Firework Salt Painting

I saved this craft on Pinterest YEARS ago. I finally set aside some time to do it with the kiddos. It shouldn't have taken us that long to do it - it's such an easy craft!

I got the idea from here.

All you'll need is:

• Table salt
• Paper (Construction paper or thicker)
• Watercolors
• Brushes
• White glue

Draw out your design with the glue. Do it thick! You can also draw with a pencil first, and then trace over it with the glue.

Sprinkle salt generously over the glue. Get it all covered! Shake off excess salt.

Get your watercolors wet and lightly paint onto the salt. Don't drag too much. The watercolors should start running if they are wet enough.

Let the project dry completely. That's it! We are by no means professionals, as you can see by the pictures, but we have fun!

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In August, my nephew Kaleb turned one. We were struggling with what to buy him that would be unique and something he would enjoy for a long time.

So you can certainly imagine my excitement when I came across this trunk at a yard sale:

 I know, I know, doesn't look like much. But I knew he needed a toy chest and this chest was super sturdy and made from really good wood. I even got my sister's opinion because she is the expert in my opinion! She was very impressed with my purchase so I was very happy.

But then... I knew I wanted to paint it blue because they have a nautical-theme going on in their house. But I am not a painter. I didn't know how much to get, what kind, what color, NOTHING. So I turned to another expert - Joe at Sandhills Paint. I showed him a picture of the chest and explained where I was going with this project. He helped me pick out the perfect color and primer, and helped me understand what type of paint I needed and everything.

Priming:

 Finished: Mariner Blue!

A little seashore action going on and scripture - Matthew 8:23-27 - "And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!"

I am completely happy with the outcome of this "trash to treasure" project. It's filled with toys at Kaleb's house now, and I hope he'll be able to enjoy it for several years!

Next project for us from Sandhills Paint: our master bathroom! I'm excited!

Sandhills Paint Center
177A Pinehurst Avenue
Southern Pines, NC 28387

910-692-7000