This project ended up being one my most favorite that I have ever done with Greta – making our own wrapping paper. I have always kind of hated wrapping gifts and find myself giving sideways glances at those who wrap perfectly gorgeous department store worthy packages. But that all changed this year – I now have a helper! My oldest can write names, tear tape, cut, and hold her finger over knots. VICTORY!
Both kids are starting to get to the point where they can come with me to my classroom while I do a few small tasks. Over Thanksgiving break, I had to unload a kiln or two, so I set them to work. I gave them the backside of used, white roll butcher paper, and set them to work designing and creating recycled wrapping paper. Here, they are using texture rubbing plates and large crayons.
They used foam dot stamper brushes and regular large paintbrushes to create swirls of reds, yellows, golds, and glitter, on the left. The gold dots, on the right, are my personal favorite. My youngest was able to easily stamp out the designs, and it was a quick enough project that he was not easily bored.
Back at home, my oldest wanted to use foam stamps and Jumbo Paint (and Clay) Explorer Rollers
After the success of this project and their joy in working on a larger scale, a roll of paper may become a mainstay on their own art table. I am leaning toward this Melissa & Doug Tabletop Paper Roll Dispenser
On another note, I woke up at the wee hour of 4:15 AM this morning – nothing says first day of winter break like being awake before the birds. So, I got up, relished the quiet of my house, and set to work making Challah. I would say this was a home run batch, making up for last year’s total flop.
Tomorrow is one of my favorite days of the entire year. Happy almost Christmas Eve!
Bluebird Hill Art 
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