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Tape resist Christmas tree

Paint over a painter's tape tree, peel the tape away, and a crisp white tree appears in the middle of the color.

Tape resist Christmas tree
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $6

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Tape the tree
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    Tape the tree

    Stick tape on the paper in a big triangle tree shape. Add a strip for a trunk.

  2. Step 2: Press it down
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    Press it down

    Have your child rub the tape edges hard with a finger so paint can't sneak under.

  3. Step 3: Paint everything
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    Paint everything

    Let them paint the whole page, tape and all, in any colors.

  4. Step 4: Let it dry
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    Let it dry

    Wait until the paint is dry to the touch, about 30 minutes.

  5. Step 5: Peel the tape
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    Peel the tape

    Peel the tape off slowly. The white tree shows up underneath.

  6. Step 6: Decorate the tree
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    Decorate the tree

    Add dots of glitter glue on the tree for lights.

Edie's tip

Fold back a little tab on each end of tape. Small fingers can grab it when it's time to peel.

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