Looking for a fun, hands-on family activity that will brighten your day (literally)?
This week's craft, String Lights: Finger Painting, combines creativity, learning, and a little holiday magic into one unforgettable experience. Whether you're crafting a glowing Christmas tree or a cheerful card for a loved one, this project is perfect for all ages.
Don’t miss the magic! Grab some paint and let your creativity shine! After all, with string lights and finger painting, you’re guaranteed to be the light of the party. See full directions below.
String Lights: Finger Painting
Joke: Why does the lightbulb tell all the jokes?
Materials
Card or Paper Plate
Marker/Pencil/Crayon (card)
Scissors (tree)
Paint (with brush and tray)
Water to clean brush
Rag to wipe hands
Fun Facts:
Different colored lights can influence mood
Colorful string lights became popular in the early 20th century as a safer alternative to candles on Christmas trees. In 1882, Edward H. Johnson, an associate of Thomas Edison, created the first electrically illuminated tree using hand-wired colored bulbs
Mountain Top Milestone:
Finger Painting provides tactile stimulation, helping children explore different textures and improve sensory processing
Finger Painting improves hand strength, dexterity, and coordination as children manipulate paint with their fingers.
Tree Directions:
Get a paper plate, paint, brush, water, and rag
Start by painting the plate green
Let the green paint dry then cut the plate into a triangle
Start making fingerprints on the tree in lines
Connect the fingerprints with squiggly lines to create string lights and add black paint at the top of each light connecting with the line
Card Directions:
Get a card, marker/pencil/crayon, paint, brush, water and rag
Choose where to paint lights and start making fingerprints
Use your writing utensil to connect fingerprints with a squiggly line
Add a touch of black paint to connect line and fingerprints to make lights
Write a message for a loved one!
Answer: It’s always the light of the party.