I decided to include this fun activity with our St. Patrick's day stuff because we made the paints in rainbow colours. This activity is beyond easy and fun. I made one for each of the kids so they wouldn't have to share and there would be no fighting over who got what colour and so on. That was brilliant. It was beautiful, quiet play time. The kids really adored this and played in the tub until the water was cold. I had to fully drain the tub and re-fill it with warm water so I could still give them a bath and get them clean after all this fun. I think they would have played for hours. If you have some foaming shaving cream and food colouring, you can make your very own rainbow bath paint. Just for the record, I have white bathroom tiles and it washed right off beautifully. Here's how to make it:
What you'll need:
foaming shaving cream - I got the stuff for sensitive skin
food colouring
container - I used a silicone muffin pan and it was beyond perfect
paint brushes
How to make it:
1. squirt some foaming shaving cream in each of the 6 compartments of your muffin tin
2. add food colouring to each one to make whatever colours you want - I did rainbow colours. Mix them up well.
3. give to your kiddo in the tub and let them have a blast!
Kirsten's rainbow:
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Very cute. My kids love to play with shaving cream mixed with food coloring. I'll have to try it like this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Will definetely try this for my little one.
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Great idea and I have all the supplies so it is even better!
ReplyDeleteOh, we love doing this! It's been a while . . . thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDelete...and the food coloring doesn't stain? I hope not because I LOVE this idea!
ReplyDeleteI was just going to ask the same question? does it stain the grout? if not, i'm doing this! your photos are beautiful once again!
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great idea! i also am wondering about food coloring staining the grout? my kids use those tablets that color the water so i'm sure they'd love this.. your lighting is always so perfect!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! Going to give it a try!
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LOVE LOVE this idea...and the pics of the kiddos are WAY cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea:) My son would be delighted for sure ... Wonderful variety of bath:)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm going to try this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful idea. I just love it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jill, What a great idea as always! Looks like your kids really enjoyed it. I've included your post on my weekly favorites here: http://play2grow.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekly-favorites-for-march-13-2011.html
ReplyDeleteGosh another great idea, your kids are so blessed to have such a creative mommy!
ReplyDeleteJill! Your photos are beautiful. And from here, the shaving cream paint looks like frosting. How fun for your children!
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much ladies!
ReplyDeleteThis did not stain my grout. I only used a SMALL amount of food colouring though. Always test a small amount on your tile grout before letting the kids at it. I would feel just terrible if it stained anyone's grout. Remember, just use a drop or two of food colouring.
Fantastic idea!!! Can't wait to try this for my kiddos!!!
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Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try this out!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, love it!! Doing this tomorrow! (just found your blog, love it, I'll be back)
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ReplyDeleteOoooh how fab and how fun!!! My kids would adore me for ever, if I did this with them!!!
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I did this for my girls last night and they loved it. My 2-yr old used the bulk of it to paint the 1-yr old, but they loved it. Thanks so much for a fantastic idea!
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I bet JDaniel won't complain about getting in the tub if he could paint while in it.
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I am going to have to try this! I would love if you would link it up to my Made by Little Hands Monday Linky party!
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Thanks again ladies! It's lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!!! My kids go nuts for anything to do in the tub! We've done shaving cream, but this is more fun.
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Thanks, we did this last night and the kids loved it.
ReplyDeleteI have to try this...thanks for sharing!!
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This is such a fun idea. I had to share a link to this with my readers.
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Thanks again ladies!
ReplyDeleteI love this! We loved bath paints as kids, and I'm sure my nieces & nephews will adore this project! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat perfect timing! I just said the other night that I needed to get my son some bath paint. Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletenow this is just awesome, jill! I love how simple it is to whip up.
ReplyDelete<3 <3 <3 this idea!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a cute idea! Great for the little Picasso inside all our kids!
ReplyDeleteHi there, I love your blog and have been following it for a while. While searching the web for a bath tub paint recipe, I noticed your photos were being used on another site (without your watermark). I'm not sure if you were aware,gave consent or even minded ;) Just thought I'd give you a heads up as they include pics of your little one. Here's the link:
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Thank-you so much for notifying me of this Alaina! You have no idea how much I appreciate it. I contacted the blog author and hopefully my material will be removed shortly.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this wonderful and easy fun idea. I have been having hard time to ask my kids taking showing. I will definitely try this. Thanks again!
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Thanks Carmen! I hope they like it.
ReplyDeleteLoved your blog! I featured it on my blog today: http://creatingthehive.com/blog-post/183243/kids-crafts-fun-to-make-with
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much Melissa!
ReplyDeleteDo you know if I make this and jar it up for a Christmas gift, will the shaving cream deflate?
ReplyDeleteHi Monica! I really don't know how long it will last because every time I make it for my kids, they use it right away. If you do make it ahead of time I probably wouldn't make it much more than the day before and store it in an airtight container.
ReplyDeleteHi, just come from The Chocolate Muffin Tree who have just done your idea - such a fab idea. Can't wait to try it, thanks for sharing. Ellie
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellie!
ReplyDeleteI found this via pinterest and it is wonderful. My son LOVED it! With your permission I would like to use it on my blog as part of my Pin It Friday Inspiration posts. I will give you credit and link to your site. I hope you say yes! -- Kate (https://familyinnes.blogspot.com) Thank you again for such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOf course you can Kate! Thank-you so much for asking!
ReplyDeleteHi Jill, Good ideas bear repeating, so I have posted one of your pictures and a comment to my blog at:http://spectacularprintable.blogspot.com. I have put a link to your site for the continuation of the post and the tutorial. thanks for the fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much Lyn!
ReplyDeleteI like the kids playing with shaving cream..you have no idea of how much I appreciate it.
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DeleteYES this can stain your grout. I used gel food coloring (the kind in the little tubs) and my grout, which is epoxy based and supposed to be unstainable, is magenta! I thought it would be ok, because it is epoxy and because it is a darker gray instead of the usual white or cream. Test, test away, people! ANd do not use gel food coloring!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Holly! I wonder if it was because you used the gel food coloring?? I used the liquid drops, have white grout and white tiles and have never had a problem - I make this all the time for the kids.
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