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Paper Towel Art for Kids

September 11, 2015 By Vicky 69 Comments

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How does Back to School time work where you live? Here in our Northern California town, the kids get out early for the first few weeks while teachers perform assessments after school each day. It has been difficult to get into a routine with these earlier dismissals. The kids haven’t really gotten into the homework routine so they come home every day ready to play. I have been trying to have different play and art experiences for them when they get home, and this Paper Towel Art for Kids was a winner! This post has been sponsored by Bounty, but all opinions are my own.

You wouldn't believe how easy it is to create beautiful eye catching paper towel art for kids! #QuickerPickerUpper #spon

You will need:

  • Bounty paper towels
  • Washable markers
  • White paper
  • Tray
  • Spray bottle with water

Fun art for kids with Bounty #QuickerPickerUpper #spon

The first step is to draw a design on the Bounty paper towel. With Bounty select a size, you can pick whatever size you want. I find the smallest size to be perfect for kids to color since it doesn’t take too long to do. My kids did this in different ways. My twins colored the entire paper towel while my other daughter didn’t cover every inch with her design. The results will be beautiful either way.

marker and water art for kids

Get a tray and lay a piece of white paper on it. I found copy paper works well. Place the Bounty paper towel on top of the paper with the colored side down. Start spraying the water on top of the colored paper towel and spray until it is saturated. This was my daughters favorite step. Kids just love playing with water. My daughter even squirted me by accident. At least she said it was an accident…

art for kids with bounty

After you have sprayed the paper towel, apply a clean sheet of Bounty on top and press down to make a transfer on the paper. Peel the two paper towel sheets off the paper to reveal your color transfer art. Place all of the paper towels and paper somewhere to dry. We happened to do this activity on a 105 degree day, so we just placed them outside for a little bit and they dried very quickly.

Fun art for kids!

Once the activity is done, you may have some messy hands to contend with.

messy art for kids

Simply wipe them with a dry or wet Bounty.

cleaning hands with bounty #QuickerPickerUpper #spon

The really cool thing about paper towel art for kids is that if you look closely, you can see the patterns of the Bounty on the copy paper. It gives the art some texture and interest.

    easy art for kids

My kids considered the colored Bounty paper towels pieces of art as well. They remind me of a tie-dyed shirt.

marker art for kids

When we finished the activity, we had lots of marker on our glass kitchen table. Bounty with Dawn to the rescue! Bounty provides me with the tools I need for cleaning, whether I have an art mess or a dinner mess. The best part is that one towel can clean my entire kitchen which totally speeds up my cleaning time, giving me more time to do the stuff that matters – like make art with my kids!

  cleaning with bounty

I am refreshing my cleaning routine this back to school season with NEW Bounty with Dawn. Bounty with Dawn is a multi-­purpose cleaning towel that is activated by water and combines the power of Dawn with ultra durable Bounty. I have found that Bounty and Bounty with Dawn are necessary to keep my kitchen clean hence this dual paper towel holder. For spills and messes that need an absorbent paper towel, I can grab my Bounty, but for those stickier messes (often created by my kids) the new Bounty with Dawn is the way to go.

bounty paper towel holder #QuickerPickerUpper #spon

THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANK YOU!

If you would like a chance to take home one of these cool limited edition dual paper towel holders with a Bounty paper towel roll and a NEW Bounty with Dawn roll, you are in luck. The good folks at Bounty will be giving them to the first 45 of you readers who leave a comment sharing how you are refreshing your routine to be more efficient this Back to School season. Be sure to let me know your email address so I can contact you. I moderate my comments, so your comment will not appear instantly. US only.

bounty paper towels #QuickerPickerUpper #spon

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Comments

  1. Cheryl Larimer says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I am touching papers one time. Pay bill; throw paper; file…whatever it takes to reduce the clutter. gypsy58 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more information. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  2. flooderette says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    Making lists and crossing things out as I do them, much more efficient and I don’t forget things

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more information. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  3. Denise S says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    This art project is a great idea for kids. Its very generous of them to offer these prizes too.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:10 pm

      Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  4. Michelle Bartley says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I always use Bounty for quick cleanups so we have more time for schoolwork and crafts!!

