Our craft afternoons do get messy. Since we're currently renovating our house (slowly) I can handle a bit of wear and tear. I have had people ask what to do about painting with children as they are hesitant to let kids loose with paint at their places. There's always a way.
Firstly, if you use child friendly poster paints you'll usually find it washes out eventually. Also art shirts are a good idea. Ikea have some good long sleeved overshirts. You can put plastic down on the floor too. Or if it's sunny go outside to paint. Sponges are good for littlies, big brushes and spill-proof pots are also very helpful - one brush per colour works. I also collect polystyrene containers - like the ones avocados come in. They are good for putting dollops of paint in for sponges and stamps.
I know a lot of people avoid glitter because it gets EVERYWHERE. That is true. I like the left over sparkle look though. It's a bit of artistic magic left behind. A sprinkle of glitter sticks to wet paint and will bring out the shine in even the muddiest mixed up brown painting.
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