Marbleized Paper Craft

I once attempted a craft blog, but managing one blog seems plenty for me, let alone two! So, I may periodically share a craft idea for kiddos here. I do love doing crafts with my girls, so when I come across something fun, I like to share it with you! (Although, to be clear, "crafting" with toddlers is much more about the process than the product!)

And a big "thank you!" to the preschool teacher, Susan, who shared this idea at a recent training for (bleary-eyed) parents of young toddlers.

Materials:
Food coloring or Liquid Watercolor in assorted colors
Shaving Cream
Hair Pick, Fork or other tool with tines
Paper (white copy paper works well)
Spatula or Paint Scraper
Tray (optional -helps contain the mess)

Process (invite your child to participate in as much of the process as appropriate for their age and interest):
Spread the shaving cream over the tray
Sprinkle food coloring or liquid watercolor on top of the shaving cream
Use the pick or fork to swirl color around
Lay the paper down on top of the color. Don't immerse, just lay on top and press gently
Lift paper and lay it down on a solid surface
Scrape off excess shaving cream

Voila! You have beautiful, marbleized paper!