    Reply
    • Michelle Bartley says

      September 11, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      My email is michellebartley1 at gmaildotcom

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        September 11, 2015 at 3:12 pm

        You will be getting a prize pack Michelle! Will be sending you an email with more info!

        Reply
  5. LynneT says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Refreshing the routine by making sure that clothes are laid out the night before and lunches are made. Makes things go much faster in the morning.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      You will be getting a prize pack Lynne! Will be sending you an email with more info!

      Reply
      • LynneT says

        September 11, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Thank you Vicky! Just saw a commercial for these and think they will be very handy to have around.

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  6. Faye Winter says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    We are looking at more education sites that are offering fantastic ideas that we haven’t seen before, such as this! We have done art projects using wet wipes but not paper towels so thanks guys this will be one that is going to be used during summer!

    Reply
  7. Faye Winter says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    And I just noticed the “US only” notice. 🙁 But will still be using the idea so not all bad 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Faye, I am sorry, but I hope you will visit again. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  8. chickie brewer says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Love using bounty for wiping and cleaning.. although I’m usually stuck having to buy the store brand.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      You will be getting a prize pack! Will be sending you an email with more info!

      Reply
      • chickie brewer says

        September 11, 2015 at 3:30 pm

        Thank-you so much!!!

        Reply
  9. Tonya Atkinson says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I am refreshing my routine by getting up earlier and taking the time to pick things up before clutter starts.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  10. Sandra Slack says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    I have added a shredder to my mail opening area so things can be shredded as soon as they are dealt with.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  11. Pamela Murphy says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I get everything they need for school ready the night before so we can all have a good breakfast with less stress in the morning. Sure makes everyone’s day go smoother.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Congratulations Pamela! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
      • Pamela Murphy says

        September 11, 2015 at 5:49 pm

        Thank you Vicky! I loved the Paper Towel Art.

        Reply
  12. Rebecca P. says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I am refreshing my routine by using time management, sticking to schedules and being organized!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Congratulations Rebecca! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  13. Marcee Rogers says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I am refreshing my routine by delegating a few of my morning and after school duties to my wonderful daughters and husband, an important thing given I have gone back to work outside of the home full-time. Having them in my corner during this transition has been a great bonus!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Congratulations Marcee! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  14. Sonya Morris says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I am refreshing my routine by getting rid of all the clutter in my house! I have been holding on to years of things we didn’t want to toss out. It has been so liberating not dealing with all the clutter and I know exactly what we have and where it is.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Congratulations Sonya! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  15. Tyneisha says

    September 11, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    We are trying to be much more frugal and conservative to make our supplies last longer!

    Reply
  16. Kimberly M. says

    September 11, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    We are refreshing our routine by having a set bedtime every school night, packing lunches the night before so all we have to do is put it all in the lunchbox, getting homework done as soon as he gets home, and laying out clothes the night before and giving him a part in it by letting him choose between a couple outfits I show him. That way in the morning he is wearing what he choose–well at least he thinks so.

    kimmatlack8856 at gmail dot com

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  17. Barbara Sakai says

    September 11, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I completely decluttered my house as much as possible, down to the basement, and now I am setting up the things we all need for the next morning the night before. I do this especially for myself by putting things in the car the night before when possible. I am also trying to cook as much for the week ahead on the weekend, so even if I’m bushed, dinner is still a reasonably decent experience. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Toni Davis says

    September 12, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I have been getting rid of stuff in our storage room that we haven’t looked at in years. I’ve donated all the usable stuff to charity and discarded the rest. it’s a good feeling!

    Reply
  19. Aimee P says

    September 12, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    We are getting rid of all the “stuff” that we don’t use very often to stay organized more easily. Also getting everything ready the night before makes mornings go much more smoothly!

    Reply
  20. Abbi says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:36 am

    We just moved into a new home so we are trying to start fresh with everything this year. I have made myself a new cleaning schedule and the kids have a different routine/chores now that everything is a little bit different. Trying to stay organized is key!

    Reply
  21. Valencia says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:22 am

    I am refreshing my routine by actually sticking to the routine I come up with. I usually start off well and stay on course but after a few weeks, I seem to drift off course.

