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Plastic Bag Rose Painting

An air-filled plastic bag becomes a stamp for blooming roses. Surprisingly elegant results.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 25 min🌸 Flowers & plants
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting
Plastic Bag Rose Painting

How to do it

  1. 1

    Inflate a small plastic bag with air and tie it shut.

  2. 2

    Dip the tied tip into red or pink paint and press firmly onto paper to stamp roses.

  3. 3

    Cut a sponge into a leaf shape and tape it to a popsicle stick.

  4. 4

    Paint the stem with a brush, then stamp leaves with the sponge.

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Comments (1)

AnnieMay 20, 2026

This is great!

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