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Next time your little preschool artist is doing some painting, try some of these ideas to add a little something different.

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This craft didn’t exactly work out the way I had planned, as our old spray bottle didn’t spray very evenly. Mr Bump had a ball though, because I don’t usually let him loose with the thing!

We collected some waterproof household objects and laid them out on some paper. I mixed some acrylic paint & water in the bottle and he went to work spraypainting.

If you do this, make sure you leave it flat to dry, with the objects still on the paper holding it down.

Other thoughts:

• Try allowing one colour to dry and then re-spraying in another colour.
• This is a good outdoors craft, unless you like paint on the floor, walls and furniture!

It’s a case of ‘better late than never’, with the Easter Bunny delivering a little ceramic egg-painting kit for Wren & Mr Bump this morning!

I really haven’t gotten into things with them for Easter craft this year ~ Wren has a new friend who lives 3 doors up and they are joined at the hip, and Mr Bump is at preschool 3 days now, which limits the craft time a little more.

I know I should have just included the new friend in some craft activities… Maybe at Christmas I’ll feel up to it

This is a fun way for your child to create a lovely keepsake for your wall or Grandma’s. If you want to, you can even frame it!

You will need:

• Good quality acrylic paints
• Paint brushes
• Small canvas ~ available from most cheapie stores

What to do:

• Choose a day when your child is relaxed and well-rested, to ensure a good experience for both of you.
• Dress your child in their oldest clothes, so you and they don’t worry about mess (too much, anyway!)
• Set your child up with their canvas, paints and brushes. Have separate containers and brushes for each colour.
• Don’t tell your child how to draw something unless they ask for help. Remember, this is a keepsake to remind you in 10, 20 or 30 years time of their artistic efforts (not yours).
• Once your child says the painting is finished, put it somewhere high & safe to dry.

Other thoughts:

• Before your child begins painting, talk with him or her about what they might like to paint. If they can’t think of anything, talk about things and people whom they know, to give them some ideas.
• If you want to, get out the camera and take some photos of the artist at work.
• 4yr old Mr Bump has gone through phases where he scribbles over nearly-finished work because he gets frustrated. If you think this may happen, then watch carefully, unless you want a blobby tantrum-brown canvas!