Fall Finger Painting Idea

I came across this idea on a blog called Somewhat Simple (It was a guest post by Michelle from the blog A Little Tipsy). I tried it today with my 5 year old and it came out really cute so I thought I'd pass it along if you're looking for a new craft idea for the kids.

To see the pictures that go with this post click HERE.

Supplies needed:
• 12 x 12 cardstock
• Craft paints (Red, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green)
• Foam brush
• Disposable plastic plate
• Hands

Directions:
1. Start by squirting some brown paint on the plate and using the foam brush to paint the non-hairy side your little ones hand and arm brown. Then, place it with the hand spread wide in the middle of the page for form the trunk and the branches of your tree. Wipe arm and hand clean.

2. Choose your next color and squirt it directly over the brown. Mix it a little to give it a somewhat swirly look and paint just the hand this time. Stamp on two to three “leaves” pointing the fingers outward.

3. Repeat with remaining paint colors continuing to squirt and mix the paint and use the hands to stamp. We alternated hands and I wiped them off between each color to minimize the mess.

4. Once the tree has the fullness and coloring you like, dip just a fingertip in the paint to make leaves on the ground beneath the tree. That’s it!! You’re done!