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    Home » art » Paper Towel Art for Kids

    Paper Towel Art for Kids

    Published: Sep 11, 2015 · Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Vicky

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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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    1. Cheryl Larimer

      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

    2. flooderette

      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

    3. Denise S

      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.

    4. Michelle Bartley

      September 11, 2015 at 2:42 pm

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

    5. Michelle Bartley

      September 11, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      My email is michellebartley1 at gmaildotcom

    6. Vicky

      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!

    7. LynneT

      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.

    8. Faye Winter

      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!

    9. Faye Winter

      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 🙂

    10. Vicky

      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!

    11. Vicky

      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!

    12. chickie brewer

      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.

    13. Vicky

      September 11, 2015 at 3:12 pm

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

    14. Vicky

      September 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

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

    15. Vicky

      September 11, 2015 at 3:14 pm

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

    16. Tonya Atkinson

      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.

    17. LynneT

      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.

    18. Vicky

      September 11, 2015 at 3:23 pm

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

    19. chickie brewer

      September 11, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Thank-you so much!!!

    20. Sandra Slack

      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.

    21. Pamela Murphy

      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.

    22. Vicky

      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!

    23. Vicky

      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!

    24. Rebecca P.

      September 11, 2015 at 3:51 pm

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

    25. Marcee Rogers

      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!

    26. Sonya Morris

      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.

    27. Vicky

      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!

    28. Vicky

      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!

    29. Vicky

      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!

    30. Vicky

      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!

    31. Tyneisha

      September 11, 2015 at 4:23 pm

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

    32. Pamela Murphy

      September 11, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you Vicky! I loved the Paper Towel Art.

    33. Kimberly M.

      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

    34. Barbara Sakai

      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. 🙂

    35. Toni Davis

      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!

    36. Aimee P

      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!

    37. Abbi

      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!

    38. Valencia

      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.

    39. Ruth McIver

      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

    40. Cindy Peterson

      September 13, 2015 at 7:56 am

      A new chore board to keep all on track

    41. Tabatha Hurt

      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.

    42. Jill H

      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.

    43. chris z

      September 13, 2015 at 9:42 am

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

    44. Donna L

      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.

    45. Wendy Caddy

      September 13, 2015 at 10:15 am

      I am refreshing my routine by decluttering and reorganizing.

    46. Natalie

      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!

    47. Lisa

      September 13, 2015 at 10:27 am

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

    48. LaTanya

      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.

    49. Scott Poston

      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!

    50. Scott Poston

      September 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

      [email protected] is my email

    51. Janice L,

      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.

    52. John Winand, Jr

      September 13, 2015 at 11:48 am

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

    53. Dina Lindquist

      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!

    54. Sheila K.

      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.

    55. Jill H

      September 13, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you! I use bounty all the time!

    56. Jennifer Scheldberg

      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!

    57. Sara

      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.

    58. Carly D.

      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!

    59. karen

      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.

    60. Janice L,

      September 13, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you Vicky. This will come in so handy.

    61. Luna S

      September 13, 2015 at 8:19 pm

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

    62. Candice Simpson

      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

    63. Candice Simpson

      September 15, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Great for a busy family with 3 kids

    64. Tarra Dziurman

      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

    65. ILona

      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.

    66. Kristin G

      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.

    67. connie

      September 16, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      awesome. love the crafts your page post

    68. Stephanie

      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!

    69. Vicky

      September 17, 2015 at 7:40 am

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

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