I did this project with my class as the family gift and with my own kiddos. At home (with only 3 kids) we used felt to make the hats, gloves, etc. and I like how it pops off the canvas. We also used googly eyes because I love them and use them every chance I get! I love how the kids really make the project personal with the details. Not sure why Caitlin had her brother have 3 eyes. Sisters...I did change a few things from the tutorial. First, I had the girls mix their own paint and used it as a chance to discuss what white does to a color. I also used a Contact paper stencil to make sure that the girls ended up with a snow line. I know my girls and I know that they get too excited about painting and will paint the entire surface every time, so first I gave them a small rectangle of clear contact paper and had them cut their snow line. I told them not to paint the bottom part, but ...
see? I was right! When the paint dried, we simply pulled off the Contact paper stencil and they had some snow. I also skipped the snow glitter the original directions said you could use. Sadly, my husband is not a fan... :(All in all, I love how it turned out. It's a keeper!
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