Snowy Silhouette

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Markers
Washable Kid's Paint
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
foam paint rollers
recycled foam produce trays
container(s) of water
bubble wrap

Why

Build a snow figure, no matter what the weather, with this Crayola® Factory™ feature. The bubble painting technique gives a fresh look to this frosty friend.

Steps

1. Spread newspaper over your work surface. Pour Crayola Washable Kid's Paint in any color(s) you prefer into recycled foam produce trays.
2. Spread paint on bubble wrap with Crayola Paint Brushes or a foam roller. Press construction paper gently onto the bubbles to make a bubble print on the paper. Cover the whole sheet. Dry.
3. On a second piece of construction paper draw a large snowy figure with Crayola Washable Markers.
4. Gently bend a spot inside the shape so you can cut it out with Crayola Scissors. When you are done you should have a full-size piece of paper with a snow sculpture shape cut out of the center. (This is called negative space.)
5. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach the paper with the cut-out Snowy Silhouette on top of the printed paper.
6. Add details to the silhouette and decorate the background and foreground with markers.

When & Where

"My grandchildren were enthralled. Now I keep an art box filled with recycled materials for such projects."
- Evelyn G., grandmother of 4 children ages 4 to 13.

"The kids were impressed with this because it came from The Crayola Factory. Silhouettes are a favorite activity."
- Damien T., neighborhood center volunteer.

Interesting Info

The snowball effect -- when something starts out small but gradually gains momentum and grows -- is named for how real snowballs are formed. Try it. Roll a small snowball in the snow and watch how it picks up more snow and gets bigger as you go along.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.