Kids Craft: Handmade Wrapping Paper

This project was inspired by the wonderful mess made over at Adventures of Mommydom's Blog recently. She and her kids had a blast creating their own wrapping paper. We just had to get in on the fun and make our own mess...I mean masterpiece!

While Lu was at school, Em and I had at it. Boy did she have fun! We used a paper grocery bag that I cut open. This special paper will be used to wrap her Daddy's Christmas gift.

For those of you who are mess phobic try these tips:

Have a vinyl table cloth designated for craft projects.
Have a damp sponge and or dish towel on hand to wipe up spills and or messy hands as you go.
Have child wear a smock. We use Daddy's old t shirts.
You control the paint. Distribute a small amount onto a paper plate or old yogurt container.
Even better use DOT style paints. The paint is contained in the bottle and your child dabs on the paint as they go.
Help smaller children by rotating the paper if they are over working one area.
Keep telling yourself it is all washable!
Have your camera ready to take the requisite messy painted child picture!

Have fun crafting with your kids!