    Reply
  22. Ruth McIver says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I donate to local elementary schools in my area to make sure kids have a little extra school supplies

    Reply
  23. Cindy Peterson says

    September 13, 2015 at 7:56 am

    A new chore board to keep all on track

    Reply
  24. Tabatha Hurt says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I am trying to be more efficient by enlisting the help of the kids. Cleaning up after themselves is something they are both old enough to learn now so hopefully it will help keep things more orderly.

    Reply
  25. Jill H says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I have a hard time staying with a routine, but I do try to recycle and I donate to our local library & school.

    Reply
    • Jill H says

      September 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you! I use bounty all the time!

      Reply
  26. chris z says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:42 am

    i’m making more lists to try to get more done

    Reply
  27. Donna L says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:07 am

    My daughter is out of school now but she would take out her clothes the night before. It made mornings a little bit easier.

    Reply
  28. Wendy Caddy says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I am refreshing my routine by decluttering and reorganizing.

    Reply
  29. Natalie says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I am refreshing my routine by decluttering my house and getting rid of all the old clothes I have not worn in over a year!

    Reply
  30. Lisa says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:27 am

    I make sure I clean out the pantry and check for anything expired or food to giveaway.

    Reply
  31. LaTanya says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I am refreshing my routine by joining the PTA this year and getting more involved wit my son’s school.

    Reply
  32. Scott Poston says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:11 am

    My tip is to not only lay out your clothes for the next morning the night before, but lay out TWO choices. That way, if your little one often is late because of her/his fashion “emergencies” you are saving time in the long run!

    Reply
  33. Scott Poston says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

    [email protected] is my email

    Reply
  34. Janice L, says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I’ll be passing some chores on to the kiddies this year. You’re never too young to be taught responsibility.

    Reply
    • Janice L, says

      September 13, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you Vicky. This will come in so handy.

      Reply
  35. John Winand, Jr says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I’d bring this to school so my students would get to use it!

    Reply
  36. Dina Lindquist says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I’m refreshing my routine by sorting through my kitchen and tossing expired items. I also need to declutter!

    Reply
  37. Sheila K. says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    My morning routine is not as difficult as it is for most people because now I have no children living at home.

    Reply
  38. Jennifer Scheldberg says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I’m trying to not sweat the small stuff or the things I cannot control. Hopefully a lot less stress!

    Reply
  39. Sara says

    September 13, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Definitely decluttering the excess and unused items and making sure my mornings are easier to manage by preparing my clothes and lunch the night before.

    Reply
  40. Carly D. says

    September 13, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    We actually don’t have any in school yet. But I plan to have everything prepared the best I can the day before. I know that helped when I was in school. I didnt have to wake up and worry about what I was going to eat or wear!

    Reply
  41. karen says

    September 13, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I try to pack lunches each night and lay out the next days clothes to help the morning rush.

    Reply
  42. Luna S says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    I think these are neat, we are refreshing by making sure we stick to good sleeping habits.

    Reply
  43. Candice Simpson says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    These are super cool! We go through a ton of paper towels with 3 kids!

    *First 6 to reply on facebook also

    Reply
  44. Candice Simpson says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Great for a busy family with 3 kids

    Reply
  45. Tarra Dziurman says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:11 am

    With a family of 9 – (self, husband, 5 parrots and 2 bengal cats), you can imagine what we go through. We need to seriously declutter and clean to the max! Working full time has given us limited options BUT, we are committed to Fall Cleaning! This is an AWESOME giveaway 🙂 Glad to follow your twitter and LOVE your site as well 🙂

    Thanks,
    Tarra

    Reply
  46. ILona says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I am refreshing this season by cleaning as things get dirty. It’s hard, but I have been using those bounty wipes for small spills and it’s worked! I even was able to get out a stain in my shirt the other day. I would love this paper towel holder…my dad was recently house sitting and confused why we had 2 rolls on our table. lol.

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  47. Kristin G says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    I am refreshing my routine by cleaning out our garage and kitchen! Makes it a lot easier to keep a routine when I’m organized! I’m using a label maker to help keep stuff together.

    Reply
  48. connie says

    September 16, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    awesome. love the crafts your page post

    Reply
  49. Stephanie says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Our kitchen counter becomes our catchall for paperwork! I’m trying to keep the kitchen counter for the kitchen and stay on top of organizing paperwork!

    Reply
  50. Vicky says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:40 am

    THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED> ALL THE PACKS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY. THANKS!

    Reply

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