I have wanted to let my little guy try painting for a while now, but I was concerned about the potential mess. I am kind of a meany when it comes to mess making activities. I finally broke down and decided it was time. I did not want his clothes to get covered in paint and at this stage a bib only last about 45 seconds so I fashioned a “painting smock” for full coverage from one of my old T-shirts (you know the ones you get free from your employer but never have one ounce of a chance of being worn out of the house). I pulled it tight and clipped it to size with chip clips.
Isn’t he such a nice model pointing to the clips.
(Did I just date myself? Dang it.) I am all about using what you’ve got. Which brings me to the paint…
I had every good intention of buying finger paints, but did not get to it so he got to use my craft paint and a sponge brush. Which he promptly broke within 15 seconds and mama (aka MacGyver) taped back together. I decided to use a rock instead of paper because he loves rocks and I had visions of him crumpling the paint filled paper and throwing it on the hardwood. I covered the table and floor in newspaper ads and put the paint and the rock on one of those thick Hefty brand plastic disposable plates. I love them for painting because I just wash it off after use and can use it a hundred times or if I get lazy I can throw it away and start fresh next time.
Near the end, it turned to painting hands and then immediately wanting the paint off the hands.
The masterpiece.
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What? No mullet?? 😉
That’s a great idea for an impromptu paint smock — looks like it fit the bill perfectly!
The rock paper weight turned out fabulously — I love the colors! We might have to try decorating some garden stones — I love your idea of sealing the paint with the mod podge. So glad you joined in with MMM this week!
~Michelle @ 5MFSN
Just came over to check out your blog after your kind e-mail. Super cute! The new look is adorable! Love the fonts on the sidebars. Now I’m thinking I need to fancy my blog up!
Anyway, I love this post as I’m always look for fun but simple things to keep my son occupied! Perhaps it is time to create our own pet rocks! I could totally see how some google eyes and the paint would make this so much fun! Great job!