Friday, 22 July 2011

Dot dabbers

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/07/diy-make-your-own-dot-dabbers-for-preschool/
 Take a look at my friend Deborah's dot dabbers! She always inspires me!
I have always used bingo dabbers with my tots - but the ink does not wash off well. Getting the colours you really want may also be an issue - so to make your own is a great option!
Here is my version!
We used yogurt drink containers and 2 styles of makeup sponges.
The pink one is like a regular sponge - more porous.

These are the perfect size for small hands.
The sponges were too small - so I added some fine netting and secured it all with elastic bands.


They worked out great! One had a bit too much water
so I have to remember not to add too much next time!



This little boy was thrilled to see he came up with a happy face!

Nice effect!
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6 comments:

  1. Roopa22 July 2011 at 18:17

    This is great!! So many wonderful ideas out, need to try and make some. Thanks for sharing

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  2. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree23 July 2011 at 10:56

    Great! Love how you made them from scratch! SO cool!

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  3. Deborah Stewart23 July 2011 at 15:41

    These are wonderful! I love it! What I find is that the homemade dabbers are much more fun to play with too!

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  4. Unknown23 July 2011 at 15:54

    Great idea! I love these containers and have used them for vases and snowmen, but this is pretty cool!!! :))

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  5. Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids23 July 2011 at 16:09

    These are awesome! I just need to find a supply of containers. Thanks!

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  6. LeeanneA24 July 2011 at 10:47

    I give credit to Deborah @ Teach Preschool - thankfully I had lots of the yogurt containers because I too have made vases and snowmen with them. I will repost my snowmen come winter time.

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