Snowman Craft
Are you and the kids snowed in or sad that there's no snow in sight?
Making these adorable snowmen in a winter wonderland may be the cure you need for some winter blues!

You'll Need
Construction pr cardstock paper
White washable kids paint
Paper scraps
White tissue paper cut in approximately 2x2 squares
Small red potatoes
New pencil with a fresh eraser
Paint tray (meat tray or pie tin)
White glue or glue stick
Scissors
Glitter (optional)
How to make it:
First "scrunch" up the tissue squares and glue them along the bottom edge of the paper. Then cut the potatoes in half and select the bottom, middle and top sizes to use for your snowmen. Place a small amount of paint in the pain tray and use the potatoes to print the snowman -- in the paint and then onto the paper. Now use the pencil eraser print snowflakes with eh paint -- into the paint and onto the paper.
While the paint is drying tear or cut the snowmen features such a hat, scarf, eyes, nose etc. Use glue to add the features to the snowmen. It's okay if the paint is still a little wet. Then add a small amount of glitter for sparkle -- that's it your done!
Kit's Tip:
Potato prints are great for making greeting cards as well. Cut and fold cardstock paper and print the front.
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