Snowy Tissue Paper Art

• tissue paper

• scissors

• watercolour paper (we used cardstock)

• snow

• tray

• Cut the bleeding tissue paper into small shapes, such as squares or circles, with scissors.

• Spread the tissue paper squares onto the watercolor paper. If you plan on bringing the tissue paper outside, secure each square with a small dot of water so they don’t blow away.

• Take the paper outside or bring the snow inside. If it is snowing, allow the snow to gently fall on top of the paper. If it is not actively snowing, sprinkle a small amount of snow on top of the paper.

Light, fluffy snow tends to work best!

• Bring the snow-covered paper indoors and place the paper on a tray. As the snow melts, the dye from the tissue paper will “bleed” into the watercolor paper, leaving behind a vibrant wash of color.

Kids love to watch the colors swirl together as the snow melts!

• Allow the tissue paper and watercolor paper to dry completely.

• When both papers are dry, gently brush away the tissue paper

• If desired, mount your tissue paper art on a piece of colored paper with double-sided tape.