Blooming Window Smiles

crayola supplies

Window Markers
Window Crayons

household supplies

paper towels
water
window

Why

Greet family and friends through a window decorated with your own art! These Blooming Windows Smiles really do shine!

Steps

1. Find a window in your home that can be seen by those coming to visit. Be sure the window is securely closed and locked. Ask a grown-up to help.
2. Use Crayola Window Crayons to draw face-size circles on the window.
3. TIP: To "erase" and redo any Crayola Window Crayon or Window artwork, simply wipe away with a damp paper towel then dry with another paper towel.
4. Add flower petals around each circle using Crayola Window Markers. Use your imagination to make different kinds of petals. Some ideas to try: • Draw lots of wide lines around the circle for a wildflower. • Closely- arranged, wide yellow lines will create image that looks like a sunflower. • Draw circles for a cheery flower. • Long, rounded petals look like a daisy. • To make a pansy, draw a wavy line around the circle. • A circle surrounded by long, narrow hearts makes a "love-ly" flower. • Long square-ended petals have a trendy style.
5. Fill each petal with color using Window Markers or Window Crayons. Tips to try: • Fill in the entire area with broad, solid strokes of marker color. • Dab marker dots in 2 colors. See colors blend to make a third color. • Scribbles look fun and fill in big areas quickly.
6. Remember to gather family members to peek through your Blooming Window Smiles as guests arrive!

When & Where

"We brought some sunshine to a local children and youth facility in the form of Blooming Window Smiles. Our troop spent an afternoon creating bright artwork on the front windows and turned dull windows into a cheery greeting. "
- Jon and Bonnie J., scout leaders

"Our annual Easter Egg Hunt had a new activity this year. The youth group turned the full-length front windows into a photo opportunity for families. They drew Blooming Window Smiles at different heights and took photos of kids and parents smiling out together. "
- Kristi S. and Michael J., worship center volunteers

Interesting Info

Some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings featured sunflowers. He even planned to decorate his studio with nothing but sunflowers.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Windows—Be sure windows are securely closed and locked before decorating. An adult must closely supervise the activity.