Crepe Paper Paintings

First we experimented by mixing different water colors together to see what colors they made.

Then we tore strips of crepe paper and painted them with water on water color paper.

More experiments.

We dried the wet paper with a blow dryer and then pulled the crepe paper off.  They made some pretty neat creations!

Yarn Easter Eggs

We made YARN EASTER EGGS today.  Unfortunately, I don't think this was a "favorite" craft.  :)  The kiddos didn't like getting their hands so sticky.  :)  

Remember to let the yarn dry for at least 24 hours.  I told the kiddos that they can pop the balloon before bed on Thursday night.  If you are able to hang the balloon up with a clothespin, it will dry easier.  When you pop the balloon, make sure to hold the end of the balloon so you can pull it out easily.  Make sure to tuck in any loose ends before they dry.  After the balloon is popped, you can put it in a bowl as a decoration or hang it up with a cute ribbon.  If you pop the balloon and the yarn doesn't keep its shape, simply insert a spoon in the egg and help form it again - then continue to let it dry.  

We decorated suckers with edible ink - a gift from my mom.

Marble Paintings

We want to give a BIG welcome to Tatiana Mark, the newest member in our class!

We also want to wish Cate a VERY Happy Birthday this week!

Today we worked on marble paintings.  It is so fun to watch each personality come out as they paint.  I can now look at paintings, and without knowing who, I can pick out who painted it.  They usually pick the same colors and they each paint with a certain style.  So fun.  It's gr8 to create!

Each student received a cup of marbles.  They had two practice papers and one final painting on water color paper.  On our first practice paper, they started with one marble dipped in paint.  On our second practice paper, they used as many marbles as they wanted dipped in paint.  On the final paper, they could do it however they wanted.