We made these art work cards over a couple of days, if your kids are older they should manage them in an afternoon.

I gathered together the supplies. A piece of card, paint, brush, water and wipes (for the hands afterwards).

I painted Erin’s hands and let her loose on the card. She didn’t manage [...]

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I came up with this idea when I was staring at the piles of old birthday cards I am (supposed to be) scrapbooking.
1. Take all the cards and cut them in half, keep the picture bit and throw away the writing side.
2. Cut the cards into one inch squares (larger or smaller if you [...]

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Have fun painting. Here’s some painting inspiration, and a recipe for making paint.
This is the first time Erin has painted without trying to eat the brush. A breakthrough I think

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Get the building blocks out and make towers and castles.
Erin being only 11 months played with the blocks in her own way…chewing them and thrusting them at my mouth shouting “Ta” (I have requested a plastic teaset for her birthday!)
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I used Erin’s sterilizer tub, filled it with water and a variety of toys; a spoon, paintbrush, ball, tub etc….
Remember to use a waterproof sheet…..

Right: Erin sitting in a pool of water after tipping the tub up

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