Rainy Day Splatter Painting with a Toothbrush

It was drizzling and gray outside, so creating this umbrella scene was perfect.

Materials:
patterned papers
scissors
cardstock
glue stick
black marker
toothbrush
blue paint

Directions:
1. Cut out umbrella shapes from the patterned papers. I cut a semi-circle and then added a scalloped edge along the bottom.
2. Glue the umbrella shapes onto the piece of cardstock. It's great if they overlap, like people walking along a busy street.
3. With a black marker, draw the umbrella poles under each semi-circle.
4. Pour about 1 Tablespoon of paint onto a flat surface, like a plate.
5. Dip the edge of the toothbrush bristles into the paint.
6. With the bristles facing the painting (not your sister's face!) pluck the bristles with your finger so that dots of paint splatter onto the umbrellas.

Let it dry, hang it on the fridge and celebrate your rainy day.