I love it when we make things that make our house feel like a party, which might explain why buntings drip off the wall of my kids’ room, paper crowns peek out of our cabinets, we have four pink balloons in the bathroom, and we celebrate birthdays months before they actually happen just so we can blow out candles. My baby turns one next week, and we’ve been singing her Happy Birthday every night over tea lights with the hope that she’ll learn how to blow out her candle by Labor Day. Please tell me that we’re not the only ones!
I’ve never actually seen spirals like these at a party, but they remind me so much of streamers. Wouldn’t they be lovely, especially in large quantities?
To get started I set up watercolor paper cut into circle shapes, watercolor paint, brushes, and water.
I added some paper towels, which are useful for dabbing up excess water. I also like to offer a few different brushes so that my child can learn how brushes can make a variety of marks while building her materials confidence. And while the end product is all pre-planned, the art-making portion is open-ended. Any form of art 2-D art exploration is encouraged!
After the paintings dried I cut them into spiral shapes, pierced a small hole in the center of each one, and then tied a piece of string through the hole…knotted on the back of the paper.
They store flat until they’re ready to hang.
My neighbor came over this afternoon and noticed it right away, which either means that the spiral is rad or a total eyesore. What do you think?
My vote is rad!
Thanks Kristin!
I think it’s a Great idea for fun or parties! What do you think of painting both sides so there is less white when you’re looking at it from below? Too much for the water color paper to handle?
Hi Kelsie! I agree, these would be beautiful in quantity for a party, and painting both sides could look amazing. My recommendation is to paint one side, let it dry, and then paint the other side. I don’t think there would be any issues with the paper handling the paint if it’s done this way. But, if you try it, I’d love to hear how it works for you.
Work with cheap paper plates also and the have a nice curved edge