What a creative way to extend the activity, Johanna! Now I want to try that too!

That’s a fantastic activity: easy set and pack up, supplies that most families will have, and mesmerising even for the non-arty kids, like my eldest, who enjoyed learning water solubility.

I’ve experimented a bit, and out of curiosity I stuck a piece of paper on top of the coloured-water soaked paper towel. The colours transferred beautifully, and while the transfered colours were still wet I sprinkled salt and it worked just like watercolours. I wish I could share the photos I’ve taken because it’s really nice.
Next time we’ll do it, I’ll cut some water paint paper smaller than the paper towel and put it under it before spraying..

Love this idea, Joa! We’ll definitely try it here. Thanks so much for sharing!

Thanks for the tip, Susanne!

On the back of the paper go over where the lines are on the other side with the side of an HB pencil. Place (or tape) the paper on the canvas and trace over your lines. That will transfer the pencil onto the canvas.

I like the way you think, Mona!

They would! That’a great idea, Erin!

We do crayons markers on coffee filters, spray water with a spray bottle and when they dry fold them up and cut. Make them into snowflakes. 🙂

The salad spinner is a brilliant idea! We have one of those! Totally trying that!

It’s a clear sealer, Tineta that also acts like an adhesive. It’s similar to white glue thinned with a bit of water.

That is a terrific idea, Judy!

How about putting the torn pieces inside of a clear glass or plastic Christmas ornament?

Oh, don’t you worry, Barbara, we’ve done it! It’s fabulous, and I’ll be blogging about it soon!

Don’t throw away worn out markers–put them into a baby food jar with a little water and they make beautiful water colors before too long!

Great idea, Georgina! Thank you!

Haha, the hooligans don’t even know that I refer to them as that, Sue. I never even use the term when talking about them other than on my blog. It was just a fun name to call my website, and a great substitute for having to use the words “kids” or “children” or their names, when writing about our activities. Thanks for your thoughts. 🙂

I love lots of your ideas. Thanks. I’m just not sure that calling the children hooligans is respectful. ..I do appreciate is meant in fun. .. and probably not to their faces.

Wonderful, Leona! That’s such a great way to put your finished art to good use!

I never thought to photograph the paper and use it as a backdrop, Lula! That’s brilliant! (and I know what you mean about decluttering – I was doing the same here yesterday!)

Great idea, Linda! I think that would look super!

That’s a great thought, Emily!

Great idea, Shelly!

You’re so welcome, Carrie! I’m glad you liked this one. 🙂

Cindy, would you let the paper towel dry, then put it over the bowl and Modge Podge?

Thanks so much for passing it along, Beth!

Thanks so much, Kate! I’m honoured to be one of the features in your collection!

Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Hope to see you linked up again later today,
Beth =)

Yay!! Thank you, Beth!

You’ll have to give it a go, Kate! And let me know how they liked it!

Glad you liked it Lauren. It was so easy! You could totally do this on short notice!