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Shamrock Rolling Pin Art

March 16, 2021 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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A fun rolling pin art project with three different looks. A process art painting activity on shamrocks the whole family can enjoy.

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This shamrock rolling pin art project is bound to get a little messy, and that means your little learner is sure to looove it! Shamrocks make an eye-pleasing subject for this process art activity.

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Check out these two St. Patrick’s Day printable products in my Skills N Smiles Etsy shop:

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Supplies to Collect

  • green, yellow, and white tempera paint
  • rolling pins or paper towel rolls
  • large sheets of sturdy paper
  • paint containers and spoons
  • shamrock template

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Click here to download a shamrock template.

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Shamrock Rolling Pin Art Fun

Set out tempera paints in yellow, white, and shades of green. Invite your little learner to spoon dabs of paint over a paper shamrock.

Invitation to use a rolling pin as a painting tool.

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Then ask your little one to roll a rolling pin over the paint.

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A paper towel roll works well to move paint around too. On the shamrock below, a pattern of paint was spread vertically. Then a paper towel roll was rolled up and down to give the striped effect. There are diagonal lines left from the paper roll on the shamrock…I kind of like them!

Paper towel roll painting on a shamrock.

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The paint can also be splattered on diagonally, with the rolling pin to squish the paint around positioned the same way.

Rolling pin art invitation.

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Rolling pin art on shamrock shapes.

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Which shamrock art project do you like best? Leave a comment below.

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Striped shamrock paper towel roll art.

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Rolling pin art with a diagonal stripe design.

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Related:

Shamrock Paper Plate Lion

St. Patrick’s Day Sheep Craft

St. Patrick’s Day Painted Shamrock

Crayon Resist Watercolor Shamrock

Scissor Skill Shamrock Collage

St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Tub

Leprechaun Sensory Jar

St. Patrick’s Day Woodland Sensory Bin

St. Patrick’s Day Jewelry Bin

Leprechaun Sensory Play

St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Blocks

St. Patrick’s Day Light Table Tray

Shamrock Dissolving Candy Experiment

St. Patrick’s Day Activities

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Valentine’s Day Process Art

January 18, 2020 by Annette Kaminsky 2 Comments

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Early learners love process art. They delight in exploring art materials and are not usually concerned about the finished product. Often the messier the project, the better! Here is a simple ice cube and powder paint activity your child will love to investigate.

Valentine's Day process art with an ice cube and powder paint technique. Llama shaped ice cubes give the project a South American flair. An art project suitable for all ages.

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This Valentine’s Day process art activity employs red and purple colors. Adding llama and heart ice cubes gives the project a South American flair. The painting activity transitions from a Winter to a Valentine’s Day theme.

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Valentine’s Day Process Art Supplies

  • llama and heart ice cube tray
  • shaker of red powder paint
  • shaker of purple powder paint
  • red glitter shaker
  • purple glitter shaker
  • 12-inch x 16-inch multipurpose art paper
  • plate
  • spoon

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Valentine's Day process art supplies for an ice cube and powder paint technique. Llama shaped ice cubes give the project a South American flair. An art project suitable for all ages.

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Ice Cube and Powder Paint Process Art

Freeze water in the llama and heart ice cube tray.

Take the ice cubes out of the tray and place them on a plate.

Set out the paper, powder paint shakers, glitter shakers, ice cubes, and spoon.

Optional: Shapes or a word can be drawn on the paper with a crayon. Then the project will have a crayon resist element.

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Valentine's Day process art with an ice cube and powder paint technique. Llama shaped ice cubes give the project a South American flair. An art project suitable for all ages.

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Invite your child to shake powder paint on the paper, and spread it around with ice cubes. Your child can use a spoon to move the ice cubes or use hands for an added sensory experience.

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Valentine's Day process art invitation to paint using powdered colors. Llama shaped ice cubes give the project a South American flair. An art project suitable for all ages.

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If the paper is very wet, some watery color can be dabbed off with a scrunched-up napkin. This technique adds texture and depth to the project.

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Ice cube and powder paint technique. If the paper is very wet, some watery color can be dabbed off with a scrunched-up napkin. This adds texture and depth to the project.

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Invite your child to sprinkle on red and purple glitter for a finishing touch.

The picture can be left as is, or cut into a large heart shape when dry.

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A heart shape cut from a completed ice cube and powder paint process art picture. This Valentine's Day activity is suitable for all ages.

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This completed art piece looks like an exploding volcano on a mountain. It would sizzle as a backdrop for a few painted or drawn dinosaurs.

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This completed ice cube and powder paint process art picture looks like an exploding volcano on a mountain. It would sizzle as a backdrop for a few painted dinosaurs.

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A Valentine’s theme word or saying can be added.

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The word "Love" added to a heart shape cut from a completed ice cube and powder painted picture. This Valentine's Day process art activity is suitable for all ages.

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The words "Be KInd" added to a heart shape cut from a completed ice cube and powder painted picture. This Valentine's Day process art activity is suitable for all ages.

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All ice cube shapes would work wonderfully with this activity. Themed ice cubes add interest to an “of the moment” topic.

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