Painted Nature Pictures
Age: Preschool through elementary
Time: An hour or more
Type of activity: Nature Arts and Crafts
Celebrate the coming of spring by creating "nature" pictures that will make great refigerator art.
Materials needed:
· Powdered tempera paint (assorted colors)
· Craft glue
· Sand
· Nature materials (flowers, feathers, twigs, leaves, stones...)
· Newspaper
· Paintbrush
· Construction paper
What to do:
Step One: Take a walk outside and collect the materials that you'll use for your picture. Flat objects (like leaves, flowers, or feathers) will work best.
Step Two: Cover the area you'll be working on with newspaper in case of spills.
How to Play Blackjack
History of Blackjack It's believed that the game of blackjack has its roots in France. It was originally known as 21. The goal of the game is to beat the dealer's hand by scoring 21 or as close to 21 as you can get without going over. If the dealer scores closest to 21, you lose. Read More
Step Three: Sift out any small rocks or shells from the sand.
Step Four: Put equal amounts of sand in each mixing bowl.
Step Five: Stir the powdered paint into the sand until you have the color you want.
Step Six: Lay the nature items flat on the newspaper. Carefully brush a layer of craft glue over each item.
Step Seven: Sprinkle the colored sand mixture on each item, using one color or a variety of colors.
Step Eight: Let the glue and paint dry.
Step Nine: Now, arrange your painted items on a piece of construction paper. Make sure to choose a color of paper that will highlight the colors of your items. Take time to experiment with the arrangement until you are happy with the design.
Step Ten: Carefully lift each nature item and put a drop of glue on its backside. Then, lightly press it back in place on the construction paper. Let the glue dry.
Hang your picture for friends and family to admire.