Simple Painting Activity for Toddlers
As you know, we love quick and easy art projects at Housing A Forest. Â Today we added a simple twist to one of our favorite toddler painting activities. Â Glitter Marble Painting received lots of ooh’s and aah’s from the kiddos. Â I’m wondering why I didn’t think of it sooner? Â Marble painting has always been a hit, and adding glitter just makes it that much better.
Are you familiar with Marble Painting? Â It is one of our go-to painting techniques that is a always a hit. Â You can almost marble paint anything. Â We have created a number of seasonal pieces, including spiders, wreaths, and leaves. Â Last summer, the kids also got creative and made a fun Painty Marble Maze that you have to see. Â It is about 6′ long and incorporates our backyard slide. Â I love how kids think!Â
Glitter and Valentines go hand in hand, especially when you are a sweet little sparkle loving princess.
Are you ready to create your own glittery masterpiece? Â You will need:
- craft glue
- Marbles
- Lidded Oatmeal Container ~ or something similar
- Paper Heart
- Glitter ~ lots of glitter
Have the kiddos roll the marbles around in the glue and drop them into the oatmeal container along side the paper. Â Now comes the fun part…shake, shake and shake some more.
Once your heart is covered in glue tracks, cover the heart with piles of glitter. Â Ok you don’t need piles, but according to my little princesses the more the better;) Â Thank-goodness for Craft Project Ideas, who gave us a wonderful pack of free craft supplies, including the glitter we used.
 When in doubt, just add glitter.
We love Valentines Day. Â Check out our Favorite Valentines Kids Projects. Â I adore these simple glitter tissue paper hearts, sewn Valentine cards and check out these adorable Valentines card holders. Â Lots of simple ideas your kids will love.
I’ve been wanting to do marble painting…but the glitter! Yes, my daughter would love this one!