Painting with Nature

Here is a great way to get kids painting and it doesn't use a paint brush!
Instead, I have simply used a piece of nature and created something amazing. 

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To begin.....

Micador have some brilliant paints, which I purchased from Big W. 

These 'Itty Bitty Paint Pots' only set me back just a few dollars!

I decided to use Agapanthus plants as my paint brush. 
These plants are commonly found in many household gardens, especially in Australia. 
They grow easily and add a splash of colour and resemble fireworks. 

When Agapanthus plants dry out they can easily be used a paintbrush.  

 I added my paints to some paper plates and held the end of my plant stem. 

I really like that I was able to paint from a distance. 

This provides me with a different perspective. 
Children rarely have the opportunity to work at a distance from their paper. 

Children will love doing this activity! 

The 'bristles' of my brush looked beautiful once my panting was complete. 

Here I decided to have a go at using some fluro colours and use a sweeping action. 

Once I was happy I hung up my masterpieces to dry. 

I was really pleased with how it turned out and I didn't even use a paint brush! 

These I will turn into some beautiful wrapping paper or possibly frame them. 

Nature can give us the best tools to work with. 

I hope your little one has a great time giving this activity a go. 

Please add your comments below because I love to hear from you.

x Kate 

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