Thursday, November 18, 2010

bubble bath paint

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My kids LOVED this. I mixed up some baby bubble bath/body wash with a little cornstarch and a little food colouring and they played in the tub forever. They had so much fun painting the walls and even painting themselves. I didn't have to worry about them painting themselves either because I made this with gentle, tear-free, baby wash. It only took minutes to make too, which is always a bonus. Don't worry about this staining your tub walls either. I have white tiles and grout and it washed off very easily. Try this out with your kiddos, they'll love you for it! Here's the 'recipe':

What you'll need (this was enough to make 4 containers):

1 cup baby bubble bath or body wash - as long as it is clear/white
4 tbsp cornstarch
a few drops of food colouring
small containers with lids

Directions:

1. in a mixing bowl mix together your bubble bath and cornstarch
2. pour this mixture into 4 small containers
3. pour a couple drops (you only want to use a couple drops so it won't stain) of food colouring in each container and mix well
4. your kids can use either paintbrushes or their hands to have fun in the tub
5. when you're done, snap on the lid and they're ready to go for next time











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59 comments:

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    Love the paint idea!!

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  4. You are the coolest mom... I will have to try this and show you a picture. I can promise you it will be enjoyable. Ha! ;)

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  5. My boys would love that. I am following you back from Hop Along Friday.

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  9. I Love this!! Going to try with my little ones. Thanks so much! New follower from blog hop! we have a Fabulous Friday Follow too! love to have you join us ;) Have a Fabulous Friday! www.lilyslaundryblog.com

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  11. I love this idea and have been thinking of doing it with my little guys...thanks for sharing. Hopping through the linky from No Time for Flash Cards

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  12. This looks like a lot of fun! It's creative as well. This was one of my favorite posts this week and I've linked up to it here: http://play2grow.blogspot.com/2010/11/weekly-favorites-november-21-2010.html
    I'm a new follower of your blog and I look forward to your other posts.

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  13. Oh thats a fantastic Christmas gift idea for my nephews! THANKS! I'm stopping by for the first time from the link up at Tot Tuesdays.

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  14. Love it! Can't wait to make some for my son!

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  15. Fun! So nice to know it washes off easily! Can't wait to try it!

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  16. I'm sure my boys would absolutely love this, but I can't help wondering how long it would last before all of them were spilled...I still think I will have to try this with my boys to find out :)

    Thanks for the fun idea!

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  17. Love this idea!! Love that it cleans easily too!

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  18. What a great idea! My kids would love this too!!!

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  19. Love the little containers! We also like to paint with a little food-coloring mixed with shaving cream. I choose the ladies creams because the scents aren't as strong, and mix it in muffin tins, then paint away!

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  20. My kids will love this in their stockings! Thanks for the great idea.

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  21. How resourceful! This is such a perfect idea! Also I love the pictures you took. So colorful :)
    Cami @ youseriouslymadethat.blogspot.com

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  23. Thank you so much for sharing! I couldn't help but re-post it on my blog! I did link it to your blog so everyone knows where I found it!

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  24. where did u find the cute little containers ? love them :)

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  25. Thanks again ladies!
    bekah - I bought the little containers at the dollar store. I hope that helps!

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  26. What a cool idea!! I love the little containers!! The kids would love the paint. (PS- I found this on Pinterest.)

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  27. How fun! I've already gathered the supplies for this and can't wait to make it. Now, how will I ever get her out of the tub once she sees these? :) Thanks for sharing such a fun idea!

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  28. Thanks! It's true, it's hard getting them out of the tub now!

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  29. My almost 2yr old son will love this in the tub. I will have to try and make. A great Christmas gift for him. Thx for sharing this idea. Happy Holidays!

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  30. Awesome Kimberly! I hope he loves it!

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  31. Does the corn starch clog your drain? I'm having Oobleck flashbacks where you combine corn starch and water-that stuff can clog a drain badly. See the Ellen/Steve Spangler clip: http://youtu.be/RUMX_b_m3Js

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  32. Hi Sheryl! I've actually never had a problem with that - and we've made this quite a bit. Very interesting to know though. Maybe this has less cornstarch that oobleck does??

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  33. Hi, thank you for sharing this! I found you on Pinterest and my kids LOVE this so much. I blogged about our experience here: http://sarasgoodies.blogspot.com/2012/07/homemade-baby-safe-bath-paints-in.html

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  34. Oohh! What a great cheap way to entertain the little one! I might try a couple drops of oils to scent the colors too :)

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    1. Yup! It's one of my kids favourites!

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  35. Would it to use flower instead of cornstarch (it's just what I have on hand and would lobe this for my little ones)

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    1. I've never tried it, so I can't tell you for sure whether it would work or not. If you do try it, please let me know your results. I would love to know!

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  36. Found this via pinterest - thank you for the awesome idea! I use the sleepytime bathwash for it... They get to play and get sleepy too! :)
    If you're interested in recipes, come peek at my blog: lilymomof2.wordpress.com!

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  37. My kids loved it! Except that it left raging red rash spots on my 19mo old... He doesn't seem too fussed, but since it's obviously a gentle recipe I'm not sure what didn't agree with him. Anyone else run into this and have another recipe option? Maybe I'll try the flour. Thanks for the idea!

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    1. Oh no! Did you use a bubble bath that he had used before without trouble? Do you think it was the cornstarch or food colouring?? Hopefully your little guy will be better soon. I have another bath paint recipe using shaving cream (for sensitive skin) and food colouring, but I worry he might have trouble with that one too.

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    1. That's an awesome idea! Thanks so much, Shannon!!

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  39. Can't wait to try this at the next bathtime!

    xoxo
    Christa
    http://howbabbyformed.blogspot.com

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  40. Thanks so much for this recipe! My boys and I are about to make it now.

    I saw the ClubHouse food colouring box and knew immediately that you must be Canadian. I'm currently living in the US but grew up in Canada. You can't find those cute little food colouring bottles here. But it totally reminded me of baking with my mom when I was a kid. So thanks.

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    1. Ha! That's so funny. I didn't know that those little food colouring bottles were Canadian. I hope you and your boys had fun!

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  41. Saw this on pinterest and I think I might try this. My son really doesn't enjoy painting/coloring but maybe in the bath this will interest him. Thanks!

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  42. I hope the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing ability has inspired me a lot.
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