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Home » 1 Hour C.R.A.F.T.'s » No mess crafts for toddlers

No mess crafts for toddlers

April 30, 2015 By Jamie Dorobek 20 Comments

Just for the record, Maxwell will always be my baby. He signed a contract 🙂 But, I guess since he is “toddling” around, some folks like to consider him a toddler. Crafts for toddlers are tricky! I want him to explore art and be creative, but I’m not really into ruining clothes and furniture and dealing with Max eating paint. So, here’s a really fun and easy way to let your baby get creative without the mess. I’m not ging to lie, I thoroughly enjoyed doodling in the paint with Maxwell!

No mess art for toddlers!

 

Here’s what you need:

  • Gallon size Zip lock freezer bags
  • Paint
  • Duck Tape
  • White printer paper
  • Baby oil (optional)
  • Get creative! You can put anything in a zip lock.

Oh and I suggest doing it outside, just in case.

crafts for toddlers

It’s as simple as filling your zip lock bags with paint and using the Duck Tape to tape them to the ground. Oh I also suggest putting a peice of white paper under the plastic bag so that the contrast is brighter.

crafts for toddlers

The blue bubbly looking bag is baby oil and blue food coloring.

no mess arts and crafts for toddlersSuch an easy and clean way to get creative!

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Comments

  1. Nina says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I used to be a teacher of toddlers and I used Ziplocks for storage all the time but never thought of this. It was probably banned by NAEYC because of the plastic bag component…but for the mom at home this looks like a genius idea.

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  2. Frugal Hausfrau says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:00 am

    This just sounds like so much fun! I love it! Thanks from all of us at Throwback Thursday for linking up to us this week! We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring next week. 🙂

    Mollie

    Reply
  3. Bradleigh Huizinga says

    February 17, 2016 at 10:23 am

    This is perfect for my 1-year old! Pinned this so I don’t forget. 🙂 Thanks for linking up!

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  4. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    February 17, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Thank you for this! I keep saying that I know my 20 month old would love painting and what not, but I just can’t can’t get over the mess it will be!! This is perfect!

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    February 16, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Great activity! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    February 15, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    This is genius! I have been trying to find a crafty project for my 8-month-old that doesn’t involve wrecking the house. Glad I found your post via sugarbeecrafts link party!

    Reply
  7. swapna says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

    This is interesting! Pls do Link UP at the Practical Mom Link Up! I’d love to see you there 🙂

    Reply
  8. creativejewishmom/sara says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:38 am

    Really fun, I think big people would enjoy these too! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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  9. Margo says

    October 27, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I think even my bigger kids would have fun with this idea!

    Reply
  10. Becky B says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I love this idea! Can’t wait to try it with the babe.

    Reply
    • Jamie Dorobek says

      May 11, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      It’s so dang easy! Let me know how she likes it! xo

      Reply
  11. Diane says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I LOVE this idea for toddlers!! You are a genius:) Thanks for this great summertime mess free craft.

    Thanks for linking up at #PureBlogLove PIN LINK party. Remember our party rules have changed. We’d love to have you link a PIN LINK at our next party so we can add you to our #PureBlogLove Craft board! We always comment right on the PINS and give them a love.! Looking forward to seeing your ideas at our next party!

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  12. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    May 10, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    That is a fantastic idea! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    May 10, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    When I worked in child care, I used to do this with toddlers and preschoolers all the time! They loved it!

    Thanks for sharing and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

    Reply
  14. Kyla says

    May 6, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    Clever! Clever! Clever! I love this idea! Thanks for linking up at Found & Foraged.

    Reply
  15. Travel Animal Doctor says

    May 6, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Wow, what a clean and creative craft idea for the little ones.

    Reply
  16. Gail Akeman says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Thanks for joining on the Small victories Sunday Linkup. Please join again. Pinned to the group board.

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  17. deonna says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    This sounds fun…I used to put colored hair gel in ziploc bags when I was a Kindergarten teacher and they would write their letters and the LOVED it 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie Dorobek says

      May 2, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Great idea! I did not even know that colored hair gel existed… good to know! Thanks!

      Reply

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