 2010 on 3:53 am
I so enjoy reading your blog & recently tried some of your projects for myself!
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September 6th, 2010 on 11:54 pm
Wow! Thank you so much, Lua!! It totally made my day!! xoxo
September 3rd, 2010 on 9:43 am
This looks like the perfect craft for my kids. Thanks once again for your great ideas!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:54 pm
Have fun!!
So glad you stopped by!
September 3rd, 2010 on 10:09 am
This looks so pretty – great idea… and I should add, “great idea yet again”
September 6th, 2010 on 11:55 pm
Thanks, Natalie! Clara had a lot of fun with this one!
September 3rd, 2010 on 1:14 pm
My 11 year-old peace symbol loving niece would adore this project too.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:55 pm
Yes, I think so! LOL
September 3rd, 2010 on 1:22 pm
I always worry about using tape on projects. I worry it will rip the paper when i take it off. But everyone seems to do fine with it. I need to just try it!
September 6th, 2010 on 11:56 pm
Masking tape has weaker adhesive, so it’s perfect for projects like this. It helps if the paper is completely dry before peeling off the tape. Don’t be afraid to try it!!
September 4th, 2010 on 11:07 pm
These turned out great, thanks!
We’ll be making them with friends for International Peace Day on Sept. 21st.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:57 pm
GREAT idea!!! What a fun way to celebrate — enjoy!!
September 5th, 2010 on 6:34 pm
That’s really cool. Retro peace.
September 6th, 2010 on 11:58 pm
Thanks so much, Petula! Seeing them always makes me smile!
September 11th, 2010 on 1:59 pm
Nice idea. I love tape resist with kiddos. So easy and such great results!!
April 5th, 2011 on 9:01 am
Oh these are cute!! Thanks for sharing!!