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How to Make Fall Scented Paint

September 8, 2014 By: mybigfathappylife

How to Make Fall Scented Paint #artsandcrafts #kidsactivity #fall | mybigfathappylife.com

I love the smells of fall!  Pumpkin pie, cinnamon, and nutmeg! 

Since S really enjoys painting, I decided to add spices to her paints to make them scented just like fall.  This makes for a fun sensory experience.  We used just regular tempura washable paints and dumped in enough spices to be able to smell them.

    How to Make Fall Scented Paint #artsandcrafts #kidsactivity #fall | mybigfathappylife.com

In the orange paint I added pumpkin pie spice, to the yellow paint I added nutmeg and to the brown paint I added cinnamon.

How to Make Fall Scented Paint #artsandcrafts #kidsactivity #fall | mybigfathappylife.com

S enjoyed smelling the different paints….they smelled really good!How to Make Fall Scented Paint #artsandcrafts #kidsactivity #fall | mybigfathappylife.com

S painted like she normally does.  However, I did notice that the spice pieces were visible on the paper.  I think it looks kind of cool because it adds a different dimension to the painting.

How to Make Fall Scented Paint #artsandcrafts #kidsactivity #fall | mybigfathappylife.com

What is your favorite way to paint in the fall?

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Comments

  1. Alli says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Paint that smells like fall – awesome! I, too, like the textures that the spices left behind.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks Alli

  2. Logan Can says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:38 am

    How neat! I’m pinning!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you Logan!

  3. Skye @ planet jinxatron says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Oh we have to do this! Pinning.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Thank you Skye!

  4. Louida says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Now this idea is awesome! I love the smell of Fall and adding spices to paints is genius!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you Louida!

  5. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I would’ve NEVER thought to add spices to paint! What a fun idea and what a great way to smell the season while doing a creative activity!

    Sadly, I don’t paint any differently in the fall than I do any other season, but this really makes me want to add some spice to my paints. It also makes me want to light a fall-scented candle and burn it today, even though it’s nearly 100 outside!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you Erin. When is fall going to hit in the South? I want cooler temps please!

  6. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    This is a wonderful idea!! I am sure it smells amazing, too! I am going to try to do this with my daughter this fall.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:39 pm

      I hope she enjoys Carrie!

  7. Stephanie says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Again you WOW me. I”m going to incorporate this into C’s birthday party. We are having a Pumpkin Painting Party.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      That sounds like such a fun party!

  8. Ciara @ our little house in the country says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Love this idea Paris! Will definitely be trying it! Pinning! #supermommyclub

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 10, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you Ciara!

  9. KaRen says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Great idea! The specks left behind are nice too.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 11, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks Karen! I love seeing the spice in the paint.

  10. Mila says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Brilliant idea ! And what a fun thing to do with kids!
    xx
    Mila

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 13, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Adding the scents is so fun!

  11. melinda says

    September 14, 2014 at 3:21 am

    Oh my goodness! Never would have thought of this! I have a 13 month old grand daughter. I can add the spices to the edible finger paint recipe that I just found. Fabulous! I came over here from the Home Matter Linky PArty #5.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 14, 2014 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Melinda! I hope your granddaughter enjoys!

  12. Kimberly says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Love this post! Pinned. We appreciate you being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
    Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 15, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks, I’ll be there!

  13. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Okay, WOW. What an amazing idea! Fall is my favorite!!! Thanks for coming over and linking up at the #HomeMatters Linky Party! We’d love to see you again this coming Wednesday!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 15, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you Kristen! I love fall too!

  14. Bobbi says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    What a great idea!

    Thanks for linking up to Teach Me Tuesday last week. You are very much appreciated! Hope to see you again this week! http://3glol.net/2014/09/15/teach-tuesday-21/

    Have a great week!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 15, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you Bobbi!

  15. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I never would have thought of this! And I love the texture the spices give to the paint too! Gives it an interesting look. Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 16, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you Amanda!

  16. Glenna @ My Paper Craze says

    September 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    What a cool idea! I’ll bet your daughter loved it. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
    Glenna @ My Paper Craze

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 16, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks Glenna! It was lots of fun!

  17. Jennifer Dawn says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    What a neat idea! Sensory art!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 17, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!

  18. Kristina and Millie says

    September 19, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    how fun and a brilliant idea! adding spice to the paint would be a fun guess the spice game too! Thanks for sharing with us @ Snickerdoodle!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 19, 2014 at 10:35 pm

      That would be fun!

  19. Simple Nature Decor says

    September 20, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I love this! will feature it on my next Fabulous Friday Party.. thanks for sharing this last week too
    Maria

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 20, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so much!

  20. Susen @ Dabbling Momma says

    September 23, 2014 at 5:55 am

    fun! Can’t wait to try!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 23, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Thank you Susen!

  21. Margarita says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    This is an awesome idea!

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 24, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you Margarita!

  22. Simple Nature Decor says

    September 24, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Paris,Your fall scented Paint Post I have its one of my features for Fabulous Friday this week, so congrats and stop by! This friday. CanI send you an invite too, whats the best email.
    Hugs
    Maria

    • mybigfathappylife says

      September 24, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Maria! My email is mybigfathappylife@gmail.com

  23. Alyssa says

    October 28, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    Wonderful idea! I just wanted to let you know I have a kids activities submission site (Simply Creative Kids) and I am linking to this post if you don’t mind. You are welcome to submit your projects to my site if you’d like.

    • mybigfathappylife says

      November 3, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Thank you for letting me know Alyssa!

  24. JENICE says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:37 am

    after the paint dries,,,does it keep the scent?

    • mybigfathappylife says

      March 26, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Yes, for several days.

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