Sidewalk Chalk Paint!

It has been so hot this summer that we haven't spent as much time outside as I would have wished. Fortunately, we are starting to see some cooler days now which means that I need to find activities that will motivate the kids to play outside. I have one child that will spend all day outside and one child that I have to drag out there. A good friend of mine suggested that I try chalk paint. I had seen it several places, but hadn't yet tried it.

It's so easy to put together, I don't know why I didn't try it before. The recipe is just equal parts cornstarch and water. Then add whatever food coloring you like. We just pulled out random craft brushes. I wouldn't recommend the foam brushes, they get torn up too easily when painting on cement.

The color is really nice when going down. It mostly dries white. The kids had a great time splashing the colors around. Jellybean is into abstract color patterns.

Buddy is more into painting greek letters.

Teddy Bear was napping, so I decided to try some painting myself. Because I'm awesome.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

Chalk Numbers

We love getting out the sidewalk chalk when the weather begins warming up.  Usually you will find Buddy working on his ABCs. Here he's decided to switch it up and work on his numbers.

You have to love the beanie with a propeller.

There is something about having a large canvas that makes this activity so much more fun than writing on a piece of paper inside.  I love seeing Buddy's imagination and art skills blooming. Now he is drawing pictures for himself.  Though, I miss his requests to draw clocks on the driveway. Good thing Jellybean is starting to make requests. Today I drew an entire family of bunnies for her. 

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ


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