Craft time

The girls are finally at the age where they can focus on an activity for more than a few minutes. I have to capitalize on this, if I'm ever going to get anything done. I try to set them up with their craft then run around like my hair is on fire doing the dishes or fixing dinner. Sometimes it works, sometimes actual things catch fire. One of their favorite activities right now is painting.


I use an egg crate to old the paints. It works wonderfully! I cut off the lid, then cut the crate in half.

 The paints we use are washable, and technically finger paints. I ususally make my own paints from Cornstarch and food coloring. But these are so much easier because they wash out so well. And they came from SANTA!

 I have them use small paintbrushes. I choose the small craft brushes because it makes the paint last longer. If they use their fingers it all goes onto the paper at once and they loose interest. But the small brushes force them to take their time.

All in all, it took me about five minutes to set up this craft time for them.

They painted for about 20 minutes.

I'll take it!

Score one for Mommy.