Cherry Blossom Printing using Softdrink Bottles

Today I had the pleasure of sharing the afternoon with some lovely young men, while their Mummy went off to have a much deserved massage. Her birthday is just a few days away so we decided we should make her some lovely art for the walls. I had seen this amazing Cherry Blossom Art from Alphmom and decided to make our own variation suitable for 2 to 4 year olds.

We started with empty 600ml soft drink bottles, some paint and cheap flat canvases.

The boys proceded to dip the bottles into the paint and print the bottom of the bottles onto their canvases. Making lovely flower/blossom shapes.

Master T who is 4 was great at creating the prints. Here he is inspecting his work.

Print, print, printing!

The 600ml bottles were a great size for the boys, they found them easy to hold and press down.

Master W busy printing his masterpiece. 

Close up of some of the art.

The finished works of art! And a fairly clean table!!!

I was so impressed with how easy this was and how amazing the finished pieces look. I think they look especially good as they are on canvas. (These were only cheap canvases $4 for a 2 pack). The boys felt super special knowing that they were creating real art and that it was for a purpose as a gift for their Super Mum Mrs S.
The only think to note is that they do take quite awhile to dry as the paint goes on rather thick. So allow for plenty of drying time.

Happy Creating!