Tissue paper fun!

Today we did this adorable art activity using tissue paper that can easilly be done with both toddlers and older kids.  It's not very messy, and best of all - it's very inexpensive!  Charlotte had alot of fun with this one.

These are the materials we used:

Pre-printed template of fish and waves
Tissue paper- 3 colors
Scissors
Glue

Before beginning our project, I used a template to draw a few waves and fish before cutting them out.  Then we ripped up a few pieces of tissue paper in three different colors.  Then, I put glue on each pre-cut shape and let Charlotte place the tissue wherever she wanted.  After all the waves and fish were fully covered in tissue paper, I trimmed up each piece with scissors and glued it all together.  Photos are below!

Here are some other ideas for things we could create using tissue paper:



Decorate initials or a monogram with tissue paper, from theimaginationtree.com



Arrange tissue paper on a page and spray with water to create this effect!  from thelittleredhen.typepad.com



Create 3D art using tissue paper!  from prudentbaby.com



Make tissue paper garland to hang around the house!  from etsy.com - pipsqueekandbean



Make window decorations out of tissue,  from filthwizardry.com



We could create lanterns out of recycled jars and tissue paper!  from picklebums.com

And finally, we could try creating a mural using tissue paper.  from thecraftycrow.net

We definitely have some tissue paper left over, so I'm sure we'll try a new project in a few weeks!