I love the smells of fall! Pumpkin pie, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
Since S really enjoys painting, I decided to add spices to her paints to make them scented just like fall. This makes for a fun sensory experience. We used just regular tempura washable paints and dumped in enough spices to be able to smell them.
In the orange paint I added pumpkin pie spice, to the yellow paint I added nutmeg and to the brown paint I added cinnamon.
S enjoyed smelling the different paints….they smelled really good!
S painted like she normally does. However, I did notice that the spice pieces were visible on the paper. I think it looks kind of cool because it adds a different dimension to the painting.
What is your favorite way to paint in the fall?
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Alli says
Paint that smells like fall – awesome! I, too, like the textures that the spices left behind.
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks Alli
Logan Can says
How neat! I’m pinning!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Logan!
Skye @ planet jinxatron says
Oh we have to do this! Pinning.
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Skye!
Louida says
Now this idea is awesome! I love the smell of Fall and adding spices to paints is genius!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Louida!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
I would’ve NEVER thought to add spices to paint! What a fun idea and what a great way to smell the season while doing a creative activity!
Sadly, I don’t paint any differently in the fall than I do any other season, but this really makes me want to add some spice to my paints. It also makes me want to light a fall-scented candle and burn it today, even though it’s nearly 100 outside!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Erin. When is fall going to hit in the South? I want cooler temps please!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
This is a wonderful idea!! I am sure it smells amazing, too! I am going to try to do this with my daughter this fall.
mybigfathappylife says
I hope she enjoys Carrie!
Stephanie says
Again you WOW me. I”m going to incorporate this into C’s birthday party. We are having a Pumpkin Painting Party.
mybigfathappylife says
That sounds like such a fun party!
Ciara @ our little house in the country says
Love this idea Paris! Will definitely be trying it! Pinning! #supermommyclub
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Ciara!
KaRen says
Great idea! The specks left behind are nice too.
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks Karen! I love seeing the spice in the paint.
Mila says
Brilliant idea ! And what a fun thing to do with kids!
xx
Mila
mybigfathappylife says
Adding the scents is so fun!
melinda says
Oh my goodness! Never would have thought of this! I have a 13 month old grand daughter. I can add the spices to the edible finger paint recipe that I just found. Fabulous! I came over here from the Home Matter Linky PArty #5.
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks Melinda! I hope your granddaughter enjoys!
Kimberly says
Love this post! Pinned. We appreciate you being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks, I’ll be there!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Okay, WOW. What an amazing idea! Fall is my favorite!!! Thanks for coming over and linking up at the #HomeMatters Linky Party! We’d love to see you again this coming Wednesday!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Kristen! I love fall too!
Bobbi says
What a great idea!
Thanks for linking up to Teach Me Tuesday last week. You are very much appreciated! Hope to see you again this week! http://3glol.net/2014/09/15/teach-tuesday-21/
Have a great week!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Bobbi!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
I never would have thought of this! And I love the texture the spices give to the paint too! Gives it an interesting look. Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Amanda!
Glenna @ My Paper Craze says
What a cool idea! I’ll bet your daughter loved it. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks Glenna! It was lots of fun!
Jennifer Dawn says
What a neat idea! Sensory art!
mybigfathappylife says
Thanks Jennifer!
Kristina and Millie says
how fun and a brilliant idea! adding spice to the paint would be a fun guess the spice game too! Thanks for sharing with us @ Snickerdoodle!
mybigfathappylife says
That would be fun!
Simple Nature Decor says
I love this! will feature it on my next Fabulous Friday Party.. thanks for sharing this last week too
Maria
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you so much!
Susen @ Dabbling Momma says
fun! Can’t wait to try!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Susen!
Margarita says
This is an awesome idea!
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Margarita!
Simple Nature Decor says
Paris,Your fall scented Paint Post I have its one of my features for Fabulous Friday this week, so congrats and stop by! This friday. CanI send you an invite too, whats the best email.
Hugs
Maria
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you Maria! My email is mybigfathappylife@gmail.com
Alyssa says
Wonderful idea! I just wanted to let you know I have a kids activities submission site (Simply Creative Kids) and I am linking to this post if you don’t mind. You are welcome to submit your projects to my site if you’d like.
mybigfathappylife says
Thank you for letting me know Alyssa!
JENICE says
after the paint dries,,,does it keep the scent?
mybigfathappylife says
Yes, for several days.