Snow is magical. The excitement of hearing a little one say, “It’s snowing, it’s snowing!”, is one of the best things about the first fallen snow. Kids beg to go outside to build snowmen and engage in snowball fights. Painting the snow with food coloring mixed with water is one more way to spend some time outside. My girls used the mist setting to spray the snow pink. It was a display even Barbie would be proud of.
Snow Painting
Supplies:
- Food Coloring (Liquid is recommended but gel will work.)
- Empty Spray Bottles (You can find spray bottles at a dollar store or a beauty supply stores. If you use ones you already have make sure they are completely cleaned out. The last thing you want is an accidental eye spray if cleanser is still left in the container.)
- Water
Directions:
- Place a few drops of food coloring in the spray bottle.
- Add enough water to fill almost up to the top.
- Shake to mix.
- Spray!
Tips:
Set your spray bottle on mist to get an overall color of the snow. It looks simply magical!
Use primary colors and a hard spray. Then mix the snow and watch the colors turn.
Make sure your child does not spray the contents on her face, another person’s face, or clothing. It may stain.
If you or your child gets food coloring on skin, don’t panic. Just rinse as much as you can off. Then wipe with white vinegar. If that does not work mix baking soda and water to make a paste. Apply to skin, scrub, and rinse. The food coloring in the spray bottles should not cause stains or at least stubborn stains due to the lack of concentration. However, you may accidentally drip some on you while placing in the spray bottle. And simply having food coloring out in a house with a preschooler means you need to know how to remove it from little hands and faces.