Jatin's Thankful Tree 2011

Okay I got such great feedback from the first project that I'm sure you'll all love this one too! I interviewed Jatin and asked him to tell me all the things he is thankful for. Then, I drew a tree on scrapbook paper, and had him use his fingers dipped in paint to make the "fall tree leaves". I finished up by writing down all of his interview answers around the tree branches. A creative way to document "What Jatin was Thankful For in 2011!"


What you will need:

1. 12 x 12 sheet of scrap-booking paper
2. Kid safe non-toxic paint in (red, green, yellow)
3. 1 black sharpie marker
4. A creative kid and helper (that's you :)

Little Blessing's Turkey Handprint

How do you get your littlest cutie pie to create with your older child? Here's how! I took my darling baby girl's hand (2 months old) and dipped it in non-toxic ink (stamp pad) as well as my sons and gently placed their prints onto a bright yellow card stock. Then Jatin (my 4 year old) took a paint brush and started painting the grassy sections below the turkey hands. Finally I took simple watercolor and a brush and added the beautiful red accents you see on the turkeys. For the finishing touch I scanned in the gorgeous hands, and added the words "little blessings" and my kiddo's names and ages onto the print. Happy Thanksgiving!