No Mess Finger Painting

I couldn't wait for Leon to try finger painting out for the first time this summer, so I looked up some ideas online before we dove into the messiness of painting with little hands. 

Luckily a brilliant solution popped up on many mom blogs - putting a piece of paper in a ziplock bag, and then sealing it with the paint already inside!

This is a genius way to introduce little ones to painting - they get the feel and concept of it, before trying out the 'real' thing.

Materials you will need:

Non-Toxic Finger Paints (I used the 10 color set from Crayola)

Heavy White Paper

Ziploc Bags

For our particular project, we made a birthday card for Leon's grandfather, but the ideas are limitless!

As always, if you try this out, please let me know in the comments below. Would love to see what your little ones come up with!

xox

Ashley

artist & owner at Baby Lucas

Art Classes for Kids in Jersey City

This week has been a happy whirlwind of pom poms, paint, glue, wooden spoons and chenille chicks. I can hardly believe that September is right around the corner! Therefore, it's the perfect time to announce I am now enrolling students for private art lessons this fall. 

If you're a parent in Jersey City, Hoboken or lower Manhattan seeking a fresh, fun, custom art experience for your child, enroll now by visiting Lady Lucas Art Classes on my website.

Children ages 4 - 12 years of age are invited to sign up individually or with a small group of friends. I'm happy to come to you, or host classes within my artist studio in Jersey City.

xo 

Lady Lucas

PS - Want to do something creative with your kids without leaving the house? Check out my huge array of coloring books and printable activities on Etsy!

Arts & Crafts Crate DIY

Looking for an easy way to organize all your many markers, craft items and scissors? All you need is a crate! You can find a nice wooden one at most big box craft stores or even IKEA. Decorate it for your child (or for you!) using hot glue and scrapbook materials such as clip art, buttons and gems.

Fill the crate with fancy paper or plastic cups and glass jars, then organize all your materials! A crate filled with mason jars would look super modern and organized  ;)

Love & Buttons,

Zoë

Do YOU have a craft room or craft table at home? Share a pic or URL in the comments. I would love to see it!

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