I’m so excited to be a guest blogger over here at Somewhat Simple. What a fun opportunity for me, especially since Steph and Somewhat Simple are amazing. My name is Amy and I can be found normally at The Idea Room.
Make some Bath Tub Paints for some good, clean fun. They can be made with four simple ingredients found right in your kitchen.
Take a muffin tin (or containers of your choice) and add 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to each cup of the tin.
Then to each cup add about 1/4 cup of liquid dish soap.
Add 4-5 drops of food coloring to each mixture to make your favorite paint colors.
Stir and mix together the paint until the color is fully incorporated and it has a smooth consistency. Add a small amount of water to each tin (about 2-3 Tablespoons) and stir.
Give each child a paint brush, put them into a shower or bathtub and let them go to town expressing their creative artistic abilities.
I did not let them paint on the wall tiles because I was afraid that the color might stain the grout! But every surface of the tub (and eventually their bodies) was fair game.
I let my toddler join in the fun, but watched her very carefully so that she did not try to rub her eyes since it is straight soap. They were in the tub for over an hour having a blast.
When it was time to clean up, I gave them each a sponge and let them clean up their artwork. The best part was a clean and sparkling tub that I didn’t have to scrub myself!
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Amy- I LOVE this idea! I am definitely trying this with me kids and I am sure it will bring new fun to bath time!
For those of you who have never seen Amy in her “Creative Element” at The Idea Room, go now- you are totally missing out!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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What a cute idea. I love your blog and I've loved reading Amy's blog as well!
What a fun idea my kids would love this. I love both of your blogs!
-Crystal
cool – we used to buy bath tub paints but it never occurred to me you could make them yourself. Have to try this out and re-eject some fun into bathtime!
I came over from The Idea Room and I love your blog. I'm a new follower!!
What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing, I've gotta give it a try.
God's blessings,
Sarah
Joined you today as a follower. Great blog!!
So cute…I will definitely give this a try
Thanks for sharing!
Fun fun fun! Oh my I love Amy at the Idea Room. And well, you are stinkin FABULOUS! How fun to have two of my favorite blogs together. Steph, you are seriously amazing. Your blog is amazing. I love that i know you personally. It really is super cool. I feel like I know a "famous" person. Fun!
Wow! my kids would love that!
I love this! I love making things with what I already have – my kids will love it! Thanks for the idea.
That is great! My son love tubbies! I think I will have to try this!
Saw you as Blogger of the Week over at B Keeps Us Honest.
I love this great bath idea.
I am now following your blog.
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WHat a fun idea!!! I will try it with my son this week. I am sure he will love it!!!
Great idea, I think I might have to use baby soap for my two knowing them, but I love the clean up later, ha ha. Cute pictures.
oh, Amy, I love it. And thanks for pointing me here. steph, your blog is so much fun.
oh, Amy, I love it. And thanks for pointing me here. steph, your blog is so much fun.
oh, Amy, I love it. And thanks for pointing me here. steph, your blog is so much fun.
oh, Amy, I love it. And thanks for pointing me here. steph, your blog is so much fun.
oh, Amy, I love it. And thanks for pointing me here. steph, your blog is so much fun.
How clever… and the kiddos are cuties.
What a great idea! This would make a wonderful gift for some little girls I know
Very fun! I love both of your blogs!!!
Thanks for linking it up to my party!!!
XOXO
Jen