This is a cheap and easy introduction to
printing which produces beautiful results by kids of any age. It's a great technique for making a pretty greeting card.
Time: 20 minutes
Age: Any Age
Level: Easy
Materials
A great way to recycle polystyrene food trays
Cut a shape out of the polystyrene tray. This will be the final shape of your print
Ready for the design
Draw a design on the polystyrene shape with the ballpoint pen, leaving an indent on the surface
Pineapple design
My daughter wanted to punch holes in the foam tray which ended up producing a really pretty print
Apply paint with a paint roller or sponge
Press the paint covered shape onto paper, card or textile
Pretty print by a 3-year old
Quick and easy greeting card
The polystyrene print pad can be reused for more prints. It would be an easy way to make up a big batch of homemade cards e.g. for Christmas.
Older kids and those looking to make a more intricate design might be interested to have a go at
lino printing.
Categories
#Under 5s
#5 to 10s
#Over 10s
#Any age
#Cheap
#Printing
#Paint
#Greeting Card
#Birthday Card
#Christmas Card 
