INSTRUCTIONS:
- Trace the banana shape onto paper.
- Draw something within that shape.
- Cut out the shape and tape it onto the banana.
- Use a pin, or thumb tack, to poke the skin of the banana.
- Wait. The image will slowly appear, kind of like a Polaroid image.
With the constant rain here on the west coast, I’ve been searching for ideas to keep the kids occupied indoors. This one was great because it kept their attention for at least a half hour, and they would happily do it again with different images!
Thanks to Cindy for the inspiration! I instantly thought, “The kids would LOVE this!” I hope you know someone that might like it too!
And for those of you that want to take it to the next level, check out this video to see some pretty amazing banana tattoos!
21 comments :
Love it – I can definalty see my boys enjoying that!
Way to amuse the kids!!! Love it. I must do that to all of our bananas and see what the hubs says.
fun!
Haha! I love it! I’ve heard too, if you scratch the peel with a toothpick, the design will show up later on the banana underneath.
Oh fun to know! I see hidden messages happening over here!! 😉
Love the photographs illustrating the craft! Perfection. And an easy idea too – I’ve seen it before but how you laid it out here makes it even more special.
Very cute. Such a fun thing to do with kids! Going to have to steal this one (although my kids are a little too young right now).
Great idea! My kids will be all over this.
How cute. But you’re not kidding that the last one takes it to “..the next level..”
Such a cute idea!! My little guy will love this when he gets a little older
That’s so flipping adorable! My nephew completely broke his wrist week one of summer holidays. Maybe we can figure out how to do this with is left hand 😉
hi,
cute!
you should check out Phil Hansen book:
Tattoo A Banana. it is a great book!
haha, what an adorable idea!
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