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Painting Feet: Painted Socks
There’s something odd about the experience of putting paint on ourselves. I find it calming and relaxing. Eg, when painting my nails, I forget about the world for about 15 minutes. Likewise, face painting my kids keeps them still for 15 minutes. All we see and feel for those 15 minutes is the paint on our bodies.
One day, while Master N and M were at preschool, I decided to take out our face painting box to paint Master E. We were just about to have lunch so I didn’t want to paint his face. I saw his chubby little feet and couldn’t resist the idea of painting feet.
So, instead of face painting, we painted on some socks.
Materials
Face paint
Small makeup brushes & sponges
Towel
Wipes
Method
Lay down a towel to protect your floors.
Start painting socks, avoiding the soles of the feet.
Try different patterns. Just wipe off the paint and start again.
Master E admired his painted socks.
He even had a go himself.
Painted Socks. Instead of face painting – try painting feet. It’s easy for toddlers to see and try themselves.
Another Keep It Short & Simple (KISS) play idea.
E: 1 year, 9 months
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What sweet painting feet! Fun idea
Thanks Kelly
I love this idea. It’s right up my alley. What a lovely thing to do together.
Hi Hannah. I adore your work! Your illustrations are delightful. Yes, it was a fun time together with Master E. I think we’ll be doing it more (especially with this wet and cold weather about).
What a wonderful idea! I bet my son would be so in awe that he would actually sit for me so that I could try this. Love your designs, too!
We should have some sort of record of how long we can get our kids to stay still for Gina ;P I have a hunch my boys don’t really stand a chance unless I learn how to paint on superhero designs.
How cute! In my opinion there is nothing better than sweet little kid feet.
I bet the kids loved this! Every time we do handprints the kids giggle and look on with delight while I paint their hands. But this is so ingenious because it is something they can keep on an enjoy for just a bit. Love the picture of the little one bending over to see the socks! Totally adorable!
Kids giggles are priceless Angela. Thank you for your lovely comment. I love toddlers in all their chubby glory.
What a great idea – I need to get some face paints to do something like this with. I’ve been avoiding them as lots of places we go to have face painters and I have hoped to keep the I want my face painted at bay as long as possible.
We are all about body painting! Love it!
Thanks Marnie. And thank you also for the pin
lol – how adorable! How funny they can’t sit still for anything but will sit still long enough for painted feet! I love it! Thanks for sharing:) Happy Teachers Appreciation Week!
Thanks Deborah. It is a pretty cool magic trick lol. Happy Teachers Appreciation Week to you too.
Oh my, this is such fun!!!
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy & Alissa
As if baby feet aren’t cute enough on their own, this is a supercute idea and one I’m sure will be a hit around here. Thanks!
In terms of cute things, I would also have to add toddler feet too. Babies and toddlers – the only people who can get away with cankles.
Oh what a lovely fun sensory play to enjoy! I can see why you both enjoyed this one, Dino Boy would love this – pinning now
Thanks Kelly. xo P