Watercolor Resist Mitten Garland

Create a cozy winter mitten garland—it’s a DIY garland you can hang at home! White crayon resist art is magically revealed by using watercolors.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Cardstock
Disposable Cup
Hole Punch
Ribbon
Water

Steps

Step 1

Draw mitten outlines with white crayon on white cardstock.
Step 2

Use white crayon to fill in the mittens with patterns, shapes, and designs.
Step 3

Paint over crayon with watercolors to reveal the resist. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Cut out mittens with scissors.
Step 5

Punch holes on both sides of the mitten cuff.
Step 6

String a piece of ribbon through the holes and trim to desired garland length.

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