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 will need:
- Bounty paper towels
- Washable markers
- White paper
- Tray
- Spray bottle with water
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.
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…
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.
Once the activity is done, you may have some messy hands to contend with.
Simply wipe them with a dry or wet Bounty.
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.
My kids considered the colored Bounty paper towels pieces of art as well. They remind me of a tie-dyed shirt.
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!
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.
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.
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Cheryl Larimer says
I am touching papers one time. Pay bill; throw paper; file…whatever it takes to reduce the clutter. gypsy58 at hotmail dot com
Vicky says
Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more information. Thanks for the comment!
flooderette says
Making lists and crossing things out as I do them, much more efficient and I don’t forget things
Vicky says
Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more information. Thanks for the comment!
Denise S says
This art project is a great idea for kids. Its very generous of them to offer these prizes too.
Vicky says
Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Michelle Bartley says
I always use Bounty for quick cleanups so we have more time for schoolwork and crafts!!
Michelle Bartley says
My email is michellebartley1 at gmaildotcom
Vicky says
You will be getting a prize pack Michelle! Will be sending you an email with more info!
LynneT says
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.
Vicky says
You will be getting a prize pack Lynne! Will be sending you an email with more info!
LynneT says
Thank you Vicky! Just saw a commercial for these and think they will be very handy to have around.
Faye Winter says
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!
Faye Winter says
And I just noticed the “US only” notice. 🙁 But will still be using the idea so not all bad 🙂
Vicky says
Faye, I am sorry, but I hope you will visit again. Have a wonderful weekend!
chickie brewer says
Love using bounty for wiping and cleaning.. although I’m usually stuck having to buy the store brand.
Vicky says
You will be getting a prize pack! Will be sending you an email with more info!
chickie brewer says
Thank-you so much!!!
Tonya Atkinson says
I am refreshing my routine by getting up earlier and taking the time to pick things up before clutter starts.
Vicky says
Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Sandra Slack says
I have added a shredder to my mail opening area so things can be shredded as soon as they are dealt with.
Vicky says
Congratulations! You will be getting the prize pack. I have sent you and email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Pamela Murphy says
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.
Vicky says
Congratulations Pamela! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Pamela Murphy says
Thank you Vicky! I loved the Paper Towel Art.
Rebecca P. says
I am refreshing my routine by using time management, sticking to schedules and being organized!
Vicky says
Congratulations Rebecca! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Marcee Rogers says
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!
Vicky says
Congratulations Marcee! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Sonya Morris says
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.
Vicky says
Congratulations Sonya! You will be getting the prize pack. I will be sending you an email with more details. Thanks for the comment!
Tyneisha says
We are trying to be much more frugal and conservative to make our supplies last longer!
Kimberly M. says
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.
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Barbara Sakai says
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. 🙂
Toni Davis says
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!
Aimee P says
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!
Abbi says
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!
Valencia says
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.
Ruth McIver says
I donate to local elementary schools in my area to make sure kids have a little extra school supplies
Cindy Peterson says
A new chore board to keep all on track
Tabatha Hurt says
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.
Jill H says
I have a hard time staying with a routine, but I do try to recycle and I donate to our local library & school.
Jill H says
Thank you! I use bounty all the time!
chris z says
i’m making more lists to try to get more done
Donna L says
My daughter is out of school now but she would take out her clothes the night before. It made mornings a little bit easier.
Wendy Caddy says
I am refreshing my routine by decluttering and reorganizing.
Natalie says
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!
Lisa says
I make sure I clean out the pantry and check for anything expired or food to giveaway.
LaTanya says
I am refreshing my routine by joining the PTA this year and getting more involved wit my son’s school.
Scott Poston says
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!
Scott Poston says
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Janice L, says
I’ll be passing some chores on to the kiddies this year. You’re never too young to be taught responsibility.
Janice L, says
Thank you Vicky. This will come in so handy.
John Winand, Jr says
I’d bring this to school so my students would get to use it!
Dina Lindquist says
I’m refreshing my routine by sorting through my kitchen and tossing expired items. I also need to declutter!
Sheila K. says
My morning routine is not as difficult as it is for most people because now I have no children living at home.
Jennifer Scheldberg says
I’m trying to not sweat the small stuff or the things I cannot control. Hopefully a lot less stress!
Sara says
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.
Carly D. says
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!
karen says
I try to pack lunches each night and lay out the next days clothes to help the morning rush.
Luna S says
I think these are neat, we are refreshing by making sure we stick to good sleeping habits.
Candice Simpson says
These are super cool! We go through a ton of paper towels with 3 kids!
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Candice Simpson says
Great for a busy family with 3 kids
Tarra Dziurman says
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
ILona says
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.
Kristin G says
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.
connie says
awesome. love the crafts your page post
Stephanie says
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!
Vicky says
THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED> ALL THE PACKS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY. THANKS!