This spring break we have been having a crafting bonanza. My kids LOVE arts and crafts and we have been coming up with some masterpieces.
This craft is easy and cheap. It’s perfect for the busy mom or the non-crafting mom.
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You’ll need Liquid Starch (I use School Specialty Sta-Flo Liquid Starch – 1/2 gallon
which I finally found at Walmart after searching a few other stores first. It is also available at Amazon at the link provided.)
A tray or piece cardboard.
Plastic Wrap
Tissue paper
sponge brush
scissors
construction paper
Line tray or cardboard with plastic wrap. (I use these Carlisle CT1216-03 Black Cafe® Standard Tray, 16 5/16″ x 12 1/16″ 
for arts and crafts. Clean up is a breeze with these. I got them here because I could not find them in stores.)
Cut out an egg shape frame from a piece of construction paper
Pour a dollop of liquid starch in the middles and paint the inside and construction paper frame with it.
Tear pieces of tissue paper and place them inside the egg frame.
Brush on more liquid starch after all the tissue paper has been added to make sure it is all wet.
Let dry. (We left ours overnight.)
Once completely dry, gently peel away the plastic wrap. Place against the window and enjoy the pretty colors!
Karen @TheMissingNiche says
March 23, 2014 at 3:41 pmOMG. I remember making these as a kid!! My son the “artist” will love this! Printing and putting it in his “idea folder”. This will be great for April vacation!
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Herchel says
March 24, 2014 at 9:46 amI like doing them too! The kids really got into it and enjoy seeing them on the windows
Echo says
March 24, 2014 at 9:42 amThis is very cool! Thanks for sharing. I also appreciate the links, so I know exactly what I need! I think this will be joining our Easter craft list!
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Herchel says
March 24, 2014 at 9:45 amThanks echo! The trays are cheap and one half gallon of Sta-Flo has lasted me over a year of crafting and I still have half a jug left! I like the starch because it’s far less messy and light for the tissue paper
Echo says
March 24, 2014 at 9:52 amAwesome, Herchel! I am definitely going to get myself a jug!
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