DIY “Stained Glass” Mittens: Toddler Art

If there is one craft I love, it’s creating “stained glass”. It could not be more simple and it’s the perfect, low-mess activity to do with your little one!

🧤Simply cut a piece of black construction paper into a mitten shape. Cut out the inside too leave an outline (minimal art skills required)

🧤 Place sticky contact paper (or packing tape) inside of your mitten. Trim any excess around the edges

🧤 Fill the contact paper with tissue paper squares! You can cut your own squares out of tissue paper or buy your own already precut (what I prefer to do). You can make this any color you’d like!

🧤 Once done, hang it on a window or door using a piece of painter tape (or whatever works best for you). Admire your beautiful artwork! 🥰

These are so simple and absolutely beautiful! We make “stained glass” creations year round depending on the season or holiday.

BONUS is that it’s great for your child’s fine motor skills due to picking up the small tissue paper squares and using pressure to place them onto the contact paper 👏🏼

#Lemon8Partner #Lemon8DIY #FineMotorSkills #ToddlerArt #ToddlerCraft #StainedGlass #toddleractivityideas #crafts #craftdiy #easydiy

2024/1/14 Edited to

... Read moreCreating stained glass crafts with your toddler not only encourages creativity but also supports fine motor skill development. These simple mittens can be customized in various colors, allowing children to express their artistic flair while engaging in a low-mess activity. Consider using seasonal colors or themes to make this craft relevant throughout the year, whether it's for winter decorations or spring vibes. Plus, these mittens are perfect for hanging in windows, brightening up any room with vibrant colors as sunlight filters through. Additionally, this craft invites discussions about shapes and colors, enhancing learning experiences for young ones while they craft. You can also inspire kids to explore patterns with the tissue paper squares, introducing basic concepts of design. Overall, DIY stained glass projects offer a fun-filled, educational activity that both parents and toddlers can enjoy together, creating precious memories through art!

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