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Homemade Finger Paint

 
I will cherish this painting FOREVER!!

Who knew homemade Finger Paint was sooo easy to make?
Oh what FUN we had! 

I found a site that had 3 easy recipes...HERE
I used the Cornstarch recipe.
Water {3C}, Cornstarch{1C} and Food Coloring
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Dissolve cornstarch in a separate bowl with water.   Remove boiling water from heat and add cornstarch mixture.  Return to heat, stirring constantly.  Boil until the mixture is clear and thick (about 1 minute).  Remove from heat.
As the mixture is cooling, divide into separate bowls and add food coloring.  
Cook, seperate and color.
I used containers with lids for easy storage and future use. Then I later found these at the $1! Perfect for fingerpaint!
We painted on washable mats for easy clean up.
 He painted on a canvas......
 He painted on Freezer Paper......
 He painted himself......
 Until he had the perfect masterpiece! 
 We didn't even make that big of a mess:-)
Ready for Daddy's office.
 I added a photo and hung in the hubby's office!
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34 comments:

  1. TanyaMarch 30, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Cute idea to add the photo!

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  2. CarolMarch 30, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    How sweet!!!!

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  3. Terri @ A Creative PrincessMarch 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    How cute!!!! I'm a grandma and just want to grab that baby and hug him! You'll cherish that painting forever!

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  4. Oil painting for beginnersMarch 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    This is such a great site! I like the way you set this up! Great content! Thanks for sharing this!...Daniel

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  5. DeborahMarch 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful Painting!

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  6. Farmhouse FixersMarch 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    So cute! Thanks for the recipe! I have the one for sidewalk paint that is very similar!

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  7. Kenton and Marianne OggMarch 31, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I so love that kid Michell! One question, did the paint stain his skin because of the food coloring? I've heard that recipes with food coloring will do that. Also, I know I need to call you back. I'm a slacker. I'll remember tomorrow...

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  8. DebbiedoosMarch 31, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Um friken awesome right back at ya girl. What a cutie pie, and oh what a neat idea. Every Mother with little ones should see this right now. I so wish I would have. I have a lot of my boys art work, but this is classic. I tell ya he sure looks like he enjoyed it, and was very good indeed!

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  9. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}March 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    How cute is that! He looked like he enjoyed that so much and was so proud of his painting. Thanks for linking up!

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  10. Bec@littlelucyluMarch 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Saw your post on Fingerprints on the Fridge :-)
    Your blog is really great!
    New follower,
    ~Bec

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  11. Valery (CEO Wanna Be)March 31, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Stopping by from the Friday Blog hop. So cute! That would be all over my house if I let my kids finger paint. Have a great weekend and stop by any time.
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  12. abeachcottageApril 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    This is such an enjoyable post, very cute. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  13. Brooke JonesApril 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a fun project!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment about the stencil project; I really appreciate it!

    Love your blog!

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  14. @prilApril 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    How Adorable! I saw you at A Crafty Soiree by Katie's Nesting Spot.

    Today is my blog's first linky party. I would love for you to add this: http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Funky%20Fresh%20Fridays.

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  15. ChristinaApril 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    awwww so cute! Your little boy has the cutest belly!! :) Hope that's not creepy...haha

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  16. AmieApril 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    So cute! I can't wait to make some for my baby girl to paint with.

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  17. At The Picket FenceApril 2, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    He definitely upstaged his artwork! He is beyond adorable and it brought back such sweet memories of my own chunky (now skinny!) little guy. Thank you for sharing the "recipe" and the creativity with us this week and Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  18. LeslieApril 3, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Thanks for the post. My boys are always asking to work on projects and they would love to finger paint!

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  19. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 3, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    precious! They grow up too fast, don't they?
    thanks for sharing @ CCC
    gail

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  21. JenApril 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I am going to have to do this with my kids - they are always asking me to paint. Thanks for the idea and for linking up to Fantastic Friday. I cannot wait to see what you have for next week!

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  22. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    We are always doing painting projects. I'm going to have to try this one out.

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  23. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Did this wash off his body easily?

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  24. Jamie @ hands on : as we growApril 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    That is precious! I love the mess!! (Even if it wasn't too big, haha)

    I'd love for you to come play with us at It's Playtime today.

    Jamie @ hands on : as we grow

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  25. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin TreeApril 14, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Wonderful! I remember Painting with my daughter at this age!

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  26. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin TreeApril 14, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a great name for a blog and idea too! Love it!

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  27. Jamie @ hands on : as we growApril 21, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Thank you so much for coming over and linking this up to It's Playtime last week. I'm featuring a bunch of baby/toddler activities to get the littlest ones involved this week and included this post!

    Jamie @ hands on : as we grow

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  28. Erica {B is for Boy}April 21, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I'm gonna have to try this...and I love how you added the picture of your little guy making the painting- great idea!

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  29. BethMay 27, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    This is the sweetest post! Love your little man and all his artsyness!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks for the recipe! Doing this tomorrow :)

    That little boy is so cute!

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  31. Irene JenningsSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Love this finger paint for my toddler but thought I would add that after a week of no use, it did start to mold. Definitely a great recipe and, in our experience, best if used right after being made! Thanks for the recipe! Red Bank House Cleaning

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    I was just wondering if the picture its self molded at all?

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