Tye-dye wrapping paper

Hello! Today's special is home made "tye-dye effect" wrapping/craft paper.

First of all, not much is needed for making just the paper and paint.

I used my kids Melissa & dough art supplies...the effect may be slightly different with other supplies.

I painted multi colored "x's" all over the sheet of paper and sprinkled water all over the paper.

It is important to not over spray/sprinkle the water....if not...we will end up with a big hole in the paper. Choosing the paper very carefully when re-cycling to avoid flimsy paper. I used a spam mail paper as an example of fruitful recycling.

Once the paper is soaked well, we need to fold it in 1/2, and half again till the paint and water is nicely blended in.

Open the folded paper in 5 mins and leave it to dry. The paper can be used a day later for almost anything.

It is a very fun and easy task for even toddlers to do, I used mine to make milk carton napkin holders which I will post tomorrow as a follow up to this post.

Enjoy making your own